Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary aim of occupational health?

Accepted Answer

To promote and maintain the highest degree of physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in all occupations.

Question 2

A worker in a factory is exposed to loud machinery for 8 hours a day. Which occupational hazard is most relevant in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Physical hazard

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of an occupational health nurse?

Accepted Answer

Designing factory buildings and ventilation systems

Question 4

A worker develops dermatitis after handling chemicals without gloves. Which preventive measure could have best prevented this occupational disease?

Accepted Answer

Use of protective devices such as gloves

Question 5

According to the Factories Act of 1948 in India, what is the maximum number of working hours allowed per week for a worker?

Accepted Answer

$$48$$

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Contact with anthrax bacteria

Question 7

A factory implements regular exhaust ventilation to remove fumes at the source. This is an example of which type of preventive measure?

Accepted Answer

Engineering measure

Question 8

Which benefit is provided under the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, to the dependents of a worker who dies due to employment injury?

Accepted Answer

Dependents benefit

Question 9

A worker is exposed to ionizing radiation in a hospital setting. Which of the following health effects is most likely associated with this exposure?

Accepted Answer

Leukemia

Question 10

Which of the following is a key objective of occupational health services?

Accepted Answer

To maintain and promote the worker's health and working capacity

Question 11

A company provides balanced meals at a subsidized rate and ensures safe storage for workers' food. Which occupational health measure does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition

Question 12

Which of the following is a legislative measure for the prevention of occupational diseases in India?

Accepted Answer

The Factories Act, 1948

Question 13

A worker develops a chronic lung disease after years of exposure to coal dust. Which type of occupational hazard is this?

Accepted Answer

Chemical hazard

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided under the ESI Act, 1948?

Accepted Answer

Pension for old age retirement

Question 15

A factory worker is required to take a medical examination before starting employment. What is the main purpose of this preplacement examination?

Accepted Answer

To assess the worker's medical fitness for the job

Question 16

Which of the following is a psychosocial hazard in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Lack of job satisfaction and poor human relations

Question 17

A worker is injured due to an unguarded moving part of a machine. This is an example of which type of occupational hazard?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical hazard

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the employment of children under the Factories Act, 1948?

Accepted Answer

Children below the age of 14 shall not be employed in any factory.

Question 19

A worker receives a cash payment equivalent to 70% of wages after a temporary disablement due to a workplace injury. Which ESI benefit is this?

Accepted Answer

Disablement benefit

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an engineering measure to prevent occupational diseases?

Accepted Answer

Installation of exhaust ventilation systems

Occupational Health: Principles, Hazards, and Protective Measures

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