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HS&E MAP practice question: Occupational health and health surveillance (2 of 4) B. Occupational health, wellbeing and welfare A free question from our original HS&E MAP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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A manager says health surveillance is a waste of money because "we already have controls in place".
What is one purpose of health surveillance?
Choose one answer.
A A. To decide who to dismiss on health groundsB B. To check workers' fitness for the company sports teamC C. To check the controls are actually workingD D. To replace the controls, so they aren't neededShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Its purpose is to find harm early so action can be taken.B. Wrong: Wrong. It is about detecting harm from work.C. Right: Right. HSE says health surveillance checks that the health risk management system is working, and shows which controls need improving.D. Wrong: Wrong. Health surveillance doesn't stop exposure. Controls are still needed.Explanation Health surveillance spots early signs of harm and shows whether controls are working.
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