Occupational health and safety in work place ppt

a brief guide on how to be safe in work place

1. Staying Safe While Creating Value: Occupational Health and Safety in Agri-Waste Businesses Presented by Mr. Bilyaminu Ibrahim

2. Objectives of the Presentation Understand key workplace safety elements Learn how to classify health and safety hazards Explore evaluation and prevention strategies Personal protective Equipment Plant Sanitation Q/A Session

3. What comes to your mind when you hear 'agricultural waste'? Is it a problem or a business opportunity?”

4. ELEMENTS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Environment: Temperature, lighting, noise, air quality Work Process: Tools, machinery, handling waste materials People: Workers’ behavior, communication, and roles Policies & Culture: Safety rules, values, and training

5. What kind of hazard could this cause during processing?” Physical, chemical, biological?

6. Classification of Hazards 1. Physical Hazards – Noise, heat, sharp tools 2. Chemical Hazards – Pesticide residues, fumes from burning waste 3. Biological Hazards – Bacteria, molds in organic waste 4. Ergonomic Hazards – Poor posture, heavy lifting 5. Psychosocial Hazards – Stress, long working hours

7. You are starting a business making charcoal briquettes from Saw dust, nut shell . What risks can you identify in the workspace?"   🧪 Evaluation of Occupational Environment

8. 🧪 Evaluation of Occupational Environment   Identify Risks – Walk through work areas to spot hazards Measure Conditions – Use tools to check air quality, noise, etc. Worker Feedback – Talk to workers about how they feel

9. Prevention and Control Methods   Eliminate – Remove the hazard completely Substitute – Replace with a safer process/material Engineer Controls – Guard machines, improve ventilation Administrative Controls – Change how and when people work Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Last line of defense  

10. “Who has used this before? How do you think it protects you when handling waste?” Prevention and Control Methods    

11. Plant Sanitation   Clean Tools Daily – Prevent contamination Waste Disposal – Set a system for organic/inorganic waste Pest Control – Stop rodents and insects Water Supply – Use clean water for washing and processing Handwashing Stations – Encourage hygiene

12. Q/A Session Which one of these practices helps keep your business clean and safe?” A. Ignoring spills B. Cleaning tools daily C. Leaving food waste on the floor D. Wearing the same gloves for everything "One safety action I will take when I start my business is..."

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