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Identify and control hazards

Being able to accurately identify hazards in the workplace and then controlling those hazards with emphasis on preventing serious injury or fatality is a key element of creating a safe workplace. The resources below will help you find and control hazards and give you the tools needed to complete safety inspections.

Oregon OSHA

Visit the Oregon OSHA website to learn more about workplace hazard identification and control. Start here:


Online Trainings

Identifying workplace hazards

Finding and fixing hazards takes time and practice. In this interactive, online training, you'll learn what to look for and which problem areas to tackle first.

10 minutes

Safety committee inspections

Safety inspections should be completed at least quarterly at most businesses. Training for inspectors is essential and should cover company procedures, workplace hazards, and methods to correct hazards.

Effective inspections include assigning inspection areas, documenting hazards, and ensuring follow-up actions. This includes addressing unsafe work practices, which are a leading cause of workplace injuries.

Online training: Identifying workplace hazards (Spanish)

Resource: What is a hazard

Finding hazards

Learn how to find and prioritize hazards. 

Hazard categories and focus areas

Get an overview on hazards and see resources below that can help you identify specific hazards based on your workplace.

Control hazards

Learn about the hierarchy of controls and use our hazard ID brainstorming controls sheet.

Follow-up

Follow up on hazards and use our safety tracking and resolution tool.