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    The document discusses minimum work environment standards related to seating, ventilation, heating, lighting, space, and noise. Specifically it mentions: - Seating should be appropriate, stable, and have a backrest and footrest where needed. - Ventilation should provide a sufficient supply of fresh or purified air. - Heating indoors should maintain a reasonable temperature of at least 16°C for sedentary work and 13°C for manual work when outdoors. - Lighting should be adequate and adjusted based on the task, with natural light preferred and no reflections, shadows, or flickering.

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    The document discusses minimum work environment standards related to seating, ventilation, heating, lighting, space, and noise. Specifically it mentions: - Seating should be appropriate, stable, and have a backrest and footrest where needed. - Ventilation should provide a sufficient supply of fresh or purified air. - Heating indoors should maintain a reasonable temperature of at least 16°C for sedentary work and 13°C for manual work when outdoors. - Lighting should be adequate and adjusted based on the task, with natural light preferred and no reflections, shadows, or flickering.

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    SEECS MSE 381 Fall 2021 L7

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    The document discusses minimum work environment standards related to seating, ventilation, heating, lighting, space, and noise. Specifically it mentions: - Seating should be appropriate, stable, and have a backrest and footrest where needed. - Ventilation should provide a sufficient supply of fresh or purified air. - Heating indoors should maintain a reasonable temperature of at least 16°C for sedentary work and 13°C for manual work when outdoors. - Lighting should be adequate and adjusted based on the task, with natural light preferred and no reflections, shadows, or flickering.

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    Work Environment

    - Minimum Standards
    Seating • Appropriate seating
    • Stable, backrest and footrest where
    appropriate

    Ventilation • Sufficient supply of fresh or purified air

    Heating • Reasonable temperature indoors


    • Sedentary work - 16oC Outdoor
    • Manual work - 13oC Outdoor

    Lighting • Adequate lighting

    Space • Adequate to perform task safely

    Noise • Controls to reduce noise may be needed


    Lighting – More Detail

    • Minimum levels achieved.


    • Natural light is best
    • Lighting adjusted to the level of detail required
    • Local lighting may be necessary
    • No reflections or glare
    • No creation of shadows
    • No flickering
    • Suitable for the environment, e.g. flame proof
    • Emergency lighting should be provided
    Extremes of Temperature
    Class Activity
    What are the health issues associated with
    working in:
    • Hot, and
    • Cold environments?
    Effects of Exposure
    Hot environments: Cold environments:
    • Dehydration • Hypothermia
    • Muscle cramps • Lethargy
    • Heat stress • Frostbite(ears and foot )
    • Lethargy(Tiredness)
    • Headaches • Slip hazards
    • Fainting(weakning) • Freeze burns injuries
    • Heat exhaustion
    • Heat stroke
    • Burns, cancer, etc.
    Control Measures
    Hot environments: Cold environments:
    • Ventilation • Prevent or protect from
    • Insulate/shield heat draughts(current of air)
    sources • Shield/lag cold surfaces
    • Provide cool refuges • PPE - insulating
    • Drinking water • Provide warm refuges
    • Frequent breaks • Frequent breaks
    • Job rotation • Job rotation
    • Appropriate clothing • Access to warm food
    and drinks
    • Treat icy floors
    • Chemical
    heating pad

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