Sentences with phrase «potential workplace hazards»

Safety Technicians assess potential workplace hazards and make sure safety regulations are respected.

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And it's not just inconsiderate — it can also be illegal; Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan treat workplace bullying as a potential health hazard.

Issues for discussion can include: the development of the specification and the tender process; the separation of the refurbishment area from the remainder of the school; the use of low voltage / battery pack hand tools; COSHH assessments and why they are required when using hazardous substances; hazard spotting and the need for good housekeeping; safeguarding and use of mobile phones on site; working at height as the largest cause of workplace accidental death; noise and the potential for hearing loss, methods of communication; and any other relevant hazard and risk control.

(a) New Reportable Incident — Structural Inadequacy: As of December 14, 2017, an employer must notify the Ministry of Labour (MOL) if a joint health and safety committee or a health and safety representative identifies potential structural inadequacies of a workplace as a source of danger or a hazard to workers.

Bill 177 also amended the OHSA to include a new specific duty for employers to notify the Ministry of Labour if the joint health and safety committee or representative, as applicable, has identified potential structural inadequacies of a building, structure, or any part thereof, or any other part of a workplace, whether temporary or permanent, as a source of danger or hazard to workers.

Yet too few organizations take the time to regularly inspect their workplaces for potential hazards.

In doing so, the Board relied on the purpose of the legislation which is to alert the Ministry of Labour to potential hazards in the workplace that could affect workers.

According to the Court, any critical injury or death occurring is reportable so long as it occurs at a workplace on the basis that conditions or hazards causing harm to guests also have the potential to harm workers.

Occupational Health and Safety Officer SEDONA COMPASS, Binghamton, NY (1/1995 to 6/2002) • Inspected workplace area and equipment to determine possible hazardous situations • Ascertained the workplaces conformed to organizational procedures and safety standards • Trained personnel to make good use of protective equipment such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses and safety helmets • Oversaw the storage of dangerous materials such as chemicals • Identified and test workplaces for potential accident and health hazards such as toxic fumes and gas - air mixtures • Took corrective actions to ensure eradication of hazardous materials in the air