OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

AND
SAFETY PROCEDURES
 A planned systemof working to prevent
illness and injury where you work by
recognizing and identifying hazards and
risks.
TIPS
A hazard is anything
that could hurt you or
someone else.
It means working
out how likely it
is that a hazard
will harm
someone and
how serious the
harm could be.
For example,
you can pickup
things from the
floor and put
them away to
eliminate a trip
hazard.
A hazard is a situation in
the workplace that has
the potential to harmthe
health and safety of
people or to damage
plant and equipment.
One of the
most
common
physical
hazards
When working
on electronic
equipment
always be alert
Always read
the warnings
and
instructions
on the label.
Inside computers
and electronic
equipment, there is a
range of voltages
from 3.3 volts to 25
volts, most of which
are harmless.
• Protect people from injury
• Protect equipment from
damage
• Protect the environment
from contamination
• Know the location of fire extinguishers,
how to use them and which to use for
electrical fires and for combustiblefires.
• Find an escape route in case a firegets
out of control.
• Know how to contact emergencyservices
quickly
• Keep the workspace clean.
• Keep most solvents in a separatearea.