Hazard Identification

• All business entities are expected to identify and reduce the risk of all hazards in the work place
  • Not all hazards are easily identified.
  • Staff need to be trained to be able to identify many hazards and measure the risk to employees.
  • It’s not always easy to find the best solution.
  • Some solutions may create further hazards or be obstructive to the operation.
• Hazards can also be caused through learnt behaviours and bad operating practices passed on from one employee to the next.
  • Safety devices are sometimes ignored.
  • Correct processes may not be used.
  • Tidiness of the workplace and the correct placement of equipment may be ignored.