There are several categories of accidents in terms of injury and these include:
- Slips/trips/falls
- Falls from height
- Falling objects
- Collision with objects
- Trapping/crushing under or between objects
- Manual handling
- Contact with machinery/hand tools
- Electricity
- Transport
- Contact with chemicals
- Asphyxiation/drowning
- Fire and explosion
- Animals
- Violence - either verbal or physical
Health hazards
Risk assessment is not only concerned with injuries in the workplace but also possible occupational health problems. Health hazards fall into four categories;
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Risk assessment is not only concerned with injuries in the workplace but also possible occupational health problems. Health hazards fall into four categories;
- Chemical - paints, solvents, fumes.
- Biological- bacteria e.g. leptospirosis, viruses.
- Physical - noise, vibration, radiation.
- Psychological- occupational stress.
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