SAFETY SUPERVISOR

SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Question 1

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According to the textbook, benzene is an example of a:

4 points  

Question 2

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A Case-Control study is best defined as:

4 points  

Question 3

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The best definition of toxicology is the __________

4 points  

Question 4

1.       

Aflatoxin B is produced by __________ ,which causes liver necrosis and cancer.

4 points  

Question 5

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The spillage of __________ in Minamata Bay, Japan resulted in a severe nervous system dysfunction for individuals who consumed fish from the bay.

4 points  

Question 6

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Which individual is attributed to writing the first comprehensive book in occupational medicine?

4 points  

Question 7

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Who created a poisonous concoction containing arsenic?

4 points  

Question 8

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What chemicals used in lumber resulted in the name "Toxic Playgrounds"?

4 points  

Question 9

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Where was the location of one of the largest industrial disasters involving methyl isocyanate?

4 points  

Question 10

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Who wrote the book, Exploring the Dangerous Trades about the history of medical and occupational toxicology?

Question 11

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Describe the contributions to toxicology that were made by early toxicologists. Be specific and include examples.

Your response should between 200-250 words in length, as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 12

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Identify the types of epidemiology studies that are used to prove that a given substance resulted in changes in human health.

Your response should between 200-250 words in length, as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 13

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In the absence of epidemiological studies, how would you make recommendations to control exposures to workers and the environment? Be specific and provide examples.

Your response should between 200-250 words in length, as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.