employers do not even know that they have the moral and often legal responsibility to protect workers. As a result of the hazards and a lack of attention given to health and safety‚ work-related accidents and diseases are common in all parts of the world. Costs of occupational injury/disease Work-related accidents or diseases are very costly and can have many serious direct and indirect effects on the lives of workers and their families. For workers some of the direct costs of an injury or illness
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Occupational therapy was born in 1917 with the founding of The National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy. The five founders held a belief that occupation was a valuable therapeutic tool‚ but also knew scientific evidence would push occupational therapy (OT) to be a respected field (Schwartz‚ 2003). Much has changed in OT in the last hundred years‚ but OT still stands strong on two points‚ occupation based interventions and evidence based practice. With the high demand for evidence
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Eljhon J. Capili 3EE -- GE303 Safety Management Homework 1 Occupational Safety and Health 1. Define occupational safety and health (OSH). Occupational safety and health (OSH) refers to the systematized expectation‚ recognition‚ assessment‚ and reduction of hazards taking place in or from the workplace that could weaken or worsen the health and welfare of workers‚ considering the possible effects on the surrounding communities and the general environment. 2. Define tendinitis. Tendinitis is the
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example‚ an artistically inclined individual may choose an occupation that requires‚ all things being equal‚ more creativity‚ such as hair dressing. Despite this‚ the government has a way of making it difficult for people to follow their passions. Occupational licensing laws are the way that government does this. These laws are government issued permits given once certain educational standards are met. Though‚ having the right to choose any occupation is not in the constitution‚ it is seen‚ however‚
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the same. Willard began her studies and graduated from an Ivy League school earning a bachelor’s degree with physical therapy (Willard‚ 1975). Years down the road‚ Willard qualified as an occupational therapist through the U.S Civil service in 1922‚ joined the AOTA‚ and then became the director of occupational therapy and chief aide on physical therapy at the U.S Veteran Hospital in Maywood‚ Illinois (Willard‚ 1975). In her road of success‚ Willard was placed in a position of Curative Workshop. From
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the organization with how they are suppose to approach to the situation. Some of the codes of ethics are for occupational therapy‚ nursing‚ physical therapy‚ athletic training‚ medicine‚ and many more. The code of ethics are approached in this paper are for occupational therapy and nursing. Both of the careers have the same code of ethics‚ but there are some differences. Occupational therapy code of ethics serves two purposes. The first purpose is to provide core values to guide members to ethical
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As an occupational therapist‚ I will be treating people when they are at their most vulnerable; therefore it is imperative that I stay professional. First impressions set the tone for how clients and colleagues view you. As a result‚ I think it is essential to dress the part and act the part of a professional. I have always believed that it is better to be overdressed than undressed. One thing that I would like to improve is my posture and body cues. Instead of crossing my arms in a closed off stance
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years ago‚ he was placed on medication to alleviate the symptoms that were occurring. Mr. Cannon often rely on his medication to stabilize him; He is mostly anxious around the set time the medication is given. Identified Intervention Occupational therapy teaches relaxation methods to help alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety related to certain physical and mental conditions. Specific relaxation method is deep breathing. Deep breathing exercises are easy to perform and can help to reduce
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J. Asian Dev. Stud‚ Vol. 1‚ Issue 1‚ (March 2012). ISSN 2304-375X Causes of Road Accidents in Pakistan By Abdul Manan Khan1 and Ansa Tehreem2 Abstract Every day many people are killed and injured on our roads. Men‚ women‚ children‚ biking or riding to school or work‚ playing in the streets or setting out on long trips‚ will never return home‚ leaving behind shattered families and communities. Road traffic injuries are a growing public health issue‚ disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups
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Variables for road accidents in Faisalabad Thousands of road accidents occur every day resulting in death or serious injury to drivers‚ passengers‚ and pedestrians. There are numerous reasons for road accidents. Here is a list of the major causes; 1. Bad roads – Have you ever driven on a paved road that felt like a dirt roads. Pot holes and uneven pavement can and do lead to serious road accidents by throwing you off course and out of control of your vehicle. Bad roads are not unusual in some
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