Below is a sample list of hazards that are found in the workplace. In risk management
you break down the work or task/job into steps and identify the key hazards that exist in their
primitive form. This simplifies the identification process.
Each hazard has the ability to do injury or damage to yourself and others and the environment.
This list is not exhaustive and many companies will have a standard list of hazards.
Hazard
How it can harm you.
Hazard
How it can harm you.
Chemical
Can cause chemical burns and reactions
Obstacles
Cuts and bruises due to falling
Dust
Airborne particules thank enter your lungs and cause breathing issues both short and long term
Psychological
Mental impact and distractions causing physical injury and mental stress.
Electricity
Can cause electric shock and burns and arc flash
Radiation
Sunburn, burns in general
Fauna
Snake bites, spider bites, poisoning, puncture skin.
Rotating Machinery
Amputation, cuts, lacerations, bruising
Gravity
Fall causing impact
Sharp Objects
Cuts and lacerations
Noise
Hearing loss either temporary or permanent
Vehicles
Impact causing heavy injuries, cuts, bruises, broken bones, concussion.