Risk Assessment Methods

Introduction Purpose The purpose of this sample risk assessment tool for ski areas is to provide a methodology for identifying OHS hazards and prioritizing the risks based on the probability and severity of the hazards.

Application The examples provided in this document are only intended to illustrate the job tasks, associated hazards, and risk control measures of a typical ski area operation. Companies have different operating environments and conditions, so the hazards and risks they face will also differ. Employers must conduct their own hazard identification and risk assessment, taking into consideration factors such as their actual operating environments, conditions, and policies and procedures, and assess the potential hazards and risks impacting the health and safety of personnel involved. Employees assigned to manage the risk assessment program and conduct risk assessments should be trained in risk assessment methodology and possess the necessary knowledge and experience to identify potential hazards and risks associated with job tasks.

Resources Resources are available to help employers understand hazard identification and risk assessment. Refer to the following go2 and WorkSafeBC links: COR Toolkit – Element 2: Hazard Identification and Control www.go2hr.ca/sites/default/files/legacy/ohs/COR101-Element2.pdf WorkSafeBC Video – Understanding Hazards and Risks www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/Multimedia/Videos.asp?reportid=36001 If you need more help, please contact go2 at 604-633-9787 ext. 220 or [email protected].

Risk Assessment Methodology

Severity Negligible Minor Serious Fatality

1 2 3 4

Extremely remote 1 1 2 3 4

Probability Remote Likely 2 3 2 3 4 6 6 9 8 12

Most likely 4 4 8 12 16

Hazard = a source, situation, or act with a potential for harm in terms of injury, ill health, or a combination of the two Risk = a combination of two elements: the likelihood of a hazardous event or exposure occurring, and the severity of the injury or ill health that could result from the event or exposures (See OHSAS 18001 definition) Risk Ranking Severity = How serious the result of the incident might be in terms of injury or loss Negligible – minor first aid treatment, with immediate return to full regular duties Minor – first aid and medical aid, with possible return to work at light or modified duties Serious – medical treatment and time lost Fatality – death Probability = How likely the hazard will result in an incident Extremely remote – chance of happening is almost impossible (for example, 1 in 100 years) Remote – chance of happening could be once every few years Likely – chance of happening is likely in the near future Most likely – it will almost definitely happen Risk = Severity x Probability Risk Control Policy Low risk = 1–3 (Level acceptable and to be monitored.) Medium risk = 4–8 (Level acceptable and should be reduced if practicable.) High risk = 9–16 (Level not acceptable. Task must be stopped and reduced to an acceptable level before continuing.)

Risk Assessment Steps 1. Identify jobs of each department. 2. Identify the critical tasks of each job that have a potential of injury or ill health. 3. Determine the hazards associated with the job task, including severity and probability if controls are not available. Assign a risk score. 4. Determine the existing controls implemented and the resulting risk level associated with the identified hazards. 5. If the risk is High, the risk is not acceptable, and additional controls must be introduced to reduce the risk to Medium or Low. 6. If the risk is Medium, the risk is acceptable, and additional controls should be considered if practicable. Note: When selecting control measures, use the following hierarchy: 1. Hazard elimination 2. Engineering controls 3. Administrative controls 4. PPE

Lift Operation Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 opening/closing lift

2 loading and unloading guests

Date: Tasks

travel to and from stations snow conditions (walk or ski to lift stations) pre-operation checks building line control

climbing slippery ladder lifting gates, bungie slap

prepare ramp use of drill flipping seats

lifting, slips clothing caught, stuck drill stuck chair, falling snow or ice, spring back injury, cut or hit by ski equipment, hit by chair, trips and falls

assisting guests

maintaining ramp/station

MSI, ice chips

wiping seats

trips and falls, tools get caught

picking up dropped equipment loading ski limo loading seat skiers rescuing hanging guests

hit by chair, dropping ski equipment lifting, pinch points

working near hut

3 magic carpet

Potential Hazards

falling off ladder, falling objects (guest, equipment) ice/snow falling off roof

opening/closing covers

MSI – heavy cover

assisting guests

slips and collisions with guests

Severity

Initial Risk Probability

Risk

3

4

12

2

3

6

2

2

4

2

4

8

3

4

12

2

3

6

2

3

6

2

3

6

3

2

6

3

2

6

3

4

12

2

3

6

2

3

6

Existing Control Measures ski ability check, pre-shift start-up meeting, designated routes, proper equipment, three-point contact proper lifting technique, maintaining equipment

de-ice chair, control speed awareness, get help, body mechanics, stop lift different-sized shovels, PPE (goggles) training, awareness, control speed awareness training, awareness of pinch points training, get help de-icing, stand away from roof, periodic checks and frequent clearing work in pairs, use proper lifting techniques awareness, positioning

