A
hazard is any item, substance or situation that has the potential to cause harm
or damage. A risk is the likelihood of a hazard resulting in harm and the
severity of the outcome.
In
our working environment, we use a lot of tools and equipment to achieve various
outputs so as to ensure that the organizational objectives and production
targets are met.
We
should realize that if not properly utilized, every one of these devices have
the potential to cause injuries to our individual selves, our co-workers and in
some instances damage to property and the environment.
It
is therefore extremely important that we adopt behavioral patterns that seek to
ensure that all forms of hazards are eliminated within the workplace to guarantee
injury-free environment.
Although
it is impossible to eliminate all hazards to prevent accidents, the key thing
is to ensure the reduction to an acceptable level of risk.
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