Physical Hazards in the Workplace
A physical hazard can pose serious risks to workers in various industries. Falls, machines, confined spaces, noise, temperature extremes, electricity, and more can lead to injuries and even fatalities if proper precautions are not taken. Understanding these hazards is crucial for creating a safe work environment and minimizing the chances of accidents.
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Physical hazards Definition: A physical hazard is an agent, factor or circumstance that can cause harm with our without contact Physical Hazards includes Falls Machines Confined spaces Noise Temperature Electricity Vibrating machinery Lighting Air pressure (high or low) Ionizing (alpha, beta, gamma, X, neutron), and non-ionizing radiation
Falls Falls are a common cause of occupational injuries and fatalities. Construction Extraction Transportation Healthcare Building Cleaning And Maintenance
Machines Machines can be dangerous to workers in many industries Many Machines Involve Moving Parts Sharp Edges Hot Surfaces and Other Hazards With The Potential to - Crush Burn - Cut - Shear - Stab or Otherwise Strike or - Wound Workers - if used unsafely
Confined spaces Definition: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines "Confined Space" as having limited openings for entry and exit and unfavorable natural ventilation It is not intended for continuous employee occupancy. Spaces of this kind can include Storage tanks Ship compartments Sewer and Pipelines Confined spaces can pose a hazard not just to workers, but also to people who try to rescue them
Noise Noise : occupational hearing loss is the most common work-related injury. Noise is not the only source of occupational hearing loss Exposure to chemicals such as aromatic solvents and metals including lead, arsenic, and mercury can also cause hearing loss. Naturally, noise is more of concern for certain occupations than others
Temperature Temperature extremes can also pose a danger to workers. Heat stresscan cause heat stroke, exhaustion, cramps, and rashes. Heat can also fog upsafety glasses or cause sweaty palms ordizziness Workers near hot surfaces or steam also are at risk for burns. Dehydration may also result from overexposure to heat. Cold stressalso poses a danger to many workers
Electricity Electricity poses a danger to many workers. Electrical injuries can be divided into four types: Fatal electrocution, Electric shock, Burns, and 4. Falls caused by contact with electric energy. 1. 2. 3.
Vibrating machinery Vibrating machinery, lighting, and air pressure cause work-related illness and injury. Non-ionizing radiation (microwave, intense IR, RF, UV, laser at visible and non-visiblewavelengths), can also be a potent hazard.
Physical hazards- Intrinsic Properties of the Chemical. Physical hazard are based on the intrinsic properties of the chemical. There are five main classes of physical hazard Explosive, Flammable, Oxidising, Gases under Pressure and Corrosive to metals.
