Understanding The Different Types Of Workplace Hazards, You Need To Know About!

Introduction

Your workplace should be a place where you can productive, contribute your skills, and return home safely at end of the day, however hidden hazards may be present in the even in the most seemingly ordinary work environments. As per ILO, Three million workers killed every year due to workplace accidents. This blog post will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to identify potential hazards and prevent them accordingly. We will explore the various types of workplace hazards, provide real time examples.

Workplace Hazards

Workplace hazards include everything in your environment that has the potential to cause injury, such as physical object, a task you do, or even a stressful setting. These hazards can result in range of outcomes, ranging from minor to major illness.

Different Types Of Workplace Hazards

Workplace hazards include everything in your environment that has the potential to cause injury, such as physical object, a task you do, or even a stressful setting. These hazards can result in range of outcomes, ranging from minor to major illness.

 
  • Safety Hazards
  • Physical Hazards
  • Biological Hazards
  • Ergonomical Hazards
  • Chemical Hazards
  • Organization Hazards
 
 

Safety Hazards

Safety Hazards are workplace activities or circumstances that have the potential to cause accidents or hazards. While the list of potential risks is long, some common examples include:

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  • Handling hazardous equipment without proper protection
  • Navigating slippery or cluttered floors
  • Exposure to excessive noise levels
  • Working on unstable scaffolding or without fall protection
  • Poorly lit work areas
  • Having blocked fire exits
 
 

Physical Hazards

 

 

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