Unit 1 KA1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hazard?
A
a source of poteintial harm
2
Q
What is a risk?
A
A potential source of a hazard
3
Q
Chemical hazard
A
substances that cause harm/damage to the body, property or enviroment
4
Q
Physical hazard
A
conditions or situations that can cause the body physical harm or intense stress
can be natural or man made elements
5
Q
Biological hazard
A
biological agents that can cause harm to human body
6
Q
Radiation hazard
A
harm or damage the human body by directly affecting cells
7
Q
Psychological hazard
A
created during work related stress or a stressful enviroment
8
Q
What are the preferred methods of control?
most to least
A
elimination, substitution, isolation, education, physical
9
Q
What are control measures?
A
saftey precautions
