Unidad 3. Vídeo 1. Flipped FOL. Factores de riesgo: lugares de trabajo y maquinaria

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In this section, the speaker introduces Unit 3, focusing on risk factors and their prevention in the workplace. The discussion covers four main groups of occupational risk factors: safety conditions, environmental conditions, ergonomic conditions, and psychosocial conditions.

Factors of Risk in Occupational Safety

• Conditions of safety involve analyzing workplaces, spaces, installations, stairs, and work equipment such as machinery and tools. These can lead to workplace accidents.

• Environmental conditions encompass physical agents like noise, vibrations, radiation, temperature, lighting; chemical agents posing health risks; and biological agents like viruses and bacteria causing occupational diseases.

• Ergonomic conditions focus on physical load (postures, handling loads), mental load (information management), responsibility in decision-making affecting fatigue.

• Psychosocial conditions include work organization (monotony), communication styles from superiors affecting stress levels based on personal characteristics like perfectionism.

Factors Derived from Safety Conditions

• Derivatives from safety conditions involve studying regulations governing workplace safety including machine use and fire risks.

• Workplace analysis includes ensuring solid structures with adequate resistance for loads; stable non-slip surfaces; protection for fall-prone areas with railings or anti-fall devices.

Workplace Structures and Safety Measures

• Specific requirements for workplaces include minimum ceiling heights of 3 meters except for commercial spaces at 2.5 meters; adequate space per worker; safe windows without endangering workers; clear circulation paths for pedestrians/vehicles.

• Staircases must have non-slip surfaces with anti-slipping elements; specific widths for passageways/stairs based on usage types; protection measures like railings based on width criteria.

Guidelines for Equipment Safety

• Stairs should be protected with railings/barriers based on width criteria to prevent falls or accidents.

• Detailed specifications are provided regarding dimensions of steps/risers in staircases to ensure safe usability.

Machinery Analysis

This part delves into machinery analysis within the context of occupational risk factors. It discusses potential hazards associated with machines and tools along with preventive measures to mitigate risks effectively.

Machinery Hazards and Precautions

• Machines pose various risks such as impacts, cuts, entrapments leading to injuries like amputations or burns. They may also cause electric shocks or fires necessitating preventive actions.

Safety Measures in Machine Operation

The transcript discusses safety measures to be followed while operating machines, emphasizing the importance of protective equipment and precautions to prevent accidents.

Importance of Machine Safety

• Machines should have safety measures like emergency stop devices and individual protective equipment such as earplugs, masks, and safety glasses.

• Loose clothing or long hair can lead to injuries from tools causing falls, cuts, amputations, punctures, or projections.

• Tools must be used for their intended purpose to avoid accidents; proper maintenance and training on tool usage are essential.