12/07/2018
What is hazard? What are the types of hazards?
Answer.
Anything which has potential to cause harm is known as hazard. Anything means anything. Examples are as below:
1- Sharp protruded nail is hazard.
2- Hot machine surface is hazard.
3- Rotating coupling part without machine guard is hazard.
4- High speed diesel vapors are chemical hazard.
5- Open wire, damage insulation, puncture wire are examples of electrical hazard.
6- Fall from height is work at height hazard.
7- Broken welding holder exposing conductor is also an electrical hazard.
8- Slippery portable ladder rung is also a hazard.
9- Hanging load is also a hazard.
10- Potholes, hole in floor are also examples of hazard.
Types of Hazards:
Below are the common types of hazards you should be aware of at work.
· biological - bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans, etc.,
· Electrical- High voltage, bare wire etc.
· Physical- include slips, trips, falls and exposure to loud noises, working from heights, vibrations, and unguarded machinery.
· chemical - depends on the physical, chemical and toxic properties of the chemical,
· ergonomic - repetitive movements,improper setup of workstation etc
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