SECTION C: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH $(10$ MARKS$)$

From the following options, what is the best way to control hazards in the

workplace?

A$.$ Replace the hazard for a less risky option

B$.$ Eliminate the hazard completely from the workplace

C$.$ Use personal protective equipment $($PPE$)$

D$.$ Have rules to help people avoid hurting themselves

Occupational health is governed by two legislative frameworks in South

Africa. Which is not one of them

A$.$ Mine Health and Safety Act $29$ of $1996$

B$.$ National Health Act $61$ of $2003$

C$.$ Occupational Health and Safety Act $85$ of $1993$

Person A gets injured while performing her activities without following

proper safety procedures. How would you classify this outcome

A$.$ Unsafe act

B$.$ Unsafe condition

C$.$ Conducive environment

Which of the following is NOT a category of occupational hygiene

stressors?

A$.$ Physical

B$.$ Dose

C$.$ Biological

D$.$ Psychosocial

Ergonomics refers to physical factors in the environment that may cause

musculoskeletal injuries. Which one is an example of an ergonomic stressor

A$.$ Stress

B$.$ Workplace culture

C$.$ Workstation design

D$.$ Workload

Toxicology refers to the study of harmful effects of substances encountered

in the workplace. Which of the following is NOT the right aim to understand

in toxicology?

A$.$ Medical surveillance

B$.$ The toxicity of the substance

C$.$ The exposure route$($s$)$and pathway$($s$)$

D$.$ The impact on the target organ

What are possible health effects associated with exposure to

mycobacterium?

A$.$ Noise induced hearing loss

B$.$ Tuberculosis

C$.$ Pregnancy loss

D$.$ Brain damage

What is the second step in a risk assessment?

A$.$ Record your findings

B$.$ Identify the hazard

C$.$ Evaluate the risk

D$.$ Decide who may be harmed

An occupational hygiene survey is an activity carried out by a qualified individual

to identify and evaluate various physical, biological, chemical and ergonomic

stressors in the workplace to determine their standings in relation to established

health and safety standards.

It should be:

A$.$ Periodic

B$.$ Reactive

C$.$ Comprehensive

D$.$ Systematic

Which of the following statements is true about conducting an occupational

survey?

A$.$ Identify existing and potential hazards

B$.$ Determine underlying causes of hazards and exposures

C$.$ Monitor hazards control systems

D$.$ All of the above