Hazards that may arise in an office
Workplace hazards can come from a wide range of sources. General examples include any substance, material, process, practice, etc that has the ability to cause harm or adverse health effect to a person under certain conditions. These Hazards include;
What types of hazards are there?A common way to classify hazards is by category:
- bad posture
- exposure to toner chemicals
- wrist strain
- electrical issues
- tripping hazards
What types of hazards are there?A common way to classify hazards is by category:
- biological - bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans, etc.,
- chemical - depends on the physical, chemical and toxic properties of the chemical.
- ergonomic - repetitive movements, improper set up of workstation, etc.,
- 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