Controlling Hazards (Discussion) Hazard _______________ Possible Solutions How can this hazard be reduced or eliminated? ________________.

Controlling Hazards (Discussion)

Hazard_______________

Possible SolutionsHow can this hazard be reduced or eliminated?________________________________________________________________________________

Three Main Controls for Hazards

Remove the Hazard Improve Workplace

Policies and Procedures

Use Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE)

These are listed in order of how effective they are

Remove the Hazard

Examples for ChemicalsUse safer chemicals; get rid of unsafe onesStore chemicals in locked cabinets away from work areasUse machines instead of doing jobs by handHave guards around hot surfaces

Remove the Hazard

Examples for Slippery FloorSlip-resistant flooringFloor matsGrease guards on equipment

Removing Hazard is rated as a “1”BEST CHOICE

Improve Workplace Policies and Procedures

Next best way to work around hazard Rated as “2” SECOND BEST CHOICE Examples

Safety training on how to work around hazards

Regular breaks to avoid fatigue Assigning enough people to do the job safely

(lifting, etc.) DISCUSS: What would be a workplace

policy or procedure for slippery floors?

Protective Clothing and Equipment

Last option to avoid hazard; rated “3” Also called PPE (Personal Protective

Equipment) Use this if this is all you can do Examples:

Gloves, steel-toed shoes, hard hats Respirators, safety glasses, hearing

protectors Lab coats or smocks

DISCUSS: Why not always best choice?

Protective Clothing and Equipment

DISCUSS Why not always best choice? Which solutions for a slippery floor could be

used?

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Controlling Hazards

Removethe Hazard(e.g., use safer

chemicals)

Work Policies and Procedures

(e.g., assign enough people to do the job)

Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., wear gloves, use a respirator)

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Eliminating or Reducing HazardsJamie’s Story$25,0

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Job: Fast food workerInjury:Burned hand on grill

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Job: Grocery store clerkInjury:Hurt back while loading boxes

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Job: Grocery store deli clerkInjury:Cut finger on meat slicer

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Injury:Fainted due to heat

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Job: Pizza shop employeeInjury:Repetitive motion injury

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Job: FarmworkerInjury:Pesticide poisoning

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Job: Nursing aideInjury:Back, neck, and shoulder pain

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Job: Pallet makingInjury:Amputated arm

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Making the Job Safer: Key Points

OSHA requires employers to provide a safe workplace.

It’s best to get rid of a hazard completely, if possible.

If your employer can’t get rid of the hazard, there are usually many ways to protect you from it.