Browsing by Subject "occupational health and safety"

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    How Compliant are Beverage Employees to Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
    (2009) Chetty, L; Jelsma, J; Maart, S
    This observational study was undertaken to identify thehealth and safety violations of employees at a specific beverage manufac-turing company. A site inspection and observation of all employees employedat this specific beverage company was conducted by the researcher over 2 days. Employees were observed for 12 hours per day with the morningshift on Day 1 and the afternoon shift on Day 2. A sample of conveniencewas used in that every employee who was present on those days was included. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data set. There were a total of 212 employees and 332 behaviours observed during thisstudy period. Unsafe handling and behaviour was observed in 55% of observations. Incorrect manual lifting techniques was the most frequent health and safety violation observed. In the 48 manual lifting behaviours observed, correct practice was observed in only three cases. It is clear thatmore healthcare education and practical training is required in the area of manual lifting techniques. It is clear that more practical training is required in the area of manual handling.
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    Pesticides Health and Safety posters
    (2014-09-29) Rother, Andrea; London, Leslie; Miller, Eric
    These posters are available at no cost to help train farmers; farmworkers; farmworker families; pesticide mixers, loaders and applicators; health providers; and other members of the agricultural community about pesticide health and safety issues. The posters can be used by farmers and non-governmental organisations or government departments working with farmers and farmworkers; in the area of workers’ rights and occupational health and safety; or in urban areas where domestic pesticide use is prevalent. Go to Pesticides Health and Safety posters The posters available here pertain to the safe use of agricultural and domestic pesticides. The posters provide an overview of several themes related to pesticides health and safety, namely: • How to store pesticides safely • How to prevent exposure and poisoning among children • What to do if someone becomes sick after spraying pesticides • How to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) • How to mix pesticides safely • The main hazards of pesticides and how to prevent pesticide poisoning • How to dispose of pesticide containers • How to read pesticide labels • Colour codes