OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
AND
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Safety Issues
Topic 8
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Key Issues -Work at Height
Falls from height
Objects falling
Fragile materials
Unauthorised access
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Key Issues -Ladder Safety
Avoid use where possible
Check immediately before use
Use on stable work surface
Do not work above 2 meters
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Road Safety
According to police statistics, Road
accidents in Bangladesh claim, on average
4000 lives and injure another 5000 a year.
Actual estimated road fatalities each year
about 10,000 to 12,000 which is at least 50
times higher than the rates in Western
Europe and North America
In Current prices, road accident in
Bangladesh is costing community
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Road Safety
At least Tk. 5,000 crore/US$ 850 million per
annum (1-3 percent of GDP?)
Nearly 70% of road fatalities occurred on
rural sections of the main highways as the
metropolitan cities accounted for only about
20%.
Over 80% of fatalities are vulnerable road
users e.g. pedestrian, bicyclists &
motorcyclists
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Key Issues Transport Safety
Use - workplace layout
Preventive Maintenance
Competence of operators
Control over unauthorised use
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Chemical Safety
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Chemical Safety Prohibition
NO UNAUTHORISED ACCESS
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Chemical Safety Labelling
Product Name Chemical Reg. No
Risk Phrase ACME
CLEANER SI 4286
Toxic by inhalation & ingestion
Hazard Classification
In case of skin contact, wash area
immediately with water and seek
Harmful medical assistance immediately
Supplier & Contact Acme Limited
No Tel: 012345678
Emergency no: 6661
Safety Phrase 9
Employees duties
Follow safe systems of work
Use safety controls
Use PPE
Ensure PPE is useable
Report any problems
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Golden Rules For Chemicals
Undertake assessment
Never mix
Follow instructions
Wear PPE
Maintain good personal hygiene
11
Work Equipment
General requirements
Suitable for intended use
Suitable for the workplace
Adequate maintenance
Adequate training
12
Display Screen Health Risks
Stress
Neck & back pain
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)
Eye strain
Headaches
Skin rashes
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Working safely with display screen
Good posture
Right equipment
Proper set up
Work patterns
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Display Screen Hazards
GOOD POSTURE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
Arm position Adjustable seat
Head/eye position Space on desk
Position at desk Anti glare screens
Glare/reflection Foot stool
Document holder
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Display Screen Hazards
SET UP WORK PATTERNS
Screen position Take breaks
Keyboard position Vary work
Space in foot well Look to infinity
Avoid noise/drafts Wear glasses if
etc required
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