HAZARD REPORTING AND HAZARD RATING
A hazard is described as any condition or act that may endanger the team member or other individuals. The purpose of reporting hazards is to ensure that unsatisfactory acts or conditions, of which a team member is aware, are dealt with quickly and effectively. This promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
When a team member is aware of any condition or act that will endanger themselves or others, they shall immediately inform the on duty manager. The team members is required to complete a Hazard Form and submit it promptly to the manager. Forms can be obtained from the Health and Safety Centre / Manager. Where immediate corrective action is not possible, the manager will make a decision to stop or allow the process / condition continue until the matter can be appropriately dealt with.
The hazardous condition/act will be rated as major, moderate or minor on the form. All corrective actions taken will be documented, and available to the JH&SC (where appropriate). The manager, where necessary, will keep the team members informed of the actions taken. If action needs to be authorized by someone with greater authority the manager is responsible for involving the appropriate individual.
Major Hazard ( A )
Any activity or biological, physical or chemical hazard that has the potential to cause death, critical injury, or lost time.
Moderate Hazard ( B )
Any activity or biological, physical or chemical hazard that has the potential to cause injury requiring medical services but not so great as to cause a lost time injury.
Minor Hazard ( C )
Any activity or biological, physical or chemical hazard that has the potential to cause injury requiring first aid or “no treatment” injuries.
The pertinent information on the Hazard Form is required to be transferred to the daily Safety Audit Report.
Created Nov. 2004
Reviewed July 2010 – reviewed Jan 2012
HAZARD REPORT FORM
Section 1: Completed by Individual Reporting Hazard
Date: ______
Name (please print) : ______
Request For : Repair ______
Alteration ______
Checks & Adjustment ______
Description Of Hazard: ______
______
Section 2 – For Completion By Manager/Supervisor
Date: ______
Manager/Supervisor’s Name (please print):______
Rate Hazard: Major (A) ______
Moderate (B) ______
Minor (C) ______
Corrective Action: ______
______
To Be Corrected By: ______Date Completed: ______
Signature (at time hazard corrected): ______
***An employer who receives written recommendations from an H&S rep. shall respond in writing within twenty-one (21) days. OHSA Section 8(12)
Created Nov. 2004
Reviewed July 2010 – reviewed Jan 2012