Which of the following is NOT TRUE in reference to a Physical Hazard?

• A. Slippery floors, loose tiles.
• B. Dangerous manufacturing practices.
• C. Labor problems, obsolescence of plant.
• D. Preventative methods can usually be implemented and thereby reducing or even completely remove the risk.

Answer: (C)

Physical hazards are conditions in the workplace that can cause harm through energy transfer to the body, such as slipping, cutting, burning, or impact. Slippery floors and loose tiles are classic examples because they create a real risk of slips and falls. Dangerous manufacturing practices describe unsafe ways of operating or handling equipment, which can introduce physical hazards through improper guards, hazardous energy releases, or unsafe processes. Both of these describe conditions that can cause physical harm and, importantly, can often be addressed with concrete controls like housekeeping, proper guarding, and safe operating procedures.

The statement about labor problems and obsolescence of plant is not a physical hazard itself. It points to organizational, maintenance, or lifecycle issues that may indirectly contribute to unsafe conditions over time, but by itself it does not describe a direct physical hazard. Preventative methods can usually be implemented to reduce or remove physical risk, which aligns with how physical hazards are managed.