ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Warnings of hazards, temporarily or permanently affixed where the hazard is
What are signs?
WMSD
What is Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder abreviation?
ACM
What is Asbestos containing material?
usually attached to a piece of equipment or part of a structure, to warn of existing or immediate hazards.
What are tags?
Reduce the potential for, fatigue, errors, and unsafe acts by adapting the job and workplace to the workers' capabilities and limitations.
What is a goal of the ergonomics program?
Considered by many to be the best general insulator on earth.
What is asbestos?
Used to notify Team Members of a Hazard.
What is Caution flagging?
Reduce workers' compensation claims and association costs.
What is a goal of the ergonomics program?
-Inhalation hazard from damaged or disturbed "friable" ACM.
-There is no cure for asbestos related illnesses.
What are some examples of Asbestos Health hazards?
moving signs, provided by workers, such as flagmen, or devices, such as flashing lights, to warn of possible or existing hazards.
What are signals?
- Sustained static or awkward postures
- Excessive bending or twisting of the wrist
What is an example of workplace conditions to the development of WMSDs
-Do not remove, repair, or clean up ACM.
-Avoid direct contact with ACM or PACM.
What are some best practices for avoiding Asbestos exposure
used to notify team members of an immediate hazard.
What is danger flagging?
Lift small light loads, and Use a buddy to help lift anything over 40 pounds.
What is Follow safe lifting principles?
Are still manufactured from asbestos.
What are fireproof blankets?