Severity

Residual Risk Probability

Risk

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

1

2

2

3

6

3

2

6

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

3

1

3

3

1

3

2

3

6

2

1

2

2

2

4

Proposed Additional Controls

Patrol Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 opening run/trail check

Date: Tasks

skiing first run

Potential Hazards

Severity


Severity


Risk

9

Stronger skiers in technical terrain, check snow and weather conditions before permitting first run, start-up meeting, check equipment and employee skill ability, helmet policy, warm-up exercise

3

2

6

3

2

6

Risk

snow surfaces (icy runs, wet heavy snow), weather conditions, personal conditions 3

3

skiing with tools, equipment, and materials

tower pads and fencing maintenance

2 patrol run

operating snowmobile

operating toboggan

Existing Control Measures

3

3

9

patrol backpack, securing load (tap up bamboo bundle), appropriate load for worker ability, use motorized transport such as snowmobile if possible, buddy system

slivers from bamboo, hernia from pulling bamboo

2

4

8

gloves, taped bamboo, procedure and tool to take out frozen bamboo

2

2

4

heavy lifting of frozen pads, uneven footing

3

2

6

continual maintenance, set up work zone, ask for help, shovel, auger

3

2

6

4

2

8

3

2

6

steep/uneven ground and icy conditions (roll over), poor visibility, improper operation (emergency brake engaged during operation causing fire), load falling off

steep terrain, heavy loads, snow conditions, losing control

4

4

12

qualified and authorized operators only, speed limit, helmet, designated routes, pretrip inspection, regular maintenance, load carrying and tow restrictions, siren, flag and light, restricted use for unsafe conditions

3

3

9

training and skills assessment, authorized patrol staff only, rope assist, tail gunner

Patrol Risk Assessment Team: Job 3 lift evacuation

4 roof clearing

5 avalanche control

Date: Tasks

tower climbing/rescue

Potential Hazards

controlled detonation


Risk

working at heights – falling, moving equipment, falling ski equipment, uneven/slippery ground, lowering person – MSI

accessing roof, working on working at height, MSI, fall snow roof handling explosives

Severity

Risk

3

2

6

2

8

4

2

8

cone off area, fall protection system, appropriate footwear, proper shovelling practice

3

2

6

4

4

16

procedures (storage and handling), licensing, supervised tasks

4

1

4

3

3

9

2

3

6

2

1

2

4

3

12

3

2

6

3

2

6

2

2

4

4

walking in ski boots (inside slips, fatigue buildings, outside environment)


4

ski cutting (in-bounds and trauma, burial, MSI out-of-bounds terrain)

6 general duties

Severity

climbing procedures, PPE – proper footwear (no ski boots), helmet, equipment lockout by maintenance, awareness of surroundings, communication with rescuees, tailgate meeting with all parties (maintenace, ski patrol, lift operation, management), crowd control

uncontrolled explosion

heavy packages (25 kg), hearing damage noise hazard zone


3

4

3

16

9

training in safe lifting technique hearing protection pre-deployment tailgate meeting, safe distance, escape routing, rescue procedures document skills assessment (levels 1–5), avalanche control plan – guidelines, forecast, defined equipment type (no snowboard, releasable ski), PPE, tools (shovel), beacon, AV probe, pre-job risk assessment (snowpack assessment) and authorization, rescue procedures

take time, ask for help, identify ski-boot-restricted areas, non-slip flooring and stairways, handrails

Date: Proposed Additional Controls pre-hire skill test and documenting employee ski ability

operation policy on limit of use (for example, operating hours, activities permitting use of snowmobile as a work tool), reporting policy on inappropriate use, annual operator retraining/ orientation/assessment, install approved ski and equipment rack, committee to review snowmobile policy

Date: Proposed Additional Controls

make walking boots available in kitchen areas, restrict ski boots in loading bay, safe work practices – minimize use of ski boots (for example, complete loading tasks before putting on ski boots)

