Hazard Identification
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Hazard IdentificationPeople behind safetyFor Safety
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What is a Hazard? A hazard is a source of danger which is defined as: a condition or situation that exists within the working environment which has the potential to cause injury or harm to people, plant and machinery, or the environmentPeople behind safety
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What is a Risk?A risk relates to exposure to the danger and is defined as:
the probability of any injury or harm to people, plant and machinery, or the environment
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Visible hazards untidy housekeeping; missing machine guarding; broken or damaged ladders; damaged vehicles; and blown or missing lights.People behind safety
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Examples of hidden hazards can include:Toxic and asphyxiating gasses and vapours inside confined spaces, andEmissions from radioactive sourcesPeople behind safetyHidden Hazards
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People behind safetybuilding and structural damage created by vibration or sagging foundations;corrosion and excessive weathering of metal components;abnormal wear and tear on critical parts of machinery, equipment or plant; anddeterioration from ultraviolet radiation and chemical reaction.Developing Hazards
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Visible hand drill hazardssplit or heat damaged power cord insulation; and bent plug pin. cracked outer casing;Particles of dirt and foreign matter from drilling can enter the cooling vents and breakdown the double insulation.
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Hazard CategoriesPhysical:This category includes hazards from exposure to: noise;vibration; and temperaturePeople behind safety
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Hazard CategoriesErgonomic hazards are associated with the people and the equipment or machinery that they work with. This includes: work station layout; equipment design; and instrument layout.
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Hazard CategoriesSubstanceThis category includes hazards associated with the exposure to chemicals and other hazardous substances, such as:cyanide;acids;caustic soda; and lead.
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Hazard CategoriesBiologicalThis category includes hazards associated with exposure to viruses, bacteria and parasites People behind safety
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Hazard Categories Radiation. This includes hazardous sources of radiation energy such as:ultraviolet radiation from exposure to sunlight or arc welding, ionising radiation from x-ray equipment;andinfra-red radiation from drying, baking and heating processes
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Hazard Categories Psychological This category includes the hazards that can have an effect on the persons mental well-being and behaviour, such as:work load;shift arrangement; and workplace violence.
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People behind safetyDealing with hazardsEliminationSubstitutionEngineering controlsAdministrative controlsPersonal protection
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People behind safetyThe things we can doClean up after the job.Store and stack items correctly.Post warning signs.Follow safe work procedures.Dont walk away from a hazard.Fix it or report it.Make sure guards are in place.Operate equipment correctly.Barricade hazardous areas.