RECOGNIZING HAZARDS AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS
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1 RECOGNIZING HAZARDS AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS
2 IDENTIFYING SAFETY AND HEALTH PROBLEMS IN THE WORKPLACE This session will help you identify common types of health and safety hazards in the workplace. Common types of hazards How hazards enter your body Levels of exposure Types of health effects Common types of hazards Slips, trips and falls Caught-in or struck-by Fire and explosions Transportation and vehicles Confined spaces Workplace violence
3 IDENTIFYING HEALTH AND SAFETY PROBLEMS IN THE WORKPLACE
4 COMMON TYPES OF HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE CHEMICAL HAZARDS Pesticides Solvents Flammables
5 COMMON TYPES OF HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS Bloodborne Disease Mold Tickborne Illnesses
6 COMMON TYPES OF HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE PHYSICAL HAZARDS Noise Vibration Heat & Cold
7 COMMON TYPES OF HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE ERGONOMIC HAZARDS Repetitive Strain Injuries Sprains and Strains Musculoskeletal Disorders
8 COMMON TYPES OF HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL HAZARDS STRESS! Emergency Response Do more with less
9 HOW HEALTH HAZARDS ENTER YOUR BODY Skin Absorption Routes of Entry Cuts and Punctures
10 THE HARM CAUSED BY HEALTH HAZARDS DEPENDS ON How long you are exposed How harmful is it? Part of your body that is exposed
11 TYPES OF HEALTH EFFECTS
12 CANCER Caused by carcinogens May develop 10, 20 or more years after exposure
13 REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS Both Men and Women Can be Affected Infertility Miscarriage Birth defects Developmental Disorders in Children
14 SENSITIZATION Can develop over time Allergies or sensitivity to chemicals or other agents First time exposures may not have symptoms
15 COMMON TYPES OF SAFETY HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE Slips, Trips and Falls Fire and Explosions Caught- in or struckby
16 COMMON TYPES OF SAFETY HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE Motor vehicle crashes Confined spaces Violence
17 SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Bad housekeeping Poor drainage Snow and ice Stairs
18 SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Look for trip hazards in the office, shop and worksite Electrical cords, hoses, and improperly stored equipment can pose trip hazards
19 SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS You can fall if not provided with fall protection equipment, guardrails and safe ladders
20 CAUGHT-IN AND STRUCK-BY MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT You can get parts of your body caught in or struck by exposed moving parts if machines are not properly guarded or locked out during repairs
21 CAUGHT-IN AND STRUCK-BY MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT You can be struck by flying objects from machines without protective guards
22 FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS Improper labeling, handling or storage of certain materials can pose a risk of fire or explosion
23 FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS Every workplace must have an evacuation plan for getting people out of a building in case of fire or other emergency All staff must receive training on what to do in case of emergency
24 TRANSPORTATION AND VEHICLE-RELATED CRASHES Operators of vehicles and equipment can be injured or cause injury to citizens if equipment is unsafe or if adequate training has not been provided
25 TRANSPORTATION AND VEHICLE-RELATED CRASHES You can be seriously injured or killed if hit by a vehicle when working on or near the roadway
26 CONFINED SPACES A confined space is an area with small openings for a worker to enter and exit and is not designed for regular work. Examples in the DNR include manholes, sewers, and tanks.
27 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE Homicide Physical Assault Verbal Abuse Sexual Harassment
28 QUESTIONS ABOUT RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING HAZARDS? ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR OR A MEMBER OF THE SAFETY PROGRAM STAFF Safety & Risk Supervisor Safety Admin. NW/NE Regions Safety Admin. CENTRAL/ SOUTHERN Regions
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