{"id":1329,"date":"2022-07-01T11:09:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T11:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nistglobal.com\/blog\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:14:51","slug":"how-can-you-control-common-workplace-hazards-and-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nistglobal.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/how-can-you-control-common-workplace-hazards-and-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Control Common Workplace Hazards and Risks?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Workplace Hazards<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

There is no use denying the fact that there is some degree of risk in any workplace, particularly where there are machineries, electricity, or even chemicals. Unless these hazards are identified and controlled, they may result in severe injury, disease, or damages to the workers. It is also hazardous to work in a dangerous environment, and every day, workplace accidents happen because of an uncontrollable work environment.<\/p>\n

Some of the hazards at the workplace may be physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, electrical, or psychosocial. The employees should know these dangers and mitigate against them to ensure the risk level is minimised. This blog talks about the identification and management of hazards and risks that occur in the workplace.<\/p>\n

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), sprains and strains, slips and falls, burns, musculoskeletal ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome, stress-related illnesses, and neck and back traumas are some of the most prevalent work-related injuries. In handling machines, also, the employees should be cautious of the risks of being exposed to electric shocks and moving components as well as sudden machinery activation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What is Workplace Safety?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/h3><\/div>

Workplace safety<\/strong><\/a> is the process of offering to the workers safe working conditions, systems of work, and procedures that shield them against injury, ill health, or harm when executing their job tasks.<\/p>\n

The nature of work in the industries and construction is capable of proving to be a major contributor to worker health and safety as it is characterized by the occurrence of hazardous conditions. Due to lack of proper controls, there are workplaces (construction sites, factories, warehouses, and manufacturing plants) that are highly susceptible to solemn hazards.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Is Your Workplace Safe?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/h3><\/div>

It is necessary to adhere to the accepted safety measures and guard against possible risks in case of work in an industrial and construction setting. Employers and supervisors should be informed about the general risks and hazards at the workplace and reduce them as much as possible to avoid accidents and injuries.<\/p>\n

If your workplace is not safe, you should ask yourself the following questions:<\/em><\/p>\n