Why would a nurse conduct an occupational health assessment?
a. It is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
b. It is required by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
c. It helps to identify agent and host factors that place employees at risk.
d. It helps to educate workers about potential hazards.
C
The reason to obtain an occupational health assessment is to identify agent and host factors that place employees at risk.
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