COSH-Training 2
Module 2: Hazard Identification
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Agenda
2. Hazard identification
3. Prioritization and risk
1. Introduction to Hazard, techniques (inspections,
ranking methods for
Risk and Risk calculation job safety analysis,
identified hazards
incident investigations)
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Introduction to Hazard,
Risk and Risk calculation
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Hazard
“A hazard is a source of
potential danger or risk that, if
not addressed or controlled,
can lead to undesirable
consequences”.
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Categories of hazards
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Physical hazards
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Chemical hazards
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Biological
hazards
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Ergonomic
hazards
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Psychosocial hazards
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Hazard Category Practice
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Risk
Risk refers to the potential for loss, damage, or other
undesirable consequences arising from a particular
situation or activity. It is the probability or likelihood
that a hazard will occur and result in adverse effects
or impacts. Risk can be quantified by considering the
potential severity of the consequences and the
likelihood or probability of their occurrence.
Risk can be further defined as the combination of
the probability of an event and its consequences.
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Risk calculation
Risk calculation involves quantifying the potential for
loss or harm by estimating the probability of an
undesirable event occurring and the consequences
or severity of its impact. There are several methods
and approaches used to calculate risk, depending on
the context and the availability of data
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Organizational risk can be classified into different categories
based on its source or nature, such as;
STRATEGIC RISKS OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL RISKS COMPLIANCE TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
RISKS RISKS RISKS RISKS
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What is hazard
identification?
Hazard identification is part of the process used to evaluate if
any situation, item, thing, etc. may have the potential to
cause harm. The term often used to describe the full process
is risk assessment:
• Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to
cause harm (hazard identification).
• Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard
(risk analysis, and risk evaluation).
• Determine appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard or
control the risk when the hazard cannot be eliminated (risk
control).
Overall, the goal of hazard identification is to find and record
possible hazards that may be present in your workplace. It
may help to work as a team and include both people familiar
with the work area, as well as people who are not – this way
you have both the experienced and fresh eye to conduct the
inspection.
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Techniques or methods
Walkthrough(observations)
Workplace inspections(Through Check-lists)
Safety-data sheets
Job safety analysis (JSA)
Incident investigations
Safety audits,
Employee surveys,
Risk assessments,
Predictive analytics using data from past incidents and industry trends.
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Prioritization and risk
ranking(Analysis and
evaluation) methods for
identified hazards
Once hazards have been identified, it is essential to
prioritize and rank them based on their potential
severity and likelihood of occurrence. This process
helps organizations allocate resources effectively and
implement appropriate control measures.
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Risk matrix or risk assessment code
(RAC)
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Q&A
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