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HAZARD

IDENTIFICATION
AND RISK
ASSESSMENT
Hazard Identification:
Hazard identification is the process of
recognizing and documenting potential
sources of harm or danger in the workplace.
This involves identifying various types of
hazards, including physical, chemical,
biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial
hazards.
Hazard Identification:
The goal is to create a comprehensive
inventory of all possible risks that could
lead to workplace accidents, injuries, or
health problems.
Risk Assessment:
Risk assessment is the systematic evaluation
of the identified hazards to determine their
potential impact and likelihood of
occurrence. It involves analyzing the severity
of harm that could result from each hazard
and the probability of exposure.
Risk Assessment:
The purpose of risk assessment is to
prioritize hazards based on their level of risk,
allowing organizations to focus their
resources on mitigating the most significant
threats to workplace safety and health.
TYPES OF
HAZARDS
Types of Hazards
• Physical Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Biological Hazards
• Ergonomic Hazards
• Psychosocial Hazards
Physical Hazards
• Definition: Hazards that can cause
harm without chemical or biological
interaction.
• Examples: Noise, temperature
extremes, radiation.
Chemical Hazards
• Definition: Hazards arising from
exposure to chemicals.
• Examples: Toxic substances,
flammable materials.
Biological Hazards
• Definition: Hazards related to
exposure to living organisms.
• Examples: Viruses, bacteria, fungi.
Ergonomic Hazards
• Definition: Hazards due to poor
ergonomic design.
• Examples: Repetitive strain, incorrect
workstation setup.
Psychosocial Hazards
• Definition: Hazards affecting
mental well-being.
• Examples: Workplace stress,
harassment.
HAZARD
IDENTIFICATION
TECHNIQUES
Hazard Identification Techniques

• Job Safety Analysis


• Workplace Inspections
• Incident Reports
Job Safety Analysis (JSA):
Job Safety Analysis, often abbreviated as
JSA, is a systematic process for identifying
and assessing potential hazards associated
with specific job tasks, with the aim of
implementing controls to mitigate risks and
improve workplace safety.
Workplace Inspections
Workplace inspections involve regular
and thorough examinations of a
workplace, its equipment, and processes
to identify potential hazards, unsafe
conditions, or non-compliance with
safety standards and regulations.
Incident Reports
Incident reports are formal documents
that record detailed information about
workplace accidents, injuries, near-
misses, or other safety-related incidents,
serving as a critical tool for analysis and
improvement of safety protocols.
RISK
ASSESSMENT
AND
MANAGEMENT
Risk Assessment Process
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Analysis
• Risk Evaluation
• Risk Mitigation
Hazard Identification:
Hazard identification is the process of
identifying and documenting potential
sources of harm, danger, or adverse
events within a specific context, such as
a workplace or project.
Risk Analysis:
Risk analysis involves a systematic
examination of identified hazards to
assess their probability and potential
consequences, providing a basis for
understanding the level of risk
associated with each hazard.
Risk Evaluation:
Risk evaluation is the step where the
assessed risks are ranked or prioritized
based on the results of risk analysis,
allowing organizations to focus
resources on addressing the most
significant risks first.
Risk Mitigation:
Risk mitigation is the process of
implementing measures and controls to
reduce the likelihood or impact of
identified risks, with the ultimate goal
of minimizing potential harm or adverse
outcomes.
Risk Management Strategies
• Elimination
• Substitution
• Engineering Controls
• Administrative Controls
• Personal Protective Equipment
Elimination:
Elimination is the highest level of
hazard control, involving the complete
removal or eradication of a hazard from
the workplace, ensuring that workers
are no longer exposed to it.
Substitution:
Substitution involves replacing a
hazardous substance, process, or
equipment with a less hazardous
alternative to reduce or eliminate the
associated risks.
Engineering Controls:
Engineering controls are physical
modifications or technologies
implemented to isolate or minimize
exposure to hazards, often through the
design or modification of equipment or
processes.
Administrative Controls:
Administrative controls are workplace
policies, procedures, or practices that
are implemented to reduce risks, such as
safety training, work scheduling, and
job rotation.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Personal Protective Equipment includes
gear or clothing worn by workers to
protect themselves from specific
workplace hazards, such as helmets,
gloves, masks, and safety goggles.
Monitoring and Review
• Continuous monitoring of workplace
hazards.
• Periodic review of risk assessments
and safety measures.

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