Mechanical Hazards Definition Hazards which are found in work equipment, machines, appliance, apparatus, tools or during installation (or by horseplay, near miss, etc.) for use at workplace which may results accident or injury (as shown in image) when human body comes in contact. Work Equipment Work equipment is any machinery, […]
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Psycho-Social Hazards Introduction It occurs through the mental ability in social environment. Factors Over load Prolonged Work schedule Job satisfaction Conflicts among workers Risk factors/ illness related to Psychological hazard. Anxiety Frustration Depression Stress (occupational stress) Prolonged stress can lead to diabetic, heart disease, obesity, asthma, gastrointestinal problems, ageing & premature death.
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Biological Hazards Introduction Any biological organism or microbe that has the potential to cause harm/ illness or disease is called a biological hazard. Or Any hazards which causes through biological nature. Example: bacteria, fungi, virus, pathogens. Diseases Septic infection (Tetanus Injection, T.T.) Fungal infection Brucellosis Anthrax Brucellosis Brucellosis is a bacterial disease
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Physical Hazards Introduction Hazard which effects physically are termed as Physical hazards. Noise Any unwanted sound is known as noise. It is measured by decibels (db). NOISE(85 db / 8 hrs in a day) Non-Auditory Auditory (NIHL) NoiseInduced Hearing Loss Insomnia(lack of sleep) TTS – Temporary Threshold Shift PTS – Permanent Threshold Shift
Fire Fighting Equipment Introduction Fire Fighting equipment are of various types which are as follows: 1. AFFF extinguisher 2. CO2 extinguisher 3. DCP extinguisher
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Fire Terminology Terminology related with Fire. Fire: Fire is rapid oxidation of combustible matter, so rapid that the heat of reaction isunable to get dissipated to the surrounding atmosphere at the same rate as is being produced. Oxidation: It is the chemical combination of oxygen with the fuel. It is an exothermic
Fire Fighting Media / Agents Introduction Firefighting media/agents refers to the substances used to extinguish fires. Water. Foam. CO2. Halon. DCP. Combustible Metal Extinguishing Agent. 1. Water: Water is being used extensively in fighting fires in one way or the other. Merits It acts as a coolant which keep cool and
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Fire Triangle Introduction “Fire is an external sign of chemical reaction, generally the combustion of carbon or the combustion of hydrogen with oxygen, releases energy in the form of heat, light and sound.” https://safetypedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3742-174173818_small-1.mp4 The Fire Triangle is a foundational concept in Safety Management, which represents the three basic elements required for a fire to
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