Apex
Restrictions
Regulation 1101
Medical Surveillance
Ergonomics
100

What is the Apex office's phone number? 

What is 519 896 3330?

100

According to the National Occupational Classification (NOC), what is the maximum weight limit for loads classified as 'Limited' in terms of handling strength?

What is 5 kg (11 lbs)?

100

Employers must inspect first aid boxes at least this often.

What is quarterly (every three months)?

100

Name the two vision charts that can be used to assess vision.

What are Snellen Chart and Jager Chart?

100

Lifting heavy objects improperly increases risk of injury to this part of the body.

What is the lower back?

200

In what year was the company established?

What is 2002?

Apex Occupational Health Solutions was established in 2002, originally operating under the name Focus Workplace, a division of the Focus Health group of companies. In 2013, the company rebranded to its current name, Apex Occupational Health Solutions Inc.

200

Name two standard restrictions for a back injury.

What are any two of the following: 

  • Avoid sustained flexion (forward, lateral, backward) and repetitive trunk movements
  • Avoid repetitive trunk movement
  • Avoid heavy lifting
  • Avoid prolonged weight bearing which includes sitting, standing and walking
  • No low-level work
200

For workplaces with more than 15 and fewer than 200 workers, the first aid box must contain this item for immobilizing injuries.

What are splints of assorted sizes?

200

This act protects worker personal health information gathered during surveillance.

What is PHIPA?

200

This term describes the quick, repeated hand or wrist motions that can cause injury.

What is repetitive motion?

300

Name three services offered through Apex.

What are any three of the following: 

Occupational Health Medical Assessments
Ergonomics and Functional Services
Health Professional Consultation
Specialist on-site services
Return to work Programs
Vaccine-Preventable Disease Programs
Wellness

300

Name three standard restrictions for ankle/foot injuries.

What are any three of the following:

  • No repetitive movement of ankle/foot against resistance
  • Avoid prolonged weight bearing
  • Avoid rough ground walking
  • Avoid low level sustained activity
  • No climbing stairs/ladders
  • No repetitive kneeling, squatting or crawling
300

This document must be posted at the first aid station to inform workers about reporting injuries.

What is a Form 82?

300

This test measures lung function and is often used for workers exposed to respiratory hazards.  

What is spirometry?

300

This body system is most commonly affected by poor ergonomic practices.

What is the musculoskeletal system?

400

Who are the five individuals on our professional head team?

Who are Dr Douglas Friars, Anne Graham, Angie Wright, Tara Pulford and Deanna Kiar?

400

Name four standard restrictions for a concussion.

What are any four of the following:

  • Limited light exposure (provide light filter /blue tinted glasses)
  • Limited noise exposure
  • Sit/stand/walk as tolerated
  • No ladders and limit stairs
  • No heavy lifting, no low-level work, no bending or squatting
  • No work around moving machinery or safety sensitive work
  • No work in isolation or alone
400

A first aid room must be equipped with this number of washbasins, preferably stainless steel.

What is three?

400

Workers exposed to hazardous noise must receive this baseline test before exposure begins.

What is baseline audiometry?

400

This ergonomic principle encourages alternating tasks to reduce repetitive motion and fatigue.

What is job rotation?

500

What is Apex's mission?

What is to deliver innovative employee health programs and solutions to businesses?

500

According to the National Occupational Classification (NOC), what is the minimum weight a load must be to be considered 'Heavy' in terms of handling strength? 

What is 20 kg (44lbs)?

500

This item must be included in every first aid kit, regardless of workplace size.

What is a first aid manual?

500

Medical surveillance is often mandated under this type of regulation to protect workers.

What are occupational health and safety regulations?

500

This type of document provides crucial baseline data used by professionals when performing ergonomic assessments or functional capacity evaluations.

What is a PDD (Physical Demand Description)?