This document discusses occupational hygiene and its role in protecting worker health and safety through preventing or reducing risks from chemical, physical, and biological hazards in the workplace. Occupational hygiene applies scientific and managerial principles to control exposures to harmful substances like dusts, gases, vapors, noise, vibration and biological agents. Proper ventilation, atmospheric monitoring, use of personal protective equipment, and hazard assessments are important controls to consider.
The document discusses various industrial health hazards and types of personal protective equipment (PPE). It describes five types of hazards workers may face - physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and psychosocial. Physical hazards include heat, cold, light, noise, vibration, and radiation. The document outlines responsibilities of employers to provide appropriate PPE, train workers, and pay for required equipment. It also lists employee responsibilities to properly wear, clean, and maintain issued PPE.
This document discusses various chemical and radiation hazards in industrial settings and methods for controlling exposures. It covers topics like chemical hazards from toxic materials and their sources in the environment. It also discusses ionizing radiation, types of radiation, units of measurement, and radiation protection. Non-ionizing radiation like ultraviolet, microwave, infrared and lasers are also explained. The roles and responsibilities of industrial hygienists in ensuring worker health and safety are summarized.
Electrical, mechanical and chemical sources of accidents 1Tanveer Hussain
This document discusses sources of accidents from chemical, mechanical, and electrical perspectives. It provides background on the history of industrialization leading to more accidents. It defines chemical accidents and lists some major disasters. Accidents can harm human health and the environment. The document recommends assessing risks and having standard operating procedures to control accidents. Mechanical accidents can result from machines or failures of systems. Electrical accidents pose shock and burn hazards, so grounding, circuit breakers and distance are important safety measures.
The document discusses various methods for controlling hazards and minimizing damage from accidents. It describes approaches such as eliminating hazards, isolating hazards, using fail-safe designs, providing warning systems, establishing safe procedures, enabling recovery from near-misses, installing protective barriers, employing personal protective equipment, incorporating weak links, and planning escape and rescue procedures. The overall aim is to prevent accidents and further reduce damage if accidents do occur.
This document defines workplace hazards and provides information on identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards. It discusses the main categories of hazards as safety, health, and environmental. Hazards can be natural, man-made, technological, structural, behavioral, or specific physical, mechanical, chemical, or biological hazards. The key steps for controlling hazards are identification, assessment and evaluation, implementation of controls, and ongoing monitoring and review. Controls include elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. The overall goal is to implement a safety management system to reduce risk and prevent harm from any hazards.
The document discusses various workplace hazards grouped into four categories: chemical, physical, ergonomic, and biological. It provides examples and details of common hazards within each category. The goal of industrial hygiene is to anticipate hazards, recognize their effects, evaluate exposures, and implement controls to protect worker safety and well-being. The document emphasizes that occupiers have a responsibility to be aware of hazards, design safer systems, and encourage proper safety procedures through good management.
Considering the serious adverse consequences of growing environmental degradation steps had been taken to aware the students. This could have help our successor to take care of our environment to achieve green world.
Identification of occupational diseases, health risk, hazard and injuries amo...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Thermal power plant uses coal as fuel for their working. Coal after burning leaves ash. Disposal of this ash is also one important task. Ash comes in contact with open environment and has adverse effects on health of human being. Due to these various health problems like skin diseases, breathing problem etc. are started in man working under those premises. Some other elements like boiler, turbine, generator, material handling are those elements due to which hazards and accidents take place while operation and maintenance of these. This work focuses on identification of various Occupational diseases and injuries, health risks associated with the man power working in thermal power plant. This data were collected by questionnaires and personnel interview of the workers working in different section of the thermal power plant like boiler section, turbine & generator section, coal & ash handling plant, hydrogen plant etc. Analysis is done in terms of different variables, such as age, skills experience, type of injuries and type of diseases. Results are shown in the form graph and chart. The results indicate a remarkable and visible impact on health of workers during operation and maintenance.
Key Words: Occupational hazards and Diseases, health risk, Injuries, Questionnaires, Personnel interview.
The document discusses various industrial health hazards and types of personal protective equipment (PPE). It describes five types of hazards workers may face - physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and psychosocial. Physical hazards include heat, cold, light, noise, vibration, and radiation. The document outlines responsibilities of employers to provide appropriate PPE, train workers, and pay for required equipment. It also lists employee responsibilities to properly wear, clean, and maintain issued PPE.
This document discusses various chemical and radiation hazards in industrial settings and methods for controlling exposures. It covers topics like chemical hazards from toxic materials and their sources in the environment. It also discusses ionizing radiation, types of radiation, units of measurement, and radiation protection. Non-ionizing radiation like ultraviolet, microwave, infrared and lasers are also explained. The roles and responsibilities of industrial hygienists in ensuring worker health and safety are summarized.
Electrical, mechanical and chemical sources of accidents 1Tanveer Hussain
This document discusses sources of accidents from chemical, mechanical, and electrical perspectives. It provides background on the history of industrialization leading to more accidents. It defines chemical accidents and lists some major disasters. Accidents can harm human health and the environment. The document recommends assessing risks and having standard operating procedures to control accidents. Mechanical accidents can result from machines or failures of systems. Electrical accidents pose shock and burn hazards, so grounding, circuit breakers and distance are important safety measures.
The document discusses various methods for controlling hazards and minimizing damage from accidents. It describes approaches such as eliminating hazards, isolating hazards, using fail-safe designs, providing warning systems, establishing safe procedures, enabling recovery from near-misses, installing protective barriers, employing personal protective equipment, incorporating weak links, and planning escape and rescue procedures. The overall aim is to prevent accidents and further reduce damage if accidents do occur.
This document defines workplace hazards and provides information on identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards. It discusses the main categories of hazards as safety, health, and environmental. Hazards can be natural, man-made, technological, structural, behavioral, or specific physical, mechanical, chemical, or biological hazards. The key steps for controlling hazards are identification, assessment and evaluation, implementation of controls, and ongoing monitoring and review. Controls include elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. The overall goal is to implement a safety management system to reduce risk and prevent harm from any hazards.
