What are the 5 basic workplace hazards?

What are the 5 basic workplace hazards?

Types of workplace hazards include chemical, ergonomic, physical, psychosocial and general workplace.

Why is workplace safety important?

A safe and healthy workplace not only protects workers from injury and illness, it can also lower injury/illness costs, reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase productivity and quality, and raise employee morale. In other words, safety is good for business.

What are some workplace safety issues?

Common workplace health and safety hazards include: communicable disease, transportation accidents, workplace violence, slipping and falling, toxic events, particularly chemical and gas exposure, getting struck by objects, electrocution or explosion, repetitive motion and ergonomic injuries, and hearing loss.

Why we should manage workplace health and safety?

Health and Safety is important because it protects the well being of employers, visitors and customers. Looking after Health and Safety makes good business sense. Workplaces which neglect health and safety risk prosecution, may lose staff, and may increase costs and reduce profitability.

Why should businesses manage safety in the workplace?

Every business wants to provide its employees with a safe place to work. At the same time, every business wants to help its workers maximize their potential. By prioritizing workplace safety, a company can provide its workers with a safe environment where they can optimize their day-to-day productivity.