The categories of work-related hazards are biological, chemical, enviromechanical, physical, and psychosocial hazards. Biological and infectious hazards
1. Are factors that are encountered in the work environment that cause accidents
2. Are agents within the work environment such as radiation, electricity, and noise
3. Include factors associated with one's job that potentiate stress
4. Include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
ANS: 4
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