Identify if this is a safety hazard, health hazard or both

Writing by Geoffrey

Injury & Illnesses Instructions

Part 1: Work Hazard Overview and EXPLANATION

Select 5 of the topics below and write an informal overview of each. Each topic is worth 10 points. APA format is not required.

Potential Topics [Choose 5]: HIV infection, Black Lung, Electrocution, Carpal Tunnel, Hearing Loss, Lead Poisoning, Mesothelioma, Metal Fume Fever, Trigger Finger, Cancer

Your response for each item should include the following:

  • Brief description using bullet points
  • Identify how the workers may be exposed to the hazard
  • Identify if this is a safety hazard, health hazard or both
  • What can be implemented to prevent the injury or illness from occurring?
Part 2: Work Hazard Associations and Analysis

Select 5 of the work hazard topics listed below and write an informal summary of each to incude an association with a particular profession and particulars about how workers might be exposed. Each topic is worth 10 points.

Potential Topics [Choose 5]: Welder, Forklift Driver, Garbage man, Electrician, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Firefighter, Coal Miner, Concrete Masonry Laborer, Firearms instructor, Material Handler

Your response for each item should include the following:

  • Identify a potential workplace injury or illness associated with a particular job title. Examine job duties/tasks to determine hazards they are exposed to.
  • Identify if this is a safety hazard, health hazard or both
  • Identify how the workers may be exposed to the hazard
  • What can be implemented to prevent the injury or illness from occurring?