2021 1 Hazard signs into.docx

 Hazard Identification & Action

A hazard can be described as anything that could cause you and others any form of harm.

A hazard that can cause you serious harm is described as significant.

Once a significant hazard has been determined the school must take “all practical steps” to eliminate, isolate or minimise the significant hazard.

Safety Signage

Here are some examples : Identify the sign, Describe what it means ,Explain what action you would take 

Caution Slippery when wet - Mus put down to warn people that they can slip and fall on the floor when it is wet when seen this sign don’t walk pass.	No phone - No phones allowed Phone must not use when seen that sign
Fire hose reel -	Eye wash bottle - it protects eyes from dust and other particles
Wear ear plugs or earmuffs - Hearing protection must be worn when using a loud machine. If not using it can cause ear damage	Construction site -