Practice

I.
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5.

Complete the sentences using the words listed in the box below:
Asbestosis is .., progressive inflammation
drills
of the . It is not contagious. It is caused by
musculoskeletal
asbestos fibers. ( chronic, lung,
chronic
inhaling )
condition
Silicosis is a ..caused by inhaling too much
joints
.over a long period of time. ( condition,
cause
silica)
conditions
Lead poisoning occurs when lead in the
lung
body, often over a period of months or years. Even
caused
small amounts of lead can serious health
injuries
problems. ( builds up, cause )
noisy
Noise-induced hearing loss: It is by noise,
disabilities
which is common in many workplaces, including
builds up
airports, and workplaces where . machines,
inhaling
such as presses or. , etc. are used. ( caused,
silica
noisy, drills )
..disorders (such as permanent back
or muscle disorders): They consist of minor
physical. . This term is used to describe a variety of that affect the
muscles, bones, and . ( Musculoskeletal, injuries, disabilities,

conditions, joints )
II.

Instruction: Fill in the gaps with these wordshealth

safety

protection

workplace

occupational

environment

prevent

well-being

employer

risk

1) .. : the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from

injury or harm. ( PROTECTION )
2) .. : the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences;
surroundings. ( ENVIRONMENT )
3) .. : exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance.(
RISK )
4) .. : a person or business that employs one or more people, especially for
wages or salary. ( EMPLOYER )
5) . : the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury,
danger, or loss. ( SAFETY )
6) ..... : pertaining to an occupation, trade, or calling. ( OCCUPATIONAL )
7) .. : a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by
health, happiness, and prosperity. (WELL-BEING )

8) . : the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness

and vigor. ( HEALTH )
9) . : to keep from occurring; avert; hinder. ( PREVENT )
10) . : a person's place of employment. ( WORKPLACE )
III.
Which sentence is true or false?
1- OSHA is responsible for ensuring that employers to provide a healthy working
environment and safe for their employers by establishing guidelines and safety
standards.

2- The "Safety Pays" is a program helps employers determine the costs of occupational
accidents and diseases have on the profit margin of a company.
(

3-According to the Occupational Safety USA and Health Administration (OSHA), "homicide
is the first leading cause of occupational death in the United States.
(

4-The workers are exposed generally to gases, chemical substances, gases, extreme
temperatures, diseases, etc.
(
5-Now the violence and problems in workplaces are increasing a lot.
IV.

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Match the sentences:

These numbers look small for a
variety of reasons that

one factor is the latency

period, other factors such as
changing jobs.

The cause of work-related

diseases is very often difficult
to determine

In both developing
industrialized countries.

The numbers of cases and

types of occupational diseases
are
increasing
in
both
developing and industrialized
countries

and

inadequate or non-existent
reporting
lack

mechanisms;

of occupational

health

facilities; a lack of health care

practitioners

who

trained

recognize work-

to

related diseases.

are