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Guidelines Hazard Examples

The following guidelines are provided for information and reference in the identification of health and
safety hazards.
A hazard can be defined as any substance, activity, situation, or event that could potentially cause
injury or ill health.
For example:
 Hazardous substances can cause injury or ill health.
Examples of potentially hazardous substances include corrosive and toxic chemicals,
flammable and explosive materials, dangerous gases and liquids, radioactive substances,
particulates, poisons, bacteria, and viruses.
 Hazardous activities can cause injury or ill health.
Examples of potentially hazardous activities include dangerous tasks, unnatural movements
and postures, heavy lifting, repetitive work, interpersonal conflicts, bullying, and intimidation.
 Hazardous situations can cause injury or ill health.
Examples of potentially hazardous situations include slippery or uneven walking surfaces,
cramped working conditions, poorly ventilated areas, high altitudes, noisy locations, badly lit
areas, and confined spaces.
 Hazardous events can cause injury or ill health.
Examples of potentially hazardous events include explosions, implosions, collisions,
vibrations, fires, leaks, releases, chemical reactions, electric shocks, falling objects,
loud noises, structural breakdowns, software failures, equipment malfunctions,
and unscheduled shutdowns.
Hazards can also be classified by category:

Biological : bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans, etc

Chemical : depends on the physical, chemical and toxic properties of the chemical

Ergonomic : repetitive motions, improper set up of workstation, etc

Physical : radiation, magnetic fields, pressure extremes (high pressure or vacuum),

noise, etc

Psychosocial : stress, violence, etc

Safety : slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment

malfunctions or breakdowns

Others : combination of one or more of the above

Originator : Document No :
Rachimuddin TT – OHS – ATP – 60 – 003C
Revision: Rev Date : Expiry Date : Department: Document Type:
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