Industrial diseases Interview Questions & Answers

Question 1. Name Two Respiratory Diseases That Have Been Associated With Foundry Operations?

Answer :

1. Silicosis.
2. Pneumoconiosis.

Question 2. Name Two Common Substances Used In The Home That Can Cause Dermatitis?

Answer :

1. Detergents.
2. Paints.
3. Thinners and solvents.
4. Petrol.
5. Oils.

Question 3. What Is The Chief Danger For A Person Who Is Continually Handling Epoxy Resins?

Answer :

Dermatitis.

Question 4. What Diseases May Be Caused By Lack Of Care When Using Lubricating Oils & Cutting Oils?

Answer :

Dermatitis; Cutting oil is a suspected Carcinogen.

Question 5. Why Wear Gloves When Handling Cement?

Answer :

To prevent Dermatitis.

Question 6. Give Six Causes Of Industrial Diseases Which Are Reportable To The H.s.a.?

Answer :

1. Lead.
2. Phosphorus.
3. Arsenical.
4. Mercurial.
5. Anthrax.
6. Manganese.
7. Compressed Air.

Question 7. Name The 4 Stages In The Practice Of Occupational Hygiene?

Answer :

1. Recognition.
2. Measurement.
3. Evaluation.
4. Control

Question 8. What Is Banned From Blasting By Abrasives?

Answer :

Sand or any substance containing free silica.

Question 9. Give Four Methods Of Controlling The Risk Of Lead Poisoning?

Answer :

1. By the removal of dust and fume.
2. Control of handling.
3. Control of eating and smoking.
4. The wearing of protective clothing.
5. Good washing accommodation.

Question 10. Name Four Substances In The Home That May Cause Dermatitis?

Answer :

1. Detergents.
2. Paints.
3. Thinners.
4. Petrol and Oils.
5. Bleaches.

Question 11. Give Two Important Precautions When Using Synthetic Resins?

Answer :

1. Keep them off the skin.
2. Remove from the skin immediately if splashed.
3. Keep tools perfectly clean to prevent skin contamination.

Question 12. Give Two Ways To Prevent Dermatitis In The Home?

Answer :

1. Wear gloves.
2. Wash and dry hands.
3. Keep out of contact with suspect substances.

Question 13. Name Two Dusts That Are Most Harmful To Health And Have Been Associated With Fire Protection And Metal Cleaning Respectively?

Answer :

1. Asbestos.
2. Silica.

Question 14. What Is Thought To Cause The High Incidence Of Nose Cancer In Wood Workers?

Answer :

Wood dust particles, particularly hardwoods. It is uncertain whether it is the size, shape, or chemical composition.

Question 15. What Is The Most Common Work Related Disease?

Answer :

Occupational Dermatitis.

Question 16. Give Another Name For Sensitivity Dermatitis?

Answer :

Allergic Dermatitis.

Question 17. Dermatitis Is A Non-infectious Inflammatory Skin Condition, Caused By Contact With Chemicals Or Physical Agents. Name The Two Categories Of Occupational Dermatitis?

Answer :

1. Contact Dermatitis.
2. Sensitisation Dermatitis.

Question 18. What Four Actions Could You Take To Prevent Dermatitis?

Answer :

1. Avoid contact with dangerous materials.
2. Find a substitute material, non-dermatic if possible.
3. Wear protective clothing.
4. Use barrier creams.

Question 19. When Working With Possible Sensitising Materials, Name 5 Ways Of Preventing Infection?

Answer :

1. Wear protective gloves.
2. Wash and dry the hands carefully.
3. Use an appropriate barrier cream.
4. Avoid unnecessary contact.
5. Change to a less hazardous material if possible.

Question 20. Give Four Precautions To Be Taken If Working In An Oily Occupation?

Answer :

1. Wash overalls regularly.
2. Do not put oily rags in pockets.
3. Inspect the body regularly.
4. Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.