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What is the acronym for the system of work used to prevent illness and injury?
What is the acronym for the system of work used to prevent illness and injury?
OH&S
What are some potential hazards that could occur in the workplace?
What are some potential hazards that could occur in the workplace?
- Noisy machinery (correct)
- Moving forklift (correct)
- Chemicals (correct)
- Electricity (correct)
- Working at heights (correct)
- None of the above
What is the term that describes the possibility of harm occurring when exposed to a hazard?
What is the term that describes the possibility of harm occurring when exposed to a hazard?
Risk
What are the three steps to think safe?
What are the three steps to think safe?
A hazard is a situation in the workplace that has the potential to harm the health and safety of people or to damage plant and equipment.
A hazard is a situation in the workplace that has the potential to harm the health and safety of people or to damage plant and equipment.
What are some of the hazards that should be considered in the workplace? (Select all that apply)
What are some of the hazards that should be considered in the workplace? (Select all that apply)
When working on electronic equipment, you should always be on the lookout for any possible hazards.
When working on electronic equipment, you should always be on the lookout for any possible hazards.
What should you do if you encounter a chemical hazard?
What should you do if you encounter a chemical hazard?
The voltage inside computers and electronic equipment from 3.3 volts to 25 volts is harmless.
The voltage inside computers and electronic equipment from 3.3 volts to 25 volts is harmless.
What are the three main things that safety guidelines aim to protect?
What are the three main things that safety guidelines aim to protect?
What are the three steps involved in the Think Safe process?
What are the three steps involved in the Think Safe process?
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Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety
A planned system for preventing illness and injury in the workplace by identifying and managing hazards.
Hazard
Hazard
A situation or thing with the potential to harm someone.
Risk
Risk
The likelihood of harm (injury, illness, death) from a hazard.
Workplace Hazard Example
Workplace Hazard Example
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Hazard Elimination
Hazard Elimination
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Physical hazards in the workplace
Physical hazards in the workplace
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Electrical Hazards
Electrical Hazards
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Protection Measures
Protection Measures
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Study Notes
Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
- Occupational health and safety is a planned system to prevent illness and injury in the workplace.
- Recognizing and identifying hazards and risks is key to this system.
- Hazards include noisy machinery, moving forklifts, chemicals, electricity, working at heights.
- Risk is the possibility of harm (death, injury, or illness) from exposure to a hazard.
- Safety procedures include the three think safe steps:
- Spot the hazard: Identify anything that can hurt you or someone else.
- Assess the risk: Determine how likely a hazard is to cause harm and how serious the harm could be.
- Make the changes: Take steps to eliminate or control the hazard (e.g., picking up items from the floor).
- Common hazards include slips, trips, and falls, mechanical hazards (e.g., sharp edges), chemical hazards (e.g., toxic materials), and electrical hazards (e.g., electric shocks).
- Safety guidelines include protecting people from injury, protecting equipment from damage, and protecting the environment from contamination.
- Always read warnings and instructions on labels for chemicals.
- Inside computers and electronic equipment, voltages range from 3.3 volts to 25 volts; most are harmless.
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