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Controlling Hazards: Key Points

Slide #1. Controlling Hazards: Key Points. First Choice: Remove the hazard use safer chemicals put guards around hot surfaces Next Choice: Improve work policies and procedures Give workers safety training Assign enough people to do the job safely

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Controlling Hazards: Key Points

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  1. Slide #1 Controlling Hazards: Key Points • First Choice: Remove the hazard • use safer chemicals • put guards around hot surfaces • Next Choice: Improve work policies and procedures • Give workers safety training • Assign enough people to do the job safely • Last Choice: Use protective clothing and equipment • Wear gloves • Use a respirator

  2. Slide #2 Jamie’s Story Job: Hospital dishwasher Injury: Dishwashing chemical splashed in eye

  3. Slide #3 Billy’s Story Job: Fast food worker Injury: Burned hand on grill

  4. Slide #4 Stephen’s Story Job: Grocery store clerk Injury: Hurt back while loading boxes

  5. Slide #5 Terry’s Story Job: Grocery store deli clerk Injury: Cut finger on meat slicer

  6. Slide #6 Chris’ Story Job: City public works employee Injury: Fainted due to heat

  7. Slide #7 James’ Story Job: Pizza shop employee Injury: Repetitive motion injury

  8. Slide #8 Maria’s Story Job: Farmworker Injury: Pesticide poisoning

  9. Slide #9 Sara’s Story Job: Nursing aide Injury: Back, neck, and shoulder pain

  10. Slide #10 Brent’s Story Job: Pallet making Injury: Amputated arm

  11. Slide #11 Making the Job Safer: Key Points • OSHA requires employers to provide a safe workplace. • It’s best to get rid of a hazard completely, if possible. • If your employer can’t get rid of the hazard, there are usually many ways to protect you from it.

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