| Category | Examples | |----------|----------| | Chemical | Solvents (benzene, toluene), dust (silica, coal), lead, mercury, asbestos | | Physical | Noise (>85 dBA), vibration, radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing), extreme temperatures | | Ergonomic | Repetitive motion, heavy lifting, awkward postures, forceful exertion | | Biological | Mold, Legionella, bloodborne pathogens (hepatitis B, HIV), animal waste | | Safety | Unguarded machinery, pinch points, slips/trips/falls, confined spaces, electrical live parts | | Psychosocial | Shift work stress, bullying, high cognitive load, fatigue, workplace violence |
: Arjun moves beyond "fixing machines" to building a "Safety Culture." He implements and Hazard Identification (HAZOP) techniques he found in Volume II, turning his coworkers from passive participants into active guardians of their own health. | Category | Examples | |----------|----------| | Chemical
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