Health

What are give of the most common causes of young worker injuries?

1. Slip, trip, falls

2. Overexertion

3. Struck by an object

4. Exposure to chemicals

5. Burns

What factor influencing injury rates is within a young worker's control, and what factor is not within their control?

Within control: Fatigue

Not within control: Lack of training

• What is the definition of Risk?

The probability or chance of an incident or loss.

What are the 3 steps to decrease safety hazards?

1. ​Recognition

2. Assessment

3. Control

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment

What are the 5 common workplace hazards and an example of each?

1. ​Physical: Slippery floors or falls

2. ​Chemical: Harmful liquids or gases

3. ​Biological: Animal bites

4. ​Ergonomic: Poor equipment design

5. ​Health: Stress or shift work

What are the 5 factors that cause a hazard?

1. ​Human factor: Actions people take or don't take

2. ​Material factor: Working with materials that hurt us

3. ​Equipment factor: Equipment that moves or spins and hurts

4. Environment factor: Temperature or humidity

5. Process factor: What we create creates the problem

What does IRS stand for, and what does it mean?

Stands for: Internal Responsibility System

Meaning: We are all responsible for everyone's safety.

What are the 3 basic rights of workers?

1. Right to know

2. ​Right to participate

3. ​Right to refuse unsafe work

What are the 5 steps to communicate effectively with your supervisor?

1. Prepare well

2. ​Propose a solution

3. ​Find out how the problem affects the boss

4. ​Be assertive

5. ​Get support

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