12-DRRR
Hazard:
Its Impact,
Identification and
Assesment
Upon completion of this report, you
are expected to:
1.explain the impacts of various hazards
on different exposed elements
2. classify hazard impacts
3. perform hazard identification and risk
assesment
4. recognize the value of being a disater-
resilient.
1 PIC, 1
WORD
NEXYITA
Too much fear and worrying after a
loved-one died of COVID-19
ANXIETY
Too much fear and worrying after a
loved-one died of COVID-19
FOSTER RIFE
The burning of Amazon rainforest
in Brazil (2019) leaving many
species dead and homeless
FOREST FIRE
The burning of Amazon rainforest
in Brazil (2019) leaving many
species dead and homeless
LSIYERPR
The difficulty to hold firmly or
stand on something because it is
smooth, wet or slimy
SLIPERRY
The difficulty to hold firmly or
stand on something because it is
smooth, wet or slimy
UTENMENPMOLY
No-work-no-pay scenario brought
by economic dillema
UNEMPLOYMENT
No-work-no-pay scenario brought
by economic dillema
ROVOCIRUSN
A
An invisible enemy that originated
from Wuhan, China in 2019 that
causes respiratory illness and is
highly contagious
CORONAVIRU
S
An invisible enemy that originated
from Wuhan, China in 2019 that
causes respiratory illness and is
highly contagious
NOITMIRCISNID
A
In a world where one culture is not
being embraced by another's
culture
DISCRIMINATIO
N
In a world where one culture is not
being embraced by another's
culture
WHAT IS
IT
What are the
Different
Impacts of
Hazards?
IMPACTS OF
HAZARD
A hazard can bring about many impacts which can come
in different types. Facilities and infrastructures are
commonly the target of natural hazards. Specifically,
these impacts can trigger accidents and the release of
toxic substances, fires and explosions, potentially
resulting in health effects, environmental pollution and
economic losses.
One way to classify hazard impacts is by means of
general impact themes namely:
Danger to life which includes physical and
psychological harm and diseases
Denial of access like energy, water,
communication and transport access
Denial of access like energy, water,
communication and transport access
SIX TYPES OF
HAZARD IMPACTS
PHYSICAL IMPACT
Physical injuries (bone fracture, wounds,
bruises).
Destruction and loss of vital
infrastructure like transportation
system, roads, bridges, power lines and
communication lines.
Wide spre.ad destruction of housing
and buildings.
PSYOCHOLOGICAL IMPACT
Grief and psychological illness
Marital conflict
Depression due to loss of loved
ones and properties Chronic
anxiety
SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACT
Displacement of population Loss of
cultural identity
Forced of adoption of new sets of
culture
Ethnic conflicts
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Loss of job due to displacement
Loss of harvest and livestock
Loss of farms, fish cages and
other source of food
Loss of money and other
valuables
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Lost of forest due to forest fires
Loss of fresh water due to
salination
Disturbance of biodeversity
Loss of natural rivers
BIOLOGICAL IMPACT
Epidemic to people, flora and
fauna
Chronic and permanent illness
caused by biological agents
Proliferation of different viral
diseases
IDENTIFICATION OF
HAZARDS AND RISK
ASSESMENT
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Hazard identification is the process of determining all
physical and nonphysical agents in the workplace or
specific environment. Most occupational health and
safety problems are caused by hazards which are not
eliminated or managed. In order to prevent untoward
incidents in a workplace or community, elimination or
controlling of hazards is crucial. In some workplaces
where hazards cannot be eliminated, they must be
monitored and properly managed at the least.
RISK ASSESMENT
Risk assessment is a way to determine which hazards and
risks should prioritized by taking into consideration the
probability and severity of impact. Below are the steps in
hazard identification and risk assessment.
. Identify the hazards. Use the following methods:
A. Observation- use your senses of sight, hearing, smell and
touch combined with knowledge and experience.
B. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) - obtain them from
manufacturers and suppliers. It gives information on possible
harm from hazardous substances and precautions that need to
RISK ASSESMENT
C. Hazard and risk surveys- interview other people about their
safety concerns as far as the workplace is concerned. Utmost
consideration should be given to children or visitors who could
be at risk.
D. Discussion groups- recommending solutions. are useful for
identifying hazards and recommending solutions.
E. Safety audits- a committee must be assigned to periodically
check safety in the area
ASSESS THE RISK
Once a hazard has been identified, the likelihood and
possible severity of injury or harm will need to be
assessed before determining how best to minimize
the risk. High-risk hazards need to be addressed more
urgently than low-risk ones.
ASSESS THE RISK
MAKE THE CHANGES
Once risks are assessed, the next step is to make
decision for some necessary changes. These changes
include removing the hazard and replacing it with
something less hazardous, engineering modifications
like installation of exhausts, safety barriers and
safety exits, modification of procedures, etc.
Combination of the risk control measures mentioned
above to effectively reduce exposure to hazards can
also be done
MAKE THE CHANGES
CHECKING THE CHANGES
MADE
To make sure risk has been minimized, and a further
hazard has not been created, the new safety
measures may need to be carefully tested before
work begins again. Risk assesment doesn't end with
making changes. It is essential that these changes
are monitored and checked. It must be monitored if
the changes done are being followed consistently and
if these changes contribute to the improvement of
safety management in the workplace. This last step
has to be done periodically to accurately asses the
Multiple Choice: Move the sticker below the correct answer. Question No. 6
If it rains nonstop for more than a week, what can happen
to the river’s water level and the risk of flooding?
The river’s water level The river’s water level
stays the same, but the rises, but the flood risk
flood risk increases. decreases.
The river’s water level
The river’s water level
rises, and flood risk
rises, with no flood risk.
increases.
Thnxxx for
listening
