This ebook is intended to provide information to the people, workers and readers that are some way or the other involved with the health and safety at workplaces. This ebook on health and safety is designed by Safety-Steps.co.uk for providing practical guidance on a wide range of health and safety issues that may crop up at the workplaces on everyday basis.
Source - http://www.safety-steps.co.uk/workplace-safety-free-ebook
Whenever a business is going to make a capital improvement to protect workers from harm, a cost benefit analysis should be done to determine if it is a sound decision. There are several ways to make the determination, which is explored in this brief.
The risks for occupational accidents and diseases at work have to be managed by the employers and workers who are facing with them. In order to ensure effective action, it is essential to establish occupational safety and health (OSH) management systems at all workplaces for continual improvement of working environment and preventive measures. The ILO and ISO guidelines on occupational safety and health management systems provide guidance for action at the national and enterprise levels. Understanding the benefits of safety culture, behavior, performance metrics, health and safety policy, programs and procedures, training and education, and other requirements provide opportunity to reduce risk, limit liability, provide opportunity for cost savings and profitability, improve performance and productivity, and prosperity. Using Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) and Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs) to drive occupational health and safety management systems.
This ebook is intended to provide information to the people, workers and readers that are some way or the other involved with the health and safety at workplaces. This ebook on health and safety is designed by Safety-Steps.co.uk for providing practical guidance on a wide range of health and safety issues that may crop up at the workplaces on everyday basis.
Source - http://www.safety-steps.co.uk/workplace-safety-free-ebook
Whenever a business is going to make a capital improvement to protect workers from harm, a cost benefit analysis should be done to determine if it is a sound decision. There are several ways to make the determination, which is explored in this brief.
The risks for occupational accidents and diseases at work have to be managed by the employers and workers who are facing with them. In order to ensure effective action, it is essential to establish occupational safety and health (OSH) management systems at all workplaces for continual improvement of working environment and preventive measures. The ILO and ISO guidelines on occupational safety and health management systems provide guidance for action at the national and enterprise levels. Understanding the benefits of safety culture, behavior, performance metrics, health and safety policy, programs and procedures, training and education, and other requirements provide opportunity to reduce risk, limit liability, provide opportunity for cost savings and profitability, improve performance and productivity, and prosperity. Using Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) and Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs) to drive occupational health and safety management systems.
Constructing a medical surveillance program and biological monitoring to evaluate worker exposure is a complicated process. Herein describes the process to develop a functional occupational medical surveillance program based on identified health risks. Physicians need to respond to acute/chronic health risks based on various occupations in the oil/gas business and recommend the proper course of action to prevent disease. Health risks include chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological concerns. Each of these risks should be evaluated using a questionnaire and the results need to be discussed with the patient to confirm or deny the recorded information. The information can help HR hire and retain the best talent as well as identify areas of assistance before a catastrophic event occurs at work, home, or during recreational activities. Information can be tied to other health risk factors related to nutrition, diet, and exercise.
In the previous module “Exploring Nova Scotia`s OHS Legislative Structure” we coached in understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Legislative Structure in Nova Scotia.
This module “Improving Safety Outcomes and Legislative Compliance through a Health & Safety Management System” discusses how to move forward through the development, implementation and monitoring of an OH&S Management System.
Safety culture is the collection of the beliefs, perceptions and values that employees share in relation to risks within an organization, such as a workplace or community.A good safety culture can be promoted by senior management commitment to safety, realistic practices for handling hazards, continuous organisational learning, and care and concern for hazards shared across the workforce
Industrial hygienists and occupational health professionals have been evaluating work environments and providing solutions to business for decades. With the advancement in technology and expansion of the profession into neighboring disciplines, they can provide total work health to more vulnerable populations across the globe.
Safety Audit can be defined as verifying the existence and implementation of elements of occupational safety and health system and for verifying the system’s ability to achieve defined safety objectives.
This presentation will give you an overview of Audit, Safety Audit, Audit Process, Auditor attributes. It also discusses about the different reference standards in India related to safety audit and will give you some take home points.
This presentation will give you an overview of safety
management system, importance of safety, incident, accident and near miss, Hazards and Risk assessment , Risk Matrix, Risk controls and Mitigation Plan.
The following presentation describes the best practices present along with the principles and approaches to implementing and maintaining a safety and health program for a construction firm.
OSHA recognizes that a wide variety of small and large construction job sites exist. Some are short-duration, while others may take years to complete; some sites are
characterized by frequently changing conditions, while other sites’ conditions may change less often. An effective program emphasizes top-level ownership, participation by employees, and a “find and fix” approach to workplace hazards.
The “find and fix” approach to workplace hazards refers to the “Hazard Identification” and “Hazard Prevention and Control” core elements. Because of the wide variety of site conditions, these two core elements should be implemented on a site specific basis in order to effectively detect and correct hazards.
