Physical Hazard
Physical hazards are substances or conditions that may harm a person’s physical safety.
Some examples of physical hazards are:
• Fires
• Electricity
• Vibration
• Poor housekeeping
Physical hazards are the most common type of hazards in the workplace and include:
• Unsafe conditions that can cause injury, illness and death.
The most common types of injuries include:
• Tripping
• Slipping
• Falling from height or on a level
• Being struck by a falling object
Did you know ….?
Slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries at work
