Hazard Recognition: How to be PROactive in the

workplace

a hazard is an action or situation that could cause injury or death

What is a hazard???

Physical—accidents or physical trauma

Chemical—burns, rashes or illness from exposure

Ergonomic—involve injuries from repetitive motions, improper lifting, overextending

Biological—exposure to germs, bacteria etc. (needles, insects, poisonous plants)

What are some possible workplace hazards?

Recognition– SEE IT

Evaluation—THINK IT

Control—DO IT

Hazard control in 3 easy steps:

Q. What is unsafe?

Q. How many unsafe acts or conditions are there?

Q. What are the hazards?

See it: Questions to ask

Q. Why is it a hazardous situation?

Q. What is creating the hazard?

Q. What injuries could occur?

Think it: Questions to ask

Q. What could be done to prevent an accident from occurring?

Q. What could MINIMIZE the risk?

Q. What could be done to eliminate or minimize the hazard?

Do it: Questions to ask