Carpentry Risk Assessment Team:

Job 1 renovation, constructing new building

Date:

Tasks

Potential Hazards

preparing materials, manual material handling

MSI, cuts and slivers, slips and falls

working at heights (scaffolding, ladders), JLG

floor openings, falls from heights (for example, roof, scaffold, ladder)

cutting materials – use of tools (for example, Skill/table saws, air tools, pneumatic)

improper use of tools, unsafe tools, cuts

demolition/assembling

unstable structure, dust/moulds, sharps

Severity 2

3

2

3

Initial Risk Probability 3

3

3

3

Severity


Risk

6

gloves, dollies, clear pathways, lifting techniques, material handling equipment (zoom booms, cranes, snow cat)

2

2

4

9

harnesss, WorkSafeBC guidelines, ladder safety practice, fall protection plan and fall arrest equipment, roping off and marking floor openings, fall protection training courses

3

2

6

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

1

2

2

2

4

3

1

1

1

2

2

3

2

6

2

2

4

Risk

6

9

electricity contact

finishing

general

2 restricted space entry

powder-actuated tools (Hilti gun)

uncontrolled activation/ explosion, noise, eye injury

use of chemicals (stains, paints, solvents)

spills, contact with chemicals

working outdoors

entering crawl spaces

certain paints attracting wildlife (for example, bear) sunburn, hypothermia, hyperthermia, wildlife encounters

3

2

6

2

4

8

3

2

6

2

2

4

3

3

9

head injury, dust 2

3

6


pre-use inspection (guards, antikickback, electrical), training, push sticks for table saws, tagging out unsafe tools or equipment temporary supports (bracing/hoarding), PPE (masks, gloves) test wire/circuit tester, deenergization/lockout procedure restrict use to qualified workers with certificates, hearing protection, eye protection WHMIS, MSDS, spill kit, PPE (gloves, masks), exhaust fans in shop, disposal procedure awareness Wear appropriate clothing, use PPE as required wildlife encounter training, working in pairs, making noise, bear deterrent (banger/horn/spray) working in pairs, checking procedure with dispatch/ supervisor, radios, PPE (hard hats, face masks, gloves)

Date:


ensure training is documented

Plumbing Risk Assessment Team:

Job 1 servicing gas equipment

2 sewage system maintenance

3 water-pipe work

4 water treatment

Date:

Tasks

Potential Hazards

gas fitting

burns, fire, explosions

propane tank filling

fire, explosions

sump inspection

confined space entry, crosscontamination, exposure to raw sewage, diseases

soldering

sewage-gas exposure burns, fire, fumes

glues (PVC, ABS) chemical exposure adding chemicals (chlorine chemical exposure and aluminex)

Severity


Risk

3

3

9

3

3

9

3

3

9

4

3

12

2

4

8

2

3

6

Severity


Risk

3

2

6

3

2

6

2

2

4

gas testing, ventilation ventilation at confined/ restricted areas, positioning below fume, PPE (glasses, gloves, clothing), fire extinguisher, spray down work area with water

2

2

4

2

2

4

MSDS, WHMIS, PPE MSDS, WHMIS, PPE (gloves, safety glasses), auto feed pump

1

1

1

1

2

2

Existing Control Measures ticketed gas fitter, gas shutoff/disconnect procedure ticketed personnel only for filling propane confined space entry permit/ procedures, immunization, awareness of crosscontamination, tool cleaning procedures, separate work clothing from home or other work clothing

Date:


ensure shots are up-to-date

check MSDS

Grooming Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 winch cat

Date: Tasks

operating winch cat

Potential Hazards

2 general operation and maintenance

clearing the tiller

operating the cat


Risk

collison (personal injury and propery damage)

placing and removing slips, trips, and falls signage (getting in and out of cat) hook up cat to winch anchor

Severity

cable break, runaway cat, other people crossing cable, anchor break off going through, cable blurs

3

3

9

2

3

6

fuel spill noise machine breakdown

grooming terrain park operating around chairlift stations adjusting and greasing machine tracks

collision with features overhead power line, low clearance area inadvertent start-up

three-point contact, appropriate footwear

3

2

6

3

3

9

perform the task in shop with tiller slinged up, machine lockout (stop and keep key)

