OSH - Module 2

A unplanned or unexpected occurrence that may or may not result in personal injury, property damage, work stoppage or any combination thereof, which arises out of and in the course of employment

• Near-miss

• Incident

• Work Accident

• Human factors

A unplanned event that did not result in injury, ill health or damage but had the potential to do so

• Incident

• Near-miss

• Accident

• Work accident

The top cause of on-the-job injuries.

• Direct cause

• Unsafe Condition

• Unsafe Act

• Indirect cause

Any source of potential damage, has or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work

• Hazard

• Risk

• Accident

• Harm

Is an agent, factor or circumstance that can cause harm with contact.

• Physical Hazard

• Chemical Hazard

• Biological Hazard

• Ergonomics Hazard

A substance that has the potential to cause harm to life or health.

• Chemical Hazard

• Physical Hazard

• Biological Hazard

• Ergonomic Hazard

Substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily humans. This could include a sample of a microorganism, virus or toxin that can adversely affect human health.

• Chemical Hazard

• Physical Hazard

• Ergonomic Hazard

• Biological Hazard

A physical conditions that may pose a risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system. This include awkward postures, static postures, high forces, repetitive motion, or short intervals between activities.

• Ergonomic Hazards

• Biological Hazard

• Physical Hazard

• Chemical Hazard

Is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard. It may also apply to situations with property or equipment loss.

• Risk

• Hazard

• Loss

• Damage

A quality or condition of being away from danger, injury, damage, loss and accidents

• Safety

• Safe

• Controls

• Work environment