SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Two precautions computer workers should take for maintaining good health are
() By not working in the same position all the time.
(i) By not gazing at one thing for a long time.
2. Malfunctioning Of Articles and Machinery can lead to an accident at work.
3. An evacuation plan should be kept at each floor on the workplace.
4. Light levels should be adjusted to avoid eyestrain at workplace.
5. No, an acident-free workplace cannot be called a healthy workplace.
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
. Ahazard is any event or action that has the potential to cause injury, ill health, or damage to property or the
people of the environment. Two hazards of the workplace are:
Malfunctioning Of Articles and nery
tools
Machinery, equipment and at are used by the employees on daily basis can beaome dangerous if:
They are not handled properly.
They are not maintained properly.
They become old or out of date.
Non-Compliance of Procedures and Practises
Procedures and practises that are implemented at workplaces can become hazardous if they are not followed
properly or necessary precautions are not taken. For example, the work rulebook says that at the time of
repairing any electric equipment, the electrician should wear gloves, gum boois and use approprlate tools.
2. Fresh air quality is an important factor for any workplace. Thousands of employees, who work in mines,
chemical factories, furnaces, etc, face various severe health issues because of poor indoor air quality. Lack of
fresh air can cause asthma, respiratory disorders, chemical sensitivity, and allergies.
3. An evacuation plan is the list of activities that need to be carried out in emergencies, to prepare the employees
with infomation that enables them to evacuate a building as quickly and safely as possible. Evacuation plans
cover all relevant scenarios of possible emergencies for which the employees should be sufficiently prepared.
An evacuation plan is extremely important at any workplace because it contains the locations of all emergency
equipment, routes and exits. It may include everything fronm the details of the alarm system to emergency
evacuation roules, required employee training, etc.
4. Workplace accidents and emergencies are:
Malfunctioning Of Articles and Machinery-Machinery, equipment and tools that are used by the
employees on daily basis can become dangerous if they are not handled properly.
They are not maintained properly.
They become old or out of date.
Non-Compliance of Procedures and Practises-Procedures and practises that are implemenled at
workplaces can become hazardous if they are not followed properly or necessary precautions are not taken
For example, the work rulebook says that at the time of repairing any electric equipment, the electrician
should wear gloves, gum boots and use appropriate tools.
Unavoidable Situations-In spite of enough precautions and care, slippages do happen. For example,
while pouring fluids from one container to another, they can spill over the floor if hands are unsteady.
Damp loors can make the working environment unsafe and attract casualties.
Slippage hazards can be avoided by making the environment responsive and taking corrective action in a
timely manner.
ErgonomicConditions-Employees spend many hours a day sitting in the same posture, which can cause
strains and other injuries related to posture and repetitive movement Injuries or disbilities caused by
ergonomic conditions can be difficult to diagnose, but their effects on the health of the employee can be
long-lasting.
Eye Strain-Spending long hours at compulers, in bright lights, near electric sparks and other such places
cause eyestrain. Employee's eyes may become dry and irritable, and they may experience difficulty
forusin
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Indoor Air Quality-Various health 0ssues indudng astnma, epspirat disorders, chemical sensinvy sensiti
and allerg mines
chemical factories, furnaces, etc, face various severe health issues because of poor indoor air quality.
5. lf an employee meets an accident at the workplace, the following steps should be taken to take care of them:
(i) Seek medical atention immediately: The first and foremost step is to seek medical attention for the
injured employee as soon as possible. The employer should have a first aid kit available at the workplace
and should be trained to provide basic medical assistance
(ü) Report the accident: The employer or the responsible person at the workplace should report the accident
PPOpite authorities and uounent the nident. This helps in investigating cause of
(ii) Provide emotional support: Being involved in an accident can be a traumaticexperience for the employee
Therefore, it is important to provideemotional support to the injured employee and assure them that they
will be taken care of.
(iv) Ofer time off: If the injury is serious, the employee may need time off from work to recover. The employer
should offer paid or unpaid leave as per their company policy and the applicable laws.
(v) Provide necessary assistance: The employer should also provide neaessary assistance to the injured
employee to help them return to work as soon as possible. This can incude providing rehabilitation
services, making necessary modifications to the workplace, and offering training on how to prevent
similar accidents in the future.
Overall, the safety and well-being of the employee should be the top priority for the employer, and they
should take all necessary steps to ensure that the employee receives the required care and support.
