Common Workplace Hazards and Their Control Measures

The identification of hazards in the workplace represents the first step in a wider health and safety management process. When hazards are identified, it is how they are assessed, prioritised and ultimately resolved that counts. Every hazard within the workplace could technically be handled in an infinite number of ways. Some of which will of course prove more effective than others. Risk management is a skilled and demanding discipline that can make all the difference to workplace health and safety standards. Not to mention, a responsibility that must be approached proactively and with sufficient priority.

This advanced tutorial is ideally-suited to anyone with an interest in becoming a more competent risk manager, or health and safety specialist. Explore a wide variety of key topics and concepts, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe working practices and engineering controls. Study Hazard Resolution for the Acme Widget Company as a sample framework for effective strategizing, alongside a series of common workplace hazards and their control measures.