The concept of continuous improvement is central to these recommended practices. As with any journey, the first step is often the most challenging. The idea is to begin with a basic program and grow from there. By initially focusing on achieving modest goals, monitoring performance, and evaluating outcomes, you can help your company progress over time along the path to higher levels of safety and health.
A Safety Management System provides a systematic way to identify hazards and control risks while maintaining assurance that these risk controls are effective. SMS can be defined as: a businesslike approach to safety. It is a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for managing safety risks. As with all management systems, a safety management system provides for goal setting, planning, and measuring performance. A safety management system is woven into the fabric of an organization. It becomes part of the culture, the way people do their jobs.
This presentation will give you an overview of safety management system, importance of safety, incident, accident and near miss, Hazards and Risk assessment , Risk Matrix, Risk controls and Mitigation Plan.
Constructing a medical surveillance program and biological monitoring to evaluate worker exposure is a complicated process. Herein describes the process to develop a functional occupational medical surveillance program based on identified health risks. Physicians need to respond to acute/chronic health risks based on various occupations in the oil/gas business and recommend the proper course of action to prevent disease. Health risks include chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological concerns. Each of these risks should be evaluated using a questionnaire and the results need to be discussed with the patient to confirm or deny the recorded information. The information can help HR hire and retain the best talent as well as identify areas of assistance before a catastrophic event occurs at work, home, or during recreational activities. Information can be tied to other health risk factors related to nutrition, diet, and exercise.
In the previous module “Exploring Nova Scotia`s OHS Legislative Structure” we coached in understanding the Occupational Health and Safety Legislative Structure in Nova Scotia.
This module “Improving Safety Outcomes and Legislative Compliance through a Health & Safety Management System” discusses how to move forward through the development, implementation and monitoring of an OH&S Management System.
Safety culture is the collection of the beliefs, perceptions and values that employees share in relation to risks within an organization, such as a workplace or community.A good safety culture can be promoted by senior management commitment to safety, realistic practices for handling hazards, continuous organisational learning, and care and concern for hazards shared across the workforce
Industrial hygienists and occupational health professionals have been evaluating work environments and providing solutions to business for decades. With the advancement in technology and expansion of the profession into neighboring disciplines, they can provide total work health to more vulnerable populations across the globe.
Safety Audit can be defined as verifying the existence and implementation of elements of occupational safety and health system and for verifying the system’s ability to achieve defined safety objectives.
This presentation will give you an overview of Audit, Safety Audit, Audit Process, Auditor attributes. It also discusses about the different reference standards in India related to safety audit and will give you some take home points.
This presentation will give you an overview of safety
management system, importance of safety, incident, accident and near miss, Hazards and Risk assessment , Risk Matrix, Risk controls and Mitigation Plan.
The following presentation describes the best practices present along with the principles and approaches to implementing and maintaining a safety and health program for a construction firm.
OSHA recognizes that a wide variety of small and large construction job sites exist. Some are short-duration, while others may take years to complete; some sites are
characterized by frequently changing conditions, while other sites’ conditions may change less often. An effective program emphasizes top-level ownership, participation by employees, and a “find and fix” approach to workplace hazards.
The “find and fix” approach to workplace hazards refers to the “Hazard Identification” and “Hazard Prevention and Control” core elements. Because of the wide variety of site conditions, these two core elements should be implemented on a site specific basis in order to effectively detect and correct hazards.
The concept of continuous improvement is central to these recommended practices. As with any journey, the first step is often the most challenging. The idea is to begin with a basic program and grow from there. By initially focusing on achieving modest goals, monitoring performance, and evaluating outcomes, you can help your company progress over time along the path to higher levels of safety and health.
A Safety Management System provides a systematic way to identify hazards and control risks while maintaining assurance that these risk controls are effective. SMS can be defined as: a businesslike approach to safety. It is a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for managing safety risks. As with all management systems, a safety management system provides for goal setting, planning, and measuring performance. A safety management system is woven into the fabric of an organization. It becomes part of the culture, the way people do their jobs.
This presentation will give you an overview of safety management system, importance of safety, incident, accident and near miss, Hazards and Risk assessment , Risk Matrix, Risk controls and Mitigation Plan.
Employee Health and safety - Meaning, Need & Importance of Employee Health and safety, Health and Safety Measures in Organizations, Safety Program, Safety Committees, Safety Discipline, Safety Policies, Safety Engineering, Safety Audit, Safety Devices, Safety Program, Safety Process / Steps in Safety Program, Role of Organization in Ensuring Mental and Physical Health of Employees
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As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
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Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
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Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
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A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
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2. Who is responsible for health and safety
in your local authority?
• EVERYONE!
• The employer – overall responsibility for health and
safety
• The chief executive – responsibility for
implementing and managing the health and safety
strategy and policy for the authority.
• Line managers – day to day responsibility for
themselves, their employees and others, including
members of the public.
• Employees – responsibility for themselves and
others.
3. When things go wrong – the law
• As an employer, your authority has a legal duty to
protect its workers and contractors as well as the
public
• If your authority breaks health and safety law, it
could be prosecuted or issued with an
improvement or prohibition notice.
