MODULE 10: HAZARD - ITS IMPACT, IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT

Question 1

SIX TYPES OF HAZARD IMPACTS

Answer 1

Physical
Psychological
Sociocultural
Economic
Environmental
Biological

Question 2

• physical injuries
• destruction and loss of vital infrastructures
• widespread destruction of housing and building

Answer 2

Physical impact

Question 3

• grief and psychological illness
• marital conflict
• depression due to loss of loved ones and properties
• chronic anxiety

Answer 3

Psychological impact

Question 4

• displacement of population
• loss of cultural identity
• forced of adoption of new sets of culture
• ethnic conflicts

Answer 4

Sociocultural impact

Question 5

• loss of job due to displacement
• loss of harvest and livestock
• loss of farms, fish cages and other source of food
• loss of money and other valuables

Answer 5

Economic impact

Question 6

• loss of forest due to forest fires
• loss of freshwater due to salination
• disturbance of biodiversity
• loss of natural rivers

Answer 6

Environmental impact

Question 7

• epidemic to people, flora and fauna
• chronic and permanent illness caused by biological agents
• proliferation of different viral diseases

Answer 7

Biological impact

Question 8

process of determining all physical and nonphysical agents in the workplace or specific environment

Answer 8

Hazard identification

Question 9

a way to determine which hazards and risks should be prioritized by taking into consideration the probability and severity of impact

Answer 9

Risk assessment

Question 10

use your senses combined with knowledge and experience

Answer 10

Observation

Question 11

gives info on possible harm from hazardous substances and precautions that need to be taken

Answer 11

Material Safety Data Sheets

Question 12

interview other people about their safety concerns

Answer 12

Hazard and risk surveys

Question 13

useful for identifying hazards and recommending solutions

Answer 13

Discussion groups