Purchase Solution

Health hazards and external effects on workplace health

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

1. Identify health hazards employees may encounter at work. 2. Suggest policies employers can put in place to prevent harm from the possible hazards.

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

Identify health hazards employees may encounter at work. 2. Suggest policies employers can put in place to prevent harm from the possible hazards.

Solution Preview

1. Identify health hazards employees may encounter at work.

Example of health hazards at work:

1. Cemical and mineral related hazards, such as those due to vapours, fumes, gases, mists, liquids such as cleaning solvents;
2. Communicable/biological hazards, such as : viruses, blood-borne diseases, sharps/needlesticks, bacteria, moulds in health care and other work;
3. Safety: tripping hazards, traumatic injuries, housekeeping injuries, slips and falls, moving equipment/parts;
4. Ergonomic design: repetition, posture, force (pushing/pulling), vibration, pressure on the body, work organization ...

Solution provided by:
Sandeep Bardia, MBA
Education
  • BCom, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi
  • MBA, Rochester Institute of Technology
Recent Feedback
  • "Thank you. "
  • "Thank you"
  • "Thank you. I got 20/20 last week for my discussion you help me out with."
  • "Thank you. Great Job. "
  • "Thank you. Great Job. "
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Social Media: Pinterest

This quiz introduces basic concepts of Pinterest social media

Marketing Management Philosophies Quiz

A test on how well a student understands the basic assumptions of marketers on buyers that will form a basis of their marketing strategies.

Introduction to Finance

This quiz test introductory finance topics.

Organizational Leadership Quiz

This quiz prepares a person to do well when it comes to studying organizational leadership in their studies.

Basics of corporate finance

These questions will test you on your knowledge of finance.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Effects of occupational health and safety legislation

    368605 Occupational Safety & Health Administration Effects on Behavior Write a report discussing the effects occupational health and safety legislation have had on employer and employee behavior.

  • Environmental Hazards: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

    The adverse health outcomes that occurred as a result of exposure to the environmental hazards are effects on the immune system, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine system, and other health effects.

  • Environmental Health

    effects on health could have major public health implications. --- Exposure to the radiofrequency (RF) fields emitted by mobile phones is generally more than 1000 times higher than from base stations. --- Waterborne diseases are also of top concern-the

  • High Risk Hazards

    It can have many goals like: -Seeking cooperation to solve a problem in most acceptable way -Informing stakeholders so that they are aware of organizational risks -Focusing on health and safety risks The communication should be directed at the materiality

  • Adoption of ISO Standards

    health&f=false http://www.wheatley-turner.com/services.html Effects of adoption of ISO health & safety standards on total quality.

  • Human Resources Management/ Safety and Health

    Inproving quality standards with respect to Six sigma and TQM will have substantial effect on the working conditions at the workplace, resulting in increasng safety at the workplace for the workers as well as much more improved health standards.

  • Scenario: Solving Workplace Issues Through Consulting

    What are the top priorities and steps that this organization should focus on as it develops its workplace health and safety programs to address the key health, safety, and security issues that face this industry?

  • Occupational Safety and Accident Prevention

    List and explain the principal hazards associated with the use of robots. 5) What are some important considerations when evaluating hazards in the workplace?

  • Risk Assessment in the Workplace in the United Kingdom

    Highlight the hazards: A tour of the workplace should be undertaken to identify what could potentially result in harm to people.

View More Related Solutions