Hazards

Identifying Hazards in the Workplace

The US Department of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines hazards as “any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone.” In other words, a hazard in the workplace could be anything on the job that puts an employee’s health and safety at risk. Depending on the field of work, some hazards are more prevalent and dangerous than others. Regardless of the level of risk, in order to protect yourself and your employees from