Westpoort VCA Eindtermen Basis, VOL, VIL VCU Engels

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Pain in hands and arms

Lift with a straight back and bent knees Hold the load as close to the body as possible - Damage to blood vessels and joints in the fingers and hand - Numb fingertips - “White fingers”

Dangers of exposure to too much noise - Loss of concentration - Temporary and/or permanent hearing loss - Reduction of speech intelligibility Possible consequences of exposure to too much noise - Disruption of the communication necessary during the work - Not hearing warnings or cries for help - Permanent hearing damage - Nervousness - Decreased concentration and fatigue - Headache - Accelerated breathing - Stomach and intestinal complaints - Raised blood pressure Having difficulty hearing high-pitched or soft sounds Having difficulty making phone calls - Having difficulty following a conversation in a noisy environment - Hearing whistling, beeping or humming tones that do not come from the environment Practical tools for estimating sound (pressure) levels Unit of measurement of sound (pressure) level: dB(A) or decibel(A) Types of physical vibrations Hand/arm vibrations: Can occur when using mechanical (hand) tools Body vibrations: Can be transferred via a vehicle, large installation or moving floor Dangers and consequences of exposure to too much vibration Health complaints (hand and arm vibrations) - Symptoms of permanent hearing loss -

Health complaints (body vibrations) - Stomach complaints - Back problems - Headache - Muscle strain - Disorders of the balance organ - Points of attention for lighting in the workplace Sufficient lighting to see the details Causes: tripping, slipping or stepping - Non-even or loose surface - Small height difference - Greater height differences -

Decreased concentration and fatigue

Causes related to the limitations of the human body, such as a step that is too high

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Loose tiles

Run

Smooth floors, waxed floors Inappropriate footwear

Methods and measures to prevent tripping, slipping or stepping During design and preparation, care must be taken to prevent unsafe situations. Good housekeeping: an orderly and neat workplace - Resolve unsafe situations as quickly as possible - Pay close attention when traveling on foot - Do not wear anything that obstructs the field of vision - Follow the provided roads and paths - Wear appropriate footwear

Methods and measures (hazard control)

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