Hazard Identification & Accident Prevention: Buildings at Bulacan State University

Hazard Identification & Accident
Prevention
Buildings at Bulacan State University
A hazard is any agent that can cause harm or
damage to humans, property, or the environment.
Types Of Hazard
• Biological – bacteria, viruses, insects, plants,
birds, animals, and humans, etc.,
• Chemical – depends on the physical,
chemical and toxic properties of the
chemical,
• Ergonomic – repetitive movements,
improper set up of workstation, etc.,
• Physical – radiation, magnetic fields,
temperature extremes, pressure extremes
(high pressure or vacuum), noise, etc.,
• Psychosocial – stress, violence, etc.,
• Safety – slipping/tripping hazards,
inappropriate machine guarding, equipment
malfunctions or breakdowns.
What is Hazard Identification?
• Hazard identification is part of the process used to evaluate if any particular situation, item,
thing, etc. that may have the potential to cause harm.
• Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard (risk analysis, and risk evaluation).
• Determine appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard, or control the risk when the hazard
cannot be eliminated (risk control).
• Overall, the goal of hazard identification is to find and record possible hazards that may be
present in your workplace. It may help to work as a team and include both people familiar
with the work area, as well as people who are not – this way you have both the experienced
and fresh eye to conduct the inspection.
HAZARDOUS SYMBOLS
Buildings in Bulacan State University with
Hazardous Signs.
Hazards at work of employees
• 1. Working at height
• 2. Moving objects
• 3. Slips, Trips and falls
• 4. Wet and slippery surfaces
• 5. Noise
10 Simple Construction Site Safety Rules
DO’s
• Wear your PPE on site at all times Wear
your hard hat, safety boots and hi-viz vest as a
minimum, along with any additional PPE
required for the task being carried out.
• Keep a tidy site- Construction work is messy.

Remember to keep your work area tidy
throughout your shift to reduce the number of
slip and trip hazards. Pay particular attention to
high risk areas such as access and escape routes.
• Follow safety signs and procedures
• If in doubt – Ask
DON’Ts
• Do not put yourself or others at risk

• You are responsible for your own behaviour. Construction sites are dangerous places to
work. Make sure you remain safety aware throughout your shift.
• Never Pass Load over A People
• Never allow one more person in a Ladder.
• DON’T climb anything that isn’t a fully constructed stair.
• Don’t go to Construction Site unless stated.
WHAT TO DO IF A FIRE STARTS
Fire Action.
If a Fire Starts:
•Know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher
•Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number.
•Yell "Fire!" several times and go outside right away. If you live in a building with elevators, use the stairs. Leave
all your things where they are and save yourself.
•If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out. Never
open doors that are warm to the touch.
•If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your exit. Close doors behind you.
•If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with doors closed. Place a wet towel under the
door and call the fire department or 9-1-1. Open a window and wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal
for help.
•Once you are outside, go to your meeting place and then send one person to call the fire department. If you cannot
get to your meeting place, follow your family emergency communication plan.
How can you be safe on
stairs?
Instructions
Pay careful attention to your steps. ...
Avoid taking the stairs in your stocking feet,
loose shoes or floppy slippers. ...
Always use the handrails. ...
Don't rush. ...
Avoid distractions. ...
Pay attention to the signs close to the stairs,
the clutter, and the overall surface of the
stairs. ...

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• Keep a tidy site- Construction work is messy.

• Follow safety signs and procedures

• Do not put yourself or others at risk

•Know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher

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