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