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Q4 Week 2
Week 2 Reviewer
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety | is a multidisciplinary practice dealing with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace, with a strong focus on preventing workplace hazards. |
| CAUTION | indicates some precautionary measures against potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result to a minor or moderate injury. |
| SAFETY ALERT | indicates that a person should observe extra awareness |
| PROHIBITION | means that any activity is not allowed as stated by the symbol. |
| DANGER | specifies hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result to a serious injury or even death. |
| WARNING | specifies a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result to serious injury or even death. |
| READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL | means that a person should make some reading before doing any activity. |
| WEAR EYE PROTECTION | indicates that a person should wear safety goggles or any related protection for the eyes. |
| ELECTRICAL HAZARD | indicates that electrical hazard is present in the area. |
| VOLTAGE DANGER | indicates high voltage in the area and surrounding equipment. |
| Biological hazards | Viruses, bacteria, insects, animals, etc., that can cause adverse health impacts. |
| Physical hazards | Environmental factors that can harm an employee without necessarily touching them, including heights, noise, radiation and pressure. |
| Chemical Hazards | hazards that can result in both health and physical impacts, such as skin irritation, respiratory system irritation, blindness, corrosion and explosions. |
| Ergonomic hazards | Physical factors that can result in musculoskeletal injuries. Example, a poor workstation setup in an office, poor posture and manual handling. |