Occupational Health Nursing Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the evolution, roles, hazards, controls, legal mandates, and personnel requirements in Occupational Health Nursing based on the lecture notes.

Article 23 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights

States that everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work.

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

The lead government agency on occupational safety and health in the Philippines.

Occupational Safety and Health (National profile of the Philippines)

The discipline involved in the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in all occupations.

Occupational Safety and Health (AAOHN definition)

The specialty practice that focuses on the promotion, prevention, and restoration of health within the context of a safe and healthy environment, including the prevention of adverse health effects from occupational and environmental hazards.

Ms. Magdalena Valenzuela

Founded the Industrial Nursing Unit (INU) of the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) on November 11, 1950.

Ms. Perla Gorres

Nurse from Phil. The Manufacturing Company who served as the first Chairperson of the Industrial Nursing Unit on August 19, 1964.

Ms. Anita Santos

Nurse from Jardine Davies elected as the first president of the Industrial Nursing Unit (INU) who organized several continuing education programs.

Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines (OHNAP)

A non-stock, non-profit professional organization of occupational health nurses, formerly known as the Industrial Nursing Unit (INU) prior to June 5-6, 1970.

Okayama (Japan) Occupational Health Nursing Association

Organization with which OHNAP signed a sisterhood alliance on September 02, 2000.

First International Conference in Occupational Health Nursing

Event hosted by OHNAP on September 2-4, 2004, at the Manila Hotel.

Health Corridor

The official newsletter of the Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines (OHNAP).

Journal of Occupational Health Nursing

Official publication material of OHNAP featuring various research activities.

BOSH Training for Nurses

OHNAP-DOLE-BWC Post-graduate course on Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training for Nurses lasting 6 days.

Primary Prevention in OHN

Level of care where the Occupational Health Nurse is involved in both health promotion and disease prevention.

Secondary Prevention in OHN

Level of care aimed at early diagnosis, early treatment interventions, and attempts to limit disability.

Tertiary Prevention in OHN

Level of care aimed at playing a key role in the rehabilitation and restoration of the worker to an optimal level of functioning based on limitations imposed by disability or illness.

Toxicologist

Professional who studies and identifies the toxic properties of agents used in work to which workers might be exposed.

Industrial Hygienist

Professional who identifies, evaluates, and controls toxic exposures and hazards in the work environment.

Safety Specialist

Professional who prevents occupational injuries and evaluates safety practices and protocols in the workplace.

Ergonomist

Design specialist who helps promote the health interface between humans and their tools.

Epidemiologist

Professional who conducts research studies on the patterns of disease and the history of occupational disease and injuries in the workplace.

Health Hazards

Elements in the work environment that can cause work-related diseases to workers.

Safety Hazards

Unsafe conditions or unsafe acts that significantly increase the risk of a worker being injured.

Biological Infectious Hazards

Infectious biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites transmitted via contact with infected clients, co-workers, or contaminated materials.

Chemical Hazards

Various forms of chemical agents including medications, solutions, and gases that interact with body tissues and cells and are potentially toxic or irritating.

Enviromechanical Hazards

Factors encountered in the work environment that cause accident, injury, strain, or discomfort.

Physical Hazards

Agents within the work environment such as radiation, electricity, extreme temperatures, and noise that can cause trauma through energy transfer.

Psychosocial Hazards

Factors and situations associated with the job or work environment that create stress, emotional strain, or interpersonal problems.

Administrative Control

Hazard control measure involving the development and implementation of policies, standards, training, job design, and the like.

Engineering Control

Hazard control measure involving physical, chemical, or technological improvements to limit exposure to workplace hazards.

Materials Provision

Hazard control measure referring to providing workers with supplies or supplements that decrease their exposure or susceptibility to hazards.

PD 442

Philippine Labor Code on Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

RA 9165

Comprehensive Drug Acts of 1992.

Presidential Decree No. 856

Sanitation Code.

PD 626

Employees Compensation and State Insurance Fund.

Presidential Decree No. 1144

Fertilizer and Pesticide Act.

RA 6541

National Building Code of the Philippines.

RA 6969

Toxic Substance Act.

RA 9231

Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse Exploitation and Discrimination Act.

Part Time OH Personnel Work Schedule

Work schedule defined as 4 hours/day, 3 days/week.

Full Time OH Personnel Work Schedule

Work schedule defined as 5 hours/day, 6 days/week.

First-Aider Training Requirement

Standard First Aid training.

OH Nurse Training Requirement

At least forty (40)-hour Basic OSH training course for OH Nurses.

OH Dentist Training Requirement

At least forty (40)-hour Basic OSH training course.

OH Physician Training Requirement

At least fifty-six (56)-hour Basic OSH training course for OH Physicians.