SafetyCatalog
- About Physical Hazards
- July 1, 2019
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Risk Factors of Heat Stress
Risk factors of heat stress that should be considered in assessing heat stress include: Personal Environmental Job-related Personal Risk Factors of Heat Stress Physical Conditions It is difficult to predict…
- About Physical Hazards , Physical Control Measures
- February 16, 2019
- 16 views
Heat Stress Disorders
Introduction to Heat Stress Disorders Heat stress disorders are a group of physically related illnesses caused by prolonged exposure to hot temperatures, restricted fluid intake, or failure of temperature regulating…
- About Biological Hazards , About Chemical Hazards , About Physical Hazards , About Radiation Hazards
- February 9, 2019
- 13 views
Indicators of a Possible Incident
Indicators of a Possible Incident (chemical, biological and radiological incident) Chemical Incident Dead animals/birds/fish: Not just an occasional roadkill, but numerous animals (wild and domestic, small and large), birds and…
- About Physical Hazards , Ergonomics Safety
- February 5, 2019
- 11 views
Computer Ergonomics
Ergonomics Introduction Definition Ergonomics define as the study of fitting the task to the human. Goal Prevent musculoskeletal disorders by surveying the workplace, take preventive steps, relying on employee input…
- About Physical Hazards , Ergonomics Safety , Physical Control Measures
- January 25, 2019
- 18 views
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Ergonomics Introduction Definition Ergonomics define as the study of fitting the task to the human. Goal Prevent musculoskeletal disorders by surveying the workplace, take preventive steps, relying on employee input…
- About Physical Hazards , Farm Safety
- January 24, 2019
- 16 views
Farm Hazards
Introduction This article presents an overview of farm hazards and accident statistics. It also empha-sizes the importance of considering safety first. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
- About Physical Hazards , Foot & Leg Protection , Physical Control Measures , Physical Safety Equipment
- January 23, 2019
- 14 views
Overview of Foot Protection
Introduction This Foot Protection article provides basic guidelines to ensure worker safety in the workplace through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If workers are at risk of foot…
- About Physical Hazards , Confined Spaces
- January 21, 2019
- 14 views
Overview of Confined Spaces Safety
Introduction Confined spaces can be deadly. Many people are killed or seriously injured in confined spaces each year. According to many occupational safety and health agencies, more than 10% of…
- About Physical Hazards , Face & Eye Protection , Physical Control Measures
- January 19, 2019
- 14 views
Introduction to Eyes Protection
Eyes Protection Importance Eyes Protection is important because the eyes are undoubtedly one of the most important human organs. We perceive the world and receive most of the mundane messages…
- About Physical Hazards , Physical Control Measures
- January 18, 2019
- 14 views
Heat Stress Safety
Heat Stress Locations Workplaces involving heavy physical work in hot, humid environments can put considerable heat stress on workers. Hot and humid conditions can occur either indoors or outdoors. Indoors…
