Which statement best describes a workplace-related risk factor?

• A. Lack of immunizations
• B. Occupational hazards
• C. Regular dental care
• D. Healthy diet

Answer: (B)

A workplace-related risk factor is something in the work environment that can cause injury or illness. An occupational hazard describes conditions, substances, or demands present at work that increase risk—such as unguarded machinery, wet floors, loud noise, chemical exposures, heavy lifting, or repetitive motions. Understanding these hazards helps explain why safety measures—engineering controls, proper training, PPE, and safe work practices—are essential to reduce risk.

Lack of immunizations, regular dental care, and a healthy diet are about a person’s health status or wellness habits rather than hazards created by the work environment. They influence overall health, but they don’t describe risks that originate from the workplace itself.