Hazard Mapping Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
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Provies important information to help people understabd the risks of natural hazards

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HAZARD MAPPING

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2
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Two types of maps

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  • BODY MAP
  • HAZARD MAP
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3
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A body map is an image that is used to show what part of a worker’s body is getting hurt

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BODY MAP

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4
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A visual eepresentation of the workplace where there are hazards that could cause injuries

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HAZARD MAP

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5
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Lost of strategies to deal hazards

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1st - ELIMINATE THE HAZARD

2nd - SUBSTITUTE THE HAZARD

3rd - USING ENGINEERING CONTROLS OR SAFEGUARDING TECHNOLOGY

4th - ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS

5th - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

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6
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Hierarchy or hazard controls

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•ELIMINATION - PHYSICALLY REMOVE THE HAZARD

•SUBSTITUTION - REPLACE THE HAZARD

•ENGINEERING CONTROLS - ISOLATE PEOPLE FROM THE HAZARD

•ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS - CHANGE THE WAG PEOPLE WORK

•PPE - PROTECT THE WORKER WITH PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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7
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Is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illness

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

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