Hazards And Risks Flashcards
Cross disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety
Occupational Safety and Health
The OSHC was established by the ____________________ the implementing rules and regulations
Executive order no.307
Situation that poses a level of threat to life
Hazard
Has the potential to be hazardous but no people or environment is affected
Dormant
A certain thing are in potential harms way
Armed
This type of hazard has actually occured
Active
One originating from an organism being affected
Biological
Intrinsic properties can cause harm or danger to humans
Chemical
Any hazard involving a machine
Mechanical
Naturally occuring process that can create loss or damage
Physical
Physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system
Ergonomic
Probability that exposure to a hazard will lead to a negative consequences
Risk
To enhance human well being and help meet the basic human needs, works within the employers household
Household worker