What are some potential safety risks on a job?

Here, NSC consultants JoAnn Dankert, Namir George and Rachel Harrington identify for Safety+Health the workplace trouble spots they see over and over again.

1Working at height.
2Poor housekeeping.
3Electrical – Extension cords.
4Forklifts.
5Lockout/tagout.
6Chemicals.
7Confined spaces.

What are three examples of potential risks in the workplace?

Examples of Workplace Hazards

Biological Hazards.
Chemical Hazards.
Physical Hazards.
Safety Hazards.
Ergonomic Hazards.
Psychosocial Hazards.

What are the top 10 health and safety risks?

Top ten health and safety risks in construction

Working at Height. The construction of buildings – or indeed, demolition works – frequently requires tradesmen to work at height.
Moving Objects.
Slips, Trips, & Falls.
Noise.
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome.
Material & Manual Handling.
Collapse.
Asbestos.

What are the top 3 health and safety risks?

Here are the top 5 causes. Safety hazards often hit the headlines. Fatal accidents and major incidents are shocking and attract attention….The Top 5 Health Risks At Work (From HSE Statistics)

Asbestos.
Mental Health.
Manual Handling.
Silica Dust.
Hazardous Substances.

What are some safety issues at workplace?

Injuries resulting from lifting heavy objects are also included as safety issues in the workplace, particularly in workplaces that require an employee to lift objects frequently or reach for objects above eye level. Fire can be one of the most important workplace safety issues.

What are some safety measures in the workplace?

Always be awake and alert in your workspace. Immediately clean and/or report any potential hazards (spills, leaks, fire hazard obstacles) Closely follow instructions when using any tool or machine. Dress appropriately for your specific workspace and/or task. Always wear the protective equipment that is intended for your task.

What does workplace safety and health mean to you?

Occupational safety and health (OSH), also commonly referred to as occupational health and safety (OHS), occupational health, or workplace health and safety (WHS), is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.