Occupational hazard (Work Place Hazard)

is a hazard experienced in the workplace.

Occupational hazard as a term signifies
both long-term and short-term risks
associated with the workplace
environment.
Short term risks may include physical
injury , while long-term risks may be
increased risk of developing cancer or
heart disease.
T ypes of occupational hazards

Physical Hazards:
This is the most common type of
workplace hazards. Examples of physical
hazards include slips, trips, falls,
exposure to loud noises, working from
exposure to loud noises, working from
heights, vibrations, and unguarded
exposure to loud noises, working from
heights, vibrations, and unguarded
machinery .

Chemical Hazards:
Chemical hazards are present anytime
workers are exposed chemical
substances. Examples include cleaning
solutions and solvents, vapors and
fumes, carbon monoxide and any other
gases.

Biological Hazards:
Healthcare professionals are at most risk
for this type of hazard. Biological hazards
occurs due to working with people,
animals or infectious plant material.
Examples include blood or other bodily
fluids, animal care, insect bites, bacteria
or viruses.
Ergonomic Hazards Ergonomic Hazards
Every occupation places certain strains
on a worker’ s body . Ergonomic hazards
occur as a result of physical factors that
can harm the musculoskeletal system.
This type of hazard is not easily identified,
examples of this hazards Improperly
adjusted workstations and chairs
Frequent lifting
Poor posture
Awkward movements, especially if they
are repetitive.
Occupational hazards control and
prevention

2-Identify control options:

A wealth of information exists to help
employers investigate options for
controlling identified hazards.
controlling identified hazards.

2-Select controls:
controlling identified hazards.

2-Select controls:
Employers should select the controls that
are the most feasible, effective, and
permanent.

3- Develop and update a hazard control

Plan:
A hazard control plan describes how the
selected controls will be implemented. An
effective plan will address serious
hazards first.

4-Select controls to protect workers:

during nonroutine operations and
emergencies
The hazard control plan should include
provisions to protect workers during
provisions to protect workers during
nonroutine operations and emergencies.
provisions to protect workers during
nonroutine operations and emergencies.
Depending on your workplace, these
could include fires and explosions.

5-Implement selected controls in the

Workplace:
Once hazard prevention and control
measures have been identified, they
should be implemented according to the
hazard control plan.

6-Follow up to confirm that controls are

Effective:
To ensure that control measures are and
remain effective, employers should track
progress in implementing controls.
-National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH) Responsible for
conducting workplace investigations and
conducting workplace investigations and
research addressing.
conducting workplace investigations and
research addressing.
- The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) establishes
enforceable standards to prevent
workplace injuries and illnesses.

References: 1-https:/ /www

.osha.gov/shpguidelines/
hazard-prevention.html
2-https:/ /www .merriam-webster .com/
dictionary/occupational%20hazard
3-http:/ /www .occupationalhc.com/
2016/06/workplace-hazards-4-commontypes/