Other Hazards
Radiation (Ionizing): Alpha, Beta, Gamma, neutral particles, and X-rays that cause injury (tissue damage) by ionization of cellular components.
Radiation (Non-Ionizing): Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, and microwaves that cause injury to tissue by thermal or photochemical means.
Struck By (Mass Acceleration): Accelerated mass that strikes the body causing injury or death (Examples are falling objects and projectiles).
Struck Against: Injury to a body part as a result of coming into contact of a surface in which action was initiated by the person. (An example is when a screwdriver slips.)
Temperature (Heat/Cold): Temperatures that result in heat stress, extreme exhaustion, or metabolic slow down such as hypothermia.
Vibration: Segmental or whole-body vibration can cause damage to nerve endings, and organs.
Visibility: Lack of lighting or obstructed vision that results in an error or other hazard.
Weather Phenomena (Snow/Rain/Wind/Ice): Self-explanatory.
Let's see what the sample JHA looks like now that we've identified some hazards in each step.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-8. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma particles are examples of _____.
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