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The study of optimizing working environments to fit the physiological, psychological and cognitive capabilities of the user, thus reducing strain and injury.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes items like gloves, safety glasses, earplugs, hard hats, and respirators used to protect workers from various hazards.

Educational programs that aim to teach employees about the potential hazards in their work environment and how to avoid them.

A process that creates a safety partnership between management and employees that continually focuses people's attentions and actions on theirs, and others, daily safety behavior.

Planning for unexpected events means developing procedures and acquiring equipment to deal with emergencies like fires, medical crises, or chemical spills.

Psychological stress related to one's job often caused by heavy workload, long hours, job insecurity or unsafe conditions, which can lead to decreased job performance and health issues.

A procedure to identify the dangers of specific tasks in order to reduce the risk of injury to workers.

Investigation and categorization of root causes why humans make errors during their work, with the purpose of minimizing those errors.

The workplace's attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, and values that employees share in relation to safety.

Creating policies and procedures that address and prevent negative and aggressive behaviors in the workplace.

Encompasses a variety of measures including proper storage and control of flammable materials, installation and maintenance of fire alarms and extinguishers, and training on evacuation procedures.

Involves proper labeling, storage, and handling of chemicals as well as training on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and spill response procedures.

Safety procedures and physical barriers that protect workers from the moving parts of machinery, reducing the risk of accidents.

Implementing housekeeping practices, warning signage, proper lighting, and anti-slip flooring to mitigate the risk of falls in the workplace.

Injuries caused by overuse or repetitive stress on the body; these can be mitigated by ergonomic workstations, frequent breaks, and exercises.

Managing noise levels in the workplace through engineering controls, administrative policies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) like earplugs.

Safe practices around electrical equipment including proper grounding, circuit breaker use, and safe work practices to prevent electrical accidents.

Addressing factors in the workplace that can negatively impact employees' mental health, such as high demands, low control, and insufficient support.

Developing strategies to prevent and respond to violent actions by employees or outsiders, including physical or verbal abuse.