Chapter 9 Vocabulary & Concepts needed for 25th Week Assessment Safety on the Job Chapter 9 Vocabulary & Concepts needed for 25th Week Assessment
Terms to know Environmental Hazards Safety-conscious Ergonomics Disability Worker’s Compensation Flammable First aid Toruniquet Universal precautions Citation MSDS EPA CDC
What causes accidents? Lack of knowledge or skills Environmental Hazards Poor safety attitudes Unsafe behavior
Lack of Knowledge & Skills A worker who has not been properly trained to operate machinery or do their job can cause an accident
Environmental Hazards Possible dangers or unsafe conditions in the workplace
Poor Safety Attitudes Not taking the right attitude toward safety can put you & others in danger Ex: Joan decides to stop wearing safety glasses when drilling metal at work, they were too hot & uncomfortable. A metal chip flew into her eye causing her to have surgery!
Unsafe Behavior People who don’t consider or practice safety on the job have poor safety attitudes.
Unsafe Behavior Activity Look on pages 168-170 of your textbook under Unsafe Behavior Pick one of the causes, read the example & you will report out to the class.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Unsafe Behavior Recklessness Bad Temper Lack of Consideration Disobedience Carelessness Laziness Fatigue Impatience Emotional State Use of drugs or alcohol
Workers Compensation is a form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits for employees who are injured on the job.
Preventing Accidents Stay healthy Use machines and tools properly Wear protective clothing & use protective equipment Follow safety precautions
Follow safety precautions Use ladders safely Lift properly Prevent fires Keep work areas neat
When an accident occurs Call for help Provide first aid
Role of the Government in protection your heath OSHA EPA CDC
OSHA The occupational safety and health act which was passed in 1970 Makes sure that there are safety rules and health standards at each and every job.
EPA Environmental Protection Agency Keeping the environment safe and clean is a major concern for everyone. Works to eliminate environmental hazards such as air and water pollution
CDC Center for Disease Control Works with worldwide, state and local health agencies to protect the public from health threats Mysterious deaths or illnesses
Questions Why are knowledge and skill so important to job safety? What are some other environmental hazards faced by workers? How does a person’s attitude affect job safety? Why is workers’ compensation important to you if you are injured? Why is it important to be extra careful when assisting a person who is bleeding or vomitting?