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Hazard Recognition, Evaluation & Control

Presented by:Christina Marshall CRSPManager, Occupational Health & SafetySafety Services NL

Presentation for Safety Services Nova Scotia Conference March 24-26, 2010

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Hazard Recognition

What is a hazard?

A behaviour or condition that has the potential to cause injury, illness or property damage.

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Types of Hazards• Health hazards

– Chemical– Physical– Biological– Musculoskeletal– Psychosocial

• Safety hazards– Machine– Energy– Confined space– Materials handling– Work practice

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RiskWhat is risk?

The likelihood that a hazard will cause injury, illness or property damage.

Difference between hazard and risk.

Hazard – potentialRisk – likelihood

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Hazard ControlHierarchy of Control Measures:

• Engineering Controls– Elimination– Substitution– Ventilation– Isolation

• Administrative Controls– Example: Safe Work Practices, Signage, Training

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)– Example: Boots, Glasses, Gloves, Hardhats

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Monitor and Review

Hazard REC must not stop. It must be continuous. There is always the potential for new hazards.

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Thank you for your time

and attention

Christina Marshall, CRSP Manager, Occupational Health and Safety

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