Some hazards to consider (but not an exhaustive list!) Physical/Environmental Hazards Noise Vibration Electricity / static electricity Light Thermal conditions (temperature, humidity) UV rays (sunlight) Ionising radiation Non-ionising radiation (infrared, microwave, laser) Heavy /awkward objects (manual handling) Postural or repetitive movements (ergonomics) Display Screen Equipment Workplaces at height Confined spaces Slip hazards (eg wet floors) Trip hazards (eg cables) Falling objects Obstructions / projections Moving vehicles Combustible materials and ignition sources (fire/explosion) Water Mechanical Hazards Rotating parts (entanglement, drawing in, entrapment) Sharp edges (cutting) Sharp points (stabbing) Blades (cutting, severing) Rough surfaces (friction/abrasion) Moving parts (shearing) Moving parts (impact, crushing) Ejected materials Compressed air / vacuums High pressure fluid injection Lifting equipment Chemical/Biological Hazards Dusts / fumes / gasses Chemicals Asbestos Legionella / other water Pathogens Flammable / dangerous substances Sewage Waste materials Bacteria Viruses Fungi Parasites Bodily fluids Blood Borne Viruses Genetically Modified Organisms Animal droppings Plants Pesticides Organisational / Psychosocial Hazards Behaviour (violence, aggression, harassment) Unsafe behaviour Organisational structures Workload / work pattern Upsetting information Time constraints / deadlines Interpersonal issues Lone working (assault, illness) Travel / work overseas (health, unrest, transport) Adventurous activities Other Factors to Consider Cleaning / disposal Storage / distribution Training Information / instruction Supervision Maintenance First Aid / Emergencies Checklists are a useful aid, but don’t just rely on them Review checklists to ensure they are applicable to your area You may need different checklists for different departments / activities 2019-08_hazards list v2