Chapitre 8

Identifying, assessing, and controlling risks

It ensures legal compliance and protects employees and assets

Risk identification, assessment, and control

Brainstorming

By ensuring no aspect of the work environment is overlooked

To identify risks in each step of a task

Watching employee attendance perform tasks to identify unsafe practices

By allowing workers to report risks they perceive

Elimination and substitution

They involve redesigning workspaces or processes to address hazards at their sources

They rely on human behavior and compliance

When hazards cannot be controled through elimination, substitution, or engineering measures

Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE

Removing a hazardous substance entirely from the process

Administrative controls

It depends on proper fit, maintenance, and usage by employees

To comply with occupational health and safety regulations

A worker narrowly avoids being struck by a fallong object

Ensure injured individuals receive medical attention

To preserve evidence and prevent further incidents

Witness accounts and photographic evidence

To uncover causes and prevent recurrence

To drill down to the root cause of an incident

The company lacks proper training on spill response

A clear description of the incident, root causes, and recommendations

Through structured reports shared with management and affected employees

Ensure all details are verified and avoid speculation

Conducting audits to evaluate effectiveness

Establish objectives and scope

Identifying potential hazards and evaluating their likelihood and impact

Implementing enigneering controls and providing PPE

Detailed steps for routine operations and emergency situations

To ensure employees understand and follow safety procedures

To monitor and improve the effectiveness of safety measures

Risk assessments, safety procedures, traning sessions, and incidents

Regularly, based on new risks or changes in operations

To shield individuals from workplace hazards and prevent injuries

Adhering to OSHA standards for using PPE

Nitrile gloves

They create a complete seal around the eyes

Flame-resistant lab coat

Full-face respiratory

Coated lenses to prevent fogging in humid conditions

Vinyl gloves

Proper fit and seal on the face

They enhance safety when working with high temperatures

To grain authorized entry and ensure security

Check for posted notifications and wear the required PPE

Ensure all materials and equipment are stored or disposed of properly

Follow established evacuation routes and procedures