728x90 Safety/Safety Talk74 SITE ELECTRICITY BACKGROUND INFORMATION Electricity is essential on sites to power tools, provide lighting and heat it must be respected even the best and safest of installations can cause danger if abused. Electricity is when all safety precautions have been established and are maintained. Work on electrical equipment can only be carried out by competent person. HAZARDS Electric shock caused by direct contact w.. 2023. 1. 11. MANUAL HANDLING BACKGROUND INFORMATION Lifting and moving loads by hand is one of the most common causes of injury at work. Many Manual Handing injuries result from repetitive operations but even one bad lift can cause a lifetime of pain and disability. HAZARDS Damage to the spine (slipped disc, crushed vertebrae, etc) Pulled or torn muscles or ligaments. Broken fingers or toes. Severe cuts. HEALTH AND SAFETY P.. 2023. 1. 11. Noise BACKGROUND INFORMATION Noise is unwanted sound as opposed to music and speach which provides entertainment and communication. Loud noise can damage your hearing. This damage cannot be repaired using a hearing aid. HAZARDS Difficulty in communicating due to high background noise Increased stress levels due to loud noise Temporary hearing loss after one off exposure to high noise levels Permanent .. 2023. 1. 11. Good Housekeeping BACKGROUND INFORMATION Many accidents are caused or aggravated by untidy conditions on site. There is a duty for all of us to keep our workplace in good order. Good housekeeping is essential in running a safe site. HAZARDS Stumbling, tripping or slipping on material left oon floors, platforms or walkways. Falling objects from material left at height on scaffolding, platforms, girders, pipes. Str.. 2023. 1. 10. 이전 1 ··· 8 9 10 11 다음 728x90
