Occupational Hazards PPT: Definition, Factors, Characteristics and Diseases Free Download: Several occupations can be associated with severe hazardous activities. These are known as occupational hazards. According to OSHA (occupational Safety and Health Administration), the occupational hazards are categorized in five different groups- physical safety hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, biological hazards and ergonomic risk factors.

Occupational Hazards PPT: Definition, Factors, Characteristics and Diseases

Physical safety hazards include anything that can cause injury or accident in the workplace whereas the later four hazards are risks of injury caused due to exposure to any hazardous condition or substance in the workplace. Chemical hazards means adhesives, paints, toxins, molds, etc and physical hazards mean noise, extreme temperatures, etc. Biological hazards include infections due to plants, diseases, animal materials, etc. Ergonomic risks include frequent  heavy weight lifting, use of certain tools, etc.

Table of Content

  • Definition
  • Factors causing Occupational Hazards.
  • Characteristics of Occupational Hazards.
  • Diseases Caused by Occupational Hazards.
  • Prevention of Occupational Hazards.
  • Conclusion

Occupational Hazards PPT: Definition, Factors, Characteristics and Diseases

Sumit ThakurGeneral Seminar TopicsOccupational Hazards PPT: Definition, Factors, Characteristics and Diseases Free Download: Several occupations can be associated with severe hazardous activities. These are known as occupational hazards. According to OSHA (occupational Safety and Health Administration), the occupational hazards are categorized in five different groups- physical safety hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards,...