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Occupational Health And Safety Question Paper

Occupational Health And Safety

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH)
HEH 304: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
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DATE: Wednesday 19th August, 2009 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

SECTION A – Short Answers – (20 marks)

1. Explain the following terms: [4 marks]
a) Hazard
b) Risk
c) Occupation
d) Safety

2. State four main principles linked to the definition occupational health.[4 marks]

3.“SAM” is an acronym that encompasses occupational health and safety
management. Exemplify its components. [4 marks]

4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is said to be the last resort in hazard/risk
management. Categories the components of PPE. [4 marks]

5.Differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. [4 marks]

SECTION B – Essay (Answer question 1 and any other two)

1.Explain the Input and Output model in relation to recognition and control of
occupational hazards. [20 marks]

2.Explain how you would manage a noise hazard in steel industry. [15 marks]

3. Categorization of occupational disease is multifactorial. Describe the various
ways that could assist in the determination of prevention strategies.[15 marks]

4. Describe the levels of occupational health services. [15 marks]

5. Describe accident investigation and prevention in relation to a workplace.[15 marks]

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