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by Mario Eduardo Condori Mamani 3 years ago

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The most common hazards in the workplace

Workplace environments can present various hazards that pose risks to employees' health and safety. Ergonomic hazards arise from physical factors such as repetitive movements, poor posture, and vibrations that can lead to musculoskeletal injuries.

The most common hazards in the workplace

The most common hazards in the workplace

Manage workplace hazards

Hazards must be identified and considered, to take action to protect employees.
train employees appropriately
introduce control measures
Assess risks and hazards in the nature of work

Physical hazard

the pressure
noise
the radiation

Chemical hazard

cause physical health impacts
skin irritation
corrosion
irritation of the respiratory system
blindness

Biological hazard

-Cause adverse health impacts
viruses
animals
bacteria
insects

Psychosocial hazard

may have an adverse effect on an employee's mental health or well being
Impacts on health.
Assault and labor abuse.
Bullying

Ergonomic hazard

They are the result of physical factors that can lead to musculoskeletal injuries
vibration
repetitive movements without rest
bad posture

Safety hazard

hazards creating unsafe working conditions
lack of safety signs
trip hazard
exposed wires