The document discusses various workplace hazards grouped into four categories: chemical, physical, ergonomic, and biological. It provides examples and details of common hazards within each category. The goal of industrial hygiene is to anticipate hazards, recognize their effects, evaluate exposures, and implement controls to protect worker safety and well-being. The document emphasizes that occupiers have a responsibility to be aware of hazards, design safer systems, and encourage proper safety procedures through good management.
Considering the serious adverse consequences of growing environmental degradation steps had been taken to aware the students. This could have help our successor to take care of our environment to achieve green world.
Identification of occupational diseases, health risk, hazard and injuries amo...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Thermal power plant uses coal as fuel for their working. Coal after burning leaves ash. Disposal of this ash is also one important task. Ash comes in contact with open environment and has adverse effects on health of human being. Due to these various health problems like skin diseases, breathing problem etc. are started in man working under those premises. Some other elements like boiler, turbine, generator, material handling are those elements due to which hazards and accidents take place while operation and maintenance of these. This work focuses on identification of various Occupational diseases and injuries, health risks associated with the man power working in thermal power plant. This data were collected by questionnaires and personnel interview of the workers working in different section of the thermal power plant like boiler section, turbine & generator section, coal & ash handling plant, hydrogen plant etc. Analysis is done in terms of different variables, such as age, skills experience, type of injuries and type of diseases. Results are shown in the form graph and chart. The results indicate a remarkable and visible impact on health of workers during operation and maintenance.
Key Words: Occupational hazards and Diseases, health risk, Injuries, Questionnaires, Personnel interview.
Three workers died in separate accidents involving agricultural equipment. Miguel Vargas was decapitated by a wood chipper after a rope around a branch he was feeding into the chipper became tangled around his neck. Two teenage girls, Jade Garza and Hannah Kendall, were electrocuted by a center pivot irrigation system while removing corn tassels. Youth are particularly at risk of death or injury from farm accidents, with 113 dying annually from injuries between 1995-2002. Proper training, use of protective equipment, safe operation of machinery, and awareness of weather conditions can help prevent accidents and save lives.
This document discusses different types of workplace hazards including safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, ergonomic hazards, physical hazards, and psychological hazards. It defines hazard as something with potential to cause harm, and risk as the chance of being harmed by exposure to a hazard. Key factors that influence risk are the level and duration of exposure, and how severe the potential health effects are. The document also covers risk assessment, adverse health effects, and examples of workplace hazards.
Occupational safety and health involves recognizing workplace hazards to prevent illness and injury. A hazard is any situation that could harm health or safety. To manage risks, employers should identify hazards, assess risks, and make changes to control risks. Common computer technician hazards include physical, mechanical, chemical, and electric shock hazards. Physical hazards are conditions that can cause harm. Mechanical hazards involve machines. Chemical hazards exist as gases, liquids, and dusts that can be inhaled or absorbed. Electric shock hazards occur upon contact with a current source.
This document discusses health, safety and the environment (HSE) in engineering. It defines key HSE terms and outlines various hazards, risks, and approaches to hazard control. Major industrial accidents from history are reviewed to demonstrate the importance of safety. The costs of accidents, both direct and indirect, are discussed. The document emphasizes that safety is good for business and outlines engineers' responsibilities regarding HSE.
This document defines various terms related to occupational health and safety procedures. It defines key terms like clean air act, corrosive wastes, earthquake, ergonomic hazards, fire safety, first aid, hazardous equipment, hazardous materials, imminent danger, mitigation activities, occupational hazards, personal protective equipment, preparedness programs, primary prevention program, recovery, response, safety devices, technical services, threshold limit values, toxic wastes, waste management, and work environment measurement. The definitions provide clarity on important concepts in occupational health and safety.
Occupational hygiene physical and biological agents Jose M. Tobar
Occupational hygiene involves anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling workplace hazards that could impact worker health and safety. An occupational hygienist uses techniques like observation, interviews and measurement to assess potential hazards and protection levels. Hazards can be chemical, physical or biological in nature. The hygienist evaluates exposure routes, characterizes risk groups, conducts sampling and recommends controls like engineering solutions or personal protective equipment. Occupational exposure limits set standards for air contaminant concentrations to protect workers. Labels and material safety data sheets provide hazard information. The globally harmonized system aims to standardize chemical classification.
An industrial accident is defined as an accident that occurs in an industrial setting due to human or environmental factors. The document discusses the main causes of industrial accidents, which are human error, lack of training, manufacturing defects, and improper maintenance. Human error is cited as the leading cause, where workers fail to follow safety procedures or use proper equipment. A lack of training means employees are unprepared to operate machinery. Manufacturing defects and lapses in maintenance can also lead to equipment failure and accidents.
The document discusses industrial safety and accidents. It outlines several key points:
- Causes of industrial accidents include electrical failures, cutting/welding accidents, poor housekeeping, chemical incidents, and runaway reactions. Major consequences are loss of life, injuries, environmental and financial impacts.
- Examples of major industrial accidents provided include a gas tank fire in Southeast Asia in 2000 and the infamous Bhopal gas tragedy in India.
- Elements of an effective safety management system include safety policies, training, inspection programs, and safety rules. Organizing safety responsibilities and assigning duties to individuals is also important.
- Machinery safety requires guards, barriers and other protections from mechanical and non-mechanical hazards.
This document provides an introduction to health, safety and environmental issues in the oil and gas industry. It discusses why HSE is important given the high-risk nature of the work and potential for catastrophic accidents. Two examples of major accidents, the Piper Alpha platform explosion and Deepwater Horizon oil spill, are described to illustrate the risks. The document then covers hazard identification and risk assessment processes used in the industry. It provides examples of common hazards and approaches to controlling risks, including the use of engineering solutions, administrative controls and personal protective equipment. Training requirements for workers and definitions of key terms like incidents and near misses are also outlined.
