Slips, Trips, and Falls: Uneven surfaces, wet floors, cluttered walkways, and inadequate lighting can contribute to slips, trips, and falls, which are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries.
Hazardous Substances: Exposure to toxic chemicals, gases, fumes, or biological agents can pose significant health risks. This includes improper storage, handling, or disposal of hazardous substances.
Ergonomic Hazards: Poor ergonomic conditions, such as uncomfortable workstations, improper lifting techniques, repetitive tasks, or prolonged sitting or standing, can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other physical ailments.
Electrical Hazards: Faulty wiring, exposed electrical parts, overloaded circuits, and improper use of electrical equipment can cause electrical shocks, burns, and fires.
Fire Hazards: Insufficient fire safety measures, blocked fire exits, inadequate fire suppression systems, and improper storage of flammable materials can increase the risk of fires and endanger the lives of employees.
Machinery and Equipment Hazards: Lack of proper machine guarding, poor maintenance, inadequate training, and unsafe use of machinery and equipment can result in crush injuries, amputations, or other serious accidents.
Falling Objects: Improperly stacked items, unsecured shelves, and objects placed on overhead storage areas can pose a risk of falling objects, potentially causing head injuries or other bodily harm.
Noise Hazards: Working in environments with high noise levels without appropriate hearing protection can lead to noise-induced hearing loss and other auditory problems.
Biological Hazards: Exposure to infectious agents, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, in healthcare settings, laboratories, or other workplaces can put employees at risk of contracting diseases.
Stress and Mental Health Hazards: High workloads, excessive demands, lack of support, and poor work-life balance can contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
