Occupational Hazards

Specific Hazards Summary Section

based on what you learned from each of the readings - complete the information
given for each of the occupational health hazards.

Occupational Health Things you need to know

What is MSI? What causes
it?
Musculoskeletal Injury:
Muscle, joint, ligament,
Strains and Sprains
tendon injuries
(Ergonomic)
Caused by muscle
stretching too far and
tearing or becoming
twisted
What are symptoms of
heat stress?
What is the difference What is the safe lifting
between ‘back pain’ and technique? List the 8 steps
‘back strain’?
1. Place feet apart
Back pain: 60% of minors 2. Bend knees
suffer from it and will 3. Hold object close
probably reoccur during to body
adulthood 4. Lift smoothly and
slowly
Back strain: caused by 5. Pivot feet
lifting heavy material in an without twisting
awkward position, less back
common among younger 6. Push rather than
people pull
7. Share load with
partner
8. Receive
mechanical
assistance
What are some health What are ways to prevent
problems? heat stress? (list 4 ways)

Light headedness Heat stroke or Heat 1. Frequently drink

Fainting exhaustion water
Heat Stress
Headache 2. Light colored and
Nausea loose clothing
Irritability 3. Acclimatize your
Feet, hand, ankle swelling body to the heat
4. Avoid working
alone and
recognize
symptoms

List 4 ways to reduce sun exposure

Sun Exposure 1. Sunglasses

2. Long sleeve clothing but breathable fabric
3. Work during the cooler time of the day
4. Wear a hat

What is the What are some What is the best way to reduce noise
dangerous noise potential, but less exposure?
level? obvious, noise
Noise Exposure hazards? Wear ear plugs
85 decibels on
average for 8 Blenders, leaf blowers,
 hours traffic, instruments,
etc.

What is Asbestos? Health problems Health problems of Health problems

of ASBESTOS? LEAD? of DUST?
Fibrous material
that was used in Lung diseases or Depressed, Coughing,
products because it lung cancer distracted, forgetful, sneezing, hay
Mineral and Chemical
added strength, memory loss, fever, asthma
Hazards chemical resistance, irritable, constipated, attack, irritation
and heat resistance sick, tired, loss of of the eye
appetite, high blood
pressure, heart
disease, kidney
disease

What are pesticides? How do you protect against pesticides?

Mineral and Chemical Chemical products used to control, Eliminate unnecessary exposures, wash
Hazards Continued destroy, and inhibit the activity of pest fresh produce, use personal insect
repellants safely, keep away from
children

What are blood-borne diseases?

Diseased that are transferred through blood or other bodily fluids

Biological Hazards

What are three ways our bodies can be How can we protect ourselves from
infected with blood and bodily fluids at Blood Borne diseases?
work?
Wear gloves, masks
1. Used needles Wash hands often
2. Cleaning up blood from
Biological Hazards accidents
continued 3. Working with sick workers