Slideshow: Examples of Workplace Hazards Presented By Catherine Drum, BASc (OHS), CHSC, CRSP,

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Slideshow:Examples of Workplace Hazards

Presented ByCatherine Drum, BASc (OHS), CHSC, CRSP,

EHS Officer,Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security

Due diligence is what we promote, Risk Management is what we support.

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Chemical Hazards (CHM)Open Container

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Chemical (CHM) & Fire Hazard (FRX)Storage of Oily Rags – Fire Hazard

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Chemical (CHM) & Work Practice Hazard (WKP) Improper storage of chemicals

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Chemical (CHM) & Work Practice Hazard (WKP)Improper storage, Labeling & Corroded Container

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Garbage stored in Corridor

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Work Practice (WKP) & Fire Hazard (FRX)Poor Housekeeping -- Wood dust not cleaned up

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Poor Walking/Not Accessible – Icy & Snow

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Emergency Shutoff – Out of Reach

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Ergonomic Hazard (ERG)Tippy - 4 Wheels instead of 5

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Machine Hazard (MAC)Door Not Closing and Elevator Not Grounding

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Energy Hazard (ENY)Exposed Wiring

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Cylinders not secured

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Cylinders not secured

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Improper Installation – Coming away from Wall

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Door Mechanism - Potential for Crushing Injury

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Blocking Exit/Storage in Corridor

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Electrical Hazards (ELC)Improper Outlet – Should be GFI near water

Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)

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Environmental Hazard (ENV)Dirt coming out of Ductwork

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Environmental Hazard (ENV)Water Damage

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Environmental Hazard (ENV)Water Damage

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Biological Hazards (BIO)Termite Activity – Before & After

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Exit Signage Missing/ Exit Signage Obscured

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Stairwell Near Early Learning Centre

– Spaces between railings too wide for children

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Pipe Wrapping Missing Light Lense Cover Missing

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Hole Loose Ceilng Tile

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Ergonomic Hazards (ERG)right arm not supported Twisting Neck

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Ergonomic Hazards (ERG)Arm resting on hard surface Back not supported

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Missing Support

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)No Chair and Cracked Chair

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Machine Hazard (MAC)Cutter not Guarded Cutter Guarded

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Filling One Side Only – No Support Bars

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Shelves Improperly Loaded & Installed

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Electrical (ELC) & Fire Hazard (FRX) Power bar plugged into another Power Bar

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Garbage in Exit

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Work Practice Hazards (WKP)Stairs edges not differentiated

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Work Practice Hazard (WKP) &Working at Heights (WAH)

Using incorrect ladder for task

Correct ladderfor task

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Unacceptable Work Practice (OTH)Accessible Washroom NOT Accessible

Special lock

placed on accessible washroom

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Work Practice Hazard (WKP)Magnets on door not strong enough to stay closed

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Work Practice Hazard (WKP)Shelves not installed correctly – missing screws

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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