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Element 1: Workplace Hazards and Control *Control measures for violence at work
Work In a Hot Environment Training and information
The environment
*Health effects Design of the job
Skin burns Communication
Cataracts Lone working
Dehydration Reporting and recording incidents
Heat cramps
Headaches Hazards to Pedestrians
Fainting Slips, trips and falls on same level
Falls from Height
*Precautions Collisions with moving vehicles
Medical pre-selection
Acclimatisation Precautions for accident on Staircases
Limit time of exposure Removal of obstructions
Cold drinks Provision of non-slip surfaces
PPE Reflective edging
Adequate lighting
Work in Cold Environment Effective maintenance
Use of Signs
Health effects Width
Hypothermia Provision of handrails
Loss of concentration Dimensions treads and risers
Shivering Landings
Frost bite Consider disabled persons
Avoid the need to carry heavy objects up and down
Precautions
Medical pre-selection Causes of Accidents on walkways almost the same
Acclimatisation
Limit time exposure Accidents on walkways on staircases opposite of above
Hot drinks
Insulated clothing Health Effects of Poor Lighting
Eye strain
Welfare and Environment issues Headaches
Poor posture
*Welfare Tripping over unseen objects
Sufficient toilets Increased likelihood of human error
Washing facilities Increased time to vacate work area
Eating and changing facilities
Clothing storage Factors to Consider When Assessing Adequacy of Lighting
Seating The tasks being undertaking
Rest areas The size and layout of the work area
Arrangements for non-smokers The equipment used
Availability of natural light
*Working Environment Shift times/work patterns
Temperature Suitable number of artificial light
Ventilation Contrast levels
Lighting Glare
Room dimensions Areas in shadow
Suitable work stations and seating Need for localized lighting
Weather protection for outdoor workstations Maintenance of lighting
Adequate emergency lighting
Violence at work
Ladders
Occupations at risk
Taxi drivers *Hazards in use
Hospitals Falling off
Schools Overreaching
Cash transactions Carrying up materials
Delivery/ collection of money Unsuitable ladders
Ladder not properly secured
Incorrect angle
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Ensure not run over by vehicles Element 6: Fire Hazards and Control
Dragged over rough services
Trapped in machinery *Cause of Fire
Exposed to hot surfaces or corrosive chemicals Arson
Continuous flexing Electrical faults
Misuse of electrical equipment
*Joints, Connections and plugs Smokers materials
Makeshift temporary connections Oil/gas heating equipment and portable heaters
Leads getting pulled out Unsafe storage of materials
Poor made connections Use of flammable liquids or gases in unsuitable areas
Fuse being replaced Welding/ hot work
Battery operated Mechanical heat (Spark/friction)
Office Environments *Fire precautions to minimize the risk to people in the event of fire
Suitable equipment manufactured to appropriate Suitable Fire/ smoke detection
standards
Avoid the use of trailing cables *Fire Alarms
Avoid multi- socket extensions Suitable
Control private electrical equipment brought from Regular testing
home Contact with emergency services
Report defective and damaged equipment
Ensure effective heating *Means of Escape
Switch off overnight Travel distances
Test appliances at regular intervals Stairways
Fire doors
Signage
Emergency lighting
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Path *Radiation
Screens and barriers *Non- lonising
Enclosure Type Use in Industry
Absorption Infrared Heating and brazing
Silencer Lasers Cutting, bar code readers
Microwaves Food preparation, signal transmission
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*Control measures
Time
Distance
Shielding
*Others
PPE
Environment and personal monitoring
Correct disposal of radiation materials
God hygiene practices
Training and supervision
Stress
Physical Effects Psychological effects
Headaches Increase anxiety
Aching neck and shoulders Irritability
Skin rashes Sudden mood changes
Prone to infections Inability to cope
Panic attacks Reduces work output
Panic attacks Reduced work output
Raised heart rate Increased use of alcohol ,etc
Increased blood pressure Poor sleep patterns
Heart disease
Stomach ulcers
*Cause of stress
Culture
Demands
Control
Relationships
Change
Role
Individual
Environment
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