2

3

6

3

3

9

3

2

6

2

3

6

1

3

3

1

3

3

3

2

6

skiers on slope

tree branch through windshield MSI from prolonged operation

operator training and skills assessment, ensure work area is clear

inspect anchor points, driver facing away from anchor, radio dispatch before operation, tension test, operate to the snow condition, no winching off trees, gloves, de-tension cable before release

hands and clothing getting caught

rolling/flipping machine,


operate to the snow condition, use seat belt restricted hours of operation, check area is clear before operating, awareness awareness of surroundings ergonomically designed seats, change operating work pattern fuel pump auto stop, spill kit hearing protection pre-shift inspection, communication devices (cell phone, radio), appropriate clothing and footwear training, awareness awareness of clearance, rope off low-clearance areas two-person job, remove key – person doing the job keeps the key

Severity


Risk

2

2

4

2

2

4

3

2

6

2

1

2

2

2

4

3

2

6

2

1

2

2

2

4

1

2

2

1

2

2

3

1

3

Grooming Risk Assessment Team: Job 3 operating excavator

Date: Tasks

Potential Hazards

Severity


Risk

in/out machine digging out fire exits, chairlifts removing/changing bucket hand or foot injuries operating machine operating near power line or low clearance areas

MSI powerline contact, property damage, change in snow depth affecting clearance


Severity


Risk

3

1

3

three-point contact steel-toe boots 3

3

9

adjust seat, seat belt route assessment and planning, check clearance

Date: Proposed Additional Controls define minimum qualifications (for example, driver's licence, experience), document competency assessment

Yaktrax

verify anchor point certification requirements, ensure training documented


safety guidelines for responding to powerline contact

Snowmaking Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 compression plant operation

Date: Tasks

starting and monitoring

Potential Hazards noise material storage and wet floor

2 snow-gun operation

hooking up hoses to noise hydrants, fanning the gun slop conditions/stability – slips and falls heavy frozen hose – MSI hypothermia

Severity


Risk

3

3

9

2

3

6

3 air-water portable snow gun 4 manual snow removal 5 helicopter transporting guns

using tiger torch to melt guns hooking and placing gun into position shovelling hook up

unstable gun striking operator repetition – MSI noise

welding

Risk

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

3

1

3

4

1

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

6

3

2

6

4

1

4

2

3

6

3

3

9

2

3

6

2

3

6

3

2

6

start-up assessment/tailgate meetings, rigging procedures, communication with pilot

3

1

3

3

3

9

communication between operator and swamper, hand signals, eye contact, awareness

3

2

6

2

3

6

respirator, annual fit testing

1

2

2

struck by heavy equipment

fumes

use Yaktrax or similar anti-slip device drain hose warm clothing and footwear, rest breaks, communication devices


3

falling equipment

6 hydrant maintenance backhoe operator

noise warning signage, hearing protection, annual hearing tests housekeeping, safety non-slip shoes hearing protection

Severity

2

ruptured hose

600 V electricity contact (grounding gun to frame) burns


training and procedures, awareness (do not stay in the bight), start-up hose inspection overload protection built in, preseason electrical inspection PPE (gloves, face shield) safe work procedures, body positioning, awareness rest breaks, proper body mechanics hearing protection


ensure operator training and qualification

Snow School Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 adult lessons

Date: Tasks

delivering lessons

Potential Hazards

Severity


Risk

lifting clients – MSI

collisions with other skiers (instructor being hit) difficult customer

2 children's lessons

loading and unloading student chairlifts

MSI, hit by chairlift, sprain (knee injury)

walking in ski boots

worn out boots, slips, falls, fatigue

lifting students

frequent lifting of students, fatigue hot gear – waterproof, not breathable MSI

3 intermediate/ advanced lessons 4 snowshoe lessons

carrying equipment, fences, gates demonstrating techniques parks/advance terrain difficulties

instructor doing snowshoe gradual onset of injuries, steep grind – distance running terrain (repetive injury), uneven ground (breaking through snow surface) speed going down hill dark environment

safe lifting practice, teach students how to get up on their own

Severity


Risk

2

3

6

3

2

6

2

1

2

2

2

4

2

4

8

3

3

9

2

2

4

2

3

6

2

4

8

encourage instructors to keep fit (ski fit program before season)

