What are Job Health and Safety Hazards

Last updated: 2025-02-02

Definition of Job Health and Safety Hazards

Job health and safety hazards are part of the job specification and means all work hazards and risk factors, such as noise, vibration, dust, chemicals or stress to which a worker may be exposed in a given job positionOccupational hazards may cause a number of health problems for workers. This is a part of the OHS processes.

Basic types of Job Health and Safety Hazards

  • Physical hazards
  • Chemical hazards
  • Biological hazards
  • Ergonomic hazards
  • Behavioral & Psychosocial hazards
specification of OHS safety and health risks for the job position

Job health and safety hazard examples

  • Tripping hazards
  • Poor air quality
  • Loud noises
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Working from heights

How to Enter a Job Health and Safety Hazards in Aptien HR

In Aptien, you use the job description

  1. Go to Organization Settings
  2. Select the "Jobs positions" tab
  3. Select a specific job position
  4. Select the "OHS Risks" tab
  5. Enter the job Health and Safety Hazards related to the job
how to enter Job Health and Safety Hazards
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