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Prevention Through Education

RISK ASSESSMENT

2019

SAFETYIS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

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Why?

• Regulatory requirements

• Due Diligence

• Prevent injuries

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How did we miss it?

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How did we miss it?

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a thing or condition that may expose a person to a risk of injury or occupational disease

the likelihood that a hazard will result in injury or occupational disease

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is a process that will:

identify hazards

analyze or evaluate the risk associated with that hazard

determine appropriate ways to eliminate or control the hazard

means both identifying and rating hazards and assessing the level of risk

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HAZARD CATEGORIES

A thing or condition with the potential to cause an adverse health effect.

Chemical

Biological

Physical

Ergonomic

Psychosocial

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LEGEND OF HAZARDS

Ergonomic Biological Psychosocial

Chemical Physical

HAZARD MAPPING

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HOW DO WE IDENTIFY HAZARDS

• Worker reports

• Joint Occupational Health & Safety

Committee

• As a result of an inspection

• Incident investigation

• First aid records

• Publications

• Hazard alerts

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ENSURE THAT ALL HAZARDS ARE IDENTIFIED

• Review all aspects of the work

• Include non-routine activities such as

maintenance, repair, or cleaning

• Look at accident / incident / near-miss

records

• Include people who work "off site”

• Look at the way the work is organized or

"done”

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ENSURE THAT ALL HAZARDS ARE IDENTIFIED

• Look at foreseeable unusual conditions Examine risks to visitors or the public

• Include an assessment of groups that may have a different level of risk such as young or inexperienced workers, persons with disabilities, or new or expectant mothers

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HOW DO YOU KNOW THE LEVEL OF RISK OF A HAZARD?

To research the hazard, you can look at:

• legislated requirements and/or applicable standards

• health and safety material about the hazard such as safety data sheets,

• product information / manufacturer documentation

• past experience (workers, etc.)

• industry codes of practice / best practices

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To research the hazard, you can look at:

• information from reputable organizations

• results of testing (atmospheric, air sampling of workplace, biological, etc.)

• the expertise of an occupational health and safety professional

• information about previous injuries, illnesses, "near misses", accident reports, etc.

HOW DO YOU KNOW THE LEVEL OF RISK OF A HAZARD?

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT

PROVINCIAL REGULATIONSFEDERAL SECTIONS

Canada Labour Code3.16 First aid

4.1.1 Snow avalanche assessment (qualified person)

4.13 Emergency preparedness and response Part II section 135 7(c)

4.20.2 Working alone or in isolation Part II section 136 5(e)

4.28 Violence in the workplace COHSR

4.48 Ergonomics (MSI) requirements 11.2confined space

5.53 Workplace monitoring 14.39hazardous area

5.88 Emergency washing facilities 18.21 diving

5.99 Emergency procedures 19hazard prevention program

6.6 Asbestos (qualified person)

6.34 Biological agents (qualified person)

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT

PROVINCIAL REGULATIONSEvaluations

6.43 Cytotoxic drugs

6.60 Lead 7.12 Vibration

6.118 Toxic process gases 8.4Personal Protective Equipment

7.3 Noise exposure

7.20 Radiation exposure

7.29 Heat exposure

7.34 Cold exposure

9.11 Confined space entry (qualified person)

12.98Abrasive blasting/high pressure washing

23.5 Oil & Gas safe work procedures

26.2 -.14 Forestry Operations

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WHAT IS A RISK ASSESSMENT?

Risk assessment is the process where you:

• Identify hazards

• Analyze or evaluate the risk associated with that hazard

• Determine appropriate ways to eliminate or control the hazard

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RISK ASSESSMENT

• A thorough look at your workplace to identify those things, situations, processes, etc.. that may cause harm

• After identification is made, you evaluate how likely and severe the risk

• Then decide what measures should be in place to prevent or control the harm

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• Creates awareness

• Identifies who may be at risk

• Determines if existing control measures are adequate

• Prevent injuries or illnesses

• Prioritize hazards and control measures

WHY ARE RISK ASSESSMENTS IMPORTANT?

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WHAT IS THE GOAL OF RISK ASSESSMENT?

The aim of the risk assessment process is to remove a hazard(s) or reduce the level of its risk

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HOW DO YOU DO A RISK ASSESSMENT?

• Assessments should be done by a competent team of individuals (JOHS Committee)

• Assessments should involve all supervisors and workers involved in the process

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WHAT IS A FIELD LEVEL RISK ASSESSMENT?

What are some possible concerns?

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BRAINSTORM THE PROBLEMS REGARDING RISK ASSESSMENTS?

• Lack of consultation

• Lack of training

• Focus on minimizing risk

• Lack of technical/regulatory expertise

• “personal” risk assessments

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WHEN DOING AN ASSESSMENT, YOU MUST TAKE INTO ACCOUNT:

• Methods and procedures used in the processing, use, handling or storage of the substance, etc..

• Actual and potential exposure of workers

• Measures and procedures necessary to control such exposure

• Determining the level of risk associated with the hazard will allow for control measures

• It is important to remember that the assessment must take into account not only the current state of the workplace but any potential situations as well

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Sample Risk Assessment Form

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REMEMBER TO INCLUDE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE LEVEL OF RISK

SUCH AS THE:

• work environment (layout, condition, etc..)

• capability, skill, experience of workers who do the work

• systems of work being used

• range of foreseeable conditions

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HOW DO YOU RANK OR PRIORITIZE THE RISKS?

Ranking or prioritizing the hazards:

• Assigning a priority to the hazards will create a ranking or an action list

• Priority is usually established by taking into account the employee exposure and the potential for accident, injury or illness

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THE FOLLOWING FACTORS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE:

• percentage of workforce exposed

• frequency of exposure

• degree of harm likely to result from the exposure

• probability of occurrence

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RISK CATEGORIES

How do we prioritize risk levels?

• High

• Medium

• Low

What examples can you give for each?

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Hazard IdentificationWhat are the hazards associated

with the task?

Assess

RISK ASSESSMENT

Consequences

How seriously could the worker be harmed by

the hazard?

ExposureHow often are workers exposed to the hazard

that could result harm?

Probability

How likely is the worker to be harmed by the hazard?

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RISK SCORES

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Most Effective

Least Effective

Hierarchy of Control Measures

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Elimination

• Asbestos

• PCB’s

• Smoking in the workplace

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Substitution

• Green plant based chemicals

• ‘White’ boards instead of Blackboards

• Forklifts (Diesel, Propane, Electric)

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Engineering

• Grocery store check stands

• Ventilation (direct draw)

• Machine guarding

• Barriers

• Ergonomic design

• Safety engineered needles

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Administrative

• Policy

• Procedures

• Training

• Supervision

• Testing

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety Equipment

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COMMUNICATIONS

• The process must be documented

• The Regulator will ask for evidence

• Process must be communicated to whom?

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WHAT DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE DONE FOR A RISK ASSESSMENT?

• Develop or adopt documents that are relevant to the regulatory requirements of the assessment

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO REVIEW AND MONITOR YOUR ASSESSMENT?

• To ensure that the risk assessment was complete and accurate

• Confirms that new hazards or changed hazards meet the requirements of the assessment process

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PERFORMING A RISK ASSESSMENT IS EVIDENCE OF DUE DILIGENCE?

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SAFETYIS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY