# Safety Hazard Identification

> Systematic identification, categorisation, and documentation of workplace hazards across construction activities

- Skill: `construct-ai-primary/safety-hazard-identification` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add construct-ai-primary/safety-hazard-identification`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/construct-ai-primary/safety-hazard-identification/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: Construct-AI-primary (https://skillmd.com/u/construct-ai-primary)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/construct-ai-primary/safety-hazard-identification

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# Hazard Identification

## Overview
Systematic identification, categorisation, and documentation of workplace hazards across construction activities. Supports RAMS development, permit-to-work processes, and safety inspections. Primary agents: RAMS Review Specialist, HSE Safety Manager.

## Triggers
- New work activity planned
- Site condition change requiring reassessment
- Safety review or audit triggered
- Incident requiring additional hazard identification

## Steps
1. **Activity Analysis** → Break down the work task into individual steps
2. **Hazard Recognition** → For each step, identify energy sources, hazardous materials, environmental conditions
3. **Categorisation** → Classify each identified hazard by type: Physical, Chemical, Biological, Ergonomic, Psychosocial, Electrical, Mechanical, Radiation, Working at Height, Excavation/Trenching, Lifting/Rigging, Confined Space
4. **Documentation** → Record hazard description, location, activity, and associated tasks
5. **Validation** → Cross-reference with historical hazard databases and regulatory requirements
6. **Control Mapping** → Link each hazard to appropriate control measures from organisational control library

## Success Criteria
- All work steps analysed
- Hazards identified by type and severity
- Each hazard mapped to at least one control measure
- Hazard register updated and accessible

## Common Pitfalls
1. Missing environmental hazards (weather, atmospheric conditions)
2. Focusing only on obvious hazards while missing secondary/indirect hazards
3. Not considering adjacent activities that may introduce new hazards
4. Incomplete categorisation leading to inappropriate controls

## Cross-References
- `safety-RAMS-review/SKILL.md` — RAMS document input
- `safety-risk-assessment/SKILL.md` — Risk assessment follows hazard identification