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Useful terminology that you can use in Safe Work Procedures and other documents.
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General Hazards
Crush: The equipment can crush body parts (due to weight or force), causing broken bones and lacerations.
Dismemberment: The equipment can amputate fingers, arms, legs, or other body parts.
Electrical Shock: Equipment can deliver an electrical shock if used improperly.
Entanglement: The equipment can grab any loose hair, clothing, or accessories and suck the user into the motors or blades, causing injury or death.
Equipment Damage: The equipment can be damaged.
Fire: Flammable materials (workpiece, fixtures/tools, clothing, nearby materials) can ignite.
Inhalation: Gases or inhalable particulate matter that results in lung irritation, allergic reactions, toxic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Laceration: Operation involves sharp edges, blades, or corners.
Noise: Operation produces noise that exceeds the maximum noise exposure allowable by law.
Pinch: The equipment can pinch the user's skin, causing laceration without damaging the bone.
Projectile: Objects can be launched at high speeds, striking the user.
Chemical Hazards
- Carcinogen
- Teratogen