This document discusses identifying and reducing risks from hazards in the workplace. It outlines seven major types of workplace hazards: physical hazards, safety hazards, ergonomic hazards, biological hazards, chemical hazards, and stress-related hazards. Examples of each type of hazard are provided. The document stresses that both employers and employees should be aware of workplace hazards in order to improve safety and ensure proper working conditions.

1. Identifying Hazards in the
Workplace
(and how to reduce their risks)

2. #DidYouKnow?
Since the workplace serves as a second home to workers, this should be a
place of safety and convenience. Employees should feel comfortable while
they are performing their tasks.That is why every business owner must ensure
that office environments are low in risks and possible hazards are manageable.
They should not neglect the safety and health of their workers.

3. MajorTypes of Workplace Hazards Everyone
Should Know
#1 Physical Hazards
Physical hazards refer to some environmental factors that can be dangerous
to a person. Employees should not be close or touch physical hazards so as not
to be harmed by them.

4. MajorTypes of Workplace Hazards Everyone
Should Know (cont’d)
#2 Safety hazards
Safety hazards may include but not limited to:
-Very confined areas
- Hazards caused by electrical issues such as short circuits, improper wirings, frayed
cords, and some ground pins which are no longer working
- Unsupervised machines and equipment while in operation
- Etc.

5. MajorTypes of Workplace Hazards Everyone
Should Know (cont’d)
#3 Ergonomic Hazards
Ergonomic hazards often occur when jobs are related to work body positions
and conditions such as fatigue, physical strain, and discomfort.These types of
hazards are often difficult to prevent, especially in the beginning. But of
course, with proper knowledge and implementation, these can be avoided and
make the work experience a healthier and safer way.

6. MajorTypes of Workplace Hazards Everyone
Should Know (cont’d)
#4 Biological Hazards
Biological hazards refer to those that are experienced while working with
people, plants, animals, and even microorganisms.They are often acquired in
places such as nursing homes, medical facilities, health care centres, schools,
outdoor facilities, and universities.

7. MajorTypes of Workplace Hazards Everyone
Should Know (cont’d)
#6 Chemical Hazards
These chemical hazards affect people when they are being exposed to harmful
chemicals (in any form) in the workplace. Although not all chemicals are
dangerous to health, there are still chemical hazards that can bring worse
damages to individuals who are allergic or sensitive to certain elements. Some
of these elements can cause difficulty in breathing, skin itchiness, eye
sensitivity, and other types of ailments.

8. MajorTypes of Workplace Hazards Everyone
Should Know (cont’d)
#7 Stress-Related Hazards
Aside from the types of hazards mentioned above, there are also some work
organization hazards that should be avoided.These are things or factors that
can cause panic and stress to the employees.These hazards are often caused
by mismanagement and lack of communication.

9. FinalThoughts
It is vital to obtain the proper knowledge about the different types of workplace
hazards.This will not only open awareness to the employers and employees, but it
will also make them responsible for how to become safe and perform better in the
respective workstation. Company owners must ensure that they are implementing
various precautionary measures against hazards at work. Also, these should be
identified, monitored, and reduced for the benefit of the workers, as well as ensuring
to generate the highest quality of work.
Applying ergonomics at work, for instance, is a crucial step in making sure that
employees will be working with comfort and convenience. Invest on ergonomic
equipment such as standing desks and accessories.