Question

Describe one environmental hazard that could be present in a specific workplace. Propose suggestions on how to prevent or reduce exposure to it in an effort to increase occupational safety for employees in this setting.

Answer 1

Environmental hazard are hazards that can cause unsafe working condition at the workplace causing health problems to the employees, it can be physical, chemical, biological, cultural

1. Exposed wires at workplace might result in tripping hazard which may lead to electrical shock, fire or injury or electrocution.like using an open front plug poses the risk of contact with live wires when plugging into an electric outlet.

2. Another example can be chemical hazard including plastic, pesticides , harmful compounds of dairy that can cause allergic reactions in humans.

Suggestions 1. Regular assessment of an appropriate risk for the nature of work and hazards like covering all the exposed wires .

2. Introducing appropriate control measures like fitting of appropriate electricity fitting with no open risky outlets., maintain equipment, stay away from exposed wires.etc