Identify and explain six types of health hazards or factors with examples.

1. Biological hazards: These are hazards that come from living organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. For example, exposure to bacteria in contaminated food can lead to food poisoning.

2. Chemical hazards: These hazards come from exposure to chemicals in the environment, such as pesticides, cleaning products, and industrial chemicals. For example, inhaling fumes from cleaning products can cause respiratory problems.

3. Physical hazards: These hazards come from physical sources such as noise, radiation, and extreme temperatures. For example, prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to hearing loss.

4. Ergonomic hazards: These hazards come from poor workplace design or repetitive movements that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. For example, working at a computer for long periods of time without proper ergonomics can lead to back and neck pain.

5. Psychosocial hazards: These hazards come from factors in the workplace that can affect mental health, such as stress, bullying, and harassment. For example, a high-pressure work environment can lead to anxiety and depression.

6. Safety hazards: These hazards come from unsafe conditions in the workplace, such as slippery floors, faulty equipment, and inadequate training. For example, not wearing proper protective gear when working with hazardous materials can lead to injuries.

1. Physical Hazards

- Description: Threats to physical well-being due to environmental factors, such as:
- Examples: Noise, vibration, extreme temperatures, radiation, and ergonomic hazards (e.g., repetitive motions, awkward postures)

2. Chemical Hazards

- Description: Exposure to harmful substances in the workplace, including:
- Examples: Toxic fumes, solvents, pesticides, heavy metals, and cleaning agents

3. Biological Hazards

- Description: Risks associated with microorganisms, such as:
- Examples: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and animals (e.g., insects, rodents)

4. Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

- Description: Hazards related to poor workplace design and repetitive tasks, leading to:
- Examples: Back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and repetitive strain injuries

5. Psychosocial Hazards

- Description: Factors that affect mental and emotional well-being, such as:
- Examples: Stress, job insecurity, workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination

6. Home Hazards

- Description: Risks associated with the home environment, including:
- Examples: Falls, burns, poisoning, drowning, and electrocution