Hazard Identification and
Control
Hazard Identification & Control
► How
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do we ID and control hazards?
Collect and analyze data
Identify processes involved in operations
Determine the degree of risk
Establish controls (more on this later…)
Prioritize!!!
Hazard Identification
► Analyze
injury and illness trends over
time:
 Identify injury type patterns
 Identify injury task patterns
 Analyze by department
► Identify
common causes and prevent
reoccurrence
Hazard Identification
► Hazard
Identification:
 Facilities
 Processes
 Materials
 Equipment
► Use
professionals that
understand the processes
involved
Hazard Identification
► Identify
existing hazards
► Anticipate hazards where procedures or
operations change
Hazard Identification
► Perform
job hazard analysis
 Break tasks down into elements
 Identify the hazards in each element
 Identify control measures and safe work
rules for each element
…more on this later…
Hazard Identification
► Provide
for regular site safety and
health inspections
► Method for reporting and correcting
hazards:
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Communication of hazards
Method for correcting reported hazards
Prioritize
Timeliness
Without fear of reprisal
Hazard Identification
► Effective
system for:
 Accident Investigations
 Near misses
► Identify
root causes
► Contributing
► Methods
factors
for prevention of reoccurrence
Hazard Prevention and Control
► Determination
► Where
made that hazard exists
feasible eliminate by job or task
design/redesign
► Elimination
not feasible,
control hazards
Hazard Controls
► Engineering
Controls
 Substitution, isolation, ventilation, enclosure,
automation, etc.
► Administrative
Controls
 Worker rotation, reduce exposure time, signage,
training programs, medical surveillance
► Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazard Prevention and Control
► System
for timely correction or control
of hazards
► Safe work procedures:
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Developed from worksite analysis/SOPs
Training
Correction of unsafe performance
Positive reinforcement
Enforcement
Hazard Prevention and Control
► Provide
for facility and equipment
maintenance
► Plan
and prepare for emergencies:
 Training and drills
► Medical
Program
 First aid
 Physician and emergency care