Safety Manual & Health Topics : How to make your computer workstation fit you

Tips for correcting common computer workstation problems and preventing repetitive strain injuries.
( Source by Stanford University : Environmental Health @ Safety Occupational Health)

1. Seating-Feet dangling?=>Lower the chair seat until your feet reston the floor, or use a footrest.
2. Seating-Insufficient back support? => Adjust the backrest for better lumbarsupport, or use a rolled-up towel or backsupport cushion.
3. Seating-Armrest preventing a natural arm & shoulder position? =>Adjust chair armrests, in/out or up/down,or remove armrests if they are not used.
4. Seating-Improper seat fit (height, depth,tilt)? =>Use the chair adjustment functions tocreate a better fit or If your chair will not adjust enough foryou, a more adjustable chair may beneeded.
5. Keyboard/Mouse -Keyboard/mouse too high/low/tilted? =>Use an adjustable keyboard or mouse tray,or adjust your chair height.Youmay need to add a footrest.Retract the keyboard support legs tokeep the keyboard flat. more detail..
   

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Safety Manual & Health Topics : Back talk

The low back is subject to greater mechanical stress than any other part of the body and, because of this, is commonly injured. It is important to know which situations cause excessive loads and how to use proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury.A majority of low-back problems are caused by simple strains that can heal within six to eight weeks with appropriate treatment. Fear and misunderstanding are the two main factors that can delay recovery.The information and advice in this booklet will help you understand how the back works,provide tips for avoiding injury,and show you how to care for your back during recovery.
Remember that this booklet is not meant to replace your health professional. It is particularly important to seek professional advice if back pain spreads down your leg, especially below the knee, and is accompanied by weakness, tingling, or numbness.

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Back Support Belts

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Safety Manual & Health Topics : Confined space entry program a reference manual

What is a Confined space ?

A confined space is any area that is not intended for human occupancy and that also has the potential for containing a dangerous atmosphere. A confined space :

1. Is large enough for a worker to enter and perform assigned work
2. Has limited entries and exits
3. May contain a hazardous atmosphere, arising from chemicals, sludge or sewage
4. Is constructed so that anyone who enters could be asphyxiated or trapped by walls or floor that converge to a small cross-section, such as a hopper.
5. Contains a material, such as sawdust or grain,that could engulf anyone who enters.Examples of a confined space include a tank,vessel, vat, silo, bin and vault. Others which are less obvious can be equally dangerous, e.g. open- top tanks and vats (particularly where heavier than air gases or vapours may be present), closed and unventilated rooms, or furnaces and ovens in which dangerous accumulation of gases can build up because of restricted air circulation even though the door is left open.
   

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SCBA - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

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Safety Manual & Health Topics : safe work practices for handling asbestos

What is asbestos?

Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals used in certain products, such as building materials and vehicle brakes, to resist heat and corrosion. Asbestos includes chrysotile, amosite,
crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos,actinolite asbestos, and any of these materials that
have been chemically treated or altered.

What are the dangers of asbestos exposure to workers?

The inhalation of asbestos fibers by workers can cause serious diseases of the lungs and other organs that may not appear until years after the exposure has occurred. For instance, asbestosis can cause a buildup of scar-like tissue in the lungs and result in loss of lung function that often progresses to disability and death. Asbestos fibers associated with these health risks are too small to be seen with the naked eye, and smokers
are at higher risk of developing some asbestos-related diseases.

Are you being exposed to asbestos?

General industry employees may be exposed to asbestos during the manufacture of asbestos-containing products or when performing brake and clutch repairs. In the construction industry, exposure occurs when workers disturb asbestos-containing materials during the renovation or demolition of buildings. Employees in the maritime environment also may be exposed when renovating or demolishing ships constructed with asbestos-containing materials. In addition, custodial workers may be exposed through contact with deteriorating asbestos-containing materials in buildings.

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Asbestos Books Review

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Safety Manual & Health Topics : Top tips for ladder and stepladder safety

Top tips for ladder and stepladder safety
Ladder and stepladder Review

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Safety Manual & Health Topics : A toolbox talk on learning ladder and stepladder safety

A toolbox talk on learning ladder and stepladder safety

Ladder and stepladder Review

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