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Hazard Identification Tool Definitions Abbreviations and Chemical Names <br />Gravity <br />The force caused by tne attraction of all other masses to the mass <br />of the earth. <br />F falling object, collapsing roof and a body ltirlding <br />or falling <br />Motion <br />The change in position of objects or substances. <br />vehicle, vessel or equipment movement: flowing water: <br />0,50 and body positioning when lifting. straining or bending <br />Mectumigat <br />The energy of the components of a mechanical system. i.e.. <br />rotation, vibration or motion within an otherwise stationary piece <br />of equipment or macninery. <br />rotafmg equipment, compressed springs., drive belts, <br />conveyors and motors <br />Metrical <br />The presence and flow of an electric charge. <br />- Dower lines, transformers, static charges, lightning, <br />energized equipment, wiring and batteries <br />Pressure <br />Energy applied Pea liquid or gas that has been compressed or is <br />,^CP' a vacuum. <br />- pressure piping, compressed cylinders, control lines. <br />...sseis. tanks, hoses and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment <br />Temperature <br />The measurement of differences In the thermal energy of objects <br />or tne environment which the human body senses as either heat <br />or cold_ <br />open flame ignition sources; hot or cold surfaces, <br />liquids or gases: steam: friction; and general environmental and <br />weather conettions <br />Chemical <br />The energy present in chemicals that inherently or through <br />reaction has the potential to create a physical or health hazard <br />to people. <br />flammable vapors, reactive hazards, carcinogens or <br />other toxic compounds, corrosives, Pyrophorics. combustibles. <br />oxygen-deficient atmospheres, welding fumes and dusts <br />Biological <br />living organisms that can present a hazard. <br />' • animals, bacteria, viruses, insects, blood-borne <br />nathogens. improperly handled food 'and contaminated water <br />Radiation <br />The energy emitted from radioactive elements or sources and <br />naturally occurring ,aaioactive materials (NORM). <br />lighting issues, welding arcs, solar rays. microwaves, <br />(asers, X-rays and NORM scale <br />Sound <br />Sound N produced when a force causes an object or substance to <br />vibrate and the energy is transferred through the substance <br />in waves. <br />- • equipment noise, impact noise, vibration, high-pressure <br />reiease and the impact of noise to communication <br />CHESM Contractor Health. Environment and <br />Safety Management <br />CO carbon monoxide <br />CO, carbon dioxide <br />CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation <br />GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter <br />H S hydrogen sulfide <br />JHA Job Hazard Analysis <br />JL A Job Loss Analysis <br />JSA Job Safety Analysis <br />LPSA Loss Prevention Self Assessment <br />MOC Management of Change <br />MSW Managing Safe Work <br />N. nitrogen gas <br />OE Operational Excellence <br />OEMS OE Management System <br />PFD personal flotation device <br />PPE personal protective equipment <br />PSP Personal Safety Plan <br />PSV pressure safety valve <br />RCD residual current device <br />SWP Safe Work Practices <br />TIE Think Incident Free <br />3 4