When someone talks about safety and health risks in the organization or workplace, they are addressing the expectation of injury and the impact on workers due to the hazards found in the work area. Probability is a measure of the regularity of accidents occurring at work. However, since it is possible to control the probability and impact of accidents, it is possible to organize the risk until it is minimal and acceptable (Governali, 2005). Additionally, there are four basic word categories that are often used in managing workplace safety and health risks. The term can be classified into five main categories: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards (refer to Figure 1 in Appendix 1). The first main type of danger is physical. Physical hazards are present in most workplaces at some time and are the most common hazards. Physical hazards of hazards associated with electrical shock, equipment or machinery, lighting and temperature in the workplace. According to Mullen (2004) the physical hazard checklist is suitable for almost all inspection jobs, as the items contained generally influence working environments and apply to all types of work. According to Bahari & Ismail (1998, p.45) stated that “machinery and equipment used in the workplace are considered dangerous if not well designed, not perfect and not properly maintained before use”. Furthermore, there is equipment operated by unskilled workers who instead use it for the intended job. Furthermore, accidents can be caused by physical danger if workers are not ready or do not concentrate while using it in their job. Chemicals are the second type of hazard. Unlike physical risk, clear, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial risks. Works Cited Ahmad, A. (2000). Promotion of health and safety at work: problems and solutions. Petaling Jaya: Pearson -Prentice Hall.Bahari, I., & Ismail, M. (1998). Leadership in management: safety and health management. Bangi: McGraw HillColling, A. (1990). Industrial safety: management and technology. New York, NY: Prentice Hall. Cutter, S. L. (2006). Hazards, vulnerability and environmental justice. Safety and Health Journal, 10(4), 12-18.Goetsch, D. L. (2011). Safety and health at work for technicians, engineers and managers. New York, NY: Pearson Education.Governali, P. K. (2005). Industrial risk and safety manual. London, UK: Newness Publication. Mullen, J. (2004). Investigate the factors that influence individual behavior regarding safety at work. Journal of Safety Research, 35(1), p. 275.
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