Hazard awareness and preventionList of hazards.pptx

Hazard awareness

1. HAZARD AWARENESS & COMMUNICATION AT WORKPLACE

2. Who is responsible for your safety at work? Eko Hotel Management My supervisor Safety Supervisor Myself My colleagues God

3. Hazard Identification Hazards are an inherent component of the workplace whether we recognize them or not . Some are easy to spot and are known by almost everyone in the workplace. Other hazards may and are not so easy to identify. e.g. like chemical hazards And of course there is the ergonomic group of hazards

4. Hazard ...condition or changing set of circumstances that presents a potential for injury, illness, or property damage. The potential or inherent characteristics of an activity, condition, or circumstance which can produce adverse and harmful consequence.

5. Hazard Identification ...to control unwanted damage to people, property, and the environment Think “potential” harm to worker, machine/equipment/products, and environment Goal is to identify hazards as precisely as possible. Process of Hazard Identification and Correction

6. Hazard Awareness The first step in controlling workplace hazards is to first identify them to determine what hazards are present. You want to know what a hazard looks like , what kind of accidents might it cause, and how severe the resulting injuries might be .

7. What Is Safety Awareness It’s a responsibility, a commitment, an obligation. It’s common sense, teamwork and safe work procedures . It’s recognizing hazards and showing a willingness to act to control any hazard present.

8. Why Hazards awareness? Safety awareness is a constant realization every worker must have at all times. Being constantly aware of how you’re working at your workplace and being able to recognize hazards is critical in mitigating safety-related risks ; Returning home after work in  ‘going home in one piece’ Improved organization safety image Workers productivity increases Reduced fines, litigations and sanctions Corporate reputation / public relations improves ‘’It is a win for everybody’’  

9. Where to Go to Begin Hazard Identification Right where you are working, seated, everywhere around your workplace informal observations and formal observation programs walk-around safety inspections Injury records and investigations of near-misses New jobs, processes, or products Seasonal tasks, events, conferences, etc Trends in other similar businesses

10. Types of Hazards in the Work Place CHEMICAL & DUST HAZARDS (cleaning products, pesticides, asbestos, etc.) BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS (mold, insects/pests, communicable diseases, etc.) ERGONOMIC HAZARDS (repetition, lifting, awkward postures, etc.) SAFETY HAZARDS (slips, trips and falls, faulty equipment, etc.) WORK ORGANIZATION HAZARDS Things that cause STRESS! PHYSICAL HAZARDS (noise, temperature extremes, radiation, etc.)

11. Other hazards you should be aware of; Stationary machinery and equipment may not be properly guarded, or in poor working order because of poor preventive/corrective maintenance. Tools & Equipment may not be properly maintained. The work environment might include extreme noise, flammable or combustible atmospheres, or poor workstation design. Floors may be slippery, and isles cluttered. Guardrails, ladders, or floor-hole covers may be missing or damaged. Workers might be fatigued, distracted in some way, or otherwise lack the mental or physical capacity to accomplish work safely.

12. Basic Safety Awareness tips Build safety into everything you do within your organization. Safety Awareness Week or in-house training sessions. Conduct Safety Surveys amongst the workers Safety Meeting and awareness events. Reward system driven by safety. e.g., safety man of the man Safety Posters & Banners located at strategic locations. Clear Markings & Signages

13. Recommended Basic Safety trainings Hazard Identification/anomaly reporting Risk Assessment/Job Risk Assessment Use of fire extinguishers

14. Thank you! QUESTIONS? FEEDBACK?