OCCUPATIONAL RISKS

OCCUPATIONAL RISKS

ZESPOŁ SZKÓŁ TECHNICZNYCH IN STRZYŻÓW

BE A HERO. SAVE LIVES.

It’s vital to be aware of the potential occupational risks in the workplace. With a full understanding of the hazards attached to different jobs, you will be able to work to your fullest, combining effective work with safe practice

ANALYST TECHNICIAN

1.Chemical and heat burns

Many chemicals used in the lab are extremely dangerous and corosive. They are a serious risk to your health. Bunsen burners and other heating devices involving fire are also commonly used in the lab to speed up chemical processes.

How To Prevent Chemical and Heat Burns In The Lab-Corrosives have to be kept in storage cabinets. -Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves and eyewear is required so you stay protected during the spill cleanup. -You have to keep a distance from any open flames or heating and don’t leave a burner unattended.

If you do suffer a heat burn while working in the lab, put the affected area immediately under cold running water and hold it there for 10 minutes — or until the burning sensation goes.

2. Cuts From Glassware

When preparing different substances in glassware (e .g. test tubes, flasks, centrifuge tube) they can break and result in injuries. You may also suffer from accidental injection with needles, pipettes, broken glass, slides, cover slips.The best way to avoid cuts from glassware is to handle it with care, it should also be stored in a secure location where there is no risk of shattering.

If you suffer a cut from glassware, you should dress the wound. In the event of a glass cut, it’s important to act immediately to prevent your wound from becoming infected.

3.Poisoning

Inhaling dangerous gases is very hazardous for human health. If they are inhaled, they can cause wheezing, coughing, headache, and shortness of breath. Moreover, the use of bacteria, viruses, blood, and other substances can lead to potential hazards as these materials can all carry disease or allergens. What is needed is a correct ventilation system.

LABORATORY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Laboratory coats (or other protective clothing such as aprons, scrubs, coveralls, etc.) and fully enclosed footwear (no sandals, flip-flops or ballet shoes). These things will protect you from exposure to physical and chemical hazards.

Safety glasses or splash goggles, face shields - they are used to protect someone against splashes that might come from dangerous chemicals.

Gloves - wearing gloves protect against skin absorption of chemicals, chemical burns and thermal burns.

Gas mask and cartridges- they prevents you from inhalation of harmful materials.

MOTOR VERHICLE TECHNICIAN

Auto repair garages are full of tools, parts, equipment, and vehicles that may cause serious safety hazards. Mechanics work in a variety of settings and may be exposed to several hazards.

1.Slips, trips and falls.

Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common risks in a vehicle repair garage. Workers might trip over equipment or cables lying around on the floor. Also mechanics use several different types of oils. These fluids are slippery and any spill can result in accidents.

Minimize the risk of wounds, dislocated or broken bones by keeping the garage organised and cleaning up all spills immediately.

2. Burns

Burns can result from the contact with battery acid, hot surfaces, exhaust, and other products. Safe work habits related to fire risks may include working safely with chemicals and related products, storing any dangeous liquids sealed and in a safe distance and using PPE.

3. Hands and arms injuries

Working with various hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment can cause sprains, strains, cuts, punctures, fractures, bruises and contusions. To protect yourself from these kinds of accidents you have to use protective clothing such as overalls and gloves.

4. Eyes injuries

Repairing a vehicle can involve a lot of banging, scraping, and painting, which involve a lot of particles flying around. These can cause serious eye injuries and even blindness.

5. Exposure to noise.

Exposure to loud power tools and noisy automotive repair equipment for hours every day can contribute to hearing loss over time.To help prevent hearing damage, auto mechanics should make regular use of earplugs or ear muffs.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) for MECHANICS

Safety glasses, safety goggles or a full face shield should be worn in order to guard against flying sparks, metal shavings, dust, and debris. Goggles should also be worn while spray painting, buffing, or sanding or welding.

Protective footwear can play a key role in preventing slips and falls in the shop. The boots should cover the ankles and have oil-resistant soles to prevent slipping on oil and grease.

Gloves- they protect hands from many fluids and greases, they are also suitable for those working with sharp tools or pointed edges that could cause injury.

Ear plugs and muffs will help to protect hearing

Work overalls or a protective uniform. Overalls protect from hazardous materials which can cause severe burns.

ECONOMIST TECHNICIAN

Common hazards and risks in office work. • sore eyes or headaches connected with being exposed to radiation of the computer for too long

• the backpain is caused by a badly matched chair or its wrong position, sitting for long periods of time

- falling from a height by using a leader or steps in order to reach the documents from shelves, tripping on objects or cables on the floor

• electric shock, which happens rarely but still it's very dangerous . It can be a result of wrong insulation of the wires or flooding them by different drinks

Following the rules of OSH (occupational safety and health ) in the office protect our lives.-Clean up all spills immediately,- Secure electrical and telephone cords - Set up a computer workstation properly - Take a 10-minute break for every hour you spend looking at a computer screen

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