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electrical contact
Anything electrical offers the threat of
electrocution. There are many things that can
be done to minimize the risk:
Maintain equipment, with regular
inspections and repairs
Provide training on safe use
Provide appropriate personal protective
equipment
Keep the areas clean and dry around machines
at all times to prevent electrical hazards
Workplace Violence and harassment
Workplace violence and harassment can occur
in any environment. In Ontario, employers
are required to have a workplace violence
policy and program, as well as a workplace
harassment policy and program.
It is acceptable to roll your workplace violence
and harassment policies into your overall
occupational health & safety policy statement,
and must include:
Your commitment to protecting employees
from workplace violence and harassment
Address violence and harassment from
all possible sources (customers, clients,
employers, supervisors, employees, strangers
and domestic/intimate partners)
Outline the roles and responsibilities of the
workplace parties in supporting the policy
and program
Be dated and signed by the highest level of
management at the workplace
You must undertake a risk assessment that
considers:
The potential for violence and harassment
based on the nature of the workplace, the
type of work or the work conditions
The circumstances of the workplace and of
similar workplaces
The measures and procedures that will control
the risks that have been identified
There are a number of circumstances that may
increase the risk of violence or harassment in
your workplace:
Handling cash
Protecting or securing valuables
Transporting people and goods
A mobile workplace (such as a vehicle)
Public or community contact
Working with unstable or volatile people
Working alone or with just a few people
Working late nights or very early mornings
Involve your employees in creating a program
that reflects the unique needs of your
workplace.
Step 4: Health & Safety in Action
