It is the potential for harm, or adverse effect on an employee‘s health.

It is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or ill health to anyone at or near a workplace. The level of risk increases with the severity of the hazard and the duration and frequency of exposure.

It occurs when a person comes into contact with a hazard.

It includes floors, stairs, work platforms, steps,ladders, fire, falling objects, slippery surfaces, manual handling (lifting,pushing, pulling), excessively loud and prolonged noise, vibration, heat andcold, radiation, poor lighting, ventilation, air quality.

It includes electricity, machinery, equipment, pressure vessels, dangerous goods, fork lifts, cranes, hoists