Health and Welfare Flashcards
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What is the main risk of workers not having access to adequate washing facilities on a construction site?
Answer: Harmful substances like cement or lead can be ingested or absorbed through the skin
Without proper washing facilities, hazardous substances can be transferred from hands to mouth or absorbed, causing serious health issues.
Which of the following is a common long-term health risk associated with working in the construction industry?
Answer: Noise-induced hearing loss from prolonged exposure to loud machinery
Chronic exposure to high noise levels without hearing protection leads to permanent, irreversible hearing loss.
What should a worker do if they suspect they have been exposed to asbestos on a construction site?
Answer: Stop work immediately, leave the area, and report to a supervisor
Asbestos exposure is a serious health emergency requiring immediate work stoppage and reporting to prevent inhalation of dangerous fibers.
Why is it important for construction workers to take regular breaks away from noisy environments?
Answer: To allow the ears to recover and reduce the cumulative risk of hearing damage
Regular breaks in quiet areas reduce the total daily noise dose, helping protect hearing over the long term.
What is 'whole-body vibration' (WBV) and how does it affect construction workers?
Answer: Vibration transmitted through the seat or feet from vehicles or machinery, which can damage the spine
WBV from operating heavy plant or vehicles over time can cause back pain, spinal damage, and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Which group is at highest risk of developing occupational asthma on a construction site?
Answer: Workers regularly exposed to dust, fumes, or chemicals such as isocyanates or wood dust
Repeated inhalation of sensitizing substances like dust or chemical fumes can trigger occupational asthma, a serious and often permanent condition.
How should a worker store and handle their work clothes to reduce the risk of taking hazardous substances home?
Answer: Change out of work clothes on site and store them separately from personal clothing
Keeping work clothes separate prevents transferring construction contaminants to family members or the home environment.