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Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety

WEBthe adaptation of work to humans. In other words, occupational health and safety encompasses the social, mental and physical well-being of workers , that is the “whole …

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Your Body at Work

WEBAcute effects - drunkenness, headache and a hangover. Chronic effects - permanent liver damage, which can have a latency period of many years. Toxic substances can have …

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Controlling Hazards

WEBYour health and safety at work. CONTROLLING HAZARDS. 2. Personal hygiene. Finally, personal hygiene (cleanliness) is also very important as a method of controlling hazards. …

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Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work

WEB3. Fire and explosion hazards. Chemicals in the workplace may pose certain risks of fire and explosion. The improper storage, transport, use or disposal of these chemicals may …

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Using health and Safety Committees at Work

WEBMembers of a health and safety committee should promote health and safety in the workplace at all times. An important function of a health and safety committee is to …

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Legislation and Enforcement

WEB1. The legislation in your country is what provides you with your basic rights for health and safety in the workplace. 2. Four general terms commonly used in health and safety …

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Health and Safety for Women and children

WEBIn addition to the reproductive health issues, matters of security, rights for maternity leave, and maximum weights to be transported manually are other important health and safety …

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Your health and safety at work

WEBThe Union members of the committee shall be paid at their regular rate for any time required to investigate and meet on safety and health problems. (Note: fill in the …

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The Occupational Safety and Health Convention

WEB1. Each Member shall, in the light of national conditions and practice, and in consultation with the most representative organisations of employers and workers, formulate, …

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Responsible Care: Codes of Management Practices

WEBThe CAER Code of Management Practices is supported by, and will build on, CMA's CAER process. CAER supports the community's right to know about chemical industry …

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R164 Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation

WEB1. (1) To the greatest extent possible, the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981, hereinafter referred to as the Convention, and of this …

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Male and female reproductive health hazards in the workplace

WEBDamage to the eggs or sperm. Another possible effect of exposure to certain occupational hazards is direct damage to the sperm and egg cells (also called the germ cells). Both …

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Catalogue of ILO publications on occupational safety and health

WEBGuides and manuals. Encyclopaedia of occupational health and safety. Third edition. An indispensable reference work for all those concerned with the protection of workers' …

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AIDS and the Workplace

WEBMost workers have no risk of becoming infected with HIV in the workplace because HIV is not spread by casual contact. However, any worker who may come into contact with …

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Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work

WEB6. 1. Setting goals . In order to control any programme activity successfully, a clear policy for the safe use of chemicals is required. This is a broad statement of goals by top …

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Safety and Health in the use of agrochemicals

WEBWhere legislation is in force to control the use of agrochemicals, this should be complied with. Avoid unsafe practices. Agrochemicals should be used with a sense of …

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Safety and health in the use of agrochemicals

WEB2. Safety and health. Safety and health in the use of agrochemicals has been one of the primary concerns of international organisations and of many governments, employers …

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