MANAGEMENT

Detailed explanation-1: -physical-radiation, magnetic fields, pressure extremes (high pressure or vacuum), noise, etc., psychosocial-stress, violence, etc., safety-slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.

Detailed explanation-2: -WHMIS 2015 applies to two major groups of hazards: physical, and health. Each hazard group includes hazard classes that have specific hazardous properties. Physical hazards group: based on the physical or chemical properties of the product – such as flammability, reactivity, or corrosivity to metals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Health hazards include chemical hazards (solvents, adhesives, paints, toxic dusts, etc.), physical hazards (noise, radiation, heat, etc.), biological hazards (infectious diseases), and ergonomic risk factors (heavy lifting, repetitive motions, vibration).