Occupational Health and Safety Overview

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to occupational health and safety, emphasizing injuries, compensation, regulation changes, and health impacts in the workplace.

Occupational Injury

An injury resulting from an accident or exposure to hazards in the workplace.

Workers' Compensation

Legislation that provides benefits and rehabilitation for employees injured at work.

Fatality Rate

The number of deaths resulting from occupational injuries per 100,000 workers in a population.

Latency Period

The time delay between exposure to a hazardous substance and the manifestation of health effects.

Mental Stress

Psychological strain or pressure experienced by employees that can lead to serious health issues.

Grant's Law

Regulation enacted to ensure safety training and protocols for employees working during night shifts at gas stations.

WorkSafeBC

An independent agency responsible for occupational health and safety in British Columbia.

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Hazardous compounds released during aluminum smelting that can cause cancer.

Traumatic Events

Specific incidents that can lead to mental stress injuries in the workplace.

Bullying and Harassment

Work-related stressors recognized as significant contributors to mental health issues at work.