JUNE 2013
WORK IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this section is to outline the requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe
work environment.
HAZARDS*
Biotic Conditions Gravity Chemical
Mechanical Climatic Conditions Pedestrian
Electrical Vehicular Ergonomics
LEGISLATION
General Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines for Farming Operations in Ontario
OHSA
Act Regulation No. Section Referenced
OHSA 25, 26, 27, 28
REQUIREMENTS
The following are the general requirements for establishing and ensuring a safer work environment:
■ All hazards at the work site must be identifi ed, mitigated and communicated to all workers prior to
starting work.
■ The work site must be continually monitored for changes to hazards and appropriate precautions
taken and/or barriers put in place.
■ A fi rst aid kit must be available.
■ The barn should have legible sign with farm manager and/or owner phone number, address and
911# in case of emergency and help needs to be called.
■ Any external barn loading balconies on barn should have refl ective tape or markers to increase
their visibility for drivers positioning truck alongside the barn.
■ Workers on site are fi t to work (not under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol).
■ Workers should have access to toilet and hand washing facilities and potable water.
■ All parties involved on the worksite shall have suitable liability insurance coverage.
*The hazards bolded at the beginning of each protocol are those considered to be present for the
practices described.
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