Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What is a critical factor in managing all WMSDs according to the text?

  1. Early recognition and appropriate treatment

  2. Use of advanced machinery only

  3. Limiting employee overtime

  4. Phasing out manual labor

The correct answer is: Early recognition and appropriate treatment

One critical factor in managing all WMSDs (Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders) is early recognition and appropriate treatment. This means identifying and addressing any potential WMSDs in employees as soon as possible, before they develop into more serious injuries. This helps to prevent long-term health issues and financial strain on both the employee and the company. Options B, C, and D are not as important as early recognition and appropriate treatment. Option B suggests that using advanced machinery is the critical factor in managing WMSDs, but this is not necessarily true. While modern equipment can certainly help to reduce the risk of injuries, it is not the only factor to consider. Option C suggests limiting employee overtime as the critical factor, but this is only one small aspect of managing WMSDs. While limiting overtime can help reduce fatigue and overexertion, it does not address other potential causes of W