BASIC HAZARD PROCEDURES

IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL

What are hazards?

A hazard is anything that could hurt you or
make you sick.

What could hurt you or make you sick where

you work?

A hazard is
anything that
can

cut you

A hazard is
anything that
can

trip you

A hazard is
anything that
can

burn you

A hazard is
anything that
can

crush you

A hazard is
anything that
can

hurt your
hearing

A hazard is
anything that
can

hurt your
eyes

A hazard is
anything that
can

make you
sick

A hazard is
anything that
can

cause you
pain

Find the hazard.

Find the hazard.

Find the hazard.

Find the hazard.

CHEMICAL & DUST

HAZARDS
(cleaning products,
pesticides, asbestos, etc.)

BIOLOGICAL
HAZARDS

ERGONOMIC
HAZARDS
(repetition, lifting, awkward
postures, etc.)

(mold, insects/pests,
communicable diseases, etc.)

WORK
ORGANIZATION
HAZARDS
Things that cause STRESS!

SAFETY HAZARDS

PHYSICAL HAZARDS

(slips, trips and falls, faulty

equipment, etc.)

(noise, temperature
extremes, radiation, etc.)

HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
Elimination/Substitution
Most
Effective

Requires a physical
change to the
workplace

Requires worker or
employer to do
something

Least
Effective

Requires
worker to
wear
something

CONTROLS: ENGINEERING
CONTROL AT THE SOURCE!
Limits the hazard but doesnt entirely remove it.
Other Examples:
Mechanical Guards
Wet Methods for Dust
Enclosures/Isolation
Dilution Ventilation

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Proper
equipment

Local Exhaust
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Re-designed Tools

CONTROLS: ADMINISTRATIVE
Aimed at Reducing Employee Exposure to Hazards
but Not Removing Them!

Changes in work procedures such as:

Written safety policies/rules

Schedule changes, such as:

Lengthened or Additional Rest Breaks
Job Rotation
Adjusting the Work Pace

Training with the goal of reducing the duration,

frequency and severity of exposure to hazards

CONTROLS: PPE Personal Protective Equipment

Control of LAST RESORT!
Special Clothing
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection

Respiratory Protection

CONTROL IS AT THE WORKER!

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HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
Elimination/Substitution
Most
Effective

Requires a physical
change to the
workplace

Requires worker or
employer to do
something

Least
Effective

Requires
worker to
wear
something

Hazard signs
Your workplace has signs to
remind you to be careful.

What does this sign mean?

Hazard signs

What does this sign mean?

Hazard signs

What does this sign mean?

What should you do

when you see this
sign?

Wear safety glasses

What should you do

when you see this
sign?

Wear ear muffs

or ear plugs

What should you do

when you see this
sign?

Wear a safety vest

What should you do

when you see this
sign?

Wear safety gloves

Keeping your work area safe

What would
you do if this
was you?

Make your workplace safe

Keeping your work area safe

What is wrong
here?

Which picture shows the safe workplace?

What should you do if you see a safety hazard?

Follow your work safety rules.

Keeping your work area safe

What should you do

if you find a hazard?
Report it