Occupational Health Hazards Fundamentals Impacting your workplace health Presented by: Kathleen Collins, Health and Safety Manager at Drake International For audio, it is recommended you dial in A copy of the slides + recording will be available post webinar AUDIO: 1-877-668-4493 Access Code: 662 077 492 Event password: 1234 WebEx Support: 1-866-863-3910
Part of Drake International's OH&S webinar series, Health Hazards in the Workplace deals with the realities of Health Hazards and your employees.
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Occupational Health Hazards Fundamentals
Impacting your workplace health
Presented by: Kathleen Collins, Health and Safety Manager at Drake International
For audio, it is recommended you dial inA copy of the slides + recording will be available post webinar
AUDIO: 1-877-668-4493Access Code: 662 077 492
Event password: 1234WebEx Support: 1-866-863-3910
Health Hazards Agenda
• Workplace Health Hazards
• Hazards impacting your body
• Types of Health Hazards found in the workplace
• Protecting your workforce’s health and wellness
Workplace Health Hazards
Health Hazards
•Exposure to workplace hazards•Has adverse health effects•Can cause occupational illness and injury•Generally overlooked •No controls in place•Result in workers compensation
Types of Hazards Found in the Workplace
Health Hazards are typically defined as follows:
•Biological
•Chemical
•Physical
•Ergonomic
•Psychosocial
Workplace Health Hazards
Controlling Health Hazards is a Challenge:
•Job Hazard Assessment •Performance Evaluations (chronic disorders)•Provision of treatment and rehabilitations•Promotion and maintenance of employees’ health (wellness)•Supervisor of policies and programs
Hazards Impacting your Body
Individual characteristics and exposure need to be considered in your evaluation of the workplace including: