Hazard Prevention Program. Regulation 19

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1 Hazard Prevention Program Regulation 19

2 Topics Purpose of the regulation Key terminology What is a Hazard Prevention Program? Overview of the regulation Steps for Complying with the Regulation Conclusion

3 Purpose Purpose of Part II of the Canada Labour Code: to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of employment Hazard prevention programs: to eliminate hazards or minimize risk from hazards

4 Key Terminology Hazard A source of danger Risk The possibility of loss or injury Consultation and participation FULL and meaningful participation (935-1-IPG-004) 135.1(8)

5 What is a Hazard Prevention Program? A program for eliminating hazards and minimizing risk work related hazards work activities outside the employer's premises "to the extent the employer controls the activity" ties together all preventive measures found in the Code and provides an all-encompassing prevention program including hazards not directly referred to by the existing regulations. Includes hazards related to stress

6 Overview In force: November 28, 2005 (Regulation 19) Health and Safety Officers use Compliance Policy to enforce violations OPD Applies to: ALL Federal Jurisdiction employers falling within the scope of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

7 Overview Phase 1: Develop Implementation Plan (time line) Hazard Identification and Assessment Methodology Phase 2: Implement Hazard Identification and Assessment Preventive Measures Employee Education Phase 3: Monitor Program Evaluation Reports and Records Implement Develop Monitor

8 Phase 1: DEVELOP; Implementation Plan Develop an implementation plan that : Specifies the time frame for each phase of the development and implementation of the program Monitors the progress of the implementation of the preventive measures Review the time frame of the implementation plan regularly and, as necessary, revise it.

9 Phase 1: DEVELOP Hazard Identification and Assessment Methodology Identify known hazards using existing knowledge sources [19.3(1)(a) (h)] Additional sources: CCOHS, IHSA, WSPS, and MTO brochures, safety and health associations, the Internet Use proven hazard identification techniques such as: work place inspection reports, task safety analyses, preliminary investigations, potential accident factors, regulatory analysis, failure analysis, accidents and incident investigations, industry publications, etc.

10 Phase 2: IMPLEMENT Hazard Identification and Assessment Methodology One way would be to first measure the frequency of exposure? Frequent Regular Occasional Rare Occurs one or more times per day? Occurs one or more times per week? Occur one or more times per month or season? Occurs rarely or has never occurred, but is possible?

11 Hazard Assessment Examine the likelihood... Almost certain Quite possible Remotely possible Unlikely The most likely and expected result if a hazard exists Not an unusual occurrence Unusual occurrence or possible, occurred in the past Has not or never occurred but is conceivable

12 Probability Levels Highly Likely Likely to occur several times this year; has happened several times before Likely Expected to occur more than once a year Possible Expected to occur at least once; foreseeable under unusual circumstances Unlikely Not expected to occur; has never happened before; no known history; unlikely sequence of events

13 Probability Levels Frequency Frequency x Likelihood = Probability Likelihood Unlikely Remotely Quite Likely Almost Certain Frequent Possible Likely Highly Likely Highly Likely Regular Possible Possible Likely Highly Likely Occasional Unlikely Possible Likely Likely Rare Unlikely Unlikely Possible Likely

14 Identify the Severity Critical SEVERITY Fatality or permanently disabling injury or illness; limb amputation, major fracture, burn on a large part of the body Severe Disabling injury resulting in loss of work time; laceration, burn on several parts of the body Serious Minor injury; sprain, light burn Minimal Non-disabling injury

15 Hazard Levels A B C D These hazards are the highest ranking and require an action plan to identify and implement preventive measures. These hazards are a priority as they could result in a significant disabling injury if adequate preventive measures are not implemented. These hazards are also considered to require immediate attention. An action plan should be developed in order to implement appropriate preventive measures. These hazards are hazards that have a relatively low level of severity. This group should never be ignored but are not a priority. These hazards are the lowest level but should not be ignored. No immediate action plan is required.

16 Hazard Ranking Severity Minimal Serious Severe Critical Probability Highly Likely C B A A Likely C C B A Possible D C B B Unlikely D D C C

17 Phase 2: IMPLEMENT Hazard Identification and Assessment The doing phase! OCCUPATION / TASK: ASSESSMENT No. : Hazard Probability Frequency x Likelihood = Probability Hazard Level Probability x Severity = Hazard Level No. Category Hazard Frequency (Exposure) Likelihood Probability Severity Level Action Plan Required (Y/N) and Comments

18 Phase 2: IMPLEMENT; Hazard Identification and Assessment The doing phase! 1. Identify known hazards using existing knowledge sources (19.3(1)(a) (h) 2. Additional sources: CCOHS, IHSA, WSPS, and MTO brochures, safety and health associations, the Internet 3. Use proven hazard identification techniques such as: work place inspection reports, task safety analyses, preliminary investigations, potential accident factors, regulatory analysis, failure analysis, accidents and incident investigations, industry publications, etc.

19 Phase 2: IMPLEMENT; Preventative Measures Eliminate Reduce Substitution Engineering controls Administrative procedures Personal protective equipment, clothing, devices or materials

20 Phase 2: IMPLEMENT; Preventative Measures Preventive Maintenance (motorized and manual) Mandatory Prevention Should already be in place Risk-free Preventive measures must not create a hazard Follow manufacture recommendations

21 Phase 2: IMPLEMENT; Employee Education Must include: This program including the methodology and preventive measures Nature of the work place and associated hazards Employees duty to report Overview of the Act and regulations (Responsibilities, ICRP, RTW, Reporting Requirements)

22 Phase 2: IMPLEMENT; Employee Education Record Keeping Employee must acknowledge in writing that they received education, employer shall acknowledge in writing that they provided it. Keep paper or computerized records of the education provided to each employee for a period of two years after the employee ceases to be exposed to a hazard

23 Phase 3: MONITOR; Program Evaluation How often must I review my program? at least every three years; whenever there is a change in conditions in respect of hazards whenever new hazard information in respect of a hazard in the work place becomes available

24 Phase 3: MONITOR; Program Evaluation Evaluation shall be based on: conditions related to the work place and employee activities inspection reports hazardous occurrence investigation reports safety audits first aid records and injury statistics observations of the policy and work place committees, or the representative, on the effectiveness of the program other relevant information. Keep the program evaluation report readily available for 6 years after the date of the report

25 Conclusion Most of your work should already be done (see your recruitment and selection for job descriptions) Make sure you include the appropriate committee (work place or policy) or representative at ALL stages

26 Conclusion NEED HELP!? Labour Program ESDC ( Guide to A Hazard Prevention Program Health and Safety Associations (IHSA / WSPS) Job Hazard Assessment Made Simple (CCOHS)

27 Questions?