Biological Hazards Sources of biological hazards may include bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans. These sources can cause a variety of health effects ranging from skin irritation …

Aug 28, 2025 · Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm (hazard identification). Analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard (risk analysis, and risk …

May 4, 2018 · What is a hazard? There are many definitions of hazard, but the most common definition when talking about workplace health and safety is “A hazard is any source of potential damage or …

Aug 27, 2025 · Hazards There are many types of hazards - chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial, to name a few - which can cause harm or adverse effects in the workplace. Get …

Sources of biological hazards may include bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans. These sources can cause a variety of health effects ranging from skin irritation and allergies to …

Aug 28, 2025 · Why does mould grow in homes or buildings? Moulds and fungi are found in nature and are necessary for the breakdown of leaves, wood and other plant debris.

Aug 28, 2025 · Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of …

Mar 21, 2018 · Workers at Risk There are many work environments which put people at risk of exposure to biological hazards. When working with children and adults be aware that there are a number of …

Aug 28, 2025 · What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where of identifying hazards, assessing the risk of hazards, and prioritizing …

Mar 21, 2018 · Biological hazards can be encountered at home, at school and in workplaces. Biological hazards are caused by animals, plants or "microbes", like bacteria and viruses, which impact on our …