Occupational Safety and Health Concepts

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy and safe work environment. It defines workplace safety and health, focusing on the prevention of injuries and diseases. The tutorial explains the concepts of hazards and risks, and how to identify and mitigate them. It differentiates between incidents and accidents, and discusses occupational diseases and their recognition. Finally, it explores the causes of workplace accidents and the importance of using protective equipment.

What is the first step in ensuring a healthy work environment?

• Avoiding self-care

• Thinking about the healthiness of your work environment

• Ignoring workplace conditions

• Focusing solely on productivity

What is the primary goal of occupational safety and health?

• To increase company profits

• To promote longer working hours

• To prevent injuries and illnesses caused by work conditions

• To reduce employee benefits

How is a hazard defined in the context of workplace safety?

• An opportunity for promotion

• A source or situation capable of causing harm

• A minor inconvenience

• A routine task

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

• Neither is related to workplace safety

• Both are the same

• A risk is a potential source of harm, while a hazard is the likelihood of that harm occurring

• A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood of that harm occurring

What is an incident at work?

• A scheduled meeting

• A regular workday

• A non-injury event with the potential to become an accident

• A planned event

What characterizes an accident at work?

• A planned safety drill

• A routine task

• A team-building exercise

• A sudden event causing injury or harm

What is considered an occupational disease?

• A disease caused by work-related risk factors

• A disease unrelated to work

• A common cold

• A seasonal allergy

How are occupational diseases recognized?

• By random selection

• Through annual health fairs

• By government regulations and demonstrated causality with work factors

• Through employee self-reporting

What can cause an accident in the workplace?

• Proper use of equipment

• Lack of order and cleanliness

• Adequate lighting

• Effective communication

What is a common incorrect practice that can lead to workplace accidents?

• Reporting hazards promptly

• Following safety protocols

• Operating equipment without proper training

• Using personal protective equipment correctly