Hazards - Introduction
Completion requirements
Hazards - Introduction
A hazard is anything that can cause injury or loss.
- A safe place would have no hazards, however most hazards can't be removed, they can only be controlled and the risk reduced.
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Hazards can be found everywhere: at home, in school, in all workplaces.
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Hazards in the workplace can cause injuries/death, a loss of
income, property damage, environmental damage and a loss of production
and profits.
- A hazard can be something as simple as a ladder left lying around. It can also be something like a chemical substance used in a workplace.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- predict potential hazards within an agricultural environment,
- identify and describe the different types of hazards found in the agricultural workplace,
- understand hazards related to farm machinery,
- understand hazards associated with animal management,
- understand farm environmental hazards, such as sun, exposure, water, fuel, and human factors.
Being able to identify potential hazards before you begin work is an important step towards workplace safety.