what are obvious and hidden hazards?
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Many hazards on the job are obvious, like sharp objects, slippery floors, and hot liquids. Other hazards, such as repetitive movements and chemicals, may be hidden.
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Environmental hazards increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, asthma, and many other illnesses. These hazards can be physical, such as pollution, toxic chemicals, and food contaminants, or they can be social, such as dangerous work, poor housing conditions, urban sprawl, and poverty.
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['Exploding Bomb (Explosion or reactivity hazards) ... ', 'Flame (Fire hazard) ... ', 'Flame Over Circle (Oxidizing hazards) ... ', 'Gas Cylinder (Gases under pressure) ... ', 'Corrosion (Corrosive damage to metals, skin, eyes) ... ', 'Skull & Crossbones (Can cause death or toxicity with short exposure to small amounts)']
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The major danger with appliances is fire, and it's not a danger to which people want to subject themselves. Fires spread quickly and unpredictably, with great potential to cause injury, damage, and even death. It's important to be aware of the proper safety measures when using appliances.
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['Work-related accidents that result in death;', 'Work-related accidents that cause serious reportable injuries;', 'Diagnosed cases of certain occupational diseases;', 'Certain dangerous occurrences with the potential to cause harm; and.', 'Gas-related incidents.']
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[' Working at Height. ... ', ' Slips, Trips and Falls. ... ', ' Moving Objects. ... ', ' Noise. ... ', ' Manual Handling. ... ', ' Vibrations. ... ', ' Collapses. ... ', ' Asbestos.']
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['radiofrequency radiation exposure.', 'working with electricity.', 'working at height.', 'manual handling.', 'noise and vibration.', 'plant and machinery.']
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A hazard, as defined by the TUC, 'is something that can cause harm', and a risk 'is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm'. Examples of hazards could include working with heavy machinery, using chemicals at work, a poorly set up workstation or strained office relationships.
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['Exposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food.', 'Natural and technological disasters.', 'Climate change.', 'Occupational hazards.', 'The built environment.']
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['Safety. Safety hazards encompass any type of substance, condition or object that can injure workers. ... ', 'Chemical. ... ', 'Biological. ... ', 'Physical. ... ', 'Ergonomic.']
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['Bodily injury.', 'Property damage.', 'Errors or omissions.', 'Employers liability.']
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['Awareness of Hazards and Adequate Training. In some companies with high employee turnover, many new hires do not receive the safety training they should, which is particularly dangerous when they have to work with electrical hazards. ... ', 'PPE Compliance. ... ', 'Human Factors.']
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['(i) Undersed earthquakes:', '(ii) Landslides:', '(iii) Volcanic Eruptions:', '(iv) Meteorites and Asteroids:']
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['Danger #1 – Frayed Cords. ... ', 'Danger #2 – Poor Maintenance. ... ', 'Danger #3 – Overloaded Circuit. ... ', 'Danger #4 – Proximity To Water. ... ', 'Danger #5 – Specific Appliance Issues. ... ', 'Washing Machine. ... ', 'Clothes Dryers. ... ', 'Irons.']
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['Physical Hazards. This is the most common type of workplace hazards. ... ', "Ergonomic Hazards. Every occupation places certain strains on a worker's body. ... ", 'Chemical Hazards. ... ', 'Biological Hazards. ... ', 'MOBILE OFFICE LOCATION. ... ', 'PASCAGOULA OFFICE LOCATION.']
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['Fecal impaction. ... ', 'Bowel perforation. ... ', 'Increased risks for cardiovascular events.']
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['Chlorine Baths. ... ', 'Ammonia. ... ', 'Carbon Monoxide. ... ', 'Other "Safe and Suitable" Ingredients You Don\'t Know You\'re Eating. ... ', 'Bacteriophages.']