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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