Westpoort VCA Eindtermen Basis, VOL, VIL VCU Engels

Hazards -

Back problems due to incorrect working posture - Painful shoulder and arms due to pulling a pallet truck with heavy loads - Entrapment of fingers, ankles, feet and toes - Falling of the load - Hitting people, goods, buildings - Damage to goods and equipment due to incorrect use

Dangers/risks (electric welding) - Electrocution - Fire and explosion due to heat formation and escaping splashes - Burning of the skin due to UV radiation released - Burning of the cornea due to UV radiation released - Blinding of the eyes due to infrared radiation released - Heat radiation - Poisoning from welding fumes - Lung disorders due to inhalation of welding fumes - Wrong working posture - Bright light Personal protection: welding mask, welding apron, welding clothing, safety shoes, air-ventilated welding mask - Welding curtains to protect people in the area against UV and infrared radiation - Fire extinguishers within easy reach Hazards/risks (oxyfuel welding, cutting and burning) - Cylinder with pressurized oxygen, fire promoting, oxidizing - Cylinder containing acetylene or propane, flammable and explosive - Flame recoil - Fire or explosion - Propane is heavier than air and lingers in wells, excavations and basements Safety measures (electric welding) - Work permit system - Extraction of welding fumes - Ventilation -

Preventive measures -

Stable loading, spread the load over the two forks

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Driving on level ground

Ensure there is enough room to manoeuvre

Preventive measures (pallet truck operator) - Pull the pallet truck, do not push it - Good attitude

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