During this week, we learned about hazard classification and methods to control them. I$\text{'}$d like you to utilize the materials and analyze your current or last workplace.

Provide examples of $5-6$ possible hazards that could be present at your current or past workplace.

Explore Hazards & exposures $-$ WorkSafeBC to get the examples of various workplace hazards and controls.

What harm could each hazard cause to workers?

Explore Injuries & diseases $-$ WorkSafeBC to get the examples of possible harm from various hazards.

How often do you see it happening in everyday work activity $($on a scale Low, Medium, High$)?$

What do you think would be appropriate controls $($consider the hierarchy of controls$)?$

To help you with the task, think of the following questions:

What materials or situations do I come into contact with?

How could I overexert myself?

What materials or equipment could I be struck by$?$

What objects or equipment could I strike or hit my body upon, or that part of my body might be caught in$,$ on$,$ or between?

What could I fall from?

What could I slip or trip on$?$

Here are two examples of my previous workplace:

Example $1$

Hazard: wet floor

Harm: slip, falls

Risk Level: medium

Controls: cleaning area immediately, marking wet areas

Example $2$

Hazard: knife

Harm: cut

Risk Level: low

Controls: use the right tool for the job, educate workers in the safe use of a tool, cut on a stable surface