Industrial Safety Faculty of Engineering Department of Mechatronics Engineering Prof. Dr. Eng. Omar H. Al- Sakaf July 2023
Textbook Supporting Materials: PPT, References, Video Clips 2
The Work Environment and Its Relation to the Safety and Occupational Health Requirements
Industrial Safety Area of safety engineering and public health that deals with the protection of workers' health, through control of the work environment To reduce or eliminate hazards. Safety = Prevention of Accidents 4
Consequences of Industrial Accidents and Unsafe Working Conditions Temporary or permanent injury or illness or even death They also take a toll in reduced efficiency and loss of productivity 5
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Occupational Health Is concerned with health in its relation to work and the working environment 10 Occupational Disease Illness resulting from the conditions or environment of employment READING ASSIGNMENT (Book) Examples - Occupational Diseases READ about Occupational Health Services
Safety Statistics ILO (World) Each year: 358,000 work-related fatal accidents United States 1 of every 11 workers in private industry experiences a work-related injury or illness European Union Each year: 5,580 fatal work-related accidents 11
Major Factors to be Considered in Plant Design and Layout The general design of the workplace Appropriate codes and standards that must be met The size, shape, and type of buildings, processes, and personnel facilities needed The safety procedures and fire protection standards that must be established. 12
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Buildings and Plant Layout Site selection (possible hazards to the community, location, climate, terrain, space requirements for buildings and parking, waste disposal, future growth) Planning outside facilities (enclosed grounds, entrances, shipping and receiving facilities, roadways, walkways) 14
Overhead-crane runways Right motive power, tools and appliances, and car movers Plant layout of buildings and facilities 15
Maintenance of Plant Facilities Proper long-term care of the buildings, grounds, and equipment Routine care to maintain service and appearance Repair work required to restore or improve service and appearance 16 READING ASSIGNMENT (Book) Types of Maintenance Computerized Predictive Maintenance
Industrial Sanitation and Personnel Facilities Five industrial health areas must be kept clean, sanitary, and well equipped for employee health and convenience. 17 READING ASSIGNMENT (Book) Potable water supplies Sewage and garbage disposal Personal service facilities Food service Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
N ational and International Safety Codes and Standards
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International Labour Organization www.ilo.org 21
World Health Organization (WHO) www.who.int 22
Occupational Safety & Health Administration OSHA - USA www.osha.gov 23
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), www.ansi.org 24
National Fire Protection Association – USA www.nfpa.org 25
American Society for Mechanical Engineers www.asme.org 26
The Association of Electrical and Medical Imaging Equipment Manufacturers www.nema.org 27
Safety Codes and Standards http://www.pinnaclesystems.com/standards.htm 28