Case Study 10 Occupational Health
Hazards
Instruction: Give atleast 3 examples each of physical and ergonomic
hazards present and encountered by Mechanical Engineers, Mechanics, and
machinists in their respective industries and give recommendation to
prevent or atleast minimize the health hazards present in their workplace.
Physical hazards present and encounter by Mechanical Engineers,
Mechanics, and machinists with their preventions:
Mechanical Engineers
1. Noisy Machines - Purchase equipment and machines that are quieter. To
keep noise from reaching people, construct enclosures and barriers. Wear
ear protection. Reduce exposure time.
2. Hot environment (Working near furnaces. Summer outdoor work.) - To
allow sweat to evaporate, wear light, loose clothing. Before beginning a
full-time job, slowly acclimate yourself. To avoid over-exertion, pace your
job or play. Even if you are not thirsty, drink enough water regularly. If
you're feeling very hot, choose a cool spot or seek shade. Request training
in recognizing the signs and symptoms of heatstroke. If you suspect
someone is suffering from heatstroke, seek medical care right once.
3. Cold Environments (Working outdoors in cold weather. Working in cold
storage.) - Dress appropriately. Recognize the signs and symptoms of
hypothermia. If you detect someone experiencing hypothermia, seek
medical attention. If you begin to shiver excessively or become confused,
seek warm refuge.
Mechanics
Hazards
Instruction: Give atleast 3 examples each of physical and ergonomic
hazards present and encountered by Mechanical Engineers, Mechanics, and
machinists in their respective industries and give recommendation to
prevent or atleast minimize the health hazards present in their workplace.
Physical hazards present and encounter by Mechanical Engineers,
Mechanics, and machinists with their preventions:
Mechanical Engineers
1. Noisy Machines - Purchase equipment and machines that are quieter. To
keep noise from reaching people, construct enclosures and barriers. Wear
ear protection. Reduce exposure time.
2. Hot environment (Working near furnaces. Summer outdoor work.) - To
allow sweat to evaporate, wear light, loose clothing. Before beginning a
full-time job, slowly acclimate yourself. To avoid over-exertion, pace your
job or play. Even if you are not thirsty, drink enough water regularly. If
you're feeling very hot, choose a cool spot or seek shade. Request training
in recognizing the signs and symptoms of heatstroke. If you suspect
someone is suffering from heatstroke, seek medical care right once.
3. Cold Environments (Working outdoors in cold weather. Working in cold
storage.) - Dress appropriately. Recognize the signs and symptoms of
hypothermia. If you detect someone experiencing hypothermia, seek
medical attention. If you begin to shiver excessively or become confused,
seek warm refuge.
Mechanics
