drrr Flashcards
It is a situation or occurrence with capacity to bring damages to lives properties and the environment
Hazard
potential for harm
hazard
situation where there is a threat life health environment and property
hazard
- natural phenomena that brings threats and negative pact to people and property
NATURAL HAZARD
- includes civil conflict, displacement due to development projects
HUMAN MADE HAZARDS
CATEGORIES OF HAZARDS
safety
chemical
biological
physical
ergonomic
psychosocial
any type of substance that can cause injury to workers
safety hazard
substance that can result poisoning
chemical hazard
living organisms that can cause infectious diseases
biological hazards
can injure workers with or without contact
physical hazard
musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)
, occur when repetitive work
ergonomic hazard
those that can have an adverse effect on an employee’s mental health
psychosocial hazard
description of the physical characteristics of an specific hazard
hazard profile
measurements obtained from the scientific instruments
MAGNITUDE OR STRENGTH OF THE EVENT
proneness of the hazard
frequency