Slideshow:

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Due diligence is what we promote, Risk Management
is what we support.

• Slideshow
• Examples of Workplace Hazards
• Presented By
• Catherine Drum, BASc (OHS), CHSC, CRSP,
• EHS Officer,
• Environmental Health Safety (EHS) and Security

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Chemical Hazards (CHM)Open Container
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Chemical (CHM) Fire Hazard (FRX)Storage of
Oily Rags Fire Hazard
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Chemical (CHM) Work Practice Hazard (WKP)
Improper storage of chemicals
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Chemical (CHM) Work Practice Hazard
(WKP)Improper storage, Labeling Corroded
Container
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Garbage stored in
Corridor
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Work Practice (WKP) Fire Hazard (FRX)Poor
Housekeeping -- Wood dust not cleaned up
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Poor Walking/Not
Accessible Icy Snow
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Emergency Shutoff
Out of Reach

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Ergonomic Hazard (ERG)Tippy - 4 Wheels instead
of 5
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Machine Hazard (MAC)Door Not Closing and
Elevator Not Grounding
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Energy Hazard (ENY)Exposed Wiring
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Cylinders not secured
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Cylinders not secured
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Improper Installation
Coming away from Wall
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Door Mechanism -
Potential for Crushing Injury
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Blocking Exit/Storage
in Corridor
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Electrical Hazards (ELC)Improper Outlet Should
be GFI near water
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)
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Environmental Hazard (ENV)Dirt coming out of
Ductwork
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Environmental Hazard (ENV)Water Damage
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Environmental Hazard (ENV)Water Damage
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Biological Hazards (BIO)Termite Activity
Before After
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Exit Signage Missing/
Exit Signage Obscured
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Stairwell Near Early
Learning Centre Spaces between railings too
wide for children
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Pipe Wrapping Missing
Light Lense Cover Missing
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Hole
Loose Ceilng Tile
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Ergonomic Hazards (ERG)right arm not supported
Twisting Neck
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Ergonomic Hazards (ERG)Arm resting on hard
surface Back not supported
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Missing Support
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)No Chair and Cracked
Chair
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Machine Hazard (MAC)Cutter not Guarded
Cutter Guarded
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Filling One Side Only
No Support Bars
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Shelves Improperly
Loaded Installed
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Electrical (ELC) Fire Hazard (FRX) Power bar
plugged into another Power Bar
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Garbage in Exit
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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Stairs edges not
differentiated
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Work Practice Hazard (WKP) Working at Heights
(WAH)Using incorrect ladder for task
Correct ladder for task
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Unacceptable Work Practice (OTH)Accessible
Washroom NOT Accessible
Special lock placed on accessible washroom
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Work Practice Hazard (WKP)Magnets on door not
strong enough to stay closed
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Work Practice Hazard (WKP)Shelves not installed
correctly missing screws
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Work Practice Hazard (WKP)Not using a step
ladder to access thewindowsill to fix the blinds
Person chose to climb on top of the windowsill
without using a step ladder