In every workplace hazards take place but some of them harm workers at high level. By recognizing hazards at your workplace, you will be equipped to handle them and control accidents and injuries. For example, by taking a confined space entry course you will come to know about confined space and its hazards, risks, and how to deal with them. There are many definitions for hazard but the most common definition is: A hazard is any basis of potential damage or negative health effects on something or someone. In Canada to prevent workplace threats, additional training is provided to workers, one of them is the Lockout Tagout course which encircles safe work practices, enlightens workers, and installs safety systems to rescue them. Types of hazards 1. Biological hazards The trash from hospitals and research places contains disease-causing organisms that could contaminate the site or any worker. Like chemical hazards, may be spread in the environment thro...