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Office Ergonomics-Contact Stress: This Is What Professionals Do

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  Contact Stress- Contact stress results from occasional repeated or continuous contact between sensitive body tissue and a hard or sharp object contact stress commonly affects the soft tissue on the fingers, palms, forearms, thighs, calves and feet. Prolonged contact stress can inhibit blood flow, tendon and muscle movement and nerve function. One common example is resting wrists or elbows on the sharp edge of a desk or workstation, while performing tasks this can take place, while typing with the keyboard either too close or too far away using the mouse for a prolonged period of time can also lead to contact stress. The stress can be prevented by repositioning commonly used workstation items floating hands above the keyboard and reducing tension in the shoulders eliminates potential contact stress using a keyboard tray eliminates contact with a work surface edge and keeps your arms in a neutral position. Optimal neutral arm position has the arms relaxed at the side of the body wi...
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Steps to Safe Hot Work and Confined Space Entry | Health and Safety

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This article demonstrates the standard procedures and good practices for the safe execution of hot work as well as in confined working areas and has the purpose of eliminating the danger of fires or gas ignitions during the execution of hot work.  Eliminating the likelihood of workers being overcome by hazardous fumes and gases as well as a lack of oxygen whilst working in confined spaces, appropriately managing and minimizing risks associated with working in confined spaces and execution of hot work.  This article includes an introduction, definitions- steps to safe hot work execution and confined space entry.  Fires in the workplace and confined space-related accidents are often devastating and can result in loss of life, serious injury and major business disturbances. It must, therefore, be eliminated at all costs first and foremost. Let us define some of the concepts and terminology hot work is any work that requires the use of an open flame or ...
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Heat Stress | Health and Safety

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Exposure to high/extreme temperatures or heat/hot environment can cause serious ill-health and/or even death. Ensuring that your body is regularly hydrated and protected from Sun during hot months. It is essential to maintain balance for performing well at work. Risk factors for heat illness include high temperature and humidity, direct sun exposure, no breeze or wind, low liquid intake, heavy physical labor, wearing non-breathable waterproof clothing, no controls are in place to reduce the impacts of equipment that radiates heat and the workers body not being acclimated to working in a hot environment. The risk level increases with the heat index as well, so caution must be taken anytime the heat index is above 91 ° F. following are the two most serious illnesses that may result from exposure to heat in the workplace. Heat Stress Signs and Symptoms:- 1. Heat stroke this is a medical emergency that may result in death. Signs of heat stroke include confusion, loss of cons...
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