A hazard is any source of potential damage

biological
chemical
Ergonomic
Physical
Psychosocial
Safety

Risk is the chance or probability

An accident is an unplanned event which leads to injury

A “near miss” is an unplanned event that did not result

in injury - but has the potential to do so.

Opportunity for improvement

Work injury:
Arises out of and in the course of his employment
Accident elimination not injury prevention

PPE last thin line of defense

Reportable and non reportable accidents

Reportable

The death of any person

Specified injuries to workers
Over seven-day incapacitation of a worker
Non fatal accidents to non-workers
Occupational diseases
Dangerous occurrences
Gas incidents
Non reportable

Violence at work:
Hit at work place
Verbal abuse
Sporting

Other
Person fainted taken to hospital as precaution
Suicide or self harm
Occupational stress
Sling fails during lifting
Reporting to statutory bodies