The 6 Categories of Workplace Hazards
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Workers are exposed to various hazards in the workplace. These can be categorized into six distinct categories - biological, chemical, physical, safety, ergonomic, and psychosocial. Various risks arise due to exposure to any of these categories of workplace hazards. Therefore, workers must have the knowledge and the training to minimize the risk of exposure or implement precautions. For more details, https://hazwoper-osha.com/blog-post/the-6-categories-of-workplace-hazards
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The 6 Categories of Workplace Hazards
- 1. The 6 Categories of Workplace Hazards
- 2. What are Workplace Hazards? When there is a possibility of harm, disease, or death at work, the environment is considered hazardous. Tools, poisonous materials, unsafe working practices, and human behavior are just a few of the many work-related variables that might be risky.
- 3. The 6 Categories of Workplace Hazards Biological Hazards Chemical Hazards Physical Hazards Safety Hazards Ergonomic Hazards Psychosocial Hazards Let’s discuss each hazard in more detail…
- 4. Biological Hazards Bacteria | Viruses | Fungi | Mold | Bloodborne Pathogens | Bird Droppings | Infectious Animals | Hazardous Waste Biological hazards are caused by living organisms that produce hazardous substances that can enter the human body either by breathing, touching, ingesting, or injection.
- 5. Occupational Exposure Hospital workers, medical workers, and laboratory personnel are exposed to biological hazards, especially in the form of bloodborne pathogens. People working with animals such as those employed in veterinary clinics. Personnel employed in laboratories and research and development units can be exposed to biological hazards. People working in food processing and dealing with raw food are also exposed to biological hazards. Individuals working outdoors or in natural environments.
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- 7. Chemical Hazards Chemical Toxic Substances Chemical hazards are caused by exposure to toxic chemical substances in the form of solids, liquids, gases, fumes, vapors, mists, and dusts. Workers can be exposed to chemical hazards by direct contact with skin also known as absorption, through inhalation, and either by accidentally eating or drinking a toxic substance or chemical.
- 8. Occupational Exposure Employees working in and around solvents, toxic chemicals, or flammable gases. Workers employed in cleaning facilities and job functions. Lab workers who use dangerous chemicals as part of their work processes. Engineers and field workers who work in and around dangerous chemicals or other hazardous substances. Hazardous waste operation employees. Employees in chemical manufacturing operations. Workers in the oil and gas industry and coal mining operations. Workers involved in hazardous chemical/substance spill cleanups. Emergency and medical personnel.
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- 10. Physical Hazards Noise | Heat Stress | Cold Stress | Radiation Hazards that cause a physical injury to a worker due to the workplace environment having excessive levels of ionizing and nonionizing electromagnetic radiation, noise, vibration, illumination, and temperature are known as physical hazards.
- 11. Occupational Exposure Workers carrying out job tasks in noisy surroundings. Medical personnel working in the Radiology department in hospitals and clinics. Individuals working outdoors in the hot sun or during winter for long periods. Personnel employed in smelting operations, steel mills, mining operations, etc. Workers working on open to air construction sites.
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- 14. Safety Hazards Falls | Trips | Slips | Falling Objects | Shocks | Electrocution Safety hazards occur due to unexpected and avoidable circumstances. The danger to workers from safety hazards can vary. They can either be negligible such as a small cut, a little more serious such as a broken hand, or can be serious with long-term repercussions such as a spine injury, and even cause death.
- 15. Occupational Exposure Construction industry workers. Personnel working in the utility sector. Workers working at heights such as window cleaners on scaffolding. Service and maintenance personnel. Personnel working with heavy equipment or machinery.
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- 17. Ergonomic Hazards Musculoskeletal Injuries Ergonomics is the science of researching and evaluating various tasks in the workplace such as • lifting • holding • sitting • pushing • walking • reaching that can cause discomfort or injury to the human body.
- 18. Occupational Exposure All people in the labor force! Although today, office workers are prone to greater exposure to ergonomics hazards than any other individuals.
- 19. Psychosocial Hazards Mental Health or Well-Being Psychosocial hazards can occur due to the workplace environment or work stress. Workplaces, where there is discrimination, harassment, victimization, or a generally negative perception by employees, can lead to such hazards.
- 20. Occupational Exposure All people in the labor force!
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- 23. References: • Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2021, May 06). The Economics Daily. Fatal and nonfatal falls, slips, and trips in the construction industry. Website. https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2021/fatal-and-nonfatal-falls-slips-and-trips-in-the-construction-industry.htm • U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). (1998, Revised). OSHA Information Booklet #3143 -- Industrial Hygiene. Website. https://www.osha.gov/publications/OSHA3143 • U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). (2022, Revised). OSHA Publication #3071 -- Job Hazard Analysis. Website. https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/osha3071.pdf