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occupational hazard

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A quick definition of occupational hazard:

Occupational hazard: Risks that come with working in certain jobs. There are five types of hazards: physical safety hazards (things that can cause accidents), chemical hazards (toxic substances), biological hazards (infectious diseases), physical hazards (extreme temperatures or radiation), and ergonomic risk factors (repetitive actions that can cause injury). Laws and regulations exist to protect workers from these hazards.

A more thorough explanation:

An occupational hazard is a risk that is associated with a specific job or occupation. These risks can be physical or health-related and can occur due to various factors in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified five categories of occupational hazards:

  • Physical Safety Hazards: These hazards can cause injury in a workplace accident. Examples include slipping hazards, machinery operation, electrical hazards, and other dangerous conditions in the workplace.
  • Chemical Hazards: These hazards are caused by exposure to toxic substances such as solvents, adhesives, paints, and toxic dusts.
  • Biological Hazards: These hazards are caused by exposure to infectious diseases, molds, toxic or poisonous plants, or animal materials.
  • Physical Hazards: These hazards are caused by exposure to excessive noise, elevated or low temperatures, or radiation.
  • Ergonomic Risk Factors: These hazards are caused by repetitive actions such as heavy lifting or the use of tools with significant vibration.

For example, a construction worker may be at risk of physical safety hazards such as falling from a height or being hit by heavy machinery. A chemist may be at risk of chemical hazards due to exposure to toxic substances in the laboratory. A healthcare worker may be at risk of biological hazards due to exposure to infectious diseases from patients.

It is important for employers to identify and mitigate occupational hazards to ensure the safety and health of their employees. OSHA has established laws and regulations to protect workers from occupational hazards in various industries throughout the United States.

Occupational disease | Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

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m10
11:58
Nah nah she would not like that. She is conservative.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:58
Tell her you just got over a cold and if she wants to try and steal your germs its on her but no one likes being sick so hopefully she is chill
m10
11:59
We will see. This is enough feedback. Thank you all.
12:00
tell her you wanna test and see if your immune systems are compatible, that gets the ladies going
m10
12:00
Lol, maybe
babycat
12:00
lmao when you give the republican baddie the ick by masking up
12:01
LOL
Dkk
12:02
Just part of the culture.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:04
I wish that wearing a mask when sick stuck around as an okay thing like it is in the rest of the world, not all of us have enough sick days to be ditching work.
Dkk
12:04
Unless its like an N95 i dont think it will really do anything
12:04
there's even a mask ban in some places. altho one of my coworkers wears a mask anyway despite customers being rude to her about it
12:05
good morning
12:05
why does umiami ask "Are you applying, or have you applied, to other law schools? If so, please list them."
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:05
One manager came in sick wearing a mask, got roasted and stopped wearing it that day. The entire office has been cycling sickness for two weeks now. It may not be super effective but it may help in slowing the spread during meetings when we have to be so close
12:05
am i the only one who has never gotten my status checker to work on here?
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:06
@ChowieBean: want to see what schools they share an applicant pool with, think it is all data harvesting stuff no a +/- for the applicant
12:06
ok good cuz idk whether i wanna tell them or not
12:06
thanks bulbasaur
12:08
not to be that guy again but berkeley person/applicant id is back and Shiny New Logo
be that guy
EW THE NEW LOGO IS SO UGLY
WTF
12:09
need to send in my berkeley app rawwwww
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:09
@ChowieBean: should be required to tell them, the schools who asked I only told them the schools in their area not all of them.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:10
*shouldnt be
12:12
@jackfrost11770: if i get a berk A today and they have that logo im withdrawing (/s /s /s /j /j /j)
babycat
12:12
@ChowieBean: me too lol. you applying to public interest scholars program?
12:14
yes def applying public interest
12:16
i was raised like blocks away from umiami
12:16
idk if i wanna go back to florida tho so im applying there as safety/target 💀
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