QUESTION
a) Bernardino Ramazzini (1633 - 1714) has been rightly acclaimed as the father of Occupational Medicine. What are the role and functions of the Occupational Physician in a modern enterprise?
b) There is a strong evidence base showing that work is generally good for physical and mental health and well-being. Elaborate on this pertinent health issue.
c) Why does the new approach to back pain management at work lays more emphasis on the early rehabilitation of injured employees by the Occupational Health Practitioner?
d) Apart from causing Hearing Loss, what are the other auditory effects which could result from exposure to noise at work?
e) Employees working in hot environments may suffer from Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Heat Cramps and Heat Rashes. Briefly define each of these heat-induced disorders