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
Initial Risk Probability
Severity
Residual Risk Probability
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
Initial Risk Probability
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)
Residual Risk Probability
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
Existing Control Measures
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Existing Control Measures
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:
Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
Risk
3
3
9
3
3
9
3
3
9
4
3
12
2
4
8
2
3
6
Severity
Residual Risk Probability
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:
Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
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,
Existing Control Measures
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Initial Risk Probability
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
Existing Control Measures
Severity
Residual Risk Probability
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
Date: Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Existing Control Measures
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
Date: Proposed Additional Controls
ensure operator training and qualification
Snow School Risk Assessment Team: Job 1 adult lessons
Date: Tasks
delivering lessons
Potential Hazards
Severity
Initial Risk Probability
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Existing Control Measures
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
Initial Risk Probability
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
Residual Risk Probability
Risk
3
1
3
3
2
6
4
2
8
3
2
6
2
2
4
2
2
4
Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Date: Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
Risk
vehicle and pedestrian hit
Existing Control Measures use pickup truck, leather gloves
Severity
Residual Risk Probability
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
Date: Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
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
welding (gas and arc)
fire
bearing press
overpressure (bearing explosion)
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Existing Control Measures
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
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
welding (gas and arc)
fire burns, welding fumes, arc flash
electric shocks bearing press
overpressure (bearing explosion)
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
Residual Risk Probability
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
Initial Risk Probability
Risk
Existing Control Measures
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
Residual Risk Probability
Risk
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
awareness pop-up tent, water, bug spray, sunscreen
Proposed Additional Controls
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
Initial Risk Probability
Risk
Existing Control Measures
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
Residual Risk Probability
Risk
3
2
6
2
2
4
3
2
6
Proposed Additional Controls