Six common workplace hazards and solution in safety Industry

In Health, Environment and safety industries, one of the things Professional put into consideration is hazard which can pose effect on workers, Environment and also equipments.

To be able to solve this issues , a person at first needs to identify the hazard, since not all hazard are easily noticeable, the need for expert maybe required to check and Identify some.

Identifying these hazard do not only help the company but also promote both the safety of the company and the Employees.

There are basically six hazards categories we will be discussing and also their possible solutions .

1.Biological Hazard

Biological hazards including hazards that can be caused by biological agent like viruses, bacteria, insects, animals, etc., that can cause adverse health impacts. For example, mould, blood and other bodily fluids, harmful plants, sewage, dust and vermin which can lead to destruction to both product and staffs.

Solution
Ensure every part of the working place is sterile at all time

2. Chemical Hazards

Chemical hazards are hazardous substances that can cause harm. These hazards can result in both health and physical impacts, such as skin irritation, respiratory system irritation, blindness, corrosion and explosions. Other time they may cause reaction which will lead to a greater destruction of the health system of the employees.

Solution
Employees should be careful when using chemical, they should be cautious when handling hazardous chemical materials .

3. Physical Hazards

Physical hazards are environmental factors that can harm an employee without necessarily touching them, including heights, noise, radiation and pressure, breeze etc. These can be likely also to Environmental hazard.

Solution
People on duty should be sensitive to situations and happenings around them during working hours.

Six common workplace hazards and solution in safety Industry

4. Safety Hazards

These are hazards that makes the workplace unsafe for working conditions. E.g an unfixed tap that got the whole placed filled with water, or exposed wire from machine that can cause electrical damage to both staff and working equipments.

Solution

Every form of damages should be taken care of immediately it is noticed to avoid procrastination.

5. Ergonomic Hazards

Ergonomic hazards are a result of physical factors that can result in musculoskeletal injuries. For example, a poor workstation setup in an office, poor posture and manual handlings.

Solution
Employees should be trained on handling things Professionally

6. Psychosocial Hazards

Psychosocial hazards include those that can have an adverse effect on an employee’s mental health or wellbeing. E.g, unfriendly in communication with Employees, sexual harassment, victimisation, stress and workplace violence.

Solution

Employees should be treated fairly at all time, a situation where Employees is noticed to be battling with any of such issues, help should be rendered to them

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