modules 9-10 Flashcards
the anticipation, recognition, control and prevention of hazard from work that may result in injury, illness, or affect the well-being of workers and the environment
industrial hygiene
objectively assesses the level of workplace hazards through the use of different industrial hygiene
equipment.
WEM
WEM
work environment measurement
classification of occupational hazards
- physical
- chemical
- biological
- ergonomic
- psychological
may mean conditions that cause legally compensable illness or may mean any conditions in the workplace that impair the health of employee
occupational health hazard
physical health hazard agents
noise
vibration
radiation
defective illumination
temperature extremes
chemical agents
solvent
gasses
vapors
fumes
mists
pesticides
psychological
stress
boredom
burnout
biological agents
viruses
bacteria
fungi
parasites
insects
lack of ergonomic principle
excessive standing
improper motions
lifting heavy loads
environmental control measures
- engineering controls
- administrative controls
- personal protective equipments
most effective in preventing or reducing work environment factors or stresses.
engineering controls
control employees’ exposure by scheduling hazardous work process; reduced
working hours in hot processes and work areas with excessive noise levels; assigning workers to other less
hazardous work areas of production and training of workers on various health and safety aspects.
administrative controls
should be considered as the last resort when engineering controls
are not feasible or are not sufficient to achieve acceptable limits of exposure. PPE can be used in conjunction
with engineering controls and other methods.
personal protective equipments
