- 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
- 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)
- Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards | NIOSH | CDC
The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) informs workers, employers, and occupational health professionals about workplace chemicals and their hazards The NPG gives general industrial hygiene information for hundreds of chemicals classes
- Working Safely Outdoors | Outdoor | CDC
Working Safely Outdoors Key points Outdoor workers are exposed to many types of hazards due to their work Employers should train outdoor workers on identifying hazards and how to prevent and control their exposures Variations in weather patterns can impact worker safety and health
- Electrical Safety in the Workplace | Electrical Safety | CDC
Hazards, injury data, high-risk industries, and recommendations on electrical safety at work
- 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
- About Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910 132 requires employers to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which makes the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary Examples of hazard types include chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, and biological PPE typically conforms to an established consensus standard or regulation
- Protecting Workers Handling Human Waste
All workers who handle human waste or sewage should receive training on disease prevention The training should include information on basic hygiene practices, use and disposal of PPE, and proper handling of human waste or sewage Workers must also be urged to seek medical attention promptly if displaying any signs or symptoms of illness, such as vomiting, stomach cramps, and watery diarrhea
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