The document summarizes the key points from a seminar on basic occupational safety and health. It discusses establishing the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) to fulfill missions of research, training, information dissemination and technical services related to occupational safety and health standards (OSHS). It also identifies unsafe acts like improper attitude and conditions like improper environment that can lead to accidents/injuries. Common hazards from machines, materials, electricity, chemicals and noise are explained along with controls like good housekeeping, lock-out procedures, ventilation and personal protective equipment.
Fire Prevention Plans and Fire ProtectionSeabPiseth
This document discusses OSHA regulations regarding fire protection in long term care settings. It defines key terms related to exit routes and requirements for exit routes, emergency action plans, and fire prevention plans. Facilities must have adequate exit routes, emergency plans and training, and protocols to prevent fires and properly handle fire extinguishers and suppression equipment. The goal is to minimize danger and protect employees and patients from the serious hazard of fires.
Occupational medicine work related pathologies Jose M. Tobar
Occupational medicine aims to promote and maintain workers' health by preventing occupational diseases and injuries. It involves identifying health risks, monitoring workers, recording injuries and illnesses, advising on health and safety, training, and promoting work ability. Epidemiology studies work-related health effects through exposure data, health records, and study designs. Toxicology examines how chemicals interact with living organisms to cause harm. Occupational health professionals provide health surveillance, investigate exposures, treat work-related illnesses, collect records, advise workplaces, and conduct health programs to rehabilitate and protect workers.
Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health: EU Regional EHS Regulatory Highli...Antea Group
This handout, from the spring 2018 EHSxTech Paris meeting, includes information on the latest EU- and country-specific regulations on industrial hygiene and occupational health.
Industrial safety aims to reduce, control and eliminate hazards through proper management. There are various types of industrial hazards including chemical, mechanical, physical, electrical and fire. Mechanical hazards stem from machinery and can cause injuries. Machines must be properly safeguarded to minimize risks. Boilers and pressure vessels require safety valves, water gauges and blowdown valves to operate safely under pressure. Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks or electrocution and death. Proper identification, isolation and grounding of power sources helps protect workers. Fires are fueled by the fire triangle of oxygen, heat and fuel and different fire classes require appropriate extinguishers. Detection devices also help identify fires early.
Occupational hygiene aims to prevent illness caused by workplace hazards. It does this through recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazardous agents via a multidisciplinary approach involving chemistry, toxicology, physics, biology, engineering, and law. Hazards include chemicals, physical agents like noise and vibration, biological agents, and ergonomic risks. Risk is determined by assessing the hazard and level of worker exposure. Controls follow a hierarchy starting with eliminating or substituting the hazard, then using engineering controls, administrative controls like safe work practices, and finally personal protective equipment. Occupational hygienists play a key role in anticipating hazards, conducting exposure assessments, and advising on prevention strategies to protect worker health.
This document discusses work procedures related to industrial safety. It covers topics like industrial psychology, employee training, risk analysis, hazards control, emergency planning, and gas cylinder safety. The key points are:
- Employee training is important for developing safety awareness, imparting knowledge and skills to perform work safely, and demonstrating company interest in safety. Different levels of employees require different types and lengths of training.
- Risk analysis involves identifying hazards, assessing risk probabilities and impacts, and allocating risks between project parties. Quantitative risk analysis is required for new projects and periodic reviews of existing operations.
- Emergency plans must be established at both the site level and off-site to quickly respond to incidents, minimize risks to people and
Engineering controls in safety, health environment management Pawan Kumar Pathak
This presentation makes us to know about The goal of controlling hazards is to prevent workers from being exposed to occupational hazards.
that we can safety controls the engineering equipments which mainly causes health hazards...!!!!!
which the major categories like
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Personal protective equipment.
This document provides guidelines and policies for ensuring occupational health, safety, and environmental protection at OGDCL oil and gas development and production sites. It states that safety is everyone's responsibility and outlines guidelines for permits, personal protective equipment, working at heights, energy isolation, confined spaces, lifting operations, and more. The document aims to promote a positive safety culture and compliance with relevant laws and regulations to protect employees, communities, and the environment.
This document discusses occupational health standards such as permissible exposure limits (PELs) and threshold limit values (TLVs). It defines these standards and explains that they are used to control exposure to harmful airborne contaminants and reduce health risks. The document outlines different types of exposure limits including time-weighted averages and ceiling limits. It also discusses limitations of the standards and notes that "no exposure" is the best strategy for carcinogens.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on different industrial hazards and safety measures. It discusses five main types of industrial hazards: fire and explosion, electrical, chemical, mechanical, and pharmaceutical hazards. For each hazard, it provides examples of causes and preventions. It also summarizes two research articles about chemical hazards from sodium methoxide and safety assessment of anaerobic digestion for biogas production.
Occupational hygiene plays a vital role in the university's occupational health and safety program by protecting worker health through preventing or reducing risks from chemical, physical, and biological hazards. Such hazards can include dusts, gases, vapors, noise, vibration, lighting issues, and biological exposures. Proper controls and monitoring help ensure a safe workplace.
Three workers died in separate accidents involving agricultural equipment. Miguel Vargas was decapitated by a wood chipper after a rope around a branch he was feeding into the chipper became tangled around his neck. Two teenage girls, Jade Garza and Hannah Kendall, were electrocuted by a center pivot irrigation system while removing corn tassels. Youth are particularly at risk of death or injury from farm accidents, with 113 dying annually from injuries between 1995-2002. Proper training, use of protective equipment, safe operation of machinery, and awareness of weather conditions can help prevent accidents and save lives.
This document discusses different types of workplace hazards including safety hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, ergonomic hazards, physical hazards, and psychological hazards. It defines hazard as something with potential to cause harm, and risk as the chance of being harmed by exposure to a hazard. Key factors that influence risk are the level and duration of exposure, and how severe the potential health effects are. The document also covers risk assessment, adverse health effects, and examples of workplace hazards.
