Workplace Injuries
Hazard Recognition
Administrative Control
Ergonomics
100
Any trauma, whether physical or mental, direct or indirect, acute or chronic, experienced by a human
What is an injury
100
Any source of potential adverse health effect, damage or harm to people, processes or equipment within the workplace
What is a hazard
100
This method includes safety award programs created by industrial associations, governments, or organizations to recognize safety achievements
What are Awards and Incentives
100
This can restrict blood circulation, increase blood pooling in the legs and feet and add to the compressive load on the spine
What are poor sitting positions
200
Most common type of occupational injury.
What is RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)
200
An event or occurrence that had or could have had a negative impact on people, property or processes
What is an incident
200
This method ensures the worksite is clean and that workers have access to facilities to control hazards
What is house keeping
200
A group of painful disorders of the muscles, tendons and nerves. Examples include Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
What are Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
300
Most frequently reported RSI resulting in the highest number of days away from work.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
300
This is always the first and most preferred way to deal with hazards because they help avoid hazards or eliminate them entirely.
What are engineering controls
300
Support of senior management, a comprehensive health and safety program, setting measurable goals
What are success factors to reward programs
300
This must be completely adjustable in all directions and planes
What is your work seating/chair
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