This material is for training purposes only. Its purpose is to inform Oregon employers of best practices in occupational safety and health and general Oregon OSHA compliance requirements. Earlier, we talked about the importance of understanding the nature of workplace hazards that are manifested primarily as hazardous conditions,unsafe work practices, and inadequate management system controls.
Hazardous conditions exist in most workplaces.
Paints, acids, wood, metals, fibers, plastics. Atmospheres, noise, temperature, ergonomics. According to SAIF Corporation, hazardous conditions alone account for only about 3 percent of all workplace accidents. Yet, most of the time we look primarily for unsafe conditions when conducting a walkaround inspection. OSHA inspections are geared toward unsafe conditions also.