The Workplace Health Hazards
The workplace has many and varied sources of health hazards. Environmental hazards in the workplace fall into four general categories: Chemical agents, carry risks of skin allergies; Biological agents, such as bacteria or viruses; Physical agents, such as noise or vibration heightens levels of mental stress and contributes to complaints and disabilities; Musculoskeletal disorders or muscle or connective tissue strains and injuries precipitated by using poorly designed tools, maintaining awkward positions, and performing repetitive motions.
Workplace Diseases and Injuries
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Occupational lung diseases:
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Musculoskeletal injuries:
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Occupational cancers:
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Severe occupational traumatic injuries:
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Cardiovascular diseases:
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Disorders of reproduction:
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Neurotoxic disorders:
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Noise-induced loss of hearing
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Dermatologic conditions:
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Psychologic disorders:
Workplace Mental Stress
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Repetitive and boring work
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Excessive monitoring by supervisors
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Fear of death or injury on the job
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Sexual harassment
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Insufficient controlover work situation
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Lack of recognition
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Heavy workload
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Fear of job loss or of being demoted
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Under utilization of skills
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Lack of support from supervisors and co-workers