2

3

6

teach students loading/unloading procedures before getting to the lift, do not reach out to help falling students

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

3

6

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

unsafe equipment

fatigue


2

3

6

2

4

8

2

4

8

2

3

6

2

3

6

3

3

9

2

4

8

training and awareness (stop area and run selection) training on customer handling policy, get help get replacement equipment from supervisor, alpine responsibility code – check equipment

boot inspection, cat track, non-slip flooring, boot selection guidelines lifting procedure, teach student to get up, water and schedule break period, verbal instruction awareness get help, only carry to personal capability terrain selection guidelines, parkcertifed instructors, match instructor qualification to lessons fit instructors, own gear, hydration pack, 4–6 hours start-up training, warmup stretching, early report of discomfort take time going down hill headlamp

Proposed Additional Controls ensure training checklist is used and signed off

add equipment inspection responsibility in safety manual instructor fitness assessment program

gear upgrade

Electrical Risk Assessment Team: Job

Date: Tasks

1 general maintenance lift maintenance (for example, control buttons) climbing towers

Potential Hazards

Severity


Risk

electricity contact

falls from heights, electricity contact, working above clip points on old-style towers

step and touch potential, arc flash high-voltage work (snow gun, hill lights, distribution network – transformer maintenance) building maintenance

working at heights – ladders

kitchen

contaminants, food safety

power tools

electric shocks, debris

3

3

9

3

3

9

4

4

16

3

3

9

2

3

6

2

3

6

Existing Control Measures lockout procedures, insulated tools, test meter fall protection procedure, PPE, lockout procedure, training, lift training, positioning belt de-energization/lockout procedures, two-person job task, insulated gloves and tools

ladder inspection program, ladder safe work practice food hygiene practice, housekeeping PPE (gloves, eye protection)

Severity


Risk

3

1

3

3

2

6

4

2

8

3

2

6

2

2

4

2

2

4


ensure written safe work procedures established, high-voltage work permit, tailgate meeting and risk assessment before starting job

Rentals Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 general services

Date: Tasks

Potential Hazards

setting up skis/boards

MSI – repetitive lifting

adjusting bindings reaching high racks

cuts, pinches falling boots or boards

Severity


Risk

2

3

6

2

3

6

2

3

6

trips and falls

2 equipment maintenance

operating base grinder/wax machines

labelling equipment waxing base repair

contact with moving parts heavy lifting – grinder water reservoir noise chemical exposure (boot cleaner, graffiti remover) cuts from metal shards, eye injuries – metal shards aerosal exposure hot wax contact burns from Ptex

2

2

4

3

3

9

2

3

6

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

2 2 2

3 3 3

6 6 6

Severity


Risk

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

3

2

6

2

2

4

hearing protection MSDS, hand and eye protection, ventilation eye protection

1

1

1

2

2

4

2

2

4

ventilation procedure gloves, training

1 1 2

2 2 2

2 2 4

Existing Control Measures training in safe lifting technique, breaks, workload sharing training, awareness proper storage practice, not storing equipment above reachable heights grip tape on hazardous areas, frequent removal of snow, salt hazardous areas (for example, front entrance) training, authorized staff permitted to use equipment training in safe lifting technique


Base Operations Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 parking duties

Date: Tasks

salting road and parking lots, ice melt directing traffic, issuing parking violation tickets, enforcement

Potential Hazards chemical burns by ice melt hit by vehicle slips and falls violent encounters with unauthorized lot users

emptying garbage bins

3 road maintenance

4 driving bus/vehicle

operating compactor

falling bin tipper crushing foot

cleaning and stocking washrooms

human waste – infection

validating tickets

cleaning chemicals repetive use of scanner – MSI prolonged standing

manual snow clearing/removal bobcat operation

repetive motion

snow plow/sander operation

road conditions, traffic, rollover

operating bus

road conditions, traffic

driving company vehicles


Risk

vehicle and pedestrian hit

Existing Control Measures use pickup truck, leather gloves

Severity


Risk

1

1

1

2

1

2

3

2

6

wands, speed limit painted on road, pylons, high-vis vests,

2

2

4

2

3

6

non-slip footwear, awareness

2

2

4

3

2

4

confrontation training, guidelines (stay inside the truck), get help, communication equipment (radio, cell phone)

