workplace hazards
On-site safety threats
Workplace hazards are conditions or practices in a work environment that pose risks to health or safety.
Physical hazards include machinery, falls, and extreme temperatures.
Chemical hazards involve toxic substances.
Ergonomic hazards stem from repetitive motions or poor workstation design.
Psychosocial hazards include stress and harassment.
OSHA requires employers to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
- job insecurityUncertainty about continued employment
- infectious diseasesPathogen-caused transmissible conditions
- radiation exposureContact with ionizing energy
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
chemical spills · flammable materials · fire exit · safety goggles · toxic fumes · burnout syndrome · discrimination · confined spaces · wet floor · pesticides · chronic exposure · corrosive substances · occupational health · extreme temperatures · heavy metals · allergens · solvents · cleaning agents
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
- workplace safetyPPE, safety standards, worker safety, goggles, safety gear
- toxic hazardstoxic exposure, asbestos, arsenic, neurotoxins, benzene
- workplace liabilityemployer duties, liability insurance, liability claims, liability coverage, worker compensation
- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- carcinogensasbestos, benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, tobacco smoke
workplace hazardsworkplace safety
Harm prevention at jobs
occupational safety · worker protection · safety measures · safety protocols · protective equipment