Question 1

are occupational health services (chemical testing) really necessary for non-risk occupations?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: By chemical testing if you mean biological monitoring for effects of workplace toxins, like lead, asbestos, etc., there's no point in doing this if a worker is not exposed to these substances by the nature of their work, even if the toxins exist somewhere else in the workplace.  If you mean drug testing, this is a matter of company policy as it pertains to the drug free workplace act.

Question 2

what is occupational health?

Accepted Answer

Workplace health: Occupational health focuses on the health of people in the work environment. There are different factors such as environmental exposures, ergonomics, and medical or physical issues that the worker brings into the job place. In the end occupational health keeps employees healthy so they can keep working.

Question 3

what exactly is occupational health?

Accepted Answer

Workplace: Occupational health deals with optimizing the workplace to prevent injury, and determining the capability of workers to handle their jobs, especially when first starting or after an absence or injury.

Question 4

what's a occupational health clearance?

Accepted Answer

Ability to do a job: Many employers require some sort of exam prior to employment to assure that an individual possesses the capability of performing the "essential functions" of a job. Other exams may monitor our health at onset of employment and then periodically during employment to check for adverse effects of workplace exposures, such as to noise or toxic chemcals. Clearance implies all is well.

Question 5

role of occupational health and safety?

Accepted Answer

Workplace safety: Osha, or the department of occupational health and safety, keeps the workplace safe for workers and those who come into the work space. They oversee all safety issues, and infectious issues at the office, educate workers on safety issues, and enforce the rules.

Question 6

what's involved in occupational health checks?

Accepted Answer

Health and safety: Occupational health checks, in a preemployment setting, is a medical exam to insure you are healthy enough to do the duties of a particular job. If you are already employed, it is a medical exam to insure your health has not been affected by any hazards of your particular job and that your health still allows you to continue in that work.

Question 7

what do i say at my occupational health interview?

Accepted Answer

Hazards and concerns: Provide your job title and explain what you do at work and how you do it. Your visit might begin by answering a survey about the presence of hazards in the workplace (e.g., physical or chemical) and personal protective equipment you use. Describe any injuries you've had at work. List your medical conditions and medications. Identify concerns you have about your ability to perform your job safely.

Question 8

what happens during a occupational health interview?

Accepted Answer

Many things.: They will gather a tremendous amoutn of information on you, your social and general health and your work and work environment.  They will need to determine your ability to work, work where your are and how it will affect you.  Testing will be in order.

Question 9

do you know are occupational health assessors lovely folk?

Accepted Answer

My guess is that: Some may very nice people and some might not be.

Question 10

can an occupational health nurse have to have qualifications?

Accepted Answer

A specialized field: Occupational health nursing does have specialized training and certification. There is a specialty group aaohn. A nurse can get on the job training too. The field is a good one that growth potential and a lot of job satisfaction.

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