Occupational safety and health involves recognizing workplace hazards to prevent illness and injury. A hazard is any situation that could harm health or safety. To manage risks, employers should identify hazards, assess risks, and make changes to control risks. Common computer technician hazards include physical, mechanical, chemical, and electric shock hazards. Physical hazards are conditions that can cause harm. Mechanical hazards involve machines. Chemical hazards exist as gases, liquids, and dusts that can be inhaled or absorbed. Electric shock hazards occur upon contact with a current source.
This document discusses health, safety and the environment (HSE) in engineering. It defines key HSE terms and outlines various hazards, risks, and approaches to hazard control. Major industrial accidents from history are reviewed to demonstrate the importance of safety. The costs of accidents, both direct and indirect, are discussed. The document emphasizes that safety is good for business and outlines engineers' responsibilities regarding HSE.
This document defines various terms related to occupational health and safety procedures. It defines key terms like clean air act, corrosive wastes, earthquake, ergonomic hazards, fire safety, first aid, hazardous equipment, hazardous materials, imminent danger, mitigation activities, occupational hazards, personal protective equipment, preparedness programs, primary prevention program, recovery, response, safety devices, technical services, threshold limit values, toxic wastes, waste management, and work environment measurement. The definitions provide clarity on important concepts in occupational health and safety.
Occupational hygiene physical and biological agents Jose M. Tobar
Occupational hygiene involves anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling workplace hazards that could impact worker health and safety. An occupational hygienist uses techniques like observation, interviews and measurement to assess potential hazards and protection levels. Hazards can be chemical, physical or biological in nature. The hygienist evaluates exposure routes, characterizes risk groups, conducts sampling and recommends controls like engineering solutions or personal protective equipment. Occupational exposure limits set standards for air contaminant concentrations to protect workers. Labels and material safety data sheets provide hazard information. The globally harmonized system aims to standardize chemical classification.
An industrial accident is defined as an accident that occurs in an industrial setting due to human or environmental factors. The document discusses the main causes of industrial accidents, which are human error, lack of training, manufacturing defects, and improper maintenance. Human error is cited as the leading cause, where workers fail to follow safety procedures or use proper equipment. A lack of training means employees are unprepared to operate machinery. Manufacturing defects and lapses in maintenance can also lead to equipment failure and accidents.
The document discusses industrial safety and accidents. It outlines several key points:
- Causes of industrial accidents include electrical failures, cutting/welding accidents, poor housekeeping, chemical incidents, and runaway reactions. Major consequences are loss of life, injuries, environmental and financial impacts.
- Examples of major industrial accidents provided include a gas tank fire in Southeast Asia in 2000 and the infamous Bhopal gas tragedy in India.
- Elements of an effective safety management system include safety policies, training, inspection programs, and safety rules. Organizing safety responsibilities and assigning duties to individuals is also important.
- Machinery safety requires guards, barriers and other protections from mechanical and non-mechanical hazards.
This document provides an introduction to health, safety and environmental issues in the oil and gas industry. It discusses why HSE is important given the high-risk nature of the work and potential for catastrophic accidents. Two examples of major accidents, the Piper Alpha platform explosion and Deepwater Horizon oil spill, are described to illustrate the risks. The document then covers hazard identification and risk assessment processes used in the industry. It provides examples of common hazards and approaches to controlling risks, including the use of engineering solutions, administrative controls and personal protective equipment. Training requirements for workers and definitions of key terms like incidents and near misses are also outlined.
The document summarizes the key points from a seminar on basic occupational safety and health. It discusses establishing the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) to fulfill missions of research, training, information dissemination and technical services related to occupational safety and health standards (OSHS). It also identifies unsafe acts like improper attitude and conditions like improper environment that can lead to accidents/injuries. Common hazards from machines, materials, electricity, chemicals and noise are explained along with controls like good housekeeping, lock-out procedures, ventilation and personal protective equipment.
Fire Prevention Plans and Fire ProtectionSeabPiseth
This document discusses OSHA regulations regarding fire protection in long term care settings. It defines key terms related to exit routes and requirements for exit routes, emergency action plans, and fire prevention plans. Facilities must have adequate exit routes, emergency plans and training, and protocols to prevent fires and properly handle fire extinguishers and suppression equipment. The goal is to minimize danger and protect employees and patients from the serious hazard of fires.
Occupational medicine work related pathologies Jose M. Tobar
Occupational medicine aims to promote and maintain workers' health by preventing occupational diseases and injuries. It involves identifying health risks, monitoring workers, recording injuries and illnesses, advising on health and safety, training, and promoting work ability. Epidemiology studies work-related health effects through exposure data, health records, and study designs. Toxicology examines how chemicals interact with living organisms to cause harm. Occupational health professionals provide health surveillance, investigate exposures, treat work-related illnesses, collect records, advise workplaces, and conduct health programs to rehabilitate and protect workers.
Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health: EU Regional EHS Regulatory Highli...Antea Group
This handout, from the spring 2018 EHSxTech Paris meeting, includes information on the latest EU- and country-specific regulations on industrial hygiene and occupational health.
Industrial safety aims to reduce, control and eliminate hazards through proper management. There are various types of industrial hazards including chemical, mechanical, physical, electrical and fire. Mechanical hazards stem from machinery and can cause injuries. Machines must be properly safeguarded to minimize risks. Boilers and pressure vessels require safety valves, water gauges and blowdown valves to operate safely under pressure. Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks or electrocution and death. Proper identification, isolation and grounding of power sources helps protect workers. Fires are fueled by the fire triangle of oxygen, heat and fuel and different fire classes require appropriate extinguishers. Detection devices also help identify fires early.
