Occupational Medicine Board Review Virtual Course (Includes Digital Syllabus)-OMBR

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Video Summary

The video covers various topics related to physical hazards, including ergonomics, vibration, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, noise, high and low temperature, and high and low pressure. It starts with a review question about the recommended weight limit for lifting, stating that a false statement is made. The presentation then delves into the scope of ergonomic stressors, key determinants for ergonomic evaluations, and tools and methods used to assess mechanical stressors during an ergonomic evaluation. The discussion then shifts to the assessment and control of radiation hazards, both ionizing and non-ionizing. It explains the NIOSH lifting equation as well as the risks and controls for exposure to different types of radiation. The next topic is occupational exposure to noise, including its health effects and measurement methods. The presentation also covers heat stress and its risk factors and effects, as well as cold stress and its associated illnesses. The last part of the video discusses hypobaric and hyperbaric conditions, including decompression sickness, altitude-related illnesses, and their prevention and treatment. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment and control of physical hazards. No credits were mentioned in the video transcript.

Keywords

physical hazards

ergonomics

vibration

ionizing radiation

non-ionizing radiation

noise

high temperature

low temperature

high pressure

low pressure