Occupational Disease

Instructions

Complete the following questions about Occupational Disease - some of the slides have been removed. Feel free to consult the full slideshow in Classroom AND/OR the textbook if needed.

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Occupational disease can develop hours, weeks, months, or years after exposure.

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Each occupational hazard will belong to one of the four categories (see slide)

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Match the type/form of chemical hazard to its definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Dust/Fibres		Substance in the form of finely divided solid particles of material
Fumes		Liquid particles suspended in air
Smokes		Particles formed when material condenses in cooler air
Vapors		Gas from a normally solid or liquid material that has evaporated
Aerosols		Solid or liquid particles resulting from incomplete combustion

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What are 3 physical hazards would you may encounter working on a highway construction/repair crew?

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What is an example of a biological (bio) hazard?

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All __________________ hazards come from _________________  factors or hazards.

What item(s) of PPE could a welder wear that would protect their respiratory system?

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What item(s) of PPE might they wear to protect their eyes and skin from ultraviolet light?

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What are the 4 main routes that through which a toxin can enter the system?

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The lower-respiratory tract is the first area affected by an inhaled hazard.

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Why do you think toxins can be absorbed more easily in areas like the eyes, nose, and mouth?

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What type(s) of PPE can we wear to prevent absorbing hazardous materials?

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Outside of healthcare you do not need to be concerned about needle injuries.

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Occupational Disease

Occupational disease can develop hours, weeks, months, or years after exposure.

Each occupational hazard will belong to one of the four categories (see slide)

Match the type/form of chemical hazard to its definition.

What are 3 physical hazards would you may encounter working on a highway construction/repair crew?

What is an example of a biological (bio) hazard?

What item(s) of PPE could a welder wear that would protect their respiratory system?

What item(s) of PPE might they wear to protect their eyes and skin from ultraviolet light?

What are the 4 main routes that through which a toxin can enter the system?

The lower-respiratory tract is the first area affected by an inhaled hazard.

Why do you think toxins can be absorbed more easily in areas like the eyes, nose, and mouth?

What type(s) of PPE can we wear to prevent absorbing hazardous materials?

Outside of healthcare you do not need to be concerned about needle injuries.

Occupational disease can develop hours, weeks, months, or years after exposure.

Each occupational hazard will belong to one of the four categories (see slide)

What is an example of a (workplace) chemical hazard

Match the type/form of chemical hazard to its definition.

What are 3 physical hazards would you may encounter working on a highway construction/repair crew?

What is an example of a biological (bio) hazard?

What item(s) of PPE could a welder wear that would protect their respiratory system?

What item(s) of PPE might they wear to protect their eyes and skin from ultraviolet light?

What are the 4 main routes that through which a toxin can enter the system?

The lower-respiratory tract is the first area affected by an inhaled hazard.

Why do you think toxins can be absorbed more easily in areas like the eyes, nose, and mouth?

What type(s) of PPE can we wear to prevent absorbing hazardous materials?

Outside of healthcare you do not need to be concerned about needle injuries.

What is an example of a (workplace) chemical hazard