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Hazard Assessment
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Hazard Assessment
� Your accident rates or injury rates will be reduced by being pro-active in Hazard Assessment.
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Hazard Assessment� The following will be accomplished by this
process:Compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA RegulationsImproved safety for workersInsurance requirements Equipment needsProcedure identificationOthers
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Hazard Assessment� Hazard Analysis
Identifying potential hazards in the workplace
� Job Safety Analysis (National Safety Council)
Identifying potential hazards with job tasks
� Workplace AuditsIdentifying actual hazards in the work place
� Accident InvestigationInvestigation all incidents
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Audit Process� Identify what you want to accomplish� Assemble assessment material� Be specific in process� Inform personnel in the area� Do an inspection� Perform Job Hazard analysis (JHA)� Make recommendations for procedures� Document
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Job Hazard Analysis
� Involve the employees
� Conduct the JHABreak the job down into stepsIdentify the hazardsRecommend safe procedures
� Implement safe procedures
� Revise JHA as necessary
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Conducting JHA
� Knowledge of Inspector in safety issues
� Time of Inspection (what shift)Things are not always done on night shift
the way they should be
� Management Support
� Area to be InspectedThe Inspection
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Documentation
� Videotaping
� Photographing
� Talking to Employees
� Assessment Tool
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Identify the Hazard
� Potential failure of equipment or processConsequence of FailureHazards Associated with FailureProbability of Failure
� Detection Failure Method
� Fixing Failure
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Hazard Recognition
� Chemical exposure
� Electrical exposure
� Ergonomics
� Fire
� Fall
� Bloodborne Pathogens
� Noise
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Hazard Recognition
� Lighting
� Ventilation
� Confined Space
� Personal Protective EquipmentIncorrect choice or usage
� Emergency Action Plans
� Housekeeping
� Ladders
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Hazard Recognition
� Machine Guarding
� Compressed Gas Cylinders
� General Work Environment
� Security
� Assault Prevention
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Hazard Exposure
� Chemical ExposureHazard CommunicationPersonal Protective EquipmentProcess
� Electrical Safety29 CFR 1910.301-399Michigan Parts 39 & 40
� Ergonomics
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Hazard Exposure
� Fire SafetyEgress RoutingFlammable Liquid StorageCompressed Gas Cylinders
� Walking Working SurfacesSlip-Trip-Fall
� NoiseIs there a noise problem
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Hazard Exposure
� Bloodborne Pathogens29 CFR 1910.1030Michigan Part 554
� LightingErgonomics
Eye and body strain
Workplace ViolenceHigher crime rate in low lighted areas
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Hazard Exposure
� VentilationGeneral VentilationProcedure VentilationIsolation Ventilation
� Housekeeping29 CFR 1910.22Michigan Part 1
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Hazard Exposure
� Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Evaluated 29 CFR 1910.132Michigan Part 33Implemented
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Hazard Exposure
� Emergency Action Plan29 CFR 1910.38Michigan Part 6Fire ExitsDoorsPostingsTrainingSevere Weather Shelter
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Hazard Exposure
� General Work EnvironmentDoes it “look” right?Does it “feel” right?
� Machine GuardingAre machines properly covered and not left
open while they operate?
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Hazard Exposure
� SecurityFront DoorEmergency RoomNeonatal UnitsEmergency Phone Communication
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Hazard Exposure
� Assault PreventionSecurityPatient assault preventionWorker assault preventionTrainingPerceptionsReactionsReporting
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Additional Material
� Use a check list
� Many insurance companies will help
� MIOSHA
� OSHA
� Professional organizations
� JCAHO