1. Safety in the Workplace
Chapter 9
Safety in the Workplace

2. Key Terms: - write the definition for the following terms
Environmental hazards
Safety-conscious
Ergonomics
Disability
Workers’ compensation
Flammable
National Safety Council
First aid
tourniquet
Universal precautions
Workplace violence
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Citation
Material safety data sheet (MSDS)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

3. Definitions

4. Questions What causes Accidents?1. 2. 3. 4.
How does a person’s attitude affect job safety?
What are the costs of Accidents?

5. Case: page 184 - read the study and then answer the 3 questions

6. Case: page 191 - read the study and then answer the 5 questions

7. Facts in Review Answer #’s 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16
Make sure you write the question and then answer it
If you do not know how to operate a machine or perform a task, what should you do before trying to do it on your own?