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Gas Monitoring Too many people are killed every year when working or rescuing from confined spaces. In many cases this is because operatives are not aware of the hazards and do not have the correct monitoring equipment to identify when hazards are present. [Hazards] · Lack of knowledge of the potential hazards. · Low or High oxygen levels. · Presence of toxic or flammable gases. · The wrong type or uncallibrat.. 2022. 12. 9.
Working under the Sun (직사광선 작업, 자외선) As soon as the sun comes out we all feel a little more light hearted, however during the spring, summer and autumn months too much sunlight could be bad for the skin. In case of Europe, according to a report released in 2020 by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, Sweden has about 40 cases of skin cancer per 100,000 people per year. This figure is almost consistent with the cases of Australia.. 2022. 12. 9.
Hand Arm Vibration (손팔 진동 증후군) Some employees who use hand held tools and machines that produce certain levels of vibration can suffer injury to their hand or arm. The most common result of this is damage to the blood vessels and is called VIBRATION WHITE FINGER or RAYNAUD'S DISEASE. [Hazards] · Using vibrating tools such as breakers, pokers, cut off wheels. · Poorly designed tools that cause difficulty in gripping. · Working.. 2022. 12. 9.
Mobile Scaffolding (틀비계) Mobile Scaffolds can be erected quickly and can provide a safe access. However, they are involved in numerous accidents each year. These accidents usually happen because the Mobile Scaffolds has either not been erected properly or has not been used properly. [Hazards] · Collapse of tower scaffold. · Tipping of tower scaffold. · Fall from tower scaffold. · Hitting overhead powerlines or obstructi.. 2022. 12. 8.
Scaffolds Fall from height is the Construction Industries biggest killer and accounts for 50% of the Construction Industries deaths every year. Falling objects is another of the Construction Industries biggest killer but this has reduced with the requirement to wear hard hats. [Hazards] · Falling through Scaffolds. · Falling off Scaffolds. · Falling objects. · Scaffold collapsing due to overloading. · Sca.. 2022. 12. 8.
Skin Care (피부보호) Many of the substances used in construction can damage skin if suitable precautions are not taken. Cements, epoxy resins, paints, mineral oils etc. can cause problems such as chemical burns, dermatitis and sometimes skin cancers. The precautions required are laid down in the COSHH Assessment for the substance in use. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is very often required and must be worn. Pe.. 2022. 12. 8.
Hands & Feet Safety from Manual Handling The industry involves a considerable amount of Manual Handling. Injuries to hands and feet make up a high percentage of the total number of injuries. Many injuries are caused because individuals do not take time to assess the hazards and risks involved when they are to carry out simple every day work. [Hazards] · Fingers and hands being cut by material being handled. · Hands or feet being trappe.. 2022. 12. 8.
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