MHR 711 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Acne Vulgaris, Psychological Trauma
19 Apr 2016
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Ohs: the identification, evaluation, and control of hazards associated with the work environment. Occupational injury: any cut, fracture, sprain or amputation resulting from a workplace accident. Lost-time injury: a workplace injury that results in the employee missing time from work. Occupational illness: any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment. Occupational illnesses and injuries have been with us throughout history. Documented cases of work-related illnesses go back as far as ancient egypt, when stonemasons and potters experienced respiratory problems from breathing in debris during the building of pyramids. As societies became more technologically advanced, cases of skin diseases, vomiting and liver degeneration began to occur. With the start of the industrial revolution, machinists and others working in the new industries were exposed to oils used for lubrication during the cutting and removal of metal. These oils, mixed with the poor personal hygiene practices resulted in serious skin diseases, such as acne and skin melanomas.
