MODULE
5: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL
The Four Hazard Areas
All workplace hazards
exist in four general areas:
o
Materials
o Equipment,
machinery, tools
o Environment
o Employees
Hazardous
Equipment
Hazardous
equipment includes machinery and tools
- Hazardous equipment
should be properly guarded so that it's virtually impossible for a worker
to be placed in a danger zone around moving parts that could cause injury
or death. A preventive maintenance program should be in place to make sure
equipment operates properly. A corrective maintenance program is needed
to make sure equipment that is broken, causing a safety hazard, is fixed
immediately.
- Tools need to be in
good working order, properly repaired, and used for their intended purpose
only. Any maintenance person will tell you that accident can easily occur
if tools are not used correctly. Tools that are used while broken are also
very dangerous.