The document discusses various workplace hazards including safety hazards, biological hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, and chemical hazards. It provides examples of each type of hazard and notes that eliminating hazards can help create a safer and more productive workplace by reducing injuries and time off. The document also provides definitions of a hazard and risk and includes links to additional resources on personal protective equipment and the difference between hazards and risks.

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*https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/Hazards/

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*What is a Hazard?
*A hazard is something that can cause harm, e.g.
electricity, chemicals, working up a ladder, noise, a
keyboard, a bully at work, stress, etc. A risk is the
chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually
cause somebody harm. For example, working alone
away from your office can be a hazard.
*What is the difference between a 'hazard' and a
'risk'? | WorkSmart ...

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*What is a risk
*A risk is the chance, high or low, that any
hazard will actually cause somebody harm.
*https://worksmart.org.uk/health-
advice/health-and-safety/hazards-and-
risks/what-difference-between-hazard-and-risk

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*https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/Hazards/

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* Part A — Guide list of activities and sectors of activity which may require
provision of personal protective equipment is a available from
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* 1. Head Protection (Skull Protection) Protection helmets
* 2. Foot Protection
* 3. Eye or Face Protection
* 4. Respiratory Protection Respirators/breathing apparatus
* 5. Hearing Protection Ear protectors
* 6. Body, Arm and Hand Protection Protective clothing
* 7. Weatherproof Clothing
* 8. Reflective Clothing
* 9. Safety Harness
* 10. Safety Ropes
* 11. Skin Protection

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*Definition of work areas
*1. WORK AREAS
*1.1 WORK AREAS WITHIN THE BUSINESS
*Work areas will vary depending on the nature
of the business, however the following is a list
of some work areas within a business:

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* Some Work Areas in various work places
* ✓ Reception Area
* ✓ Administration
* ✓ Accounts Payable / Receivable
* ✓ Offices
* ✓ Manufacturing Area
* ✓ Stock area
* ✓ Stationery area
* ✓ Sales area
* ✓ Canteen
* ✓ Sanitary Facilities
* ✓ Washing Facilities
* ✓ Restrooms
* ✓ Recreational area
* ✓ Classroom
* ✓ Library
* ✓ Outdoor places - Goods Inwards, Goods Outwards, Loading Bays,

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*Safety hazards: Safety hazards are the most
common type of hazard and they are present in
virtually every workplace at one time or another.
These hazards are unsafe conditions in a facility
that can cause injury, illness, or even death.
Think of hazards like spills, working from
heights, unguarded machinery, wiring issues,
confined spaces, forklifts, and more.

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*Biological hazards: Biological hazards affect
those who work with animals, people, or
infectious plant materials. People who are
working at daycare centers, colleges, hospitals,
nursing homes, etc. can be exposed to blood or
other body fluids, fungi and mold, bacteria,
viruses, and more.

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*Physical hazards: Physical factors encompass
environmental factors that can cause harm to
workers even when they’re not directly touched.
Radiation, high sunlight exposure, working in
extreme temperatures, and constant loud noises
are all examples of physical hazards.

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*Ergonomic hazards: These hazards can be
the hardest to identify, but they can easily cause
strain (and eventually injury) to the
body. Workers can face ergonomic hazards if
their workstations or chairs are improperly
adjusted, if they’re frequently lifting, if they’re
making repetitive and awkward movements, and
other situations where the body and muscles
are overworked.

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Chemical Hazards
*Chemical hazards: Any chemicals in the
workplace can put workers at risk. Some
chemicals are far more dangerous than others,
but even common chemicals can cause skin
irritation, illness, or respiration problems.

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*As you can tell, workplace safety is a lot! It can
seem like you will need to spend copious
amounts of time and money to cultivate a safe
workplace, but by eliminating hazards you will
notice workers are more productive, your facility
will have less injuries occur, people won't have
to take as much time off to heal, and your facility
is not only running efficiently, but you’re saving
lives with a safe workplace!

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*http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications_and_For
ms/Publications/Retail/Gen_Apps_PPE.pdf
*https://worksmart.org.uk/health-
advice/health-and-safety/hazards-and-
risks/what-difference-between-hazard-and-risk