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BM2 3.03 Safety

Workplace Safety

TermDefinition
Chemical Hazards Gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts that can harm your body.
Biological Hazards Living things that can cause sickness or disease.
Safety Hazards Can cause immediate accidents and injuries.
Remove the Hazard Eliminate the hazard from the workplace altogether.
Improve Work Policies and Procedures Safety policies can reduce your exposure to hazards.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Equipment worn to protect from hazards.
Emergency Unplanned event that harms or threatens people, property, or the environment.
Federal and state labor laws Laws that protect workers' rights and safety.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration; enforces workplace safety standards.
Define the problem Clearly describe the safety issue.
Access to Medical and Exposure Records OSHA standard allowing employees to access exposure and medical records.
Toxic Substances Harmful chemicals.
Harmful Physical Agents Noise, heat, cold, etc. that can cause harm.
Preserve and maintain records Keep accurate medical and exposure records.
Inform workers Tell workers about their right to access exposure and medical records.
Ergonomic Design Designing workstations to prevent discomfort and injury. Helps reduce worker fatigue, absenteeism, and healthcare costs.
Job Control Amount of influence a worker has over their work. Low job control can contribute to stress and decreased productivity.
Hearing Protectors Equipment to protect ears from loud noise. Important to prevent hearing loss, a permanent injury.
Evacuation Routes Planned paths to exit a building safely during an emergency. Knowing evacuation routes is crucial for a quick and safe escape.
Emergency Action Plan Plan outlining actions to take during emergencies. Essential for minimizing risk and ensuring everyone knows what to do.
Report a Safety Problem Inform supervisor or appropriate authority about safety hazards. Empowers workers to contribute to a safe workplace.
Choose your goals. Define what you want to achieve when addressing a safety issue. Helps focus efforts on finding a solution.
Decide the best way to talk to the supervisor Plan how to communicate a safety concern effectively. Improves chances of supervisor taking action.
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