Identifying and Controlling Hazards
Course 101
Safety Certified Supervisor Series

MODULE TWO: HAZARD CATEGORIES

Fourteen Hazard Categories

Hazard categories include.

1. Acceleration.
2. Biologicals.
3. Chemical reactions.
4. Electrical hazards.
5. Ergonomics.
6. Explosives and Explosions.
7. Flammability and Fires.
8. Heat and Temperature.
9. Mechanical hazards.
10. Pressure.
11. Radiation.
12. Toxics.
13. Vibration/Noise.
14. Workplace Violence.

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10. Pressure.

Increased pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Pressure may cause ruptures in pressure vessels, whipping hoses.

Small high pressure leaks may cause serious injuries.