1. Chapter 2 Hazard Classification

2. Physical, Chemical, Ergonomic and Biological Hazards
Physical hazards – electrical, noise, radiation
Chemical hazards – carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens
Ergonomic hazards – repetitive motions, monotony, work pressure
Biological hazards – insects, bacteria

3. Figure 2-1 Classification of Hazardous Agents

4. Hazard Recognition
The keys to accident prevention: (1) Determine the cause and (2) preventing its recurrence
Accidents can be broken into four parts:
Contributing cause
Immediate cause
The accident
The consequences

5. Accident Prevention
The basic principles include a safe working environment, safe work practices, and effective management.
Plant managers are the central focus of safety program management.
The first line supervisor has the greatest impact on a plant’s safety program.

6. Figure 2-3 Accident Prevention