IDRL 308 OHS QUESTIONS WELL ARRANGED

IDRL 308 OHS QUESTIONS WELL ARRANGED What measures can OHS practitioners take to prevent and respond to workplace injuries or ill-health? (7) -ANS-In addition to identifying and control workplace hazards, OHS practitioners engage in a variety of other organizational activities designed to prevent and respond to injuries and ill health. Interventions such as training, behaviour modification, emergency planning, incident investigation, and disability management round out the OHS function. 1. What common physical agents exist in workplaces? -ANS- 1. How and when are these agents harmful to workers? -ANS- 1. How can the hazards posed by these agents be controlled? -ANS- 1. What are the health effects of noise, vibration, and radiation exposure? -ANS- What are the principles of ergonomics? -ANS- 1. How do chemical and biological hazards act on the human body? -ANS- 1. What are OELs, and what are some of the critiques of how they are set? -ANS- 1. Why is science a "double-edged sword" when applied to OHS? -ANS- 1. What is the precautionary principle and how might it change how chemicals are used in the workplace? -ANS- 1. What factors affect the effectiveness of training? -ANS- 1. Can safety be improved by modifying workers' behaviours? What are the risks of this approach? -ANS- 1. What are the challenges associated with emergency planning? -ANS-