PPT-General Workplace Hazards

Developed by Western Iowa Tech Community College This material was produced under a grant SH166340760F19 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the US Department of Labor nor does the mention or trade names commercial products or organization imply endorsement by the US government. Occupational Health . Committee Training. How to conduct inspections. Administration. Emergency exits. Washrooms. No smoking policy. Cell phones. Breaks. Form OHCs. Number off. Move to occupational health committee (OHC/committee) with your number. Safe in . the Workplace. Center for Discovery. Session Objectives. You will be able to:. Recognize office hazards. Know what to do in emergencies. Take proper precautions to avoid accidents. Reduce ergonomic risk factors. Committee Training. How to conduct inspections. Administration. Emergency exits. Washrooms. No smoking policy. Cell phones. Breaks. Form OHCs. Number off. Move to occupational health committee (OHC/committee) with your number. (OSHA). OSHA Orientation. This . material was produced under grant number SH-22300-11-60-F-17 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.  It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the US Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organization imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.. Eye Protection. Workplace . eye hazards. Types of eye protection. Use and care of eye . protection! . What can be more. precious than your sight?. What if you could no longer see this?. Types of Eye Hazards. “. Safety is no accident.. .”. Course Outline:. Objectives. Become familiar with workplace injuries and potential safety hazards.. Increase safety awareness in all county workplaces.. Assessment. Field Safety Considerations and its Design Implications — Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety   Purpose Introduction Workplace Hazards Hazard Control Risk Assessment Review Decision Making North Carolina Department of Labor Consultative Services Bureau Consultative Services Bureau The Bureau’s Consultation Program assists small employers, especially those in high hazard industries, who want to be pro-active in reaching their goal of achieving a safe and healthful workplace for their employees Module 2: preventing slips, trips and falls:. A Training Program for Small Businesses. After completing this module, you will be able to:. Isolate the four risk factor categories for slips, trips, and falls. These practices for safety and health programs are recommendations only. Employers are not required to have a safety and health program that complies with them and will not be cited for failing to Industrial Hygiene. Learning Objectives. Briefly . explain the relevance and importance of the practice of industrial hygiene in society today . and throughout . history.. Explain . the types of sciences and studies that comprise the field of industrial . Describe the study and goals of occupational ergonomics.. Identify . the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries.. Recognize . and describe the different types of common musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.. A Safety Moment is a brief safety talk about a specific subject at the beginning of a meeting or shift. Also known as safety minutes or safety chats, these talks can be done in a variety of ways, but are typically a brief (2-5 minute) discussion on a safety related topic. They can cover a variety of safety topics and remind employees of the importance of being safe; at work, at home and in all aspects of our lives.. Work Health Safety & Wellbeing Unit. What is a Workplace Inspection?. A workplace inspection is the process of critically examining the workplace for the identification and mitigation of workplace hazards and to ensure that all standards are met and the workplace is in fact safe and free from any risks. Workplace inspections are an ongoing process that play an important role in actively monitoring an organization's safety and adherence to safe practices. They need to be carried out regularly..