Topic 6 Occupational Injuries & illness

What is the main goal in managing occupational safety and health?

• To increase productivity

• To prevent injury and illness at the workplace

• To promote competition

• To maximize profits

What is trauma according to Dictionary.com?

• A type of occupational illness

• A disease caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals

• A body wound produced by a sudden physical injury

• A chronic health effect caused by repeated exposures

What are the energy sources that can cause trauma injury?

• Wind and noise

• Hydraulic pressure and laser

• Dust and vibration

• Radiation and biological factors

What is considered the most costly type of injury?

• Injuries resulting in lost working days

• Minor trauma injuries

• Chronic health effects

• Acute health effects

What is the iceberg theory related to accidents and illnesses?

• It suggests that accidents are unpredictable

• It highlights the visible costs of accidents

• It focuses on the direct costs of accidents

• It emphasizes the hidden costs of accidents

What are the four categories of occupational health hazards?

• Cognitive, physical, emotional, social

• Environmental, technological, organizational, financial

• Psychological, emotional, social, financial

• Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic

How does the body lose heat in a cold environment?

• By avoiding physical activities

• By wearing light clothing

• Through inhaling hot air

• Through sweating and shivering

What are the three parameters used to limit radiation exposure?

• Time, distance, shielding

• Temperature, pressure, humidity

• Speed, acceleration, force

• Volume, mass, density

What should workers have easy access to in order to protect themselves from chemical hazards?

• Company newsletter

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• Employee handbook

• Product catalog