IOSH Occupational Health and Wellbeing 2

Question 1

The HSE defines work-related stress as arising when demands of the job exceed a person's ability to cope. Which of the following is NOT one of the HSE Management Standards key work factors?

Accepted Answer

Salary and financial reward

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Demands placed on the worker

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Control the worker has over their work

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Support from managers and colleagues

Question 2

What is occupational asthma and what distinguishes it from pre-existing asthma?

Accepted Answer

A new onset of asthma or worsening of existing asthma caused by sensitisation to a substance encountered at work

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Asthma triggered by cold air in outdoor work environments, distinct because it only occurs outdoors

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Asthma managed with inhalers provided by the employer as part of occupational health services

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Asthma that only affects workers over the age of 50 due to accumulated exposure

Question 3

What is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and under which regulations is it specifically controlled?

Accepted Answer

A neurological and vascular condition caused by vibrating tools, controlled under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005

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A repetitive strain injury controlled under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

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Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by computer keyboard use, controlled under the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992

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Tendonitis caused by prolonged gripping, controlled under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Question 4

What is musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) in an occupational health context?

Accepted Answer

Injuries and conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, or spinal discs, often caused or aggravated by work activities

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Any injury to muscles or bones resulting solely from workplace accidents

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Fractures caused by falls from height on construction sites

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Skin conditions caused by contact with harsh chemicals in manufacturing

Question 5

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is preventable if exposure is controlled. At what daily personal noise exposure level (LEP,d) must UK employers provide hearing protection under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

At or above 80 dB(A) (lower exposure action value) and must ensure it is used at or above 85 dB(A)

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At or above 75 dB(A)

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At or above 90 dB(A) only

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At or above 100 dB(A) for high-risk industries only

Question 6

What is the purpose of biological monitoring in an occupational health surveillance programme?

Accepted Answer

To measure the amount of a hazardous substance or its metabolites in biological samples (e.g. blood or urine) to assess actual body uptake

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To test employees for drug and alcohol use at random intervals

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To monitor body mass index and blood pressure as part of general health checks

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To collect data on the number of sick days taken per employee per year

Question 7

Which of the following is a recognised early symptom that should trigger removal from exposure and immediate occupational health referral in cases of suspected occupational asthma?

Accepted Answer

A mild persistent cough that only occurs during the working day and clears at weekends

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Fatigue at the end of a long shift

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Lower back pain after standing for extended periods

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Skin redness after wearing latex gloves for the first time