• If someone is killed, injured or made ill by their
work, or a member of the public is harmed because
of your authority’s negligence, it could be taken to
court.
4. When things go wrong – the cost of
accidents
You may have insurance to cover the cost of accidents,
but you’ll have to pay the indirect costs. These are
often greater and include:
Sick pay
Extra wages or overtime
Fines and legal costs
Repairing damages to machines, equipment or
property.
Increased insurance premiums.
5. When things go wrong – the cost of ill
health
Work related ill health caused by common illnesses
and medical conditions can:
Reduce productivity
Increase the cost of hiring new staff
Result in civil claims or retirements with
enhanced benefits
These will an have an impact on your budget.
6. Benefits Of A Safe And Healthy Workplace
Organizations can become more effective if they have safer and
healthy work places. Because:
•They can have fewer day lost. Therefore they have higher
productivity
•They can increase efficiency and quality. Because they have
healthier workforce.
•They can reduce medical and insurance costs.
•They can improve a good prestige. Everybody wants to work
with them.
7. Results Of An Unsafe And Unhealthy
Workplace
The important results are:
–Injury and Disease
–Mental Health
–Death and Violence
–Economic Costs
8. Workplace Safety Program
• Purpose- To reduce work-related injury & illness
• Content- The program should include any policy,
procedure, training that protects workers from workrelated injury and illness while on the job.
• Concerns- Promote & reward safe practices at work,
reducing injuries & illnesses at work and eliminating
lifeless at work.
9. Co-Workers Affect Each other’s Safety
• Employees’ health and safety are affected not
only by their own actions but by those of their
co-workers.
• Senior management must:
Help employees manage hazards associated
with their work (tasks or responsibilities).
They must determine that employees are fit
for work.
10. Allow for Continuous Improvement
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•
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Seeking better ways to work
Measuring performance
Reporting against set targets
Evaluating compliance with procedures, standards and
regulations
• Understanding the causes of incidents and injuries
• Openly acknowledging and promptly correcting
deficiencies.
11. What are your rights?
The most important of these rights are:
•as far as possible, to have any risks to your health and
safety properly controlled
•to be provided with any personal protective and safety
equipment free of charge
•to stop work and leave your work area, without being
disciplined if you have reasonable concerns about your safety
•to tell your employer about any health and safety
concerns you have
•to have rest breaks during the working day
•to have time off from work during the working week
•to have annual paid holiday.
13. Health and Safety Program
A Health & Safety Program consists of clearly
defined actions to implement the health and safety
policy. The numbers of elements depend on
organizational needs. Following are common
elements of a health and safety program:
Leadership and administration
Management training
Workplace inspections
Task analysis and procedures
Accident/incident investigation
Task observation
14. Emergency preparedness
Organizational rules
Accident/incident analysis Employee training
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Program evaluation system
Engineering controls
Personal communications
Group meetings
General promotion
Hiring and placement
Purchasing controls
Off-the-job safety
Evaluation and continuous improvement
15. Selection of committee members
The employer appoints management members of the committee. In a
unionized workplace, the union selects employee members. If not
specified in the legislation, selection is to be made according to the
terms of reference established by your workplace. The health and
safety legislation generally states that a health and safety committee
must:
• Consist of at least one-half worker (employee) representatives who
have been elected or selected by the employees or their union;
• Meet regularly - consult your legislation about the frequency of
meetings. Some jurisdictions require committee meetings at least once
every three months while others require monthly meetings;
• Two co-chairpersons- a management chairperson and a employee
chairperson. In practice, most Health and Safety Committees have
equal numbers of management and worker members.
16. The chartered institute of personnel and
development estimates that for local
government sickness absence costs over £584
per worker per year.
The biggest single cause of absence in local
government is attributed to common mental
health problems including anxiety, stress and
depression, accounting for around 23% of all
days off work.
17. Getting health and safety right….
Saves lives
Keep people from harm
Improves morale among the workforce
Saves money
Improves efficiency
Sends out a positive message to others, including
employees, contractors and the electorale
Sets a good example
18. How can you help to get health and
safety right?
Policy:Make sure your authority has a policy that:
Defines the structure of health and safety risk management.
Says how it should function
Identifies the people who have specific roles and responsibilities.
Is communicated to all employees
Is reviewed periodically
Management:Its recommended that your cabinet or executive should:
Set targets for reducing injuries and ill health
Get reports on specific incidents or accidents
Get regular reports on health and safety performance
Report publicly on health and safety performance.
19. Advice:Make sure you and your authority get:
The right advice from competent health and safety
professionals.
Sound occupational health advice.
Training: Training makes people safer and reduces accidents and
incidents
Everyone needs some form of health and safety training:
• Elected members need to know their broad strategic
responsibilities and recognise the resources needed.
• Managers and supervisors need training to help them plan work
safely and understand the implications if they don’t
• ‘front line’ employees need basic training, example on safe system
of work