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Human Factors and occupational health & safety (Common exposure that…
Human Factors and occupational health & safety
Common exposure that cause injury & illness
infectious diseases
health care= risk of more serious form of infection
deal with public higher risk(eg teacher)
universal precaution: set of safety procedure to help health care avoid contact with patient body fluids
wear disposal gloves
wear apron & mask
clean body fluid immediately with disinfectant
throw sharp objects away in container
loud noice
emp operating heavy equip.
affect health & job performance
continue expose to loud noise >85db = permanent hearing loss
some countries have law for hearing protection
toxic substances
cancer
risk higher for those working in chemical plants
workplace violence
4 types
most due to robbery
car drivers & liquor store clerk common
non fatal
higher for emp who have physical control over others(eg. police)
repetitive actions
Musculoskeletal disorders: repetitive strain injuries
inefficiency & absence
related to job stress, depressed, low autonomy
can be reduces by frequent rest breaks
lifting heavy objects= acute injury
Accident causes
stress
job satisfaction
conscientiousness & emotional stability
pay incentive systems
safety climate: perception of safety aspect that are encouraged & rewarded by empyers
Prevention
set goals
human factors: discipline that examines human characteristics for appropriate design of living & work envt