Occupational Health And Safety; Hazard Control

Front 1

Who are the 4 key stakeholders in occupational health and safety?

Back 1

1. Employers
2. Employees
3. Government
4. Other partners

Front 2

What are the 3 components of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System in Ontario?

Back 2

1. Product labels
2. Mat safety data sheets
3. Worker education/training

Front 3

What are the 5 key elements of Heinrich's Domino Theory of Accident Causation?

Back 3

1. Environment/workplace
2. Worker fault
3. Unsafe act
4. Accident
5. Injury or damage

Front 4

What are the 6 key benefits of accident investigation?

Back 4

1. Identify direct cause
2. Identify contr causes
3. Prevent similar accidents
4. Identify cost
5. Create a permanent record
6. Increase safety awareness

Front 5

What are the 6 major categories of workplace stressors?

Back 5

1. Workplace and workload
2. Role conflict
3. Career concerns
4. Interpersonal relationships
5. Content or job control
6. Work scheduling
(CWWICR)

Front 6

Define a biological agent.

Back 6

A toxin or infectious disease that has its origin in plants or animals or their by-products that can adversely affect human health, from mild allergic reaction to serious illness to death.

Front 7

Define a chemical agent.

Back 7

A chemical or substance that can adversely affect human health: gas, solid or liquid separated by temperature or pressure conditions. Most affect human health in the gas/vapour or liquid state through respiratory contaminants known as aerosols.

Front 8

Provide 5 examples of biological agents.

Back 8

1. Anthrax
2. E-coli
3. Smallpox
4. SARS virus
5. Asian bird flu

Front 9

Provide 5 examples of chemical agents.

Back 9

1. Ricin
2. Sulphuric acid
3. Adhesives
4. Paint fumes
5. Nerve or mustard gas

Front 10

What are 7 organizational strategies for managing disability?

Back 10

1. Culture values employees
2. Trained supervisors (RTW)
3. Modified/lt jobs for RTW
4. Ensure snr mgmt support
5. Intervene regularly
6. Maintain data systems
7. Have case mgmt capacity

Front 11

What are the key responsibilities and duties of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee?

Back 11

1. Identify pot hazards
2. Evaluate pot hazards
3. Rec corrective measures
4. Follow-up on measures

Front 12

What role does senior mgmt play in ensuring a successful health and safety programme in the workplace?

Back 12

1. Ensure corp culture that emphasizes worker H & S
2. Ensure H & S programmes, policies and procedures in place
3. Ensure worker awareness, education and training
4. Ensure Joint H & S Committee
5. Ensure PPE in place
6. Have consequences if PPE not properly used or worn

Front 13

Define health promotion.

Back 13

Strategy for improving the health of the population by providing individuals, communities and groups with the information and tools needed to make informed decisions about their well-being.

Front 14

Provide 5 examples of health promotion programmes.

Back 14

1. Anti-smoking
2. Nutrition and diet
3. Wellness and lifestyle
4. Physical fitness
5. Cardiac care

Front 15

Describe an Employee Assistance Programme.

Back 15

Provides employees with access to psychological services, professional counselling or access to community services for such issues as addictions, elder care, child care, family needs, etc.