LEARNING TASK 2 : Describe short-term hazards in the trades

A short-term hazard can be described as any hazard that may cause injury and/or illness and that may be remedied in a short period of time. This Learning Task will discuss some of the short-term hazards likely to be encountered when working in the trades.

  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Excavations
  • Working around vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Elevated work
  • Confined space
  • Electrical hazards
  • Lockout
  • Compressed gas
  • Weather
  • Self-Test 2

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