Occupational hygiene aims to prevent illness caused by workplace hazards. It does this through recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazardous agents via a multidisciplinary approach involving chemistry, toxicology, physics, biology, engineering, and law. Hazards include chemicals, physical agents like noise and vibration, biological agents, and ergonomic risks. Risk is determined by assessing the hazard and level of worker exposure. Controls follow a hierarchy starting with eliminating or substituting the hazard, then using engineering controls, administrative controls like safe work practices, and finally personal protective equipment. Occupational hygienists play a key role in anticipating hazards, conducting exposure assessments, and advising on prevention strategies to protect worker health.
This document discusses work procedures related to industrial safety. It covers topics like industrial psychology, employee training, risk analysis, hazards control, emergency planning, and gas cylinder safety. The key points are:
- Employee training is important for developing safety awareness, imparting knowledge and skills to perform work safely, and demonstrating company interest in safety. Different levels of employees require different types and lengths of training.
- Risk analysis involves identifying hazards, assessing risk probabilities and impacts, and allocating risks between project parties. Quantitative risk analysis is required for new projects and periodic reviews of existing operations.
- Emergency plans must be established at both the site level and off-site to quickly respond to incidents, minimize risks to people and
Engineering controls in safety, health environment management Pawan Kumar Pathak
This presentation makes us to know about The goal of controlling hazards is to prevent workers from being exposed to occupational hazards.
that we can safety controls the engineering equipments which mainly causes health hazards...!!!!!
which the major categories like
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering controls
Administrative controls
Personal protective equipment.
This document provides guidelines and policies for ensuring occupational health, safety, and environmental protection at OGDCL oil and gas development and production sites. It states that safety is everyone's responsibility and outlines guidelines for permits, personal protective equipment, working at heights, energy isolation, confined spaces, lifting operations, and more. The document aims to promote a positive safety culture and compliance with relevant laws and regulations to protect employees, communities, and the environment.
This document discusses occupational health standards such as permissible exposure limits (PELs) and threshold limit values (TLVs). It defines these standards and explains that they are used to control exposure to harmful airborne contaminants and reduce health risks. The document outlines different types of exposure limits including time-weighted averages and ceiling limits. It also discusses limitations of the standards and notes that "no exposure" is the best strategy for carcinogens.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on different industrial hazards and safety measures. It discusses five main types of industrial hazards: fire and explosion, electrical, chemical, mechanical, and pharmaceutical hazards. For each hazard, it provides examples of causes and preventions. It also summarizes two research articles about chemical hazards from sodium methoxide and safety assessment of anaerobic digestion for biogas production.
Occupational hygiene plays a vital role in the university's occupational health and safety program by protecting worker health through preventing or reducing risks from chemical, physical, and biological hazards. Such hazards can include dusts, gases, vapors, noise, vibration, lighting issues, and biological exposures. Proper controls and monitoring help ensure a safe workplace.
Noise pollution can negatively impact human health and the environment in several ways. It is defined as unwanted and disturbing sounds that disrupt normal activities or cause harm. Common sources include vehicles, construction equipment, and industrial operations. Effects range from temporary hearing loss and sleep disruption to long-term cardiovascular problems. Reducing noise pollution involves identifying sound sources, modifying noisy machinery, adding sound barriers, and providing protective equipment for workers.
Gave a talk at StartCon about the future of Growth. I touch on viral marketing / referral marketing, fake news and social media, and marketplaces. Finally, the slides go through future technology platforms and how things might evolve there.
1) The document discusses the opportunity for technology to improve organizational efficiency and transition economies into a "smart and clean world."
2) It argues that aggregate efficiency has stalled at around 22% for 30 years due to limitations of the Second Industrial Revolution, but that digitizing transport, energy, and communication through technologies like blockchain can help manage resources and increase efficiency.
3) Technologies like precision agriculture, cloud computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles may allow for "dematerialization" and do more with fewer physical resources through effects like reduced waste and need for transportation/logistics infrastructure.
32 Ways a Digital Marketing Consultant Can Help Grow Your BusinessBarry Feldman
How can a digital marketing consultant help your business? In this resource we'll count the ways. 24 additional marketing resources are bundled for free.
Occupational hazards and risk management in nursing practice outlines various workplace hazards nurses may face and strategies for managing risks. It discusses physical, biological, chemical, organizational, and psychological hazards. It also covers classification of hazards, causes and safety measures, risk management, ergonomics, fire safety, and concludes that adequate safety precautions are needed to prevent injuries and ensure a safe work environment for nurses and patients.
Dentists and dental health care workers may face potential occupational hazards due to exposure risks inherent in the profession . Dental practitioners are at the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens like HIV , HBV, HCV. STRESS can never be totally eliminated from dental practise , however it can be managed .
This document discusses hazard identification and risk assessment. It defines hazards as anything with potential to cause harm. A risk assessment considers likelihood and severity of hazards to determine necessary precautions. Common hazards include chemical, biological, physical, ergonomic and electrical. Hazard engineering identifies and controls hazards using specialist skills. A control program protects workers from substance exposure through monitoring and procedures. Controls include elimination, engineering, administrative controls and personal protective equipment. Effective controls assess risks, identify hazards, monitor exposure, review controls and prevent/minimize hazards.
The document discusses hazards in an office work environment. It identifies two main hazards: the use of a cathode ray tube (CRT) computer monitor, which emits electromagnetic radiation, and the workstation being situated in the middle of an open plan office without daylight exposure. Disruptions to circadian rhythms from a lack of sunlight have been linked to health issues like sleep disorders, obesity, and depression. The document recommends replacing the CRT monitor with an LCD or LED monitor to reduce health risks and moving the workstation near a window to increase daylight exposure.
Occupational Health and Safety Imparts of Metallurgical Plantskhushbakhat nida
The document discusses various occupational health and safety hazards that may be present in metallurgical plants. It identifies several physical hazards including noise, vibration, heat/cold stress, radiation, and slips/trips/falls. It also discusses chemical hazards such as exposure to gases, vapors, dusts, fumes, and chemicals. Specific hazards mentioned include asbestos, insulation wools, and confined spaces. The document provides recommendations for assessing risks from these hazards and implementing control strategies to protect worker health and safety.
