ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

 Preventing environmental hazards is crucial to the success of any company   regardless of the scale of operations or industry . The reduction and , if possible ,   elimination of workplace hazards serve a two - fold purpose . The first is to ensure   the safety and protection of the employees working in your company . The second   is compliance with the guidelines set by the Occupational Safety Health Act ’s   ( OSHA ) General Duty Clause , which states that employers are required to provide   a safe workplace for their employees . That is , employees must have a safe   working environment that protects them from the effects of environmental   hazards , including death and serious personal injury . 

 What are workplace hazards ? 

 OSHA describes a hazard as a risk or threat that is associated with a workplace   environment or duty , which if neglected to be corrected may cause an injury or 

 lead to illness for employees or customers . Federal law dictates that it is the   obligation of employers to provide a secure and safe workplace . To fulfill this   responsibility , employers must implement the necessary precautionary measures to   pinpoint and eliminate potential workplace hazards . 

 1 . Chemical hazards 

 Jobs that involve handling chemicals present health risks to the employees .   Exposure to substances such as corrosives , fumes , vapors , liquids , and dust can be   extremely harmful . This may lead to irritation , sensitization , and carcinogenicity .   Hence , it is crucial for an employer to mitigate the risks through implementing   safety protocols that minimize or even eliminate the possibility of employees   inhaling or ingesting the substances as well as absorbing them through their skin . 

 OSHA ’s Hazard Communication Standard ( HCS ) requires employers to educate   their workers about the risks that come with handling chemicals . Safety data sheets   and proper labels should be available to employees at all times . Worker training   must include information about the nature of the chemicals they will be handling   and the safety measures they must follow to protect themselves . 

 2 . Biological hazards 

 Employees with roles that involve interacting with other people , animals , or   contagious conditions are prime candidates for exposure to biological hazards .   These risks include animal droppings , fungi , viruses , blood , and mold . 

 At construction sites , encountering biological hazards is more likely to happen in   demolition , groundwork , or refurbishment . For example , workers in demolition   sites could get exposed to dust or water contaminated by bird droppings . These   could lead to various diseases such as histoplasmosis , a potentially fatal respiratory   problem . 

 3 . Unseen hazards 

 Working conditions that involve extreme heat or cold , spending long hours under   the sun or ultraviolet rays , radiation , or constant exposure to loud noises pose the   risk of injuring workers with or without any contact . A fairly common effect of this   particular environmental hazard is occupational hearing loss among workers 

 exposed to extremely loud noises . Millions have been afflicted by this condition ,   with employers shelling out substantial sums for workers ’ compensation . 

 4 . Ergonomic hazards 

 Manual laborers are at risk for ergonomic hazards , which can result in disabling   injuries afflicting their joints and muscles . These injuries could be caused by   unlabeled heavy loads , tools or objects stored in hard to reach places , and standing   in awkward positions when completing tasks — particularly those involving   weighted loads . 

 OSHA has observed that ergonomic hazards are the most common health risk   among workers in this industry . While ergonomic hazards could pose problems in   terms of productivity in the workplace , these risks could also cause workers   disabling and career - ending injuries . 

 5 . Electrical hazards 

 Electric shocks have been identified as one of the root causes of falls from   scaffolds and other platforms , with more than 20,000 workers injured in electrical   accidents in their workplace in the past 20 years . The majority of electric hazards   involve construction workers coming into contact with power cables located either   underground or overhead , or when working at heights close to power lines .   Incorrect handling of electrical tools or machinery contributed to these incidents as   well . An increasing number of workers also suffer from electrocution because they   are assigned electrical work despite not being   qualified electricians . 

 Final thoughts 

 When it comes to environmental hazards , the age - old adage constantly rings true :   “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure . ” A simple — yet critical — step   employers can take to adhere to OSHA ’s guidelines is to identify the risks in the   workplace , inform employees on how to prevent environmental hazards , and   complement these efforts through implementing precautionary measures . While   there is a huge range of hazards in most workplaces , keeping an eye out for the five   major dangers listed above is a great place to start . 


