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THE GATEWAY (ICT) POLYTECHNIC, SAAPADE OGUN STATE

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MENTION TWO (2) WAYS ON HOW TO PREVENT EACH TYPE OF HAZARD

1. ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Any “live” wires can harm people, whether they touch it directly, or indirectly through some sort
of conducting object or material. Voltages over 50 volts AC (120 volts DC) are considered
hazardous and should be taken seriously. Unfortunately, some electrical accidents that happen at
work each year are fatal. Shocks can cause severe, permanent injuries. These are caused by
faulty equipment that can be checked as a preventative measure.

Preventions

i. maintaining all electrical installations.


ii. Choosing the right equipment for the job (workers can wear electrical hazard rated
footwear), and replacing any damaged sections of cables. Faulty electrical appliances can
sometimes lead to fire, too.

2. CHEMICAL HAZARD

These are what can make confined spaces so hazardous. When you’re exposed to any
chemical preparation (whether it’s a solid, liquid, or gas), these can be potential chemical
hazards. Cleaning products and solvents, vapors and fumes, carbon monoxide, gasoline, and
flammable materials are all things that can damage your health.

Preventions

i. Protect yourself and those around you by disposing of chemicals properly.


ii. Providing adequate ventilation, washing your hands, minimizing exposure to
chemicals, maintaining equipment to prevent leaks and breakdowns, and using
personal protective gear, like Black Stallion chemical-resistant gloves, all minimize
the effects of dangerous chemicals.

3. MECHANICAL HAZARD

The use of machines, in particular, those with moving parts, expose workers to risks of
bodily injuries. The following are some common machine hazards and risks: When a worker's
body part or loose items worn by him/her get caught in the moving machine parts. Impact from
moving machine parts or pressurised fluid jets that can cause abrasions and bruises. Contact with
moving cutting elements such as blades that can cause severe injuries or amputations.
Preventings
1. i. Failure to implement sufficient safe work procedures on an organisational level.
2. Ii. Failure to follow safe work procedures due to ignorance, lack of experience or disregard for
safety;

4. CLINICAL HAZARD

Many homes fall short of the basic requirements of a healthy home and contain one or more
of hazards that adversely affect human health.
Scientific research has shown that these housing-related hazards pose a broad spectrum of risks.
Preventions
i. to practice primary prevention (addressing these hazards before they become
dangerous problems).
ii. using a holistic approach (tackling many hazards at once).

5. RADIATION HAZARD

This is an hazard transmitted in the form of waves (electromagnetic or pressure) or particles.

Preventions

i. Minimize time spent in areas with elevated radiation levels.


ii. Minimizing the exposure time reduces a worker's dose from the radiation source.

6. BIOLOGICAL HAZARD

Blood or other bodily fluids, bacteria and viruses, insect bites, and animal and bird droppings
are all considered biological hazards. These are also called biological agents, and they can
cause illnesses and diseases in humans. Parasitic worms and some plants are biological
agents.

Prevention

i. Blood and any other bodily fluids should always be handled as if they could be
infectious.
ii. Wearing personal protective equipment, like gloves and masks (Sundstrom safety
kits are available at Working Person’s Store) can prevent infections from
occurring as well.

7. GENETICAL HAZARD

An individual's genetic risk refers to the probability of the individual carrying a specific
disease-associated mutation, or of being affected with a specific genetic disorder.

Prevention

i. genetic counseling can help you learn more about your risk.
ii. Genetic testing can also let you know the likelihood of passing some disorders on
to your children.

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