TLE 8 - 1ST QTR (Types of health hazards)

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Physical ergonomic
Musculoskeletal problems, back pain, posture.

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TermDefinition
Physical ergonomic
Musculoskeletal problems, back pain, posture.
Cognitive ergonomic
Brain related, affects the ability to make sound decisions, mental workload, performance from work, and human-computer interactions.
Organizational ergonomic
Working time, communication within the company, work design, teamwork.
Noise
Can cause mental fatigue, hearing loss, and hearing defects.
Extreme temperature
Depends on the location of the farm. It refers to the weather if it is too cold or too hot for a worker to handle.
Accidental Injuries
Cuts, sprains, and fractures while operating equipment in the farm or while working in the pond.
Bites or clawing
Fishes and snakes can bite you, aswell as clawing crabs.
Ergonomic Health Hazards
Hazards that can cause harm to someone musculoskeletal and mental problems.
Physical Health Hazards
Hazards that may cause injury to workers.
Biological Hazards
Refer to the exposure to parasites inside the fishpond. It can also include the risk of pathogenic and fungal infections.
Environmental Hazards
Refer to the use of chemicals such as inorganic fertilizers, pesticides, commercial feeds, and other harmful products.
Hard Hat
Protection from head injury.
Safety Boots
Protection from heavy things falling on our feet and to prevent us from slipping.
Dust Mask/Safety Mask
Protection from inhaling harsh chemicals.
Hand Gloves
Prevent getting cuts and bites.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, or goggles
Protect the eyes from splashes from chemicals, dusts, and the Sun.
Ordinary cold weather jacket
Protection against the cold weather.
Raincoat
They protect us from getting wet which will lead us to getting sick.
Long pants
Protection from snake and insect bites.