- pain from physical overexertion or working in uncomfotable positions
- exposure to lead, wood dust, asbestos, paints, solvents, and other toxic chemicals or materials
- working in hot weather and being over exposed UV rays
- working with hand tools, powered tools and heavy powered equipment
- loud noises
- working at heights
- electrical hazards
According to the hierarchy of controls, these issues can be addressed with personal protective equipment. My dad has equipment to protect himself such as wearing hard hats, gloves, masks, and googles. It is unfortunate that these health and safety issues can be addressed by removing or replacing the hazard– my dad need to work with hand and powered tools and use wood, paints, and other solvents in order to build things. A barrier that my dad might or may have experienced in exercising his right to a healthy and safe workplace is a language barrier since he is an immigrant and does not understand and speak English very well.
Hi Sandy,
ReplyDeleteIt is unfortunate that sometimes simple safety measures are not taken because of a communication barrier. I’m glad to hear your dad complies with other safety measures like wearing safety equipment!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteGlad your dad is taking care of himself even if others wont! Thank you for sharing. Continue to look after him as your MPH knowledge can not only help him but I would assume some of his coworkers as well. Dan