This document provides an overview of workplace radiation monitoring instruments. It describes the main types as dose rate meters, dosimeters, surface contamination meters, and airborne contamination meters/gas monitors. Dose rate meters directly measure external exposure in units such as microsieverts per hour. Dosimeters measure cumulative external exposure over time in units such as microsieverts. Surface contamination meters detect radioactive material on surfaces that could lead to internal exposure. Airborne contamination meters and gas monitors measure internal exposure from radioactive materials in the air. The document explains the basic purpose and applications of these instrument types for monitoring radiation hazards in the workplace.
Industrial safety aims to reduce risks of injury, loss, or danger from industrial hazards. Hazards refer to substances that can cause harm and include risks like toxicity, chemical exposure, and fires. Common industrial hazards include fires, mechanical, electrical, chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and physical dangers. Proper safety measures like equipment maintenance, training, protective gear, and emergency protocols help minimize risks from these various industrial hazards.
PET - Radiation Safety Practices in a Radionuclide Produciton facility v2@Saudi_nmc
This document discusses radiation safety practices in a radionuclide production facility. It describes the two types of radiation effects - deterministic and stochastic - and notes that radiation protection aims to eliminate deterministic effects and reduce stochastic effects. It outlines the system of radiological protection established by ICRP, including justification of exposures, optimization of protection, and dose/risk limitations. The document also discusses specific radiation safety practices for staff protection like controls, classified areas, and protection of radiation workers.
This document discusses various industrial hazards. It begins by defining an industrial hazard as any condition or substance produced by industries that may cause injury, death, or property loss. It then discusses three main types of industrial hazards: chemical, physical, and biological hazards. The document provides examples of chemical hazards like toxic sterilizing gases and reaction gases. It also discusses safety issues around cleaning, maintenance, ergonomics, machine guarding, noise exposure, solvent vapors, and process safety management in pharmaceutical facilities.
OH& S at Construction Sites in AustraliaDHA Lahore
This document discusses occupational health and safety (OHS) in Australia. It outlines some key risks of poor OHS such as injuries, accidents, fines and lawsuits. It notes that workplace injuries occur every 2.4 seconds in Australia. The goal of OHS is to foster a safe work environment. The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission leads OHS efforts in Australia and related acts and regulations provide guidance on compliance.
Cause of accident and prevention in construction industryYASMINE HASLAN
The document discusses causes of accidents in the construction industry and methods for prevention. It identifies the primary causes of accidents as unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. Unsafe acts include operating equipment without authority, disregarding safety procedures, and failure to use personal protective equipment. Unsafe conditions include wet/slippery floors and unguarded machinery. Accident prevention methods discussed include establishing safety policies and regulations, conducting safety trainings, ensuring the use of protective equipment, maintaining safe housekeeping practices, and having emergency response procedures and first aid resources. The document concludes that implementing effective safety measures can significantly reduce accident rates at construction sites.
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3. Occupational Hygiene is a broad
technical area that forms a vital link
in the University’s comprehensive
occupational health and safety
program. Occupational hygiene is
the application of scientific,
technological and managerial
principles to the protection of the
health of persons at the University,
through the prevention or reduction
of risks to health which are
presented by chemical, physical or
biological agents. Such agents can
include harmful dusts, gases and
vapours, occupational noise,
vibration, lighting, ventilation
issues, and biological exposures.
4. dosimeter [dəʊˈs ɪmiˈt ], dosemeter
ə
[ˈdəʊsˈmiˈt n (Physics / General Physics)
ə]
an instrument for measuring the dose of X-
rays or other radiation absorbed by matter or
the intensity of a source of radiation
dosimetric [ˈ dəʊsɪˈm ɛtrɪk] adj
dosimetrician [ˈ dəʊsɪməˈtr ɪʃən],
dosimetrist n
dosimetry n
NSW WorkCover statistics Bulletin 08/09 indentify industrial deafness accounting
for approximately 36 % of all occupational injuries. Industrial deafness is
irreversible and is preventable. The NSW OHS regulation requires that appropriate
controls measures are in place if people are exposed to:
85 dB(A) average equivalent for 8 hours
140 dB(C) peak
5. Ventilation—particular risk control measures
(1) An employer must ensure that:(a) mechanical ventilation
appropriate for the work being carried out is used to control
atmospheric contaminants and that the ventilation is maintained
regularly, and(b) if a mechanical ventilation system is used to control
exposure to a contaminant, the system:(i) is located as close as is
practicable to the source of the contaminant to minimise the risk of
inhalation by a person at work, and(ii) is used for as long as the
contaminant is present, and(iii) is kept free from accumulations of
dust, fibre and other waste materials and is maintained regularly,
and(iv) if the system is provided to control contaminants arising from
flammable or combustible substances—is designed and constructed
so as to prevent the occurrence of fire or explosion, and(c) if a ducted
ventilation system is used, an inspection point is fitted at any place
where blockages in the ventilation system are likely to occur.(2) This
clause does not apply to the underground parts of a mining
workplace or a coal workplace.
6. Entry protection—contaminated atmosphere or unsafe levels of oxygen
An employer must ensure that any place of work at which there is a risk of
exposure to atmospheric contaminants or unsafe levels of oxygen is isolated
and that appropriate warning signs are provided at the place.
Atmospheric monitoring
If a risk assessment under Chapter 2 indicates that monitoring of
atmospheric contaminants should be undertaken at an employer’s place of
work, the employer must ensure that:(a) appropriate monitoring is
undertaken in accordance with a suitable procedure, and(b) the results of the
monitoring are recorded, and(c) any employee or other person working at
the employer’s place of work who may be or may have been exposed to an
atmospheric contaminant that has been monitored is provided with the
results of the monitoring, and(d) the monitoring records are readily
accessible to any such employee or person.
7. Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Assessments and
Audits
The handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances and
dangerous goods are required identified, assessed and controlled
to ensure workplace health and safety SWE, (safe work
environment) can carry out workplace and construction site
audits for both.
Hazardous Substances are materials that have the potential to
harm employees during handling, storage or disposal of them at a
place of work. Any type of chemical or other substance that can
be classified as a Hazardous Substance has the potential to cause
harm to persons exposed to these by either causing acute health
effects or long term chronic illness. Worst case scenario acute
exposure to a hazardous substance may cause a fatality or severe
injury. Employees may become exposed to hazardous substances
through inhalation of a gas, vapour, mist, aerosol, dust or fume
caused by use of the substance. (insert link to gas, vapour, dust
and fume), ingestion (eating, drinking) of substance, eyes, throat
or skin exposure.
8. What is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that
contains information on the potential hazards (health,
fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work
safely with the chemical product. It is an essential
starting point for the development of a complete health
and safety program. It also contains information on the
use, storage, handling and emergency procedures all
related to the hazards of the material. The MSDS
contains much more information about the material than
the label. MSDSs are prepared by the supplier or
manufacturer of the material. It is intended to tell what
the hazards of the product are, how to use the product
safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not
followed, what to do if accidents occur, how to recognize
symptoms of overexposure, and what to do if such
incidents occur.
9. Non-ionising radiation is made up of low frequency, long wavelength and low energy electromagnetic
waves. It includes ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared light, radiofrequency, very-low and extra-low
frequency radiation. Manufactured sources include photocopiers; welding equipment; TV, radio and
telecommunication transmission towers; mobile phones; microwaves; visual display units; power lines.
Where does it occur?
Workers may be exposed to high magnetic fields if they work near electrical systems that use large
amounts of electric power (eg large electric motors, general motors, generators, or the power supply or
electric cables of a building). High magnetic fields are also found near power saws, drills, copy machines,
electric pencil sharpeners, and other small electric appliances. The strength of the magnetic field depends
on equipment design and current flow, not on equipment size, complexity or voltage.
Workers exposed to sources of EMR above normal levels include those in the power industry,
telecommunications, offices and the construction and metal industries.
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10. Manual handling and ergonomics
Manual handling is any activity that involves
lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, holding or restraining. It may also
include stretching, bending, sustained and awkward postures, and repetitive
movements.
Manual handling is one hazard that arises in the majority of workplaces. It occurs
in numerous activities and is indentified as a problem across most industry
sectors.
Every year in New South Wales, approximately 17,000 people are seriously
injured or suffer from illness related to manual handling.
This represents about 37 per cent of all injuries in NSW and costs NSW
workplaces $373 million with an average cost of $22,000 per injury. When the
hidden costs of injury are considered that figure is more than $1,491 million.
Manual handling injuries are preventable.
Manual handling needs to be considered and integrated as part of the overall
management of OHS. You can find out more about how to prevent manual
handling injuries at the Smart Move website.
11. Why is lighting important?
Whether in industrial or office settings, proper lighting makes all work
tasks easier. People receive about 85 percent of their information
through their sense of sight. Appropriate lighting, without glare or
shadows, can reduce eye fatigue and headaches. It highlights moving
machinery and other safety hazards. It also reduces the chance of
accidents and injuries from "momentary blindness" while the eyes
adjust to brighter or darker surroundings.
The ability to "see" at work depends not only on lighting but also on:
the time to focus on an object. Fast moving objects are hard to see.
the size of an object. Very small objects are hard to see.
brightness. Too much or too little reflected light makes objects hard to
see.
contrast between an object and its immediate background. Too little
contrast makes it hard to distinguish an object from the background
12. What are basic types of artificial
lighting?
There are three basic types of lighting:
• general,
• localized-general, and
• local (or task).
General lighting provides fairly uniform
lighting. An example would be
ceiling fixtures that light up large areas.
Direct-indirect light fixtures distribute light equally upward
and downward. They reflect light off the ceiling and other
room surfaces. Little light is emitted horizontally meaning
direct glare is often reduced. They are usually used in "clean"
manufacturing areas.
13. Localized-general lighting uses overhead fixtures in addition to ceiling fixtures to
increase lighting levels for particular tasks.
What are different types of light fixtures?
The complete lighting unit (also called the light fixture) controls and distributes the light. (Light fixtures are often
referred to as "luminaires" in technical publications.)
Various types of light fixtures are designed to distribute light in different ways. These fixtures are known as:
direct,
direct-indirect,
indirect and
shielded (various types).
No single type of light fixture is appropriate in every situation. The amount and quality of lighting required for a
particular workstation or task will determine which light fixture is most suitable.
Direct light fixtures project 90 to 100 percent of their light downward toward the work area. Direct lighting tends to
create shadows.
14. Indirect light fixtures distribute 90 to 100 percent of the light upward.
The ceiling and upper walls must be clean and highly reflective to allow
the light to reach the work area. They provide the most even illumination
of all the types of fixtures and the least direct glare. Indirect light fixtures
are usually used in offices.
Shielded light fixtures use diffusers, lenses and louvers to cover
bulbs from direct view; therefore, helping to prevent glare and
distribute light.
Diffusers are translucent or semi-transparent (see-through) covers
made usually of glass or plastic. They are used on the bottom or
sides of light fixtures to control brightness.
Lenses are clear or transparent glass, or plastic covers. The lens
design incorporates prisms and flutes to distribute light in specific
ways.
15. Cooling Tower Registration
The General Manager Asset Services shall ensure that each
existing cooling tower system is registered with the Department
of Health at all times that it is in operation.
The General Manager Asset Services shall ensure that all new
cooling tower systems are registered prior to operation.
16. Risk management of cooling towers - OHS information sheet number 16B
August 2002
What is a cooling tower?
