Assessment: pp 20-23 Hazards and Risk. 1. Identification: Give what is being identified or referred to in each item. 1. One of the three classifications of risk that includes wiring and electrical devices, electromagnetic radiation and poor ventilation. 2. General classification of risk that can result to musculoskeletal disorders. 3. This kind of risk can lead to anxiety and depression. 4. What Japanese word means to sustain? 5. It refers to systematic methodology used to improve workplace organization and efficiency. 6. This Japanese word means to shine. 7. Japanese word that means to sort. 8. Japanese word that means to standardize. 9. This Japanese word means to organize or set in order. 10. This body gives regulations that govern workplace standards to protect employees from hazard and risks associated with the work environment. Bidentify what kind of risk is given in each item. 1. Overusing the keyboard 2. Unorganized wiring 3. Working for long hours 4. Radiation 5. Poor body posture when working 6. Bad relationship among peers 7. Fire hazards 8. Work station design and layout 9. Bullying 10. Ergonomics
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A. IdentificationPhysical Risk – Includes wiring and electrical devices, electromagnetic radiation, and poor ventilation.Ergonomic Risk – General risk that can result in musculoskeletal disorders.Psychological Risk – Can lead to anxiety and depression.Shítsuke – Japanese word that means “to sustain.”5S – Systematic methodology used to improve workplace organization and efficiency.Seiso – Japanese word that means “to shine.”Seiri – Japanese word that means “to sort.”Seiketsu – Japanese word that means “to standardize.”Seiton – Japanese word that means “to organize” or “set in order.”DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) – Governing body that sets workplace standards to protect employees from hazards.B. Type of RiskErgonomic – Overusing the keyboard.Physical – Unorganized wiring.Psychological or Ergonomic – Working for long hours can lead to mental stress (psychological) and physical strain or fatigue (ergonomic).Physical – Radiation.Ergonomic – Poor body posture when working.Psychological – Bad relationship among peers.Physical – Fire hazards.Ergonomic – Workstation design and layout.Psychological – Bullying.Ergonomic – Ergonomics (in itself is a type of risk when ignored).
