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An electrical hazard is a dangerous condition where a worker can 1) Untethered, unorganized objects at an aerial jobsite.
or does make electrical contact with energized equipment or a
conductor. From that contact, the person may sustain an injury 2) Improper transport of objects to and from an aerial jobsite.
from shock, and there is a potential for the worker to receive an
arc flash (electrical explosion) burn, thermal burn or blast injury.
Identify controls
According to the Consumer Product Safety
1) Physical controls - physically stop the object from falling
Checklist for Basic Electrical Safety (or from falling very far).
Inspect Cords and Plugs
Eliminate Octopus Connections 2) Procedural controls - refer to changing the way you work
so that objects can’t fall.
Never break off the third prong on a plug
Never use extension cords as permanent wiring
Physical Controls
Controls Guardrails Protective Clothing
Open grating covers
Tool lanyard and tethers Protective clothing includes protective coverall (with
Carts with sides attached hood), gown, apron, head and shoe covers
waterproof or impervious to liquids to protect the body
Procedural Controls from contamination by blood, droplets or other body
fluids and prevent these contaminants from getting into
Securing loads the body through open wounds
Good hoisting practices disposable in most cases though some can be reused
Proper material stacking
after sterilization
Machinery-Related Hazards
Goggles/Face shields
This includes unguarded machinery and moving machinery parts;
guards removed or moving parts that a worker can accidentally Glasses without side shields can only protect the front
touch, unable to use of lockout/tagout system, hazardous energies
from liquid splash
from start-ups.
Goggles fit the face snugly and therefore are better than
glasses in eye protection
Safety Precaution If necessary, face shield should be used to protect the
NEVER TRY TO START EQUIPMENT THAT IS LOCKED whole face
OUT OR TAGGED OUT.
Gloves
Six step procedure for hazardous energy control: Gloves protect the hands from contacting blood, droplets, body
fluids and other body tissue of the infected, or pathogen-
1. Preparation for shutdown
contaminated objects and can avoid infection when touching the
2. Equipment shutdown
eyes, mouth or nose afterwards. Gloves can also protect open
3. Machine or equipment isolation
wounds from contamination by pathogen;
4. Application of lockout/tagout device
5. Release stored energy
6. Verification of isolation • Most gloves are disposable after use
Shoe Covers
Preventive Measures
Personal Hygiene
Respiratory Protection
Washing hands with liquid soap is the simplest and most basic
method to avoid infection.
• Surgical masks – Surgical mask generally consists of
three layers of non-woven fabrics. It provides a barrier
protection against large respiratory droplets; Work Organition Hazard
• N95 or higher level respirators – This type of respirator
filters out particulates and liquid droplets in small Hazards or stressors that cause stress (short-term effects) and
particle size, therefore providing protection from strain (long-term effects). These are the hazards associated with
inhaling aerosols and microorganisms that are airborne. workplace issues such as workload, lack of control and/or respect,
• Powered Air Purifying Respirator, PAPR. This type of etc.
respirator uses an electric blower to bring the air
through the filter to the user, making it more comfortable Work Content
to wear
• Air-supplying respirators. Clean air is supplied by air Job Content
compressor or high-pressure cylinder through a hose Workload and Workplace
Working hours
Participation and Control
Work Context
Career, Development, Status and Pay
Role in the Organization
Interpersonal Relationships
Organizational Culture
Home-Work Interface
• increasing absenteeism
• decreasing commitment to work
• increasing staff turn-over
• impairing performance and productivity
• increasing unsafe working practices and accident rates
• increasing complaints from clients and customers
• adversely affecting staff recruitment
• increasing liability to legal claims and actions by stressed
workers
• damaging the organization’s image both among its workers and
externally
Risks Management
[2] the design of an action plan to reduce the risk of work stress