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What type of hazard is associated with the potential for falling objects at a workplace?
What type of hazard is associated with the potential for falling objects at a workplace?
How can lack of knowledge contribute to workplace safety hazards?
How can lack of knowledge contribute to workplace safety hazards?
Which of the following is a common example of a falling hazard?
Which of the following is a common example of a falling hazard?
What should be prioritized to minimize falling hazards at heights?
What should be prioritized to minimize falling hazards at heights?
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Which environment factor could increase risks of falling hazards?
Which environment factor could increase risks of falling hazards?
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Which factor is considered a non-occupational risk factor impacting health?
Which factor is considered a non-occupational risk factor impacting health?
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What concept describes the relationship between the amount of exposure to a hazardous substance and the likelihood of adverse health effects?
What concept describes the relationship between the amount of exposure to a hazardous substance and the likelihood of adverse health effects?
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Which of the following best describes synergistic effects of multiple exposures?
Which of the following best describes synergistic effects of multiple exposures?
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How does hazard exposure duration influence occupational health risks?
How does hazard exposure duration influence occupational health risks?
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Which demographic factor can significantly impact health risks in the workplace?
Which demographic factor can significantly impact health risks in the workplace?
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What is an example of a physical hazard in the workplace?
What is an example of a physical hazard in the workplace?
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Which type of hazard is characterized by exposure to vapors, gases, and dusts?
Which type of hazard is characterized by exposure to vapors, gases, and dusts?
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What is primarily evaluated when recognizing occupational health hazards?
What is primarily evaluated when recognizing occupational health hazards?
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What is a hazard in the workplace?
What is a hazard in the workplace?
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Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace?
Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace?
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What responsibility does an employer have regarding hazardous working conditions?
What responsibility does an employer have regarding hazardous working conditions?
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What should be included in job safety instruction for new workers?
What should be included in job safety instruction for new workers?
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One aim of reducing risks in a workplace is to achieve which of the following?
One aim of reducing risks in a workplace is to achieve which of the following?
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Why is it important for an employer to comply with workplace safety standards?
Why is it important for an employer to comply with workplace safety standards?
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What is a potential outcome of not providing a safe workplace?
What is a potential outcome of not providing a safe workplace?
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Which of the following reflects the responsibilities an employer must uphold?
Which of the following reflects the responsibilities an employer must uphold?
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Study Notes
Hazard
- Anything that has the potential to cause harm
Benefits of a Safe and Healthy Workplace
- Improved company image and culture
- Improved competence and morale
- Reduced risks
- Fewer injuries and accidents in the workplace
- Lower employee absenteeism and turnover rates
- Increased retention and recruitment
- Lessened threat of legal action
- Improved stand among suppliers and partners
Employer Responsibilities
- Furnish a workplace free from hazardous conditions
- Give complete job safety instructions
- Comply with standards
- Use only approved devices and equipment
Industrial Hygiene Definition
- The science and art devoted to the recognition, evaluation and control of environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace, which may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort and inefficiency among workers or citizens of the community.
Implementing Industrial Hygiene Practices
- Exposure assessment
- Instituting control measures
- Minimize occupational accidents and diseases
- Reduce related costs
- Enhance productivity
Occupational Health Hazards
- Chemical
- Physical
- Biological
- Ergonomic
Chemical Hazards
- Arises from inhaling chemical agents in the form of vapors, gases, dusts, fumes, and mists, or by skin contact with these materials.
- The degree of risk depends on the magnitude and duration of exposure.
- Gases are substances in a gaseous state that are airborne at room temperature.
Lack of Knowledge and Skill
- Failure to understand instructions
- Unaware of safe practices
- Unskilled and unpracticed
Unsafe Condition
- The physical or chemical property of a material, machine or the environment that could result in injury to a person, damage or destruction to property or other forms of losses.
Classification of Hazards
- Safety hazard
- Health or work environment hazard
Kinds of Safety Hazards
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Falling Hazard - anything in the workplace that could cause an unintended loss of balance or bodily support and result in a fall.
- Places and situations where workers can fall:
- Ladders
- Vehicles
- Machinery
- Platforms
- Stairs
- Roofs
- False ceilings
- Scaffolds
- Warehouse racking
- Places and situations where workers can fall:
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Falling Object - objects have the potential to fall onto or hit people at the workplace or adjoining area.
- Causes:
- Equipment, material, tools, debris
- Improper storage of objects that can fall or release sideways or upwards
- Causes:
Adjoining Areas
- Public footpath
- Road
- Square
- Yard of a dwelling or other building beside a workplace
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts related to industrial hygiene and the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Topics include the definition of hazards, employer responsibilities, and the benefits of a safe work environment. Test your knowledge on implementing effective industrial hygiene practices.
