As a new worker, you may work in a store or in a fast food restaurant. You might work in construction, on an assembly line in a factory, or maybe as a keyboard operator in an office. Each of these jobs and the many others available to students have their own particular hazards. It is important to know what these hazards are, and to know what your rights and duties are when you meet them.
Some hazards can cause an immediate injury. For instance, you could slip and fall on a wet or greasy floor, or be burned by a hot grill. You could get splashed by a chemical, such as sulfuric acid or ammonia, and get a burn. A fire or an explosion can cause serious injuries or death. Burns, cuts, muscle strains, and broken bones are acute injuries you can feel as soon as the accident happens.
Other hazards can cause you to become sick or injured over a period of time. For instance, if you work with certain hazardous chemicals, the damage that happens in your body may not be noticed right away. You could injure yourself doing jobs like lifting boxes, stocking shelves, or repeating actions over and over like scanning items at a checkout counter. Sometimes, these chronic injuries are not noticed for years.
Chemical
Hazards
Physical Hazards
Biological Hazards
Ergonomic Hazards
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