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 position. Occupational hazards may cause a number of health problems for workers. This is a part of the OHS processes.
What job health and safety hazards includes
- Physical hazards
- Chemical hazards
- Biological hazards
- Ergonomic hazards
- Behavioral & Psychosocial hazards
Job health and safety hazard examples
- Tripping hazards
- Poor air quality
- Loud noises
- Hazardous chemicals
- Working from heights