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An electrical hazard can be defined as. a dangerous

condition where a worker could make electrical contact
with energized equipment or a conductor, and from which
the person may sustain an injury from shock; and/or, there
is potential for the worker to receive an arc flash burn,
thermal burn, or blast injury.
A chemical hazard is a type of
occupational hazard caused by exposure to chemicals in
the workplace. Exposure to chemicalsin the
workplace can cause acute or long-term detrimental health
effects.

Assessing the risks of slips, trips and falls. The risk

ofslips, trips and falls should always be considered:
1. Look for slip and trip hazards around the
workplace, including floor coverings and their
condition, uneven floors, trailing cables and areas
that are sometimes slippery due to spillages.
Some common fire hazards are: Kitchen fires from
unattended cooking, such as frying, boiling, and
simmering. Electrical systems that are overloaded,
resulting in hot wiring or connections, or failed
components. Combustible storage areas
withinsufficient protection.
Manual handling is any transporting or supporting of a
load by one or more workers. It includes the following
activities: lifting, holding, putting down, pushing, pulling,
carrying or moving of a load.1 The load can be an animate
(people or animals) or inanimate (boxes, tools etc) object.