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Basic Concept of Hazards

A hazard is a potential source of harm, which can be natural, human-made, or a combination of both. Types of hazards include chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, safety, and psychosocial hazards, each posing different risks to health and safety. The impacts of hazards can be social, economic, and environmental, leading to loss of life, infrastructure damage, and environmental degradation.

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Basic Concept of Hazards

A hazard is a potential source of harm, which can be natural, human-made, or a combination of both. Types of hazards include chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, safety, and psychosocial hazards, each posing different risks to health and safety. The impacts of hazards can be social, economic, and environmental, leading to loss of life, infrastructure damage, and environmental degradation.

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BASIC

CONCEPT OF
HAZARD

PREPARED BY: MS. ROSE ANN U. BATTAD


HAZARD
•A hazard is a potential source of
harm, such as injury, property
damage, or environmental
degradation. Hazards can be
natural, human-made, or a
combination of the two.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
• Chemical hazards
These can be explosive,
flammable, corrosive, or
oxidizing. They can be
present in any form, such as a
solid, liquid, or gas.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
•Physical hazards
These can affect the body's
physical well-being, such as
through loud noises, heat,
radiation, or ultraviolet rays.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
•Biological hazards
These are organic
substances that can
threaten the health of
living organisms.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
• Ergonomic hazards
These are physical factors
that can lead to
musculoskeletal injuries
(MSDs).
TYPES OF HAZARDS
• Safety hazards
These can occur due to
unexpected or avoidable
circumstances. The danger can
range from minor to serious,
and can even be fatal.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
• Psychosocial hazards
These involve factors that
can affect mental health,
such as stress, bullying,
violence, and work-related
pressure.
SOME EXAMPLES OF HAZARDS INCLUDE:
THE IMPACTS OF HAZARDS CAN BE SOCIAL,
ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL, AND INCLUDE:

Loss of life and  Flooding


injuries  Erosion
Damage to  Strong currents
infrastructure
 Floating debris
Release of hazardous
chemicals

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