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Safety Management Systems • Chapter 14 f^ ^•f'^'^m^^'^ss^^^1^'.7^^^ CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDS Inspection tours are regularly held within a workplace to identify any potential hazards to workers. ^ In order to effectively analyze the findings of an inspection tour, it is necessary to establish...

Safety Management Systems • Chapter 14 f^ ^•f'^'^m^^'^ss^^^1^'.7^^^ CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDS Inspection tours are regularly held within a workplace to identify any potential hazards to workers. ^ In order to effectively analyze the findings of an inspection tour, it is necessary to establish 'j; criteria for priority ranking of hazards identified during the mspections. The best way to view a potentially hazardous item or situation is to assess the likely outcome of what is seen, and to classify the hazard accordingly. Hazard classification systems may differ between companies, but they aU should centre around rankings of critical, significant, and minor hazards. One example of a hazard classification system that separates hazards into Classes A, B, and C foUows. PLEASE NOTE, this is an example only and is not to be construed as an official or legislated ranking system. Class A Hazard A Class A Hazard is one that could result in a fatality, or at least an injury resulting in a day or a more of lost work time (caUed a Lost Time Accident). Examples of Class A hazards are: • Working under a suspended load • Working in an excavation that is improperly shored or cut back • Working m a confined space without proper protective equipment, or using proper procedures • Workmg without a fall-arresting device when required • Entering a toxic environment without proper equipment lit Ill 8 ii!Sl 'liil': Class B Hazard A condition or practice likely to cause injiu-y or iUness resulting m Temporary disability and/or property damage that is disruptive but not extensive. Some examples are: • Working without protective equipment • Working with inadequate lighting or ventilation • A slippery oil. condition on main aisle way • A broken tread at bottom of office stairs Class C Hazard These conditions are likely to cause minor, non-disabling injury or iUness, and/or non-disruptive property damage. Some examples are: • A carpenter handling rough lumber without gloves • A strong rancid odour from cutting oil, circulating m the bed of a large lathe ^ 3rd Class Edition 2.5 • Part A2 ?& Chapter 14 • Safety Management Systems HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL When conducting a safety mspection of a workplace, focus on things that can be seen or observed such as unsafe conditions or unsafe acts. Using an Inspection Checklist, designed specifically for the particular workplace, is a good means of initiating Hazard Identification. Unsafe Condition: This is a condition in the workplace that may endanger workers. Unsafe Act: This is an act, committed by a worker, which may endanger that worker or fellow-workers. Inspection Checklist: When developing a Safety Inspection Checklist the following items should be considered: • The inspection tour checklist should be tailored to your organization and worksite • Itemize unsafe acts and conditions to look for in each area, so nothing important is missed • Itemize what to look at and what to look for • The checklist should form part of the permanent record of the tour • Keep it simple (have as manyyes/no questions as possible, with a mmimum of comments) so that it is easy to follow • The checklist should be detailed. For example, if the person doing the inspection must check for guards or safety devices on a piece of machinery, be sure to itemize each one. This will ensure that nothing is missed An example of one "Work Site Inspection Report" is shown in Figure 1. Other possible report titles are "Safety Inspection Report" or "Hazard Inspection Form". These reports may have several parts, depending on the size of the workplace and the amount of area or equipment to be inspected. The inspection and forms are customized to the specific site and process. • The specific items or areas to be inspected are listed. • During the inspection, each item is rated with one or more of the "Priority Index" numbers. • Accompanying details of any "unacceptable" findmgs are attached to the report. • Details of corrective actions taken at the time of inspection are attached. • AU reports must be followed up and action taken, with aU foUow-up reports posted on workplace bulletin boards. Usually time Unes are set for corrective action. 3rd Class Edition 2.5 • Part A2 Safety Management Systems • Chapter 14 SiiiiS{i!^81MK^iR8s^^spE^ (_) Quarterly (_J Monthly (_) Weekly Department: Employee in Charge: Immediate Supervisor: Date & Time Inspected: Location: Contractor: Type of Operation: Crew Size: Inspected by: .^-"y-'1^" i^lP^onl^lndiex:^,^^ Priority Inspected Items Priority Priority Inspected Items Inspected Items Hazard Assessment Procedure Fire Extinguishers Confined Space Entry Codes of Practice/Procedures Smoking Areas Fall Protection Protection of Public First Aid Kits/FirstAid Safety Promotion Excavation Procedures Lookout Procedures Equipment Condition OH&S Acts/Regulations Handling of Pipe Vehicle Op. Cert. Traffic Control Lifting Procedures Gas Cylinders/hoses Hard Hat, Safety Footwear Cables, Ropes, Chains Air Receivers/Equip. Other P.P.E. Tools, Use/Storage Circle Check Fire Retardant Coveralls Electrical Wiring/ Guards T.D.G. Grounding Devices Material Storage WHMIS Log Books Housekeeping Waste Disposal Corrective Actions: ^ Priority # Action Taken By Whom Date: Signature of Employee in Charge: Comments: 3rd Class Edition 2.5 • Part A2 Date/Time f£