Hazard Assessment Examples These are not all-inclusive but examples. HAZARDS ACTIONS TO MINIMIZE Laboratory and All Other Areas All laboratory are trained in standard Chemicals, biohazardous material, radioactive laboratory procedures to ensure they are capable material, flammable material, animals, sharps, of properly handling the various hazards within UV light, lasers, Bunsen burners, compressed the lab gases, etc. Only persons familiar with lab protocol and standard operating procedures are authorized to List all hazards in all job activities. work in the lab at any time Personal protective equipment is provided and appropriate use is ensured All know the location of first aid kits, spill kit and supplies, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency showers/eye wash stations and telephones Some activities may be deemed as not allowed when a staff member is working alone and a system would be required. (Specify “buddy” these activities) Use of ladders, electrical tools, Staff are trained and assessed as competent in the working in and around rotating equipment, activity confined space entry, etc. Some activities may be deemed as not allowed when a staff member is working alone and a system would be required. (Specify “buddy” these activities) Only approved and properly maintained tools and equipment are used Lock out/tag out procedures are used. Confined space entry procedures are used. Unauthorized personnel accessing work Doors are closed and locked after regular hours If a person is acting suspiciously University Protective Services is called at 492-5050 Any persons accessing work areas without prior approval of the supervisor will not be allowed entry Accessing transportation home after dark or Call Campus Safewalk at 492-5563 (Hours vary underground parkade after hours depending on the time of year) Call University Protective Services for an officer escort at 492-5252 Use of vehicles and other mobile equipment such All drivers will have a valid Class 5 license as forklifts, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), boats, Drivers must have fewer than 7 demerit points motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. All drivers shall have a Driver’s Abstract Discussion of driving/vehicle hazards include fatigue, wildlife on the road, road The to Minimize” are extensive and reflect a “Actions conditions, speed, log hauling trucks, stowage response to a Workplace Health and Safety concern of field equipment, etc regarding the safe use of vehicles and other mobile equipment in University of Alberta activities.
Hazard Assessment Examples These are not all-inclusive but examples. HAZARDS ACTIONS TO MINIMIZE Laboratory and All Other Areas Chemicals, biohazardous material, radioactive material, flammable material, animals, sharps, UV light, lasers, Bunsen burners, compressed gases, etc. List all hazards in all job activities. All laboratory are trained in standard laboratory procedures to ensure they are capable of properly handling the various hazards within the lab Only persons familiar with lab protocol and standard operating procedures are authorized to work in the lab at any time Personal protective equipment is provided and appropriate use is ensured All know the location of first aid kits, spill kit and supplies, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency showers/eye wash stations and telephones Some activities may be deemed as not allowed when a staff member is working alone and a “buddy” system would be required. (Specify these activities) Use of ladders, electrical tools, working in and around rotating equipment, confined space entry, etc. Staff are trained and assessed as competent in the activity Some activities may be deemed as not allowed when a staff member is working alone and a “buddy” system would be required. (Specify these activities) Only approved and properly maintained tools and equipment are used Lock out/tag out procedures are used. Confined space entry procedures are used. Unauthorized personnel accessing work Doors are closed and locked after regular hours If a person is acting suspiciously University Protective Services is called at 492-5050 Any persons accessing work areas without prior approval of the supervisor will not be allowed entry Accessing transportation home after dark or underground parkade after hours Call Campus Safewalk at 492-5563 (Hours vary depending on the time of year) Call University Protective Services for an officer escort at 492-5252 Use of vehicles and other mobile equipment such as forklifts, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. The “Actions to Minimize” are extensive and reflect a response to a Workplace Health and Safety concern regarding the safe use of vehicles and other mobile equipment in University of Alberta activities. All drivers will have a valid Class 5 license Drivers must have fewer than 7 demerit points All drivers shall have a Driver’s Abstract Discussion of driving/vehicle hazards include fatigue, wildlife on the road, road conditions, speed, log hauling trucks, stowage of field equipment, etc