2

2

4

3

1

3

call wildlife services department, make noise, wildlife awareness training

2

2

2

3

2

6

rubber gloves, blood and body fluid exposure control plan

3

2

6

2 3

3 1

6 3

key control training, operation procedures

2 3

2 1

4 3

2

3

6

2

2

4

2

3

6

2

1

2

2

3

6

2

2

4

2

3

6

2

2

4

3

3

9

3

2

6

3

3

9

3

2

6

2

2

4

wildlife encounters

sharps, needles

2 guest service

Severity

2

3

6

PPE (gloves, face mask), enzyme spray MSDS, WHMIS, PPE rest breaks comfortable footwear, rest breaks rest breaks, proper body mechanics operator training, traffic and pedestrian control procedure driver's licence, training, pre-shift inspection, annual driver's abstract check appropriate class of driver's licence, annual driver's abstract check, tire check and chain-up policy, driving policy


repainting of speed control signs, speed bumps

handling guidelines, sharps container

operator competency assessment operator competence assessment, guest vehicle tire check at bottom (to minimize road hazards and traffic accidents) driver competency assessment

Fleet Maintenance Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 general shop activities

Date: Tasks

vehicle maintenance

Potential Hazards chemicals slips on floor slips off cat, tracks vehicle/cat slip off jack

blade dropping

Severity


Risk

2

3

6

2 3

3 3

6 9

3

3

9

3

2

6

3

4

12

2

3

6

3

3

9

1

3

3

Existing Control Measures WHMIS, MSDS, PPE housekeeping three-point contact procedure for proper jack and block placement, jacks rated for the vehicle/cat hook up to chain block, safety boots

Severity


Risk

2

2

4

2 2

2 2

4 4

2

2

4

2

2

4

3

2

6

1

2

2

2

2

4

1

2

2

3

2

6

3

2

6

2

2

4

4

2

8

3

3

9

2

2

4

fuel leak/electricity

oily rags heavy lifting

dumping scrap metals 2 use of tools and equipment

grinder

cuts disc explosion

welding (gas and arc)

fire

4

3

12

3

3

9

burns, welding fumes, arc flash

electric shocks

3 outside activities

bearing press

overpressure (bearing explosion)

recovery (towing cat)

cable breaking

2

4

8

4

3

12

3

3

9

2

3

6

do not use electrical trouble light (battery light only), disconnect battery, fire extinguisher fireproofed receptacles, fire extinguisher safe lifting technique, use mechanical device (hoist), get help gloves, safety glasses appropriate rated disc, machine guard, pre-use inspection flashback arrestor, fire extinguisher face mask, protective clothing, annual fit test, shield for welding area, shop exhaust ventilation do not work in the rain, insulated gloves trained and authorized users only double cable if needed


add guarding

Lift Maintenance Risk Assessment Team: Job 1

winter activities

Date: Tasks

lift start-up inspection

responding to breakdown

Potential Hazards

going up fixed ice ladders – slippery slippery work surfaces inadequate lighting working alone operating snowmobile

moving machinery parts during inspection/service time pressure stress

2 use of tools and equipment


Risk

weather conditions, icy and slippery work environment, employee not fit for duty

climbing towers degreasing grips while moving, de-icing grips

Severity

grinder

disc explosion


fire

bearing press


confined spaces (counterweight pit)

caught by moving parts

3

3

9

3

3

9

3

3

9

3

3

9

3

3

9

3

3

9

4

3

12

3

3

9

2

4

8

4

3

12

3

3

9

4

3

12

3 helicopter installation working around helicopter struck by blade, noise

verbal communication, radio training and competency assessment, authorized users only fall protection procedure, fall arrest equipment guards, awareness, lockout if possible drills and practice, supervisor coordination appropriate rated disc, machine guard, pre-use inspection flashback arrestor, fire extinguisher face mask, protective clothing, annual fit test, shield for welding area, shop exhaust ventilation do not work in the rain, insulated gloves trained and authorized users only confined space entry procedure, lockout procedure, rescue procedure

3

12

2

3

6

fastening and unfastening fingers caught, footing, strains, bolts static electricity/shock

