Specific Hazards
Other Safety Hazards
Safety Hazards include but are not limited to:
- Burns and Scalds
- Burn and Scald Prevention
- Chemical Safety
- Confined Spaces
- Confined Spaces in the Hospitality Industry
- CO2 Gas Cylinders
- Deep Fryer Safety
- Dermatitis
- Equipment Safety
- Ergonomics In Hospitality
- Exhaust Cleaning
- Fire and Explosive
- Hand Washing
- Hearing and Noise
- Hearing Conservation and Noise Control Guideline
- Knife Safety
- Ladder Safety
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- Manual lifting
- Noise
- Pressurized Gas
- Safe guarding of machinery
- Safe Lifting
- Slip and Fall Prevention
- Tasks involving repetitive movement (MSI Injuries)
- Thermal stress (hot or cold environments)
- Working alone
- Working at Heights - Fall Protection Guidelines
- Young Workers
Health and safety hazards are not always obvious. It is important to learn to recognize potential hazards, document them, and eliminate them as soon as possible.
The process for hazard recognition involves the following:
- Identifying all potential hazards in and on the property of the workplace
- Identifying the potential for adverse effects which may result for leaving these hazards uncorrected.
- Determining the likelihood of people being harmed or affected by exposure to these hazards.
To view a sample Hazard Identification and Control Assessment Form;
Click Here for Part 1,
Click Here for Part 2.
There are situations in which a detailed job hazard analysis (JHA) may be required – for example where the potential exists for serious or multiple injuries or catastrophic illness.
Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Guidelines for being safe when working with compressed gas, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures.
This guideline provides practical help in developing and maintaining safe systems of work, including safe work procedures for workers working at elevated levels.
Step-by-step instructions for employers looking to create an OHS policy statement.
Guidelines for dealing with both hot and cold environments. Topics include definitions, factors contributing to risk, acclimitization, exposure limits, warm-up periods, and more.
A brief, two-page bulletin describing the hazards of manual materials handling and the proper safe procedures to help avoid injury.
A handbook for workers who require respirators to complete their tasks, including cleaning tips and other personal care guidelines.
A resource designed to help workers select the proper respirator for their task.
Guideline for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries. Topics include assessing the risk, conducting a job hazard analysis, control measures, and training.