The most common workplace hazards

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The most common workplace hazards

How to Manage Hazards in Your Workplace

* Appropriately train all your employees in their duties.

* Introduce appropriate control measures.

* Carry out an appropriate risk assessment for the nature of the work and hazards.

Main categories of hazards

Psychosocial

Psychosocial hazards include those that can have an adverse effect on an employee’s mental health or wellbeing.

Ergonomic

Ergonomic hazards are a result of physical factors that can result in musculoskeletal injuries.

Safety

These are hazards that create unsafe working conditions.

Physical

Physical hazards are environmental factors that can harm an employee without necessarily touching them.

Chemical

These hazards can result in both health and physical impacts

Biological

Blood and other bodily fluids, harmful plants, sewage, dust and vermin.