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University of Perpetual Help System Laguna College of Engineering, Avi Tion ND Architecture

The document discusses the differences between hazards and risks in the workplace. A hazard is a source or condition that has the potential to cause harm, while a risk refers to the likelihood that exposure to a hazard could result in injury or health issues. Common workplace hazards include noisy machinery, chemicals, working at heights, and ergonomic issues. The document provides examples of different types of hazards: biological, chemical, physical, safety, ergonomic, and psychosocial. Hazards have the potential to cause harm, while risks refer to the chance of that harm being realized.

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University of Perpetual Help System Laguna College of Engineering, Avi Tion ND Architecture

The document discusses the differences between hazards and risks in the workplace. A hazard is a source or condition that has the potential to cause harm, while a risk refers to the likelihood that exposure to a hazard could result in injury or health issues. Common workplace hazards include noisy machinery, chemicals, working at heights, and ergonomic issues. The document provides examples of different types of hazards: biological, chemical, physical, safety, ergonomic, and psychosocial. Hazards have the potential to cause harm, while risks refer to the chance of that harm being realized.

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UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM LAGUNA

College of Engineering, AviAtion And Architecture

PRELIM ASSIGNMENT NO.

DE GUZMAN, KATHRINE S.
BSIE - E2I
Date of Submission: 08-31-2021

DR. DALISAY BANTATUA


Instructor
Make a research about hazard and risks; what are the different hazard and risks at the
workplace, differentiate one from another.

A hazard is a source or condition that has the potential to cause harm to people, property,
the environment, or all coalition. Noisy machinery, a moving forklift, chemicals, electricity,
working at heights, a repetition job, or appropriate behavior that endangers a worker’s safety and
health are just a few examples of workplace hazards.

If exposed to a danger, there is a risk or likelihood that the individual may be injured or
have an undesirable health consequence. It may also be used to circumstances involving the loss
of property or equipment, as well as those involving environmental impact.

"Risk" and "hazard" are often used synonymous. For those in charge of health and safety
at work, it's vital to know the difference between the two. On this, you'll learn more about
occupational dangers, including where they may be located. To make your risk assessment
process as smooth as possible, we provide a variety of additional tools..

A variety of hazard and risks at a workplace:

Biological. It is possible for biological hazard such as viruses and bacteria to have negative
health effects on humans. Mold, blood and other body fluids, hazardous plants, sewage, dust, and
vermin are just a few of the examples.

Chemical. To put it simply, chemical risks are chemicals that can be harmful. There are a
number of potential risks to health and safety, such as skin irritants and respiratory system
irritations, as well as blindness, corrosion and explosions.

Physical. Physical hazards are environmental factors that can harm an employee without
necessarily touching them, including heights, noise, radiation and pressure.

Safety. Height, noise, radiation, and pressure are examples of physical dangers.

Ergonomic. Ergonomic hazards risks are the consequence of musculoskeletal injuries caused by


physical elements in the work environment. An inefficient workstation set-up at an office, for
example, or bad posture or manual handling

.Psycho social. Psychosocial risks are those that can have a negative impact on an employee's
mental health or well-being, according to the American Psychological Association. Sexual
harassment, victimization, stress, and workplace violence are just a few of the many examples.

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