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

Answer

The six HSE Management Standards are: Demands, Control, Support, Relationships, Role, and Change — salary and financial reward are not among them.

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

Answer

Occupational asthma is caused by workplace sensitisers (such as isocyanates, flour dust, or latex) and is characterised by symptoms that improve away from work, distinguishing it from pre-existing asthma.

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

Answer

HAVS is a painful and disabling condition affecting nerves, blood vessels, and joints in the hands and arms caused by prolonged use of vibrating tools, governed by the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.

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

Answer

MSDs include a broad range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system — such as back pain, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome — which can be caused or worsened by work-related factors like manual handling and repetitive movements.

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)

Answer

The Regulations set a lower action value of 80 dB(A) where protection must be made available, and an upper action value of 85 dB(A) where hearing protection use is mandatory and hearing surveillance required.

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IOSH Occupational Health and Wellbeing 2