Hazards of Hot Work in Maritime Environments
In addition to the general dangers related to hot work in the maritime workplace, individuals performing hot work have a risk of particular types of injuries. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), injury hazards specific to hot work in maritime work environments include the following:
- Injuries from improper body positioning
- Injuries from prolonged static body postures
- Injuries from prolonged hand gripping
- Injuries that develop over time due to repeated motion, vibration, or pressure
- Eye injuries
- Burns from heat or radiation sources
- Electrical shocks
- Overexposure to harmful substances
Improper body positioning is the most frequent cause of injuries to workers who routinely perform hot work.
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