Types of Hazards

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Introduction:
Hazards exist in every workplace, but how do you know which ones have the most potential to harm
workers? By identifying hazards at your workplace, you will be better prepared to control or eliminate
them and prevent accidents, injuries, property damage and downtime.
Firstly, a key step in any safety protocol is to conduct a thorough hazard assessment of all work
environments and equipment. Before getting started with the list below, we encourage you to
download a copy of our Hazard Assessment Guide. You can walk through the steps necessary to set
up your own hazard assessment, and print out our supplied blank worksheet for your own workplace
hazard assessment
In a hazard assessment, it is important to be as thorough as possible because after all, you cant
protect your workers against hazards you are unaware of. Avoid blind spots in your workplace
safety procedures by taking into consideration these six main categories of workplace hazards.
The meaning of the word hazard can be confusing. Often dictionaries do not give specific definitions
or combine it with the term "risk". For example, one dictionary defines hazard as "a danger or risk"
which helps explain why many people use the terms interchangeably.
There are many definitions for hazard but the most common definition when talking about workplace
health and safety is:
A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or
someone.
Harm - physical injury or damage to health.
Hazard - a potential source of harm to a worker.

Basically, a hazard is the potential for harm or an adverse effect (for example, to people as health
effects, to organisations as property or equipment losses, or to the environment).
Sometimes the resulting harm is referred to as the hazard instead of the actual source of the hazard.
For example, the disease tuberculosis (TB) might be called a "hazard" by some but, in general, the
TB-causing bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) would be considered the "hazard" or "hazardous
biological agent".
Types of Hazards:
A common way to classify hazards is by category:
biological - bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds,

animals, and humans, etc.,
chemical - depends on the physical, chemical and toxic
properties of the chemical,
ergonomic - repetitive movements, improper set up of
workstation, poor design of equipment, workstation design, (postural) or workflow, manual
handling, repetitive movement.etc.,
physical - Slippery floors, objects in walkways, unsafe or misused machinery, excessive noise,
poor lighting, fire. radiation, magnetic fields, pressure extremes (high pressure or vacuum),
noise, etc.,
Psychological - Shift work, workload, dealing with the public, harassment, discrimination,
threat of danger, constant low-level noise, stress.stress, violence, etc.,
safety - slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment malfunctions or
breakdowns.
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Biological Hazard:
Wastes from hospitals and research facilities may contain disease-causing organisms that could
infect site personnel. Like chemical hazards, etiologic agents may be dispersed in the environment
via water and wind. Other biologic hazards that may be present at a hazardous waste site include
poisonous plants, insects, animals, and indigenous pathogens. Protective clothing and respiratory
equipment can help reduce the chances of exposure. Thorough washing of any exposed body parts
and equipment will help protect against infection.
Types of things you may be exposed to include:

Blood and other body fluids
Fungi/mold
Bacteria and viruses
Plants
Insect bites
Animal and bird droppings
Physical Hazard:.
Are factors within the
environment that can harm the
body without necessarily
touching it.
Physical Hazards include:
Radiation: including
ionising, nonionizing (EMFs, microwaves, radio waves, etc.)
High exposure to sunlight/ultraviolet rays
Temperature extremes hot and cold
Constant loud noise
Ergonomics Hazards:
Occur when the type of work, body positions and working conditions put strain on your body. They
are the hardest to spot since you dont always immediately notice the strain on your body or the
harm that these hazards pose. Short term exposure may result in sore muscles the next day or in
the days following exposure, but long-term exposure can result in serious long-term illnesses.
Ergonomic Hazards include:
Improperly adjusted workstations and chairs
Frequent lifting
Poor posture
Awkward movements, especially if they are repetitive
Repeating the same movements over and over
Having to use too much force, especially if you have to do it frequently
Vibration
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Chemical Hazards:
Are present when a worker is exposed to any chemical
preparation in the workplace in any form (solid, liquid or gas).
Some are safer than others, but to some workers who are more
sensitive to chemicals, even common solutions can cause
illness, skin irritation, or breathing problems.
Beware of:
Liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids, solvents

ESPECIALLY if chemicals are in an unlabelled container!
Vapours and fumes that come from welding or exposure to solvents
Gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium
Flammable materials like gasoline, solvents, and explosive chemicals.
Pesticides
Safety Hazards:
These are the most common and will be present in most workplaces at one time or another. They
include unsafe conditions that can cause injury, illness and death.
Safety Hazards include:
Spills on floors or tripping hazards, such as blocked aisles or

cords running across the floor
Working from heights, including ladders, scaffolds, roofs, or

any raised work area
Unguarded machinery and moving machinery parts; guards

removed or moving parts that a worker can accidentally
touch
Electrical hazards like frayed cords, missing ground pins, improper wiring
Confined spaces
Machinery-related hazards (lockout/tag out, boiler safety, forklifts, etc

