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

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What is one of the core components of comprehensively designed workplace health programs according to the text?

Only controlling hazardous occupational exposures
Targeting only high-risk workers for interventions
Consideration of both the physical and psychosocial work environment
Limiting programs to small-sized companies

The correct answer is: Consideration of both the physical and psychosocial work environment

A Only controlling hazardous occupational exposures is not a comprehensive approach, as it only addresses one aspect of workplace health. Workplace health programs should consider a broader range of factors. B: Targeting only high-risk workers for interventions also does not encompass a comprehensive approach, as it ignores the health and well-being of all employees. D: Limiting programs to small-sized companies excludes a large portion of the workforce and does not address the needs of larger companies. The text advocates for a comprehensive approach to workplace health programs, which includes considering both the physical and psychosocial work environment. This means addressing not only hazardous occupational exposures, but also factors such as work stress, work-life balance, and support for mental health. Targeting only high-risk workers or limiting programs to small-sized companies would not fully encompass all aspects of workplace health and may not be as effective in promoting overall employee