Lesson 13: Using the Hierarchy of Controls Once hazards have been identified and risks have been assessed, controls need to be put in place Using the hierarchy of controls is mandatory as per legislative requirements. . At the top of the hierarchy is...
Lesson 12: Risk Assessment What is risk? Risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard. It may also apply to situations with property or equipment loss, or harmful effects on the...
Lesson 11: Identifying Hazards The following are the steps a supervisor will take for hazard identification and risk control: Identify Hazard(s) from an inspection report or reported by a worker, Determine the likelihood of harm, such as an injury or illness...
Lesson 10: What is a Hazard? A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone. There are many definitions for hazard, but this is the most common when discussing workplace hazards. Basically, a hazard is the...
Lesson 9: Workplace Refusal of Dangerous Work (Flowchart) Workers have the right to refuse work that they reasonably believe constitutes a danger to their safety and health, or that of another person should they perform the task. Handling Right to...
