As we wrap up the first working week in this New Year, it’s highly imperative for us to know the kind of hazards and resulting risks associated with our individual occupation and organization. What is your occupation? Are you in the manufacturing sector, construction, oil and gas, financial institution, ministry offices etc., there are hazards associated with your organization. What is Occupational Hazard and Risk? Advanced English Dictionary defines occupational hazard to be ANY CONDITION OF JOB THAT CAN RESULT TO ILLNESS OR INJURY while OCCUPATIONAL RISKS IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF THAT CONDITION OF JOB RESULTING ILLNESS OR INJURY. Although the two are often confused, for example working with chemicals is a hazard and the risk is the likelihood of your skin coming in contact with the chemical which may cause an allergy or a skin disease. Note that a risk can be reduced (high-medium-low) and the hazard can be eliminated or controlled by good HSE management. The two possi...
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