What is type of hazard?

What is type of hazard?

physical – radiation, magnetic fields, pressure extremes (high pressure or vacuum), noise, etc., psychosocial – stress, violence, etc., safety – slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.

What are 4 types of physical hazards?

Physical hazards include ergonomic hazards, radiation, heat and cold stress, vibration hazards, and noise hazards. Engineering controls are often used to mitigate physical hazards.

How can we prevent physical hazard?

Examples of engineering controls for physical hazards include:

1. Providing safety equipment to employees that reduces their exposure to the physical safety hazard.
2. Reduce noises and vibrations present in the workplace.
3. Place barriers between employees and physical hazards such as radiation or microwaves.

Is pressure a physical hazard?

Physical hazard are based on the intrinsic properties of the chemical. There are five main classes of physical hazard namely Explosive, Flammable, Oxidising, Gases under Pressure and Corrosive to metals.

How can we prevent electrical hazards?

Preventative steps

1. Inspect wiring of equipment before each use.
2. Use safe work practices every time electrical equipment is used.
3. Know the location and how to operate shut-off switches and/or circuit breaker panels.
4. Limit the use of extension cords.
5. Multi-plug adapters must have circuit breakers or fuses.

Which of the following is a physical hazard class?

The physical hazard classes are described briefly below. Flammable gases Flammable aerosols Flammable liquids Flammable solids These four classes cover products that have the ability to ignite (catch fire) easily. The main hazards are fire or explosion.

What is a physical hazard class?

Physical hazards group: based on the physical or chemical properties of the product – such as flammability, reactivity, or corrosivity to metals.