Unit 2 - Hazards    


In this unit, you will...

  1. Explore learning outcomes, key concepts, digging deeper, and glossary terms for this module (Please review the glossary at the top right-hand corner of every lesson)
  2. Learn to recognize and incorporate hazard identification, assessment and control
  3. Distinguish between the five types of hazards        
  4. Review glossary terms through a self-check at the end of the module
  5. Complete a quiz based on glossary terms and key concepts from the module

 The Big Ideas - Learning Outcomes 

  1. Recognize and incorporate hazard identification, assessment and control. 
  2. Distinguish between the five types of hazards.
  3. Explore different types of hazards found in a workplace.
  1. Predict and identify hazards at a work-site.
  2. Identify and understand the five types of hazards: chemical, physical, ergonomic, biological, psychosocial.
  3. Understand the difference between hazard and risk. 
  4. Convey information, about hazards and hazard prevention practices, to others. 
  5. Predict consequences of hazards left unattended.
  6. Apply the steps in a prevention strategy.
  7. Develop a plan to control potential hazards in a workplace.

Key Concepts 

  • Before work begins at the workplace, it must be assessed by the employer; existing and potential hazards must be identified
  • The first step in preventing incidents or accidents on the work-site, is identification of all hazards.
  • Employers must assess all potential and existing hazards and indicate the control methods to be used to control or remove the hazard
  • Controlling a hazard is important to reduce the hazard so it is not a risk to workers' health and safety.
  •  Hazards fall into one of five different categories: physical, chemical, biological, psychosocial, ergonomic
  •  Control methods fall into one of three categories: Engineering controls, Administrative controls, Personal Protective Equipment