1. Hazards and Prevention
5 Main Types

2. PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Equipment, machinery or tools, very hot or cold temperatures
Examples:
Being crushed by equipment
Using electric equipment with frayed cords
Tripping on items lying on the floor
Falling from heights
Working in a noisy place

3. BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Bacteria, viruses, insects, fungi, mould or plant materials
Examples:
Bee stings
Allergic reaction to plants, insects or mould
Being in contact with materials where viruses or bacteria are present

4. CHEMICAL HAZARDS Vapours, gases, dusts, fumes, or chemical mists
Examples:
Using cleaning products regularly
Using paint materials regularly
Working around lots of dust
Exposure to asbestos
Using toxic chemicals

5. PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS
Workplace violence, working conditions, stress, fatigue
Examples:
Intimidation, verbal abuse
Working long hours
Rotating shift work

6. ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
When the type of work, body position and working conditions put strain on your body.
Examples:
Poor lighting
Improperly adjusted workstations and chairs
Frequent lifting
Poor posture
Awkward movements, especially if they are repetitive
Repeating the same movements over and over
Having to use too much force, especially if you have to do it frequently.

7. Assignment:
Find a NEWS article online or in the paper about a workplace injury/accident.
Print it off or paste it in your report.
Report on why the incident happened, and the type of hazard(s) involved. What should have been done to prevent this accident? Use Word or Power Point to complete this task. Submit in Moodle.