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K12-TECHNOLOGY, LIVELIHOOD AND EDUCATION
2.Biological hazard – these are brought about by workers infected with disease or
illness.
Ex: unhygienic personal practices that can transmitted bacteria
3.Ergonomic hazard – these are brought about poor posture when working long
periods of standing, bending, pushing, lifting, carrying that can cause body stress.
Ex: muscle pain, back injury, numbness of hands, feet and other parts of body.
4. Psychological hazard – these are brought about too much stress from work.
Ex. Mental and emotional strains, anxieties and depression.
5. Chemical hazard –these are brought about by too much use of chemicals.
Ex. Disinfectants for cleaning equipment.
DRILL
A) ACTIVITY 1
1. Divide the class into 5 groups
2. Each member of the group simultaneously goes to the board and write the
examples of their chosen group in hazard.
3. Within 2 minutes, each group has to write as many examples of hazard as
they can.