OHS—危险源识别.pptVIP

IDENTIFYING HAZARDS IN THE OFFICE-1 Songhui Outcome By the end of 4 sessions you will be able to distinguish Types of hazard Hazard identification One of the goals of OHS is to eliminate or reduce workplace risks. To do this we must first identify hazards, have a process to report them, and develop controls. Hazard identification This is the process of identifying all situations or events that could give rise to injury or illness or loss of property. Types of hazards 1-Physical, Physical hazards are often related to the release of stored energy. i.e. the energy stored in a pressure or vacuum vessel, or the energy in moving mechanical parts. Examples of physical hazards include: unguarded machinery and moving machinery parts: high exposure to sunlight/ultraviolet rays, heat or cold constant loud noise working from heights, including ladders, scaffolds, roofs, or any raised work area working with mobile equipment such as fork lifts spills on floors or tripping hazards Fire hazards PHYSICAL FACTORS Manual handling in the office Manual handling refers to any activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, push, pull, carry or otherwise move or restrain something. Examples ; lifting and carrying boxes of photocopying paper; moving office furniture and equipment handling large files, books and legal documents; prolonged data entry; and opening and closing filing cabinet drawers. Electrical hazards: frayed cords, improper wiring , overloaded power Electric leakage Electric shock 2-Chemical, such as vapour in the atmosphere – for example, paint, solvents or airborne particles like photocopier toner. Chemical materials-Vitriol (H2SO4), Chlorine (Cl2), volatile/ caustic matter 3-Ergonomic Ergonomic hazards refer to workplace conditions that pose the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the worker. poorly designed chairs that do not provide the user with adequate back support; poorly designed jobs and tasks that de