Mechanical Hazards
Crushing, entanglement, stabbing or puncturing, shearing, drawing-in or trapping, friction or abrasion, cutting or severing, high-pressure fluid ejection, etc.
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Electrical Hazards
Contact by a person with live parts, i.e., parts that normally carry a voltage, or parts that have become live under faulty conditions, especially as a result of an insulation failure, etc.
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Thermal Hazards
Burns and scalds from flames, explosions, radiation from heat sources, etc.
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Hazards Generated by Noise
Hearing loss, tinnitus, etc.
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Hazards Generated by Vibration
Serious damage to the entire body, particularly to the hands, arms, and lower back.
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Hazards Generated by Radiation
Low frequencies, radio frequencies, ultraviolet, infrared, X-rays, etc.
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Hazards Generated by Materials and Substances
Toxins, irritants, dust, explosions, etc.
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Hazards Generated by Neglecting Ergonomic Principles in Machine Design
Unhealthy postures, human error, etc.
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