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

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Video Summary
This video explains the regulation and oversight of occupational safety and health as well as environmental concerns by government agencies. It begins by discussing the legal framework for public health practice and the role of federal, state, county, and city agencies in regulation and enforcement. It focuses on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within the CDC. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is discussed as the primary agency responsible for workplace inspections and enforcement. It also mentions the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its role in regulating environmental hazards. The video then explains the regulatory process, which involves Congress authorizing the creation of agencies, enabling legislation, Congressional oversight, and the appropriation of funds. It highlights some key public health legislation, such as the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Public Health Service Act. The video goes on to discuss the specific regulations and standards set by OSHA and NIOSH for occupational safety and health, including record-keeping, personal protective equipment, and exposure and medical records. It also mentions the hazard communication standard and the regulation of pesticides and drinking water under the EPA. The video concludes by discussing the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites, the Toxic Substances Control Act for chemical regulation, and the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act for water pollution and public drinking water regulation. Lastly, the Clean Air Act is mentioned for air pollution control. No credits were granted in the transcript.
Keywords
regulation
occupational safety
health
government agencies
OSHA
EPA
public health legislation