Other Hazards
Ergonomics (Strain): Damage of tissue due to overexertion (strains and sprains) or repetitive motion.
Workplace Ergonomics
Ergonomics (Human Error): A system design, procedure, or equipment that is error-provocative (A switch goes up to turn something off).
Excavation (Collapse): Soil collapse in a trench or excavation as a result of improper or inadequate shoring. Soil type is critical in determining the hazard likelihood.
Fall (Slip, Trip): Conditions that result in falls (impacts) from height or traditional walking surfaces (such as slippery floors, poor housekeeping, uneven walking surfaces, exposed ledges, etc.).
Fire/Heat: Temperatures that can cause burns to the skin or damage to other organs. Fires require a heat source, fuel, and oxygen.
Mechanical: Self-explanatory. Typically occurs when devices exceed designed capacity or are inadequately maintained. Skin, muscle, or body part exposed to crushing, caught-between, cutting, tearing, shearing items or equipment.
Noise: Noise levels (>85 dBA 8 hr TWA) that result in hearing damage or inability to communicate safety-critical information.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-7. A switch that goes up to turn equipment off is an example of _____.
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