Some safety hazards are a function of the work itself. For example, heavy equipment creates an
additional hazard for workers in the vicinity of the operating equipment. Protective equipment can
impair a worker's agility, hearing, and vision, which can result in an increased risk of an accident.
Accidents involving physical hazards can directly injure workers and can create additional
hazards, for example, increased chemical exposure due to damaged protective equipment, or
danger of explosion caused by the mixing of chemicals. Site personnel should constantly look
out for potential safety hazards, and should immediately inform their supervisors of any new
hazards so that mitigate action can be taken.
WORK ORGANISATION HAZARDS:

Hazards or stress that cause stress (short term effects) and strain (long-term effects). These are the
hazards associated with workplace issues such as workload, lack of control and/or respect, etc.
Examples of work organisation hazards include:
Workload demands
Workplace violence
Intensity and/or pace
Respect (or lack of)
Flexibility
Control or say about things
Social support/relations
Sexual harassment
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Managing Hazards
Common ways of managing hazards are shown below:
Step 1 Codes of practice, policies and procedures
Responsibility of organisations
Must be compliant with the various WHS Acts
Should involve employees on a cooperative basis
Step 2 Workplace method statements
Written in cooperation with employees
Must be compliant with various WHS Acts
Step 3 Work safe instructions
Initiated by organisation with cooperation of employees
Must be followed by employees
Step 4 Wearing of protective clothing or equipment:
Provided by organisation
Must be worn by employees as directed by management.
Step 5 Hazard and risk management

Senior management must:
ensure that legislative requirements are complied with
provide adequate funding for implementing safe workplace

strategies
work in cooperation with others to provide a safe workplace
liaise with relevant personnel such as unions supervisors, WHS committees, WHS
representatives
lead by example.
Employees must:
observe established safe work practices and procedure
be involved in the identification of various substances or chemicals
be proactive in WHS meetings or other communication opportunities
report any situation that involves risk or hazard to the appropriate person.
Step 6 Incident or accident report :
Accident or incident report prepared on workplace checklist
Management inspects accident or incident area
Management evaluates the outcome of the investigation and makes recommendations
The report tabulates inspection findings which include employee input and enables
management to determine appropriate action.
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Harm - physical injury or damage to health.

Hazard - a potential source of harm to a worker.

biological - bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds,

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Types of things you may be exposed to include:

High exposure to sunlight/ultraviolet rays

Temperature extremes hot and cold

Constant loud noise

Improperly adjusted workstations and chairs

Awkward movements, especially if they are repetitive

Repeating the same movements over and over

Having to use too much force, especially if you have to do it frequently

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Liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids, solvents

Vapours and fumes that come from welding or exposure to solvents

Gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium

Flammable materials like gasoline, solvents, and explosive chemicals.

Spills on floors or tripping hazards, such as blocked aisles or

Working from heights, including ladders, scaffolds, roofs, or

Unguarded machinery and moving machinery parts; guards

Machinery-related hazards (lockout/tag out, boiler safety, forklifts, etc

WORK ORGANISATION HAZARDS:

Examples of work organisation hazards include:

Intensity and/or pace

Respect (or lack of)

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Common ways of managing hazards are shown below:

Step 1 Codes of practice, policies and procedures

Must be compliant with the various WHS Acts

Should involve employees on a cooperative basis

Step 2 Workplace method statements

Written in cooperation with employees

Must be compliant with various WHS Acts

Step 3 Work safe instructions

Initiated by organisation with cooperation of employees

Must be compliant with the various WHS Acts

Must be followed by employees

Step 4 Wearing of protective clothing or equipment:

Must be compliant with the various WHS Acts

Must be worn by employees as directed by management.

Step 5 Hazard and risk management

ensure that legislative requirements are complied with

provide adequate funding for implementing safe workplace

work in cooperation with others to provide a safe workplace

observe established safe work practices and procedure

be involved in the identification of various substances or chemicals

be proactive in WHS meetings or other communication opportunities

Step 6 Incident or accident report :

Accident or incident report prepared on workplace checklist

Management inspects accident or incident area

Management evaluates the outcome of the investigation and makes recommendations

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Click the following links to know and downloads about hazard

Tool box talk - Hazard Identification

Tool box talk - Hazard Recognition

Power point presentation - Occupational Hazards

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