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Ø Hazard elimination
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· JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE (JHSC)
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Employer
must assess work site to identify hazards before work begins at the site, at
reasonable intervals to keep the workplace safe, when a new work process is
introduced or when a work process or operation changes. The employer must
prepare a dated report of the assessment and the methods used to control or
eliminate the hazard.
If
practicable, employer must involve affected workers in hazard assessment and
control of hazards.
The
employer must ensure that workers affected by the hazards are informed of the
hazards and the control measures used.
(Occupational
Health and Safety Code, 7 - 8)
If
a hazard is identified an employer must take measures to eliminate the hazards,
or if elimination is not reasonably practicable, control the hazard. If
reasonably practicable, an employer must eliminate or control a hazard through
the use of engineering controls. If not, the employer must use administrative
controls that control the hazard to a level as low as reasonably achievable.
If
the hazard cannot be eliminated or controlled using engineering or administrative
controls, the employer must ensure that the appropriate personal protective
equipment is used. The employer may use a combination of engineering controls,
administrative controls or personal protective equipment if there is a greater
level of worker safety because a combination is used.
(Occupational
Health and Safety Code, 9)
JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE (JHSC)
The minister may order
that a joint health and safety committee be established at any work site.
(Occupational Health and Safety Act, 31)
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