A newly hired health promotion specialist works at a meat-processing facility. The specialist is in charge of developing a program that encourages a balance among work, family, personal, health, and psychosocial concerns
Which components are appropriate to include in this program? (Select all that apply.)
A) Signage that demonstrates safe lifting techniques
B) Free screening for HIV
C) Diagnosis of potentially malignant skin lesions
D) Clinic on proper use of safety goggles and other equipment
E) Monitoring of noise levels within the facility
Ans: A, D, E
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Educating all employees and administrative staff regarding the exposures and hazards associated with the workplace is the foundation of health-promotion efforts, such as signage that demonstrates safe lifting techniques. A common health and safety promotion program in occupational settings involves preservation of sight and hearing, such as use of safety goggles and monitoring of noise levels. Screening for HIV and diagnosis of skin lesions would go beyond the scope of health promotion and would involve clinical diagnosis.
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