Vibration hazard types on the workplace and their health effects with the control measures

 Vibration Hazards and Control Measures   We have two types of the vibration hazards which are related to our workplace. These are: 1.      Hand-Arm Vibration HAV 2.      Whole Body Vibration WBV Hand-arm Vibration Most of the time the workers which are using power tools are at risk of facing the...

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Accident Investigation on a workplace

 Accident Investigation     Workplace accident investigation is an ideal tool identify the outcomes which will arise after the accident.  Why do you need to investigate occupational accidents? For identification the cause of incident. To prevent comparative accidents later To meet legal needs. To determine the cost of an accident Determines...

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Unsafe Work Conditions with examples at a workplace

   Unsafe Conditions at Workplace   Unsafe Conditions Examples   An accident may occur due to the unsafe conditions. Few of them as an example are: Uncomfortable Environment which may be Hot, Noisy etc.. Inadequate designed machines or inadequate design of tools. Poor housekeeping inadequate access routes. Due to uneven surface which can be...

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Unsafe Acts at workplace with examples and types of Unsafe Acts at a workplace

 Unsafe Acts at Workplace Let's start with an example to better understand the unsafe acts. In a MEP store, pipes of some lengths were being stacked. Same time morning tea break starts. The workers who were stacking quickly finished their work and went for tea. After tea, they resumed work in the other part of the store. Unfortunately, they left some pipes in...

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Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Pressure Testing Procedures Safety

 Hydrostatic and Pneumatic pressure testing Procedures Safety Chemical plant equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns. Pipelines, etc., need to be inspected, such as after completion of manufacture or install at regular intervals before commissioning and during plant operations, such as ensuring legal regulations and safe operation. Testing methods...

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Welding and Cutting hazards and control measures at a construction site

 Welding and Cutting Safety Introduction Welding and cutting are essential industrial activities that involve fusing and separating pieces of metal, respectively. However, these activities come with several hazards, including fire, explosion, toxic fumes, electrical hazards, and eye injuries. Therefore, it is crucial to take appropriate preventive measures to control...

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Working at Roof hazards and control measures includes all the precautionary measures

 Working at Roof Safety A type of work at height is to work on a roof so almost all the control measures which we apply on work at height will be used with this activity.   First step is preparing the work area at the roof. This will include safe access/egress and edge protection systems needs to install and safety harness is available specifically at the entrance which...

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Excavation hazards and control measures on a work place

                                 Excavation Safety on a work place Introduction Excavation is the process of removing earth, rocks, or other materials from a site to create a hole, trench, or foundation. It is a common practice in construction and civil...

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PPE( Personal Protective Equipment )and Ladder Safety

PPE( Personal Protective Equipment )and Ladder Safety Introduction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ladder safety are essential components of workplace safety. PPE refers to equipment designed to protect workers from hazards that cannot be eliminated through engineering or administrative controls. Ladders, on the other hand, are commonly used in various industries...

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