- CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - General
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)
- CCOHS: Hazards
Hazards There are many types of hazards - chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial, to name a few - which can cause harm or adverse effects in the workplace Get resources on specific hazards and their control, including identification, risk assessment and inspections, to keep your workplace healthy and safe
- Hazards to Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Workers
Veterinary medicine and animal care workers are exposed to different hazards depending on their workplace setting, species of animals, and tasks performed Veterinary medicine and animal care workers experience similar hazards to other healthcare facilities, such as slips, trips, and falls
- CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Hazard Identification
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)
- Biological Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Biological hazards are disease producing agents (pathogens) that can be transmitted to individuals through various routes of exposure (modes of transmission) Exposure to these hazards may result in acute or chronic health conditions
- About Falls in the Workplace | Falls | CDC
Safety risks Falls in the workplace frequently involve: Unprotected edges Unsafely positioned ladders Misused fall protection Water, grease, and other contaminants on the floor Clutter and tripping hazards in walkways Irregularities in the floor and wall openings
- Electrical Safety in the Workplace | Electrical Safety | CDC
Hazards, injury data, high-risk industries, and recommendations on electrical safety at work
- Physical Hazards - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Physical hazards are workplace agents, factors, or circumstances that can cause tissue damage by transfer of energy from the agent to the person
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