Photograph of a worker in an awkward posture while using a drill on a concrete deck. Worker should be wearing eye protection and hearing protection. There is a fall hazard due to an unguarded edge. There are other potential silica disturbing tools in the photo e.g. the chop saw. Engineering controls (water or local exhaust ventilation), administrative controls or personal protective equipment (respirators) should be used to reduce exposure levels
#86
Bad Practice
This image shows an example of an unsafe work practice.

Description:

Photograph of a worker in an awkward posture while using a drill on a concrete deck. Worker should be wearing eye protection and hearing protection. There is a fall hazard due to an unguarded edge. There are other potential silica disturbing tools in the photo e.g. the chop saw. Engineering controls (water or local exhaust ventilation), administrative controls or personal protective equipment (respirators) should be used to reduce exposure levels

Hazard: Silica, Posture, awkward, Noise, Falls, Ergonomic
Injury & Illness Prevention: Engineering & Work Practices, PPE
Trade: Concrete and terrazzo, Laborer
Other: Lower Back, Upper Back + shoulder
Keywords: ergonomics., falls

Credit:

NIOSH/John Rekus



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