Identification of the video The video that has been documented is an illustration of the environmental waste accumulation that has been caused by industrial activities. The toxic and chemical wastes have been buried in metal drums and this could potentially pollute both water bodies and the soil(Fjelland 2016). Hazards at the place Chemicals from the industrial wastes that can potentially cause harm. Pathogens from the dumping site that can potentially cause diseases like cholera. Buried metallic containers can potentially cause cuts Identification of the workplace hazards One of the main causes of illness, Injuries and accidents at the workplace is the failure to properly identify or have proper recognition of the hazards that are present or that could have been anticipated before. A critical element of any effective programs on health and safety is being proactive in such identification(Bardos et al.2016). Almost every place of work is having relevant hazards. Any employer has a legal responsibility to ensure that all the employees are protected from the potential harm. In order to manage workplace safety and health as well as prevent accidents which will lead to high cases of work absence, the identification, monitor, and reduction of risk are very important. These hazards can be categorized into the following groups: Physical hazards: These are hazards like vibrations, slips, noise falls and trips
Ergonomic hazards: It refers to the physical factors that can potentially harm the system of musculoskeletal such as repetitive during the manual handling of objects at the place of work. This may include poor positioning of the body. Chemical hazards: It refers to any substance that is chemical in nature and has the potential to cause hazards. Biological hazards: It refers to those viruses and bacteria that can potentially cause diseases like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. Steps Identify anything that can cause harm Make decision on who can be harmed Assess the risk before acting Record the findings Review the process
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