Outcome # 3 Flashcards

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safety Hazards and Issues

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Fatigue
Distracted Driving
Workplace Violence
Workplace Bullying
Workplace emergencies
Crisis management teams
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Fatigue

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It is more of a problem on company that operate around the clock or have night shifts

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3
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Distracted Driving

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the leading cause of worker fatalities each year is? Motor vehicle crashes

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4
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Workplace Violence

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Threatening behaviour, such as shaking fists or throwing objects
Verbal or written threats
Harassment

Should include the following:

Workplace design
Administrative practices
Workpractices

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Workplace Bullying

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defined as the unwanted and ongoing negative actions of one or more persons against another within the workplace

(Ontario, e.g., has Bill 168 in place to protect employees from this
type of behaviour

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Workplace emergencies

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Floods
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
 Fires
 Toxic gas releases
 Chemical spills
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emergency action plan

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A plan an organization develops that contains step-by-step procedures for dealing with various emergency
situations

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8
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Ergonomics

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way to help eliminate health hazards in the workplace

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Cumulative trauma disorders

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Injuries involving tendons of the fingers, hands, and arms that become inflamed from repeated stresses and strains

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10
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Computer Workstation Issues

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Visual difficulties
Muscular aches and pains
Job stress

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