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 ergonomicMusculoskeletal problems, back pain, posture.
Cognitive ergonomicBrain related, affects the ability to make sound decisions, mental workload, performance from work, and human-computer interactions.
Organizational ergonomicWorking time, communication within the company, work design, teamwork.
NoiseCan cause mental fatigue, hearing loss, and hearing defects.
Extreme temperatureDepends 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 InjuriesCuts, sprains, and fractures while operating equipment in the farm or while working in the pond.
Bites or clawingFishes and snakes can bite you, aswell as clawing crabs.
Ergonomic Health HazardsHazards that can cause harm to someone musculoskeletal and mental problems.
Physical Health HazardsHazards that may cause injury to workers.
Biological HazardsRefer to the exposure to parasites inside the fishpond. It can also include the risk of pathogenic and fungal infections.
Environmental HazardsRefer to the use of chemicals such as inorganic fertilizers, pesticides, commercial feeds, and other harmful products.
Hard HatProtection from head injury.
Safety BootsProtection from heavy things falling on our feet and to prevent us from slipping.
Dust Mask/Safety MaskProtection from inhaling harsh chemicals.
Hand GlovesPrevent getting cuts and bites.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, or gogglesProtect the eyes from splashes from chemicals, dusts, and the Sun.
Ordinary cold weather jacketProtection against the cold weather.
RaincoatThey protect us from getting wet which will lead us to getting sick.
Long pantsProtection from snake and insect bites.