Phsical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards

Gases Examples

Aerosols, Vehicle fumes and Carbon monoxide

Liquid Define

Any chemical found in a liquid form at room temperature. Liquid chemical may cause poisoning by ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

Dust Examples

Bags of cement, Asbestos, Glass fibers and sanding

Animals

Bites, Skin contact and Manure

Humans

Blood, mucus, saliva, and waste

Chemical Hazards

Chemicals that may cause injury or illness to workers if they are inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin

Vapors Examples

Cleaners, Paints and Pesticides

Dust Define

Dust are tiny particles of solids. You may be exposed to dust from material or from a work processes that create dust.

Electricity

Electrical wire, Electrical equipment, Electrical outlet, Lighting and Batteries

Liquid Examples

Fertilizers, Pesticides, Cleaners, Herbicides and Paints

Biological Hazards

Hazards that are living things or their by products that may cause injury or illness workers

Physical Hazard

Hazards that cause injuries or illnesses by transferring energy between objects and workers

Falling: Elevations or Heights

Ladder, walkway over a pit, boxes on a high shelf, elevated walkway and stairs

Moving Parts

Power Takeoff, Drill and Engine Parts

Sharp Objects or Machines

Power saw, box cutter, meat slicer and knife

Gases Define

Some chemicals are in gas form when they are at room temperature.

Noise

Tractor Engine, Loud Music, Explosives, Machinery and Power tools

Vapors Define

Vapors are tiny drops of liquid that are suspended in the air. Vapors from some chemicals may irritate the eye and skin.

Slipping and Tripping

Wet or oily surfaces, Weather hazards, Occasional spills and Clutter in your way