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NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

 Preventing environmental hazards is crucial to the success of any company   regardless of the scale of operations or industry . The reduction and , if possible ,   elimination of workplace hazards serve a two - fold purpose . The first is to ensure   the safety and protection of the employees working in your company . The second   is compliance with the guidelines set by the Occupational Safety Health Act ’s   ( OSHA ) General Duty Clause , which states that employers are required to provide   a safe workplace for their employees . That is , employees must have a safe   working environment that protects them from the effects of environmental   hazards , including death and serious personal injury . 

 What are workplace hazards ? 

 OSHA describes a hazard as a risk or threat that is associated with a workplace   environment or duty , which if neglected to be corrected may cause an injury or 

 lead to illness for employees or customers . Federal law dictates that it is the   obligation of employers to provide a secure and safe workplace . To fulfill this   responsibility , employers must implement the necessary precautionary measures to   pinpoint and eliminate potential workplace hazards . 

 1 . Chemical hazards 

 Jobs that involve handling chemicals present health risks to the employees .   Exposure to substances such as corrosives , fumes , vapors , liquids , and dust can be   extremely harmful . This may lead to irritation , sensitization , and carcinogenicity .   Hence , it is crucial for an employer to mitigate the risks through implementing   safety protocols that minimize or even eliminate the possibility of employees   inhaling or ingesting the substances as well as absorbing them through their skin . 

 OSHA ’s Hazard Communication Standard ( HCS ) requires employers to educate   their workers about the risks that come with handling chemicals . Safety data sheets   and proper labels should be available to employees at all times . Worker training   must include information about the nature of the chemicals they will be handling   and the safety measures they must follow to protect themselves . 

 2 . Biological hazards 

 Employees with roles that involve interacting with other people , animals , or   contagious conditions are prime candidates for exposure to biological hazards .   These risks include animal droppings , fungi , viruses , blood , and mold . 

 At construction sites , encountering biological hazards is more likely to happen in   demolition , groundwork , or refurbishment . For example , workers in demolition   sites could get exposed to dust or water contaminated by bird droppings . These   could lead to various diseases such as histoplasmosis , a potentially fatal respiratory   problem . 

 3 . Unseen hazards 

 Working conditions that involve extreme heat or cold , spending long hours under   the sun or ultraviolet rays , radiation , or constant exposure to loud noises pose the   risk of injuring workers with or without any contact . A fairly common effect of this   particular environmental hazard is occupational hearing loss among workers 

 exposed to extremely loud noises . Millions have been afflicted by this condition ,   with employers shelling out substantial sums for workers ’ compensation . 

 4 . Ergonomic hazards 

 Manual laborers are at risk for ergonomic hazards , which can result in disabling   injuries afflicting their joints and muscles . These injuries could be caused by   unlabeled heavy loads , tools or objects stored in hard to reach places , and standing   in awkward positions when completing tasks — particularly those involving   weighted loads . 

 OSHA has observed that ergonomic hazards are the most common health risk   among workers in this industry . While ergonomic hazards could pose problems in   terms of productivity in the workplace , these risks could also cause workers   disabling and career - ending injuries . 

 5 . Electrical hazards 

 Electric shocks have been identified as one of the root causes of falls from   scaffolds and other platforms , with more than 20,000 workers injured in electrical   accidents in their workplace in the past 20 years . The majority of electric hazards   involve construction workers coming into contact with power cables located either   underground or overhead , or when working at heights close to power lines .   Incorrect handling of electrical tools or machinery contributed to these incidents as   well . An increasing number of workers also suffer from electrocution because they   are assigned electrical work despite not being   qualified electricians . 

 Final thoughts 

 When it comes to environmental hazards , the age - old adage constantly rings true :   “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure . ” A simple — yet critical — step   employers can take to adhere to OSHA ’s guidelines is to identify the risks in the   workplace , inform employees on how to prevent environmental hazards , and   complement these efforts through implementing precautionary measures . While   there is a huge range of hazards in most workplaces , keeping an eye out for the five   major dangers listed above is a great place to start .
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