Question

1. consider the following scenarios. for each, decide what type of hazard is presented as well as the type of control that can be used to reduce or get rid of the hazard. choose from the list below and place the letter of your choice in the blank to the left of each scenario. (you will use only 5 letters.)

a. physical hazard, engineering control
b. biological hazard, personal protective equipment
c. chemical hazard, engineering control
d. ergonomic hazard, administrative control
e. psychological hazard, personal protective equipment
f. chemical hazard, ppe, and administrative control
g. ergonomic hazard, engineering control
h. psychological hazard, administrative control
i. physical hazard, personal protective equipment
j. biological hazard, engineering control

1. a worker has been moved to a new office. after sitting at the desk all day, the worker has back pains.
2. an office worker is always under pressure to meet deadlines. the worker has not been feeling well and is taking more sick days.
3. a warehouse site has a steep set of stairs leading up to a storage room. a number of workers have tripped on the stairs.
4. a beekeeper is stung by a bee and has an allergic reaction.
5. a carpet installer has to use strong and toxic carpet glue when laying carpets.

Explanation:

1. Scenario 1

The worker’s back pain from desk work is an ergonomic hazard (related to work environment/body mechanics). Administrative controls (like scheduling breaks, adjusting work practices) can address it. Option d: Ergonomic Hazard, Administrative Control.

Pressure to meet deadlines causing illness is a psychological hazard (mental stress). Administrative controls (like workload management, flexible deadlines) can help. Option h: Psychological Hazard, Administrative Control.

Tripping on steep stairs is a physical hazard (unsafe condition). Engineering controls (like modifying stairs, adding handrails) can reduce it. Option a: Physical Hazard, Engineering Control.

Answer:

d. Ergonomic Hazard, Administrative Control

2. Scenario 2