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CCOHS: Hazards Hazards There are many types of hazards - chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial, to name a few - which can cause harm or adverse effects in the workplace Get resources on specific hazards and their control, including identification, risk assessment and inspections, to keep your workplace healthy and safe
CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - General Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm (hazard identification) Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard (risk analysis, and risk evaluation) Determine appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard, or control the risk when the hazard cannot be eliminated (risk control)
Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards | NIOSH | CDC The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) informs workers, employers, and occupational health professionals about workplace chemicals and their hazards The NPG gives general industrial hygiene information for hundreds of chemicals classes
Working Safely Outdoors | Outdoor | CDC Working Safely Outdoors Key points Outdoor workers are exposed to many types of hazards due to their work Employers should train outdoor workers on identifying hazards and how to prevent and control their exposures Variations in weather patterns can impact worker safety and health
Hazards to Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Workers Veterinary medicine and animal care workers are exposed to different hazards depending on their workplace setting, species of animals, and tasks performed Veterinary medicine and animal care workers experience similar hazards to other healthcare facilities, such as slips, trips, and falls
Robotics in the Workplace: An Overview | Robotics | CDC However, there are also potential hazards associated with using robot systems Hazards to workers might include: Struck-by or caught-between hazards Crushing and trapping Slipping, tripping, and falling hazards Electrical hazards 3 Emerging risks The increasing use of robots that work in close proximity to people brings new risks to the workplace
About Personal Protective Equipment | Personal Protective Equipment | CDC OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910 132 requires employers to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which makes the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary Examples of hazard types include chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, and biological PPE typically conforms to an established consensus standard or regulation
CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Hazard Identification Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm (hazard identification) Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard (risk analysis, and risk evaluation)
About Hierarchy of Controls | Hierarchy of Controls | CDC The hierarchy of controls identifies a preferred order of actions to best control hazardous workplace exposures Elimination, substitution, and engineering controls are more effective because they control exposures without significant human interaction Administrative controls and personal protective equipment can also be effective at reducing workers' exposures to hazards