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1. HAZARD
IT CAN BE ANY SOURCE WHICH HAS A POTENTIAL TO
HARM , DAMAGE OR AFFECT YOUR HEALTH IN A
NEGATIVE SENSE IS KNOWN AS HAZARD.

3. Causes of Chemical Hazard
Chemical substances have various properties which are used in production process and
goods.
These chemicals may cause explosions, fires , or corrosions, emits toxic gases.
Route of chemical hazard:
Inhalation
Absorption
Injection
Ingestion(Karima , et al., 2015)

4. Types of chemical hazard at
Workplaces
-Asphyxiants
-Corrosives
-Irritants
-Sensitizers
-Flammable
Teratogens
Mutagens

5. Effects of chemical hazard
Immune system weakness.
Asthma or allergies can be developed
Problems in reproduction and birth defects.
Children development can be affected physically, mentally, and intellectual. (Agarwal et.al
2018)

6. Methods to control chemical
hazard:

7. Organizational procedure
Identify, access and control hazards
Safety and protection of employees
Reduce compliance costs for business
Improve safety outcomes
Personal protective equipment’s to be used.

8. Importance of consultation in
identifying and treating hazards in the
workplace
It is necessary for the legality and helps in managing health and safety risks.

9. Results of consultation
Identify, access and control hazards
Safety and protection of employees
Reduce compliance costs for business
Improve safety outcomes
Personal protective equipment’s to be used.
5C’s: culture, competence, communication, contractors, controls

10. Relevant legislations
•Work health and safety act 2011
•The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
•The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007

11. Follow up plan
By assessing documents in a fix time period
By assessing the performance of employees
By conducting meeting regularly
By seeing risk register regularly

12. Information about hazard
There are many official sites available for accessing the information about hazards. Like
https://www.ohsrep.org.au/hazardous_substances_-_an_introduction_to_legislation
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2018C00293
Employees can access information through company’s documents.
Employees can meet with the OHS officer also.

13. References
Karima, M. A., Ragaa, S. H. M. S., & Abeer, A. A. (2015). Detection of some chemical hazards in milk and
some dairy products. African Journal of Food Science, 9(4), 187-193.
Agarwal, P. R. I. N. C. Y., Goyal, A., & Vaishnav, R. (2018). Chemical hazards in pharmaceutical industry:
An overview. Asian J. Pharm. Clin. Res, 11, 27-35.