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| Hazards | Potential events or situations that can cause injury or harm to people, property, or the environment |
| Mechanical hazards | points of operation, flywheels, gears, shafts, pulleys, key ways, belts, couplings, sprockets, chains, frames, controls, lighting for tools and equipment, brakes, exhausting, feeding, oiling, adjusting, maintenance, lockout/tagout, grounding, work space, location, purchasing standards. Pinch points, sharp points and edges, weight, rotating parts, stability, ejected parts and materials, impact |
| Chemical Hazard-Solid | Any chemical found in a solid form. Example: Dry Paint |
| Chemical Hazard- Dusts | tiny particles of solids. Example: Bags of Cement, glass fibers, asbestos, some herbicides |
| Chemical Hazard- Liquid | chemical found in liquid form at room temperature. Example: Fertilizers, Herbicides, Pesticides, Paints, or Cleaners |
| Chemical Hazard- Vapors | Tiny drops of liquid that are suspended in air. Examples: Cleaners, Paints, Pesticides |
| Chemical Hazard- Gases | Some chemicals are in gas form when they are at room temperature. Examples: Aerosols, Carbon Monoxide, Vehicle fumes |
| Physical Hazard-Elevations of heights | Any situation in which a person may fall or have objects fall on them. Examples: Ladder, Elevated walkway, Walkway over a pit, Stairs, or Boxes on a high shelf |
| Physical Hazard-Slippery Surfaces | Wet or oily surfaces, can cause falls. Examples: Wet floor, Waxed floor, or Oily/greasy floor, |
| Physical Hazard-Electricity | Electrocution can result when a person comes in contact with an electrical current, either indoors or outdoors. Examples: Electrical wire, Electrical outlet, Lightning, Batteries, or Electrical equipment |
| Physical Hazard-Confined Spaces | Any space with limited openings and poor ventilation may cause harm due to toxic gases or lack of oxygen. Examples: Grain bin , Manure pit, or Underground pipe. |
| Physical Hazard-Noise | can damage a person's hearing suddenly or gradually over time. Examples: Tractor engine, Explosives, Loud music, Machinery, or Power tools. |
| Physical Hazard-Sharp Objects | Any sharp object that is operated or held in the hand(s) can cause cuts or even amputations. Examples: Power saw, Meat slicer, Box cutter, or Knife. |
| Physical Hazard-Moving Parts | both slow and fast, can cause bodily harm, such as amputation or crushing. Examples: Power takeoff, Engine parts, Drill, or Auger. |
| Physical Hazard-Repetitive Motions | Work that requires doing the same actions over and over again may cause injury over time. Examples: Computer keyboard or Assembly lines. |
| Physical Hazard-Heavy Loads | Loads that are too heavy or that are lifted improperly may cause back or neck injuries. Examples: Boxes, Hay bales, or People |
| Physical Hazard-Heavy Machinery | Machinery—A person can be run over, rolled on, or crushed by large machinery. Examples: Tractors, Circular baler, Skid loader, or Trucks. |
| Physical Hazard-Heat | Any hot surface or overexposure to sunlight may cause burns and dehydration. Examples: Sun exposure, Furnace, Fryer, grill, oven, or Running engine. |
| Physical Hazard-Cold | Overexposure to cold or being trapped in a cold place may cause frostbite, hypothermia, and, potentially, death. Examples: Outdoors in winter or Refrigerator/freezer. |
| Physical Hazard-Weapons | Weapons may be misused, causing injury to self and others. Workplaces may be robbed by people using weapons. Examples: Guns or Knives. |
| OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 | A federal government agency that writes and enforces safety and health standards for businesses |
| Accident | An unexpected happening that may result in injury, loss, or damage |
| Compliance | Fulfilling the requirements of the law |
| Risk | The possibility of loss (failure) or gain (success) |
| Safety | Freedom from danger, risk, or injury |
| US Department of Labor | foster, promote, and develop the wellbeing of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States |
