LESSON 1 (Unit 01): Workplace Hazard Classification

• Hazard

  any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone.
• Safety


  These are working conditions that can cause injury, illness, and death.
• Physical


  Factors within the environment that may cause harm on the body even without necessarily touching it.
• Ergonomic


  Physical factors in the environment that may cause problems on the musculoskeletal system.
• Six (6) Workplace Hazard Classification

  • Safety, Physical, Biological, Chemical, Ergonomic, Psychological
• Psychological


  Aspects of the working environment that may affect the mental health of the individuals.
• Biological


  Substances that are produced by an organism that may threat the health of human life.
• Chemical


  Chemical substances that may cause harm upon exposure to them.