Occupational Hazard
A working condition that can lead to illness or death. Danger to health or life that is inherent in, or is associated with, a particular occupation, industry , or work environment. Occupational hazards include risk of accident and of contracting occupational diseases.
A worker may be exposed to following types of hazards, depending upon his/her occupation:
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-: Physical Hazards: Heat and cold stress, light, noise, vibration, radiation |
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-: Chemical Hazards: Dust, Gases, metals, solvents |
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-: Biological Hazards: Bacteria, viruses, protozoa, helminths, rickettsiae |
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-: Mechanical Hazards: Machines, friction, injury, slips, falls |
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-: Psychosocial Hazards: Stress, Workplace violence, shift work |
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-: Ergonomic Hazards: Lifting, awkward posture, overexertion, improper workstations and tools |