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Design / Safeguarding / Information
Use of hand held machines resulting
in a variety of neurological and
vascular disorders
Whole body vibration, particularly
when combined with poor postures
Hazards generated by radiation
Low frequency, radio frequency
radiation, micro waves
Infrared, visible and ultraviolet light
Alpha, beta rays, electron or ion
beams, neutrons
Hazards generated by materials and substances (and their constituent elements) processed or
used by the machinery
Hazards from contact with or
inhalation of harmful fluids, gases,
mists, fumes, and dusts
Products of combustion extracted
to atmosphere
Safeguarding in event of fire
within training
Biological or micro biological (viral or
bacterial) hazards
Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in machinery design, hazards from:
Unhealthy postures or excessive
effort
Inadequate consideration of hand-
arm or foot-leg anatomy
Neglected use of personal protection
equipment
Inadequate local lighting
Mental overload and under load, stress
Human error, human behaviour