BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

ACTIVITY 1
CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDS
SAFETY
HAZARD
These are potential
sources of immediate
accidents or harm in the
workplace. They can be
related to any object,
situation, or practice that
could cause injury or
damage
HEALTH
HAZARDS

These are elements in the work

environment that can lead to
short-term or long-term health
issues. They can be chemical,
physical, or biological factors that
could negatively impact an
individual’s health
TYPES OF
SAFETY
HAZARDS
HOUSEKEEPING
This refers to conditions in the
workplace that can lead to accidents
or injuries. It includes clutter, spills,
and waste materials that can cause
slips, trips, or falls. It also involves
work areas that are not neat and
orderly
FIRE SAFETY HAZARD
These are conditions that can cause or
increase the likelihood of a fire. It includes
the presence of flames, sparks, hot
objects, and flammable chemicals
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
These are risks associated with electrical
systems. They can cause burns,
electrocution, arc flash, electric shock,
and other serious injuries
MACHINE HAZARD
These are risks associated with the
use of powered or manually operated
equipment and machinery. They can
cause injuries ranging from minor cuts
or bruises to severe injuries like
amputations or fractures
MATERIAL SAFE
HANDLING AND STORAGE
This involves the risks associated
with the improper handling and
storage of materials. It includes
injuries from improper manual lifting
or carrying loads that are too heavy
or large, and injuries from being
struck by materials or being caught
in pinch points
TYPES OF
HEALTH
HAZARDS
PHYSICAL HAZARD
These are environmental factors that
can cause harm to a person. They
include noise, temperature, vibration,
and radiation. Exposure to these
hazards can result in acute or chronic
health conditions
CHEMICAL HAZARD ERGONOMICAL
These are substances that can potentially
HAZARD
cause physical and health hazards. They These are physical conditions in the
can cause irritation, sensitization, and environment that can cause injury to
carcinogenicity (cancer-causing), and the musculoskeletal system due to
physical hazards such as flammability, poor ergonomics. These hazards
corrosion, and explosibility include awkward or static postures,
high forces, repetitive motion, or short
intervals between activities
BIOLOGICAL HAZARD
These are biological substances that pose
a threat to the health of living organisms,
primarily humans. This could include a
sample of a microorganism, virus, or toxin
that can adversely affect human health