Title: Standard Hazards
Course: 2016FA-MCO-110-401 > Section: Module 6: Safety and Security

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While we recognize MCO inherently have a wide range of hazards, there are many common hazards operators and operators will almost certainly encounter, regardless of the environment.  These tend to be the easiest to protect against, but also among the hazards that account for a lot of accidents and injuries because we don’t keep them at the forefront of our minds.

Noise Hazards

MCO infrastructure regularly contains notable quantities of large equipment – equipment that usually isn’t silent, making noise hazards very common.  Engines and rotating machinery are obvious sources of noise, to include anything with a motor like a fan or pump.  Additionally, fluid systems such as compressed air are also potential sources of noise hazards, like when a high pressure system vents off.

Falling Objects Hazards

MCO facilities also tend to have multiple levels of equipment, so the risk from falling objects from upper levels or walkways is a common concern.  In particularly, operators should be cognizant of any work occurring above them; dropped tools and parts cause many more injuries than suspended equipment breaking and falling down.

Eye and Vision Hazards

Among all types of injuries, damage to eyes/vision can have the greatest impact on personnel – if you can’t see, you can’t work.  Hazards range from foreign objects, chemicals, and extreme light sources such as welding.

Objectives met:
- C6
- 6.3