IOSH Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Question 1

How does the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) define occupational health?

Accepted Answer

The prevention of work-related illness and promotion of physical and mental wellbeing

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The treatment of injuries sustained during work activities

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The monitoring of workplace accident rates and near misses

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The enforcement of personal protective equipment policies

Question 2

What is the primary difference between occupational safety and occupational health?

Accepted Answer

Safety focuses on preventing immediate acute injuries; health focuses on longer-term effects on wellbeing

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Safety deals with physical hazards; health deals only with chemical exposures

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Safety is a legal requirement; health programmes are entirely voluntary

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Safety is managed by supervisors; health is managed by HR departments

Question 3

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, when are employers required to provide health surveillance for employees?

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is an identifiable work-related disease or adverse health condition linked to the work activity

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Only when an employee requests a medical examination

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Only for employees working in chemical manufacturing

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Annually for all employees regardless of their role

Question 4

Which occupational disease is directly caused by prolonged inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust?

Accepted Answer

Silicosis

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Asbestosis

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Mesothelioma

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Occupational asthma

Question 5

What does COSHH stand for in UK health and safety legislation?

Accepted Answer

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

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Control of Safe and Systematic Hazard Handling

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Code of Standards for Safety and Health in the Workplace

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Committee on Significant Safety and Health Hazards

Question 6

What is the main purpose of a pre-employment health assessment in an occupational health context?

Accepted Answer

To confirm an individual is fit for the specific role and identify any adjustments needed

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To screen out candidates with any medical conditions

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To create a medical record for future litigation purposes

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To satisfy insurance requirements for employer liability

Question 7

Which piece of UK legislation protects employees from being treated less favourably due to a long-term health condition or disability at work?

Accepted Answer

Equality Act 2010

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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

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Employment Rights Act 1996

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013