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Which of the following scenarios exemplifies an 'armed' hazard?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies an 'armed' hazard?
- A container of corrosive acid stored in a lab where researchers are actively working. (correct)
- A dormant volcano located far from any population centers.
- A patch of black ice forming on a remote, unused road during winter.
- A faulty electrical wire in a storage room that no one enters.
An 'active hazard' is best described as a situation where the potential for harm exists, but no adverse event has yet occurred.
An 'active hazard' is best described as a situation where the potential for harm exists, but no adverse event has yet occurred.
False (B)
Name three types of hazards that may be present in a typical office environment.
Name three types of hazards that may be present in a typical office environment.
Ergonomic, Lighting, Stress
Hazards such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, are categorized as ______ hazards.
Hazards such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, are categorized as ______ hazards.
Match each type of hazard with its potential effect:
Match each type of hazard with its potential effect:
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Hazard
Hazard
A situation with potential to cause harm to life, health, property, or the environment.
Dormant Hazard
Dormant Hazard
A hazard exists, but no one is currently affected.
Armed Hazard
Armed Hazard
People, property, or environment are exposed to a potential hazard.
Active Hazard
Active Hazard
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Ergonomic Hazards
Ergonomic Hazards
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Study Notes
Basic Concept of Hazard
- A hazard is a situation that poses a level of threat to life, health, property, or the environment.
Modes of Hazard
- Dormant: A situation presents a potential hazard, but no people, property, or environment is currently affected.
- Armed: Refers to people, property, or environment
- Active: A harmful incident involving the hazard has actually occurred; often referred to as an incident, emergency, or disaster.
Types of Hazard
- Chemical Hazards: Chemicals can affect the skin by contact or the body, either through the digestive system or through the lungs if air is contaminated with chemicals, vapor, mist, or dust.
- Noise Hazards: Excessive noise can disrupt concentration, interfere with communication and result in loss of hearing.
- Radiation Hazards: Equipment such as a radioactive trace element used in analytical chemistry produce ionizing radiation.
- Electrical Hazards: Include the risk of injury from all forms of electrical energy.
- Lighting Hazards: Inadequate lighting levels are a potential safety hazard.
- Vibration Hazards: Include whole-body vibration and more localized vibration effects.
- Temperature Hazards: Extremes of cold or heat.
- Biological Hazards: Include insects, bacteria, fungi, plants, worms, animals, and viruses.
- Ergonomic Hazards: Covers risk of injury from manual handling procedures, incorrectly designed desks, or workstations.
- Other Hazards: Include stress, fatigue, the effects of shift work, and even assaults from other people.
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