Directions: Identify the type of hazard described by the situations given below....

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October 2022 1 6 Report

Directions: Identify the type of hazard described by the situations given below. Choose your answer from the box below. The first item has been answered for you. Psychological hazard Biological hazard Chemical hazard Physical Hazard Ergonomic hazard Type of Hazard Physical hazard Situations 1. noisy machinery 2. incorrect seating posture 3. frayed electrical cords 4. pesticides, insecticides 5. improper lifting or reaching 6. damaged equipment 7. poor lighting and ventilation 8. fumes coming from welding 9. bacterial contamination 10. loss of confidence

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Answer:

1.) Noisy machinery - Physical hazard Situations

2.) Incorrect seating posture - Psychological hazard

3.) Frayed electrical cords - Chemical hazard

4.) Pesticides, insecticides - Biological hazard

5.) Improper lifting or reaching - Ergonomic Hazards

6.) Damaged equipment - Chemical hazard

7.) Poor lighting and ventilation - Chemical hazard

8.) Fumes coming from welding - Chemical hazard

9.) Bacterial contamination - Chemical hazard

10.) Loss of confidence - Biological hazard

Type of Hazard

Psychological hazards are elements of the work environment, management practices or organizational practices that pose a risk to mental health and well - being.

A biological hazard, or biohazard, is a biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily humans.

A chemical hazard is a ( non-biological ) substance that has the potential to cause harm to life or health. Chemicals are widely used in the home and in many other places.