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Learn how to identify, analyze, evaluate and control hazards and risks in the workplace using a systematic process. Find out the goals, methods, steps and documentation of risk assessment according to CSA Standard Z1002.
Learn the definitions and examples of hazard and risk in workplace health and safety. Find out how to identify, assess and control hazards and risks using a systematic approach.
Learn what a hazard is, how to identify it, and when to do it in your workplace. Find out the types of hazards, how to assess them, and where to get more information.
Learn how to identify hazards and preventive measures for each step of a job using a job safety analysis (JSA) process. A JSA helps assess a job to raise safety and health awareness and communication between workers and supervisors.
Learn how to use the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards. The hierarchy ranks controls from the most effective (elimination) to the least effective (PPE) and provides examples of each type of control method.
Learn the definitions and examples of hazard and risk in workplace health and safety. A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone, while risk is the chance or probability of harm.
Hazard and Risk - Sample Risk Assessment Form Disclaimer Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current.
Learn what working alone means, how to assess the risks and hazards, and how to establish a check-in procedure for lone workers. Find out what factors to consider when working in remote or isolated locations, and what types of communication and emergency systems to use.
Learn how to protect workers from hazards using various methods, such as elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative and personal protective controls. Find out how to select, implement, monitor and review the most effective control methods for your workplace.
Learn about the definition, types and sources of occupational exposure limits (OELs) for chemical and physical hazards in the workplace. Find out how to apply the ALARA principle and the ACGIH and NIOSH guidelines for OELs.