HAZARDS
INVENTORY LIST (SAMPLE)
• This Hazards Inventory List provides limited information on hazards and controls.
• This list is not a complete list of hazards and cannot replace performing Hazard Identification Process. Refer to Hazard Identification , Risk
Assessment and Control Program information.
Hazard Controls ( Eng Adm PPE
Fire • Fire Wardens appointed
• Fire Warden Training for all staff
(LMS)
• Fire extinguisher training for all staff
(LMS)
• Staff know where pull stations and
fire extinguishers are located
• Staff know their fire orders, what to
do when a fire is discovered
(SCATEE) and evacuation routes
Chemical (Controlled Products) • WHMIS Trainer Appointed and
trained
This hazard depends on the • Department Inventory completed
chemical used (MSDS) and the and maintained
routes of entry (inhalation, • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
absorption, ingestion, etc.) are available for each product used
in the department
• CH WHMIS database updated, as
required
• All Staff receive initial and annual
refresher WHMIS Training General
and Specific to Department including
Hazard Controls ( Eng Adm PPE
how to clean spills, Code Brown
Response, review of MSDSs, how to
obtain the MSDSs
• Products are stored and decanted in
accordance with MSDS
• All controlled products are labeled
(supplier or workplace label)
• Staff are trained on and use PPE
listed on MSDS for the product they
are using
• Eye wash and shower stations
o Available for use
o Tested and inspected monthly
o Staff know where they are
located and how to use them
o
• Depending on the product and the
degree of risk, a Hygiene assessment
may need to be completed to
determine additional controls for the
product.
Biological
• Exposure to • Infection control Protocols for X
Contagious/infectious Routine, contact measures
disease • PPE: gloves gown, face shield, N95 x
respirator
• Staff provided training on first aid
measures
• Staff must contact SAFE and
Occupational Health for follow‐up
Hazard Controls ( Eng Adm PPE
• Sharps Appropriate Sharps Container for
disposal
Staff trained in the use of the sharp
(knife, scapel,
Employee training on how to dispose of
and use appropriate sharp container
• Needles • Safer Needles are used
• Sharps containers for disposal
• Appropriate use of sharps containers
• Employee training on use of safer
needles, disposal, storage and sharps
container use.
•
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• Spills/splash • Appropriate containers for task
• Funnels used during decanting or
purchase smaller containers
• PPE: gloves, gown, face shield
• Pests/rodents • Areas are kept clean and free of food
• Food secured in containers or fridge
• Doors to outside kept close
• If pests are identified, staff must
report to immediate supervisor
• Housekeeping notified to arrange for
pest control
• Mold/fungus • Areas kept dry
• Spills, floods, water penetration
cleaned and dried immediately,
within first 48 hours.
Slips/Trips/falls (Same level) • Floors kept clean and dry
Hazard Controls ( Eng Adm PPE
• Spills contained and cleaned
immediately
• Floors kept free of obstructions such
as cabling, furniture
• Floors maintained and repaired as
required.
• Employees wear appropriate
footwear for the circumstances
• If work area is prone to being
slippery such as oily surfaces or
water, etc., may consider anti‐slip
footwear.
• Information provided to staff
Falls (+3m) working from Assessment of work and work areas
heights completed to identify and document
work that is performed from heights
• Appropriate fall protection identified
for the task and put in place (fall
protection regulations)
• Ladder safety training provided (see
fact sheet)
• No Grade “C” ladders on site
• Staff Training
Ergonomics If your staff are missing time from work
• Pushing due to sprains and strains or
• Pulling experiencing pain or discomfort due to
• Lifting tasks, you should consider an ergonomic
• Reaching assessment completed by the Injury
• Patient handling Prevention Specialist. Also available:
• Material handling • Workstation review (see fact sheet,
• Static postures link to website)
• Repetitive movements • Computer station review (see fact
sheet, link to website)
Hazard Controls ( Eng Adm PPE
• Redesign workstation, computer
station, tasks
• Scheduling to reduce exposure time
•
Violence (all areas have to • A Violence risk assessment (link)
complete the Violence Risk must be completed.
Assessment, separate form) • Depending on the risk designation
(Moderate or High) a violence
prevention plan must be completed
(add link).
Stress • EAP
• Stress reduction stragies
•
Fatigue •
Confined Space • This is regulated, contact safety
programs for assistance
Hot Works •
Equipment/Machines/Tools • Guarding
• Following Manufacturer’s
Pinch instructions
Entrainment • Safe Work Procedure/Practice
Crush • Authorized user, only
Electrical: Shock/Electrocution • Training as per Manufacturer’s
Flying Debris instructions
• Certified
• Preventative Maintenance
• Personal Protective Equipment
o Gloves
o Goggles
o Apron
o Safety footwear
o Face shield
Hazard Controls ( Eng Adm PPE
o respirator
Vehicle Safety
Environmental
• Noise (above 80 decibels) • Testing to determine decibels
• Hearing conservation program (CH
40‐100)
• Hearing protection X
• Occupational Health Monitoring
(part of hearing conservation
program)
• Radiation • Follow Radiation Safety Program
• Heat/cold (extreme) • Monitoring of temperature
• Heat Stress Management Program
(CH40‐110)
• Pressure •
• Vibration • Job rotation
• Absorbers
• Monitoring for vibration induced
illness
• Asbestos • Asbestos Management Program Visit
the engineering website for the
program (CH90‐035 Asbestos
Management
•
• Lighting • An assessment can be conducted by
o Too low the Hygienist to determine if light
o Too Bright levels are adequate for the task
o Reflection and/or meets standards.
