Hazards And Risks Flashcards
What is a hazard?
Something that CAN cause harm
What is a risk?
The CHANCE that a hazard can cause harm
What is a safety hazard?
Unsafe working conditions
This is also known as a biohazard
Biological hazard
What is a Biohazard?
This refers to biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms
What is a Biohazard?
This refers to biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms
What is a Biohazard?
This refers to biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms
What are chemical hazards?
This is present when a worker is exposed to any chemical preparation in the workplace in any form (solid liquid or gas)
What are physical hazards
Any factors in the environment that can harm you without touching you
What are ergonomic hazards?
Putting strains on your body
What p’re the hazards that are hardest to spot
Ergonomic