The word hazard could either be any activity, situation or substance that can cause harm. Hazards can:
     * be actual or potential
     * be physical, biological or behavioural, including temporary conditions such as fatigue, shock, alcohol or drugs
     * arise or be caused within or outside a place of work.
      Overall, the aim of this is to minimise accidents and ill health on workplace.
    To further minimize accidents and/or minimize ill health on workplaces an assessment should first establish what (if any) hazards are present at the place of work and then identify the most effective way to manage them. The assessment will depend on the nature of the activity and the type and extent of the hazards and risks. The process should be simple, but meaningful.
     The preferred action or safe guard is to eliminate the hazard so that it no longer poses a risk to safety. If this can’t reasonably be done, the hazard should be isolated. If this can’t reasonably be done, the danger posed by the hazard must be minimised.

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