Controlling Hazards (Discussion) Hazard _______________ Possible Solutions How can this hazard be reduced or eliminated? ________________

Three Main Controls for Hazards Remove the Hazard Improve Workplace Policies and Procedures Use Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE) These are listed in order of how effective they are

Remove the Hazard Examples for Chemicals Use safer chemicals; get rid of unsafe ones Store chemicals in locked cabinets away from work areas Use machines instead of doing jobs by hand Have guards around hot surfaces

Remove the Hazard Examples for Slippery Floor Slip-resistant flooring Floor mats Grease guards on equipment Removing Hazard is rated as a “1” BEST CHOICE

Improve Workplace Policies and Procedures Next best way to work around hazard Rated as “2” SECOND BEST CHOICE Examples  Safety training on how to work around hazards  Regular breaks to avoid fatigue  Assigning enough people to do the job safely (lifting, etc.) DISCUSS: What would be a workplace policy or procedure for slippery floors?

Protective Clothing and Equipment Last option to avoid hazard; rated “3” Also called PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Use this if this is all you can do Examples:  Gloves, steel-toed shoes, hard hats  Respirators, safety glasses, hearing protectors  Lab coats or smocks DISCUSS: Why not always best choice?

Protective Clothing and Equipment DISCUSS  Why not always best choice?  Which solutions for a slippery floor could be used?

Overhead #15 Controlling Hazards Remove the Hazard (e.g., use safer chemicals) Work Policies and Procedures (e.g., assign enough people to do the job) Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., wear gloves, use a respirator)

Overhead #16 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Jamie’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:Hospital dishwasher Injury:Dishwashing chemical splashed in eye

Overhead #17 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Billy’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:Fast food worker Injury:Burned hand on grill

Overhead #18 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Stephen’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:Grocery store clerk Injury:Hurt back while loading boxes

Overhead #19 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Terry’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:Grocery store deli clerk Injury:Cut finger on meat slicer

Overhead #20 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Chris’ Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:City public works employee Injury:Fainted due to heat

Overhead #21 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards James’ Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:Pizza shop employee Injury:Repetitive motion injury

Overhead #22 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Maria’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:Farmworker Injury:Pesticide poisoning

Overhead #23 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Sara’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:Nursing aide Injury:Back, neck, and shoulder pain

Overhead #24 Eliminating or Reducing Hazards Brent’s Story $25,000 Safety Pyramid Game Job:Pallet making Injury:Amputated arm

Overhead #25 Making the Job Safer: Key Points OSHA requires employers to provide a safe workplace. It’s best to get rid of a hazard completely, if possible. If your employer can’t get rid of the hazard, there are usually many ways to protect you from it.