
Basically, a hazard is the potential for harm or an adverse effect (for example, to people as health effects, to organizations as property or equipment losses, or to the environment).
Hazard analysis uncovers and identifies hazards that exist in the workplace, generally focusing on a particular activity, project, or system. Hazard analysis can also be referred to as hazard recognition, …
This document is intended to define hazard and risk, and to serve as a guide for produce growers and packers to identify hazards and begin to evaluate risks. A hazard is any biological, chemical, or …
Soil type is critical in determining the hazard likelihood. Temperatures that can cause burns to the skin or damage to other organs. Fires require a heat source, fuel, and oxygen. Vibration that can cause …
A job hazard analysis (JHA) is a step-by-step process that looks for current and potential future hazards in a workplace. This guide provides activities, worksheets, and interactive materials that can provide …
Able to describe hazards, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. Risk of hazard can be minimized with the present of safeguard. People are routinely expose to the hazard at workplace.
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Hazards - IFRC
A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic …