preventing workplace injuries and illnesses

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The Relationship between Work and Health

Many factors affect our health

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•What kind of food we eat

• How much water we drink

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The Relationship between Work and Health

Many factors affect our health

•Whether we get enough rest and enough exercise.

•Whether we smoke or drink alcohol.

What Hazards May Be Present In Your Workplace?

• Hot surfaces, hot oil or grease

• Slippery or uneven floors

•Unsafe ladders or lack of training for their proper use

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What Hazards May Be Present In Your Workplace?

•Working at heights

•Working too quickly

•Knives and other sharp objects

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Investigating the Causes of Accidents

•To prevent illnesses or injuries at work •It is necessary to identify all the possible causes

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What Are The Most Effective Solutions?

• Solutions that change a worker’s behavior.

• Solutions that change the working conditions.

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Rights and Responsibilities of Workers

Workers have three basic rights:

•  The right to know •  The right to act •  The right to be protected

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Examples of Responsibilities of the Employer

•Regularly examine working conditions to identify and eliminate hazards and ensure that applicable safety regulations are enforced.

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Helping Workers Return to Work after an Injury

•An easy way to report incidents and accidents,

•Support for injured workers

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Helping Workers Return to Work after an Injury

•An easy way for injured workers to return to work

•Preventive measures

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What Actions Take To Protect Their Health And Safety At Work?

•Learn about their rights and responsibilities.

•Learn about hazards in their workplace.

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What Actions Take To Protect Their Health And Safety At Work?

 Document the problem

• Report hazards or injuries immediately

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The Relationship between Work and Health

Thank you

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