Some of the common hazards of confined spaces include:
vapor poisoning
asphyxiation
engulfment
And thanks for OSHA's Confined spaces training, all of those hazards can be avoided. Their new program (8 hour courses) aims to make the student:
Understand the scope & application of OSHA's various confined space entry standards
Identify ""Confined Spaces"", then determine if they are ""Permit Required""
Understand OSHA requirements for developing and maintaining a ""Permit-required confined space entry program"" / permit
Know responsibilities of entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, contractors
Identify when you may utilize OSHA's ""Alternate Entry"" and ""Reclassification"" procedures
Understand the requirements for ""Rescue & Emergency Services""
Have a basic knowledge of the general use and limitations of related equipment
the manhole always smells of rotten eggs, indicating the possible presence of hydrogen sulfide
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One potential hazard in a school area is _
One potential hazard in a school area is _
A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, for example a loose or frayed carpet, equipment that has not been checked before use etc.
One potential hazard in a school area is _
An intrisic hazard is a hazard that would be present as a result of the intrinsic use of the area, space or equipment, for example, a sewer will contain sewage which may produce methane or hydrogen sulphide (toxic or flammable gases). You would reasonably expect the hazard to be there, as opposed to an introduced hazard which would be something you would take in there with you, (using a confined space as an example) taking in welding equipment which can cause an emergency to arise.
Environmental hazard is the risk of damage to the environment, for example, air pollution, water pollution, toxins, and radioactivity.
An oncoming vehicle that drifts into your lane of traffic is an immediate hazard. Drivers must be prepared for the unexpected and take evasive action to avoid a collision.
It is a potential shock hazard.
An unhealthy diet is not an example of a natural hazard.
A hazard can be defined as the ability or potential to cause harm through either injury or an accident.