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Musculoskeletal disorders:
repetitive strain injuries caused by short-cycle movements, tendinits, muscular strain due to non-neutral postures like reaching, squatting, bending, twisting of spine, & wrists; vibration induced skeletal disorders, same posture for prolonged period sitting or standing, lifting heavy weights
Dermatological conditions:
acute trauma due to brief exposure to toxic agents or chronic irritation, allergic dermatitis
Eye problems:
dryness & tiredness caused by excessive periods in front of the computer; burns caused by splashing chemicals, welders eye
upper airways disorders caused by sensitizing agents or irritants inherent to the work process
diseases:
disorders: disorders:
related conditions:
travelers diarrhea, sleeping disorder, infectious diseases, complication of the pre-existing conditions; deep vein thrombosis - provoked by long hours travel whether by air, car, train.
problems
Observe workplace; investigate complaints from workers; examine accident and near-miss records; examine sickness figures; use simple surveys to ask co-workers about their health & concerns; use check-lists to help inspect workplace; learn the results of inspections that are done; Make sure to know and understand the hazards
measures - there are five major categories of control measures: Elimination: removing a hazard completely Substitution: replacing one hazardous agent with a less dangerous one engineering controls: changing a piece of machinery administrative controls: job rotation leading to working a limited number of hours in a hazardous area personal protective equipment: according to exposure type using protective clothing, head, ear and eye protection
measures:
Medical
Medical
measure
Pre-placement examination: A thorough medical examination such as chest x-ray, ECG, blood examination, urine and vision test Periodic health examination: to recognize early onset of occupational and other diseases once a year First aid and medical care Notification: is done to investigate the working condition for remedial measures and for the purpose of workmans compensation Working environment: all aspects of environment temperature, lighting, noise, ventilation, humidity, sufficient cubic space, sitting arrangement, air pollution, food & nutrition, water supply, toilet, general plant cleanliness should receive attention Health education: starts when the worker enters the factory
Engineering Location
measure:
industry sufficiently away from the residential area Dangerous machines (moving wheel/belt) to be protected by enclosing it
Enclosures:
PPE
Working clothes Head protection Eye protection Protective suits Foot and arm protection
All process should be mechanized to fullest possible extent to avoid danger & to reduce hazard of contact with harmful substances Maintenance of high standard of general cleanliness
Legislation
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