Defining Hazard V’s Risk
- A hazard is a source of danger which is defined as “a condition or situation that exists within the working environment which could result in physical harm, injury and/or damage”.
- A risk relates to exposure to the hazard and is defined as “the probability of any injury, harm or loss occurring from a hazard”.
Physical
Ergonomic
Biological
Chemical
Phycological
Radiation
There are hazards inside the factory that you need to made aware of, there are plenty outside as well.
- Pallet Jacks
- Noisy Environment
- Pedestrian Operated Forklifts
- Forklifts
- Slippery Floors
- Wet Areas
- Sharp Tools
- Dicing & Slicing machines
- Low Bump Sections
- Manual Lifting
- Pinch Points
