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Slideshow:
Examples of Workplace Hazards
Presented By
Catherine Drum, BASc (OHS), CHSC, CRSP,
EHS Officer,
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security
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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 ladder
for 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
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