Case studies of a hazard that is present in a workplace and provide advice on the types and frequency of health surveillance
Case Study Health Surveillance
Question/assignment topic.
In this assessment you are required to select one of the two provided case studies of a hazard (noise or silica dust) that is present in a workplace and provide advice on the types and frequency of health surveillance that should be implemented to ensure that there is no adverse long term health impacts. The Case Studies are provided in a separate Document on Blackboard in the Assessment area.
In preparing your advice, you need review what the hazard is in your chosen case study, are the exposures high, what types of health surveillance can be used to assespotential health and the reasons why health surveillance should or should not implemented, both a short term and long term basis. To do this you need to review the literature about the selected hazards in the selected case study, outline health surveillance requirements and typical controls that can be used to control the risk of exposure.
Evaluation criteria:
In this assessment you need to access a range of sources including journal articles, conference papers, research reports, health surveillance and government web sites. The criteria that the assessment will be marked against includes the following:
Identification of the hazard/s that may be an issue in the case study and outline in brief the characteristics of this hazard presented in the case study (5 marks);
Description of what the typical health surveillance measures that should be considered for this workplace and your reasons why. (10 marks);
Outlining the design of a health surveillance measures to be implemented within this workplace. (10 marks);
Proposed timelines for the implementation of the health surveillance measures and how they will be assessed as effective. (5 marks);
Conclusions and recommendations, you would make to management. (5 marks)
Referencing & citing of information sources (5 marks)
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Assessment One: Noise resources
Assessment One videos (Sourced January 2020)
1. Workers Health Professional Hearing test regulations in Western Australia (WA). This website provides information on the legal requirements for audiometric testing in WA, sample reports, exposure to chemicals that can cause hearing loss and example of the steel and fabrication industry.
A link is provided to WA Authority on noise induced hearing loss.Retrieved from:
https://www.workhealthonsite.
2. Health and Safety Executives and WorkSafe BC video focuses on noise
HSE has a reciprocal agreement with WorkSafeBC which allows them to share expertise and resources and helps to reduce costs on both sides of the Atlantic. The original film can be seen at WorkSafeBC Videos – The Hearing Video
Link: http://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/
Our second video again from HSE focuses on the noise induced hearing loss with a demonstration. It provides you with the opportunity to listen to the potential effects of noise induced hearing loss. Now you can ‘see’ the sort of damage that excessive noise can cause inside your ears. The clip has been reproduced from “The Hearing Video” by the kind permission of WorksafeBC.
Audio demonstration of noise induced hearing loss [4 mins – 4MB]
Link: http://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/
WorkSafe BC has produced in the style of a TV science show, The Hearing Video uses vintage films, computer animation, and noise-defying stunts to demonstrate how your ears work and the effects of hazardous noise on your hearing. The video also demonstrates the proper use and maintenance of hearing protection and how to chose the right protection for you.
Link: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/
Yokogawa Industrial Automation – wireless noise surveillance system
This is a commercial video that outlines the use of noise maps providing real time noise levels in the workplace. Note: This video is used for educational purposes only. ECU does not endorse this product. Retrieved from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Noise: Code of Practice
Western Australia Code of Practice- managing noise at workplace.
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.
SafeWork Australia Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work. 26 October 2918
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Assessment One – Silica Resources
SILICA RESOURCES
Assessment One resources (Sourced January 2020)
Western Australia
Silicia information resources
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.
SafeWork Australia – Crystalline silica and silicosis related information
https://www.safeworkaustralia.
Queensland
WorkCover Queensland Construction dust: respirable crystalline silica information on health effects, workplace exposure standard, managing exposure and resources.
Case study video: https://youtu.be/o9Ni_dECPqw
Silica -Technical guide to managing exposure in the workplace . Work- related disease strategy 2012 – 2022 retreived from:
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.
WorkSafeBC
Silica video has been retrieved from WorkSafeBC (2010). As described by this video is that slica is a common substance found in sand, rock, and building materials such as concrete and brick. Cutting, grinding, or drilling these materials releases dangerous crystalline silica dust into the air. This video shows how breathing in silica dust can cause permanent damage to the lungs.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
United States Department of Labour – Occupational Safety and Health Administration silica Crystalline health effects information and useful video you could watch. This it also provided information on sampling and analysis.
https://www.osha.gov/dsg/
Video link:
https://youtu.be/-kQmLYqIR2A
References should not be less than ten.
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