Hazard

Identification &
Risk
Assessment
 Prevention of 

Occupational risks
Risk management
HAZARD?
condition or set of circumstances that
present a potential for harm
 ! Physical
! Chemical
Categories of HAZARD
! Biological
! Ergonomic
! Psychological
01. Physical Hazard
environmental factors that can harm an
employee without necessarily touching them.

Includes: heights, noise, radiation and pressure

02. Chemical Hazard
hazardous substances that can cause harm
Includes:
That can cause:
03. Biological Hazard
include viruses, bacteria, insects, animals,

For example:
04.Ergonomic Hazard
result of physical factors that can result in
musculoskeletal injuries.

For example:
05. Psychological Hazard
include those that can have an adverse effect
on an employee’s mental health or wellbeing

For example:
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RISK?
the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or
experience an adverse health effect if exposed to
a hazard
Risk management
II. RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK EVALUATION AND RISK
RANKING
Risk evaluation

Risk management
Risk management
 Assess the Risk

The same hazard could lead to several

outcomes

Consider likelihood of each possibility

Prioritize
Make the Changes
Potential control measures include:

Remove the hazard

Substitute

Isolate
Make the changes
Add engineering controls

Safe work practices

Provide PPE

Implement and monitor controls

Make the changes

Controls should be agreed upon

Make changes as soon as possible

May require more than one risk control measure

Checking the Changes

CHANGES may need to be tested

■ Ensure that risk is minimized
■ No new hazard created

Consultation

New procedures
Risk management
Identify the hazard and risk:
identify the hazard and risk
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