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To prevent illnesses or injuries at work, it is necessary to identify all the possible causes, get to the root cause of the problem.for safety related courses check here: http://www.greenwgroup.com/training-courses/nebosh

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Page 1: 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

Page 3: Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

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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.

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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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Page 5: Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

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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Page 7: Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

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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Page 9: Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

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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Page 11: Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

Helping Workers Return to Work after an Injury

•An easy way for injured workers to return to work

•Preventive measures

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Page 12: Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

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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Page 13: Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

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

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Thank you

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