COMMON HAZARDS AT WORKPLACE

  COMMON HAZARDS AT WORKPLACE   WHAT IS A HAZARD ? A hazard is a risk or a potential for an adverse effect, especially to a person or their health. They can be of six types : Biological Chemical Physical Safety Ergonomic Psychosocial Biological Biological hazards include viruses, bacteria, insects, animals, etc., that can cause adverse health impacts. For example, mold, blood and other bodily fluids, harmful plants, sewage, dust and vermin. Chemical Chemical hazards are hazardous substances that can cause harm. These hazards can result in both health and physical impacts, such as skin irritation, respiratory system irritation, blindness, corrosion and explosions. Physical Physical hazards are environmental factors that can harm an employee without necessarily touching them, including heights, noise, radiation and pressure. Safety Safety hazards are those which create unsafe working conditions. For example, exposed wires or damaged mats and carpets cause tripping hazards. Safet...