Safety Hazards Part 2
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The document provides information about a webinar on safety hazards fundamentals presented by Kathleen Collins. It includes details about accessing the audio for the webinar, the agenda covering various workplace safety hazards like electrical, fire, machinery and more. It also summarizes the different types of injuries and illnesses that can result from uncontrolled hazards, as well as controls businesses can implement including engineering, administrative and PPE controls. The document concludes with information about downloading DrakeMobile and registering for an upcoming webinar on managing online brand.
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Safety Hazards Part 2
- 1. For audio, it is recommended you dial in A copy of the slides + recording will be available post webinar AUDIO: 1-877-668-4493 Access Code: 666 634 740 Event password: 1234 WebEx Support: 1-866-863-3910 Safety Hazards Fundamentals Part 2 of 2 July 19, 2012 Presented by: Kathleen Collins, Health and Safety Manager at Drake International
- 2. Safety Hazards Agenda • Workplace Safety Hazards • Environment, Engineering and Technology • Occupational Injury or Illness • Controls
- 3. Environment, Engineering and Technology Workplaces have unique features, these features can create hazards and integration considerations should be made for: • Design • Layout • Construction • Maintenance • Use • Effectiveness & Efficiency
- 4. Workplace Safety Hazards Controlling Health Hazards is a Challenge: Multiple Categories of Safety Hazards, Discussion on Core Hazards: •Electrical Hazards •Fire Hazards •Machine, Equipment and Tool Hazards •Fleet and Vehicle Hazards •Slips, Trips and Falls •Confined Space Hazards •Working at Heights
- 5. Electrical Hazards Electrical Hazards can be the most dangerous hazards in the workplace: •Static & Dynamic Electricity •Four Main Types of Injuries: o Electrocution o Electric shock o Burn o Fall
- 6. Electrical Hazards Continued Additional electrical risks and energy sources can occur from: •Tools •Power cords •Electrical Fittings •Fuses •Wiring •GFCI 6
- 7. Fire Hazards There are three things you need to start a fire:
- 8. Machine, Equipment and Tool Hazards • Multiple Energy Source • Moving Parts • Production, Products, By-Products (physical hazards) • Use and Maintenance
- 9. Driving Hazards Your business should be aware of the following risks: •MVA cause the most death in workplace in Ontario. •Licensing & Insurance •Operation •Maintenance •Capacity & Loads •Defensive & Safe Driving Techniques IGNORING THESE RISKS CAN COST YOUR COMPANY $$$
- 10. Slips, Trips and Falls Slips, trips and falls can be caused by the following: •Structural Design •Housekeeping •Flooring •Footwear •Pace •Lighting
- 11. Confined Space The following hazards can create new risks within your organization: •Enclosed or Partial Space •Egress and Access •Location Atmosphere •Environment •Multiple Hazards •Testing and Emergency Rescue
- 12. Working at Heights The following controls need to be considered when working at heights: • Fall Arrest • Fall Restriction • Fall Restrain • Equipment Maintenance • Written Program for Use and Rescue
- 13. Occupational Injuries or Illnesses Many of these hazards if uncontrolled can result in significant injuries or illnesses. The 3 types of injuries or illnesses include: Major Moderate Minor
- 14. Major Injury, Illness or Property Damage • Death or life changing injury/illness • Catastrophic damage physical business 14
- 15. Moderate Injury, Illness or Property Damage • Moderate Injury or Illness requiring recovery/rehabilitation • Moderated damage to the physical business 15
- 16. Minor Injury, Illness or Property Damage • Acute Injury or Illness • Minimal Property Damanage 16
- 17. Controls The different types of controls your business can put in place include: •Engineering •Administration •Personal Protective Equipment 17
- 18. Engineering Controls • Guarding • Ventilation System • Isolation Booth • De-energizing devices lasers and trip singles • Curtains • Suppression Systems 18
- 19. Administration Controls • Systems, Policies, Procedures, Programs • Education & Training • Scheduling • Monitoring and Sample recording 19
- 20. Personal Protective Equipment Controls • Harnesses • Safety Footwear • Glass • Clothing • Gloves • Goggles • Sheilds 20
- 21. Safety / Health Hazards Recap 1. Health Hazards 2. Safety Hazards 3. Controls 21
- 22. Free Download – DrakeMobile 22
- 23. SPECIAL OFFER 15% discount towards custom OH&S Training for your business To Redeem Your Offer Please contact Kathleen: kcollins@na.drakeintl.com 416-216-1088 23
- 24. Our Next Webinar July 26th, 2012, 12:00 pm EDT to 12:30 pm EDT Managing Your Online Brand through Social and Mobile Media >> Presented by Sandy Sykora, Digital Strategist / Sr. Marketing Coordinator N.A. at Drake International Register at http://drake-webinars.com 24
- 25. Questions Thank You for Joining For additional questions please contact Kathleen: 416-216-1088 kcollins@na.drakeintl.com 25
Editor's Notes
- Occupational Health Services include: Evaluation of employees' ability to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner (via- pre-placement evaluation) Recognition of early symptoms and signs of work-related health effect and appropriate intervention (medical surveillance examination can reveal these) Provision of treatment and rehabilitation for occupational injuries & illnesses and non-occupational disorders that affect the work performance (work related injuries). Promotion and maintenance of employees' health (wellness) Evaluation of a person's ability to work in light of a chronic medical disorder (an independent medical examination is required Supervision of policies and programs related to worksite health and safety.
- There are many of your on the call that may think that there workplace is safe. This is for everyone, office, industrial, to mining.
- These are important to remember about these hazards many of them are dose. Biological Hazards- can be found in Plant or Animal by-products. For example Plant-Poison Ivy or Animal-flu, salmonella, Viruses. (There are nurses or outdoor workers. Chemical Hazards- That is on the periodic table, actual state solid, liquid, or gas or transformed states. Can cause effects such as chemical burns to cancer impacts most bodily functions Physical Hazards- Will deal with light, noise, temperature, vibration, Radiation Ionized can liberate electron from atoms & molecules producing a net charge, this can cause significant biological damage (x-rays) or Non Ionized electromagnetic can’t completely remove an electron from an atom or a molecule (Solar-Rays) Eye site, hearning damage, frost bite or heat stroke, white fingers or nerve damage, Ergonomic Hazards-How human conforms to the work station. Awkward Body Position, Force Posture, Repetitive Motions, Forceful Movements. Is in most workplaces and can cause damage to
- Biological Release can have considerable impact on environment and species. It is critical if your are industries such as medical, education, farming, waste management and environmental services. These industries that have the standards are in place to ensure adequate programs to protect the workforce.
- Very workplace has chemicals don’t be fooled there are chemicals in very workplace. Office (Cleaners)– Industrial (Fuel cell use and storage or gas storage)