Cooling towers are used in air conditioning systems or for refrigeration. They use
surrounding air to cool water, which in turn will cool the target area. A cooling
tower system includes any machinery, tanks, pipes or valves connected to the
system, and will contain one or more cooling towers depending on how extensive
the system is.
How does a cooling tower system spread Legionella?
When air is drawn or forced through a cooling tower, it collects air borne particles
and as it leaves the tower these particles is carried into the environment.
Sometimes these particles may be contaminated with Legionella bacteria. If the
Legionella bacteria is inhaled by susceptible* people, these people may develop
legionnaires' disease.
Registration of cooling tower systems
The Building (Legionella) Act 2000 requires all cooling tower systems to be
registered with the Building Commission. For cooling tower systems in operation
before 1st March 2001, an application to register must be lodged before 1st
September 2001.
For Cooling Tower Systems that are commissioned on or after 1st March 2001, an
application to register must be lodged before the system is tested and
commissioned. Registration is for a period of twelve months and the application
for renewal must be lodged before the expiry of the previous registration.
17. Risk management plans
Workcover has initiated a comprehensive risk management
strategy for all of its cooling tower systems. This strategy
will involve carrying out risk assessments of all cooling
tower systems and formalising existing risk management
activities in accordance with the Department of Human
Services Standard Operational Program. Risk management
plans are required to be completed within 12 months of the
registration of the cooling tower system. The program
specifies activities that are to be carried out at
predetermined intervals. These activities include:
Regular inspections
Regular servicing
Monthly HCC testing to identify bacterial levels in system
Legionella testing
Profomas for the risk management plans can be found on
the Workcover web page
18. There is more information in the Australian Standard AS1668.2: The use of ventilation and
airconditioning in buildings - Ventilation design for indoor air contaminant control. Australian
Standards can be purchased on-line through the Standards Association shop website. Other
contact details are also on the website. Local or educational institution libraries may have
copies of Australian Standards, so check these.
Often the problem is that the airconditioning units need servicing, or that the rate and direction
of air flow are unsatisfactory. There is a booklet called Officewise available (free) from WorkSafe
(03 9641 1555). It can also be downloaded from the website.
Officewise recommends the following to improve thermal comfort:
Regulate air conditioning for temperature and humidity;
Avoid locating workstations directly in front of or below air conditioning outlets;
Install deflectors on air vents to direct airflow away from people. These measure will
prevent staff being annoyed by draughts;
Control direct sunlight (radiant heat) with blinds, louvres and the like;
Minimise draughts and thermal differences between the head and the feet (thermal
gradients);
Ensure adequate air flow. Feelings of stuffiness can result when air flow is low, and
draughts result when air flow is high. An air flow rate of between 0.1 and 0.2 metres per second
is desirable.
19. Define confined spaces relevant to the participants’ workplace environment and the underpinning
legislation
Define confined spaces hazard analysis and demonstrate atmospheric testing and monitoring
procedures
Identify and demonstrate the procedure for isolating confined space hazards and the protecting of
confined space personnel
Define and demonstrate confined spaces risk assessment and response requirements
Demonstrate the operation and wearing requirements for self contained breathing apparatus
Describe and demonstrate the operation of first attack firefighting equipment, and identify operational
safe working practices
Demonstrate basic first-aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for confined space personnel
Practical
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Safe Entry and Exit from Confined Spaces
Atmospheric Gas Monitoring
OH&S Policies and Procedures
Risk Assessment
Confined Space Exercise
First-Aid
Suitable attire
Work clothing and workboots must be worn.
20. What are the health effects of exposure to heat?
When the body is exposed to more heat than it can cope with, this leads to heat stress. The
body tires to cope mainly by evaporation - sweating. As the temperature in the work
environment increases, so too does the body's temperature. This triggers sweating and a
flow of blood to the skin where it can be cooled by evaporation. Excessive sweating leads
to loss of water from the body, dehydration and loss of salt, resulting in potentially serious
health effects.
Possible consequences of excessive heat:
Increase in the likelihood of accidents due to reduced concentration; slippery, sweaty
palms; increase of discomfort of some personal protective gear, resulting in reduced
protection and unsafe conditions, etc
Skin Rashes: "prickly heat"
Heat Illness:
Heat Cramps: Muscle spasms as a result of heavy sweating without restoring the body's
salt/water balance.
Heat Exhaustion: Dehydration following heavy sweating causes clammy, moist skin,
weakness and fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headache and giddiness. Reduced blood flow to
the brain may lead to fainting.
Heat Stroke: Hot, dry skin and rapidly rising body temperature can lead to collapse, loss of
consciousness, convulsions, even death
Aggravation of other medical conditions and illnesses: e.g. high blood pressure or heart
disease due to increased load on the heart
Aggravation of the effects of other hazards: through interaction with other workplace
hazards such as noise or exposure to toxic substances heat can compound their effects
Reproductive Disorders: may affect sperm count or the health of the foetus.
21. The criteria presented in Building Safety Regulations Section 2 are expressed as (or in the case of
Table 2.4, based on) rms acceleration. Overall weighted rms acceleration values are used to assess
compliance with the criteria. Building vibration may also be measured in rms velocity or peak
velocity. Appendix C contains equivalent criteria presented in these terms. Sufficient
justification should accompany whichever approach is used in an assessment.
a As far as is practical, vibration measurements and assessment
criteria should refer to the place at which the vibration affects
people, which, for this guideline, is inside buildings.
Depending on whether occupants are standing, sitting or lying
down, vibration may enter the body in the x-axis, y-axis or z-axis.
People are more sensitive to z-axis vibration than to x- and y-axis
vibration. However, human exposure to vibration should usually be
measured in all three axes, so that the results can be combined and
compared to the criteria.
22.
23. Managing Risks To
Health And Safety
Personal Protective
Equipment
Training And Instruction
Emergency Plans
First Aid