Laborers' Occupational Safety and Health Reader

Author: Li Tao Su Zhi Zhang
Publisher:
Publishing Time: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is based on laws and standards such as the "Occupational Disease Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China," integrating relevant regulations and knowledge of occupational safety and health with common occupational safety and health issues faced by workers. It also includes specially drawn illustrations. The book primarily covers three aspects: the first part introduces the ten advanced occupational safety and health concepts that workers should firmly establish; the second part explains the correct protective measures workers should master; the third part introduces the legal knowledge workers should understand in order to safeguard their occupational health and related rights. The book is rich in content, concise in language, easy to understand, and visually engaging. It is suitable for workers to read and can also serve as a reference for those engaged in occupational safety and health research.
Introduction: This book is based on laws and standards such as the "Occupational Disease Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China," integrating relevant regulations and knowledge of occupational safety and health with common occupational safety and health issues faced by workers. It also includes specially drawn illustrations. The book primarily covers three aspects: the first part introduces the ten advanced occupational safety and health concepts that workers should firmly establish; the second part explains the correct protective measures workers should master; the third part introduces the legal knowledge workers should understand in order to safeguard their occupational health and related rights. The book is rich in content, concise in language, easy to understand, and visually engaging. It is suitable for workers to read and can also serve as a reference for those engaged in occupational safety and health research.
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsPart 1: Establishing Correct Occupational Safety and Health Concepts
1. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 1: Take the Initiative in Participating in Pre-job Training—Do It Yourself
1.1 Study Hard and Diligently
1.2 Be Humble in Learning
1.3 Study Diligently and Memorize Thoroughly
1.4 Practice Repeatedly
2. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 2: Adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Procedures is Equivalent to Cherishing Life and Protecting Health
3. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 3: Cultivate Good Operational Behavior and Eliminate Unsafe Operational Behavior
3.1 Cultivate Good Operational Behavior
3.2 Eliminate Unsafe Operational Behavior
4. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 4: Sort, Organize, Clean, and Tidy (4S)—Create a Clean Working Environment
5. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 5: Familiarize Yourself with and Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Warning Signs
6. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 6: Safety Devices and Protective Facilities Are Effective Means of Preventing Occupational Safety and Health Accidents
7. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 7: Use Personal Protective Equipment Correctly
8. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 8: Actively Accept Occupational Health Examinations—Early Detection, Early Diagnosis, and Early Treatment
9. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 9: Stay Calm and Collected in the Face of Accidents
10. Occupational Safety and Health Concept 10: Special Protection for Female Workers and Minors
Part 2: Mastering Correct Protective Measures
1. Safety Colors and Occupational Safety and Health Warning Signs
1.1 Safety Colors
1.2 Safety Signs
1.3 Guide to the Use of Occupational Disease Hazard Warning Signs (GBZ158-2003) in Different Settings
1.4 International Labor Organization Symbols for Chemicals
2. Correctly Selecting Appropriate Protective Equipment
2.1 How to Choose Personal Protective Equipment
2.2 How to Configure Personal Protective Equipment
2.3 Work Attire Precautions
2.4 How to Choose Safety Helmets
2.5 How to Choose Respiratory Protective Equipment
3. Specific Protective Measures for Mechanical Equipment Hazards
3.1 How to Prevent Mechanical Entrapment
3.2 How to Prevent Hand Tool Accidents
3.3 How to Use Ladders and Stools Correctly
3.4 How to Prevent Pressing Machine Accidents
3.5 How to Prevent Belt Conveyor Accidents
4. Specific Protective Measures for Chemical Substance Hazards
4.1 The Impact of Chemical Substances on Health
4.2 Safe Operating Procedures for Chemical Substances
5. Specific Preventive Measures for Occupational Hazards in Confined Spaces
5.1 What Are Confined Spaces?
5.2 Occupational Hazards in Confined Spaces
5.3 Health Damage from Confined Spaces
5.4 Preventive Measures for Occupational Hazards in Confined Spaces
6. Specific Protective Measures for Electrical Hazards
7. Specific Protective Measures for Hazards During Work Actions
7.1 How to Prevent Falls
7.2 How to Prevent Slips
7.3 Safe Lifting
7.4 Correct Posture for Lifting Heavy Objects
Part 3: Using Legal Knowledge to Safeguard Occupational Health and Related Rights
18. Using Legal Knowledge to Safeguard Occupational Health and Related Rights
18.1 What Are Occupational Diseases?
18.2 Where to Go for Occupational Disease Diagnosis
18.3 Workers' Rights to Occupational Health Protection
18.4 Obligations Workers Must Fulfill in Occupational Activities
18.5 Points to Note When Signing Labor Contracts
18.6 Compensation for Occupational Disease Patients Under Work Injury Insurance
19. Special Protection for Female Workers
19.1 Generally, Female Workers Are Prohibited from Engaging in Certain Types of Labor
19.2 Female Workers During Menstruation Are Prohibited from Engaging in Certain Types of Labor
19.3 Married and Pregnant Female Workers Are Prohibited from Engaging in Certain Types of Labor
19.4 Pregnant Female Workers Are Prohibited from Engaging in Certain Types of Labor
19.5 Nursing Mothers Are Prohibited from Engaging in Certain Types of Labor
20. Special Protection Regulations for Minors
20.1 Types of Labor That Employers Are Not Allowed to Assign to Minors
20.2 Diseases or Physiological Deficiencies in Minors That Should Be Protected
20.3 Types of Labor That Employers Are Not Allowed to Assign to Sick Minors
Appendix: Common Toxic Substance Notification Cards
A.1 Ammonia Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.2 Benzene Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.3 Aniline Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.4 Carbon Disulfide Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.5 Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI) Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.6 Hydrogen Fluoride Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.7 Fluorine and Its Compounds (Excluding Hydrogen Fluoride) Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.8 Mercury Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.9 Phosgene Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.10 Yellow Phosphorus Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.11 Formaldehyde Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.12 Phosphine Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.13 Hydrogen Sulfide Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.14 Chloromethyl Methyl Ether Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.15 Dimethyl Sulfate Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.16 Chlorine Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.17 Vinyl Chloride Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.18 Lead (Dust, Fume) Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.19 Hydrogen Cyanide Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.20 Cyanide Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.21 Arsenic Hydride (Arsine) Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.22 Arsenic and Its Inorganic Compounds Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.23 Asbestos Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card
A.24 Carbon Monoxide (Non-High Altitude) Occupation Job Hazard Notification Card