Occupational safety and health

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/occupational-safety-and-health

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core principle?Every worker has the right to a safe and healthy work environment
2. What is the hierarchy of controls?A systematic approach prioritizing hazard elimination over PPE
3. Why do workers need a safe workplace?A safe workplace protects workers from getting hurt or sick, and it helps them do their jobs better and feel happy. It also keeps the company running smoothly and helps everyone trust each other.
4. How do grown‑ups find and stop dangerous things at work?First, they look around to find hazards, then they check how likely those hazards could hurt someone and how bad it could be. After that, they use a plan that starts by removing the danger, then uses safer tools, training, or protective gear.

Hazard Identification: The process of recognizing potential sources of harm in the workplace.
Risk Assessment: Analyzing the likelihood and severity of harm from identified hazards.
Hierarchy of Controls: A framework for selecting the most effective safety interventions, from elimination to PPE.