3

3

9

housekeeping, safety boots, awareness of surroundings helicopter in position supporting load, communication with pilot

concrete hopper loading

2

3

6

awareness, safety goggles

hit by hook, caught up by line/load

slips and falls

dripping concrete, struck by load


Risk

2

2

4

2

2

4

3

2

6

2

2

4

3

2

6

3

2

6

3

2

6

3

2

6

2

2

4

4

2

8

3

3

9

2

2

4

4

2

8

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

pilot meeting, communication procedure 4

hook-up line

Severity

verbal start-up assessment and tailgate meeting, tools, equipment and PPE checks

burns, welding fumes, arc flash

electric shocks


hook-up procedures, hand signals communication with pilot, PPE (gloves, goggles)

Lift Maintenance Risk Assessment Team: Job 4 use of mobile crane

Date: Tasks

loading and unloading

Potential Hazards uneven ground, hit by heavy equipment, unfamiliar load weight

Severity 3

Initial Risk Probability 3

Risk 9

Existing Control Measures start-up meeting, certified contractor operator, outriggers, weight information, communication with operator

Severity


Risk

3

2

6

Proposed Additional Controls document start-up assessment and tailgate meeting

written checking procedure

add guarding

document start-up assessment and tailgate meeting


Terrain Parks Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 opening park

Date: Tasks

testing features

2 feature maintenance moving small features moving large features sharping features skiing while carrying tools

3 use of tools and equipment

Potential Hazards changed setting and conditions, inadequate skills

Severity


Risk

4

3

12

lifting, pushing crushing, hit by cat/excavator

2

3

6

2

3

6

working at heights – falls balance, tripping

2

3

6

2

3

6

4

3

12

3

3

9

2

4

8

4

3

12

3

3

9

4

3

12

grinder

disc explosion


fire burns, welding fumes, arc flash

electric shocks bearing press


confined spaces (counterweight pit)

caught by moving parts

Existing Control Measures no green staff, pre-start up competency test, authorized staff only, helmet work in teams/pairs move by cat with forks, high-vis vest awareness only permit carrying one tool at a time, use snowmobile to carry tools and supplies appropriate rated disc, machine guard, pre-use inspection flashback arrestor, fire extinguisher face mask, protective clothing, annual fit test, shield for welding area, shop exhaust ventilation do not work in the rain, insulated gloves trained and authorized users only confined space entry procedure, lockout procedure, rescue procedure

Severity


Risk

3

2

6

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

3

6

2

2

4

3

2

6

3

2

6

2

2

4

4

2

8

3

3

9

2

2

4

Proposed Additional Controls document competency assessment and start-up tailgate meeting

standardized carrying practice in terrain manual

add guarding

Guest Services/Admin Risk Assessment Team: Job

Date: Tasks

1 selling tickets/passes call centre phone and computer workstations walking ticket scanning lost and found line control/ticket scanning complaints desk conducting surveys at the slope handling guests

2 summer activities

carrying boxes/hiker bags selling tickets handling cash off-site work (Canada Place) greeting customers at parking lot working outdoors

Potential Hazards

Severity


Risk


MSI, eye strain

headsets, adjustable chairs

slips and trips hit by ski equipment transporting ski equipment, unhygienic materials hypothermia stress, verbal abuse

no open-toed shoes awareness gloves, bagging

2

3

6

3

2

6

2

2

4

2

3

6

2

3

6

falls violence (verbal, physical) prolonged standing lifting wrist strain from ripping tickets robbery no direct support from other staff hit by traffic bugs and sun, dehydration, hyperthermia

appropriate clothing conflict resolution training, customer service guidelines at least able to do blue runs, designated routes at least two people on the floor, training on conflict resolution fatigue mats weight restriction guidelines breaks, share work duties unmarked bags cell phone

Severity


Risk

2

2

4

2

2

4

2

2

4

awareness pop-up tent, water, bug spray, sunscreen


formal conflict resolution training

written cash handling procedures written checking procedure high-vis vest

Others Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 warehouse

2 sign shop

Date: Tasks

lift truck

Potential Hazards

Severity


Risk


unstable load, tipping, pedestrian hit

3

3

9

operator certification, marking pedestrian walkways, speed limit, backing audio signal

sand blasting painting

noise, dust, chemical exposure chemical exposure

2

4

8

ventilation, PPE (face mask, fit testing, face and hearing protection, gloves)

putting up signs

working at heights

3

3

9

safe ladder practice, work in pairs

Severity


Risk

3

2

6

2

2

4

3

2

6


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