ENMT322 Week 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2+dq3) Latest 2020 JUNE

ENMT322 Occupational Health and Safety

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Chemical Hazard Recognition

In Week 2, you were given the assignment to look at the chemicals used in the workplace.   In Part B, you should have summarized relevant information on one chemical product and researched the ingredients to start the recognition of the hazards process. 

Provide the  following information on your chemical of choice:

How the chemical product is used in the workplace (including application method, amounts used, personal protective equipment used, any other existing controls in place)

Describe the exposure routes.  Does the chemical have the potential to become airborne or is it a contact hazard?

What are the symptoms of exposure?

What is the type of systemic toxin (i.e is it a central nervous system depressant)?

Is there a specific toxic effect the chemical has (i.e. irritant, asphyxiant, carcinogen)?

DQ2 Biological Agent Risks

Various industries present unique biological hazards during the normal course of work. There are over 190 important biological agents that may be infectious, allergenic, toxic, or carcinogenic in the workplace. Many occupational groups are exposed to these biohazards, but risk may be greatest among:

health care and laboratory workers, and

agricultural, forestry, and fishing industry workers.

I have provided a list of industries below that typically experience exposure to biohazards.  Select one industry and summarize types of hazards within each industry and the recommended preventive measures. 

Food

Health Care

Laboratories

Agriculture

Metal and Wood Processing

Textile, print, and paper production

Archives, Museums, and Libraries

Construction and Demolition

DQ3 Indoor Air Quality

Visit the website for the EPA’s Regional Office and State Indoor Air Quality Information, select your state, and select a topic from the state or region program website that addresses an indoor air pollutant.   Examples of topics that you might find include “Air Quality in Hotels”, “Carbon Monoxide information”, or “Indoor Mold and Health”.

https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/epa-regional-office-and-state-indoor-air-quality-information

Summarize the information found to share with your classmates.  Provide 1-2 paragraphs on the objectives or goals of the program and highlight any information that you found useful.