Recognizing Hazards

A workplace hazard is any contidition, practice, or behaviour that can cause injury and/or illness to a person or damage to a property.

Every occupation from grooming a dog to working on a construction site, has many types of workplace hazards.  Although there are many workplace hazards, they can be easily identified, with the proper training.

The five types of workplace hazards are:

• Physical
• Biological
• Chemical
• Ergonomic
• Psychosocial

The two types of injuries and illnesses are:

• Acute: burns, bruises, and broken bones
• Chronic: repetitive strain, hearing loss, and cancer