Human safety at work

health and safety at workplace.
what is safety, what is hazard, types of hazard, what types of protection we need at work place, benefits of health and safety policy at workplace.

1. Human safety at work

2. PRESENTED BY: IQRA JABEEN 17581556-035 SECTION “A”

3. What is safety? Safety is the state of being "safe", the condition of being protected from  harm  or other non-desirable outcomes human/employee safety Safety of employee refers to the provision of a safe environment, safe equipment and safe procedures in the workplace in order to ensure employee' health and safety

4. What is a Job Hazard? A job hazard is anything at work that can hurt you, either physically or mentally.

5. Hazard Categories Hazard

6. Job hazards Safety hazards can cause immediate injuries Chemical hazards are gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts that can harm your body Biological hazards are living things that can cause sickness or disease, such as influenza, West Nile Virus, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Other health hazards are other harmful things that can injure you or make you sick. Some are not obvious because they may not cause health problems right away.

7. Hazard Prevention Strategies Remove the hazard or build a barrier Improve work policies and procedures Use protective clothing and equipment

8. tips for work safety Understand the risks. Reduce workplace stress. Take regular breaks. Protect your back. Wear protective equipment to suit the task.

9. Benefits of safe and healthy work improved health and wellbeing greater productivity higher performance increased job satisfaction lower absenteeism rates less workplace injury and workers’ compensation claims faster return to work

10. Referance : https://www.comcare.gov.au/safe-healthy-work/healthy-workplace/benefits https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ten-tips/10-tips-for-work-safety https://www.safety.admin.cam.ac.uk/files/hsd016m.pdf