Hazard Identification Tool

Gravity Temperature
Gravitational energy is the force caused by the Temperature is the measurement of differences in the
attraction of all other masses to the mass of the thermal energy of objects or the environment, which
Earth.
M e c h a nic al the human body senses as either heat or cold.
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Examples: a falling object, a collapsing roof, a
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body tripping or falling ot ic cold surfaces, liquids or gases, friction, general envi-
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weather conditions

Motion

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The change in position of objects or substances.

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The energy present in chemicals that inherently,

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Examples: vehicle, vessel or equipment move- or through reaction, has the potential to create a
ment, flowing water, wind, body positioning: lift- physical or health hazard to people, equipment,
ing, straining, or bending or the environment.

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Examples: flammable vapors, reactive hazards, car-

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cinogens or other toxic compounds, corrosives, pyro-

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phorics, combustibles, inert gas, welding fumes, dusts
Mechanical

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The energy of the components of a mechanical
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system, i.e., rotation, vibration, or motion within

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an otherwise stationary piece of equipment or
machinery. Living organisms that can present a hazard.
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Examples: rotating equipment, compressed ia
springs, drive belts, conveyors, motors ti o e m
borne pathogens, improperly handled food, contami-
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Electrical Radiation
The presence and flow of an electric charge. The energy emitted from radioactive elements or
sources and naturally occurring radioactive materials.
Examples: power lines, transformers, static
charges, lightning, energized equipment, Hazard: Examples: Lighting issues, welding arc, X-rays, solar
rays, microwaves, naturally occurring radioactive ma-
wiring, batteries
terial (NORM) scale, or other non-ionizing sources

A condition or action that has the potential for an unplanned release

Pressure of, or unwanted contact with, an energy source that may result in
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harm or injury to people, property, or the environment.
Energy applied by a liquid or gas which has been Sound is produced when a force causes an object or
compressed or is under a vacuum. Identify hazards at your workplace, analyzing each energy source substance to vibratethe energy is transferred
Examples: pressure piping, compressed cylin- through the substance in waves.
with the Hazard Identification Tool.
ders, control lines, vessels, tanks, hoses, pneu- Examples: impact noise, vibration, high-pressure
matic and hydraulic equipment relief, equipment noise

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