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Hazard Identification Process
Objectives
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PURPOSE
Assist Supervisors / Foreman / Engineers in
the identification of workplace hazards by
encouraging workers involvement.
Ensure workplace hazard are controlled so far as
is reasonably practicable.
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Workplace Hazard
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What is a Hazard?
A condition which has the potential to cause injury to
people, damage to equipment or damage to the
environment.
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Workplace Hazard
Hazards May Cause : Unsafe Conditions
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Workplace Hazard
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Hazards May Cause : Unsafe Acts
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Unsafe Acts
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UNSAFE ACTS
Unsafe acts by people can be described as:
Unsafe speeds of working
No authority – Failure to secure or warn
Safety devices made inoperative
Arranging or placing objects unsafely
Fooling, teasing, abusing
Equipment unsafe: hands instead of push stick
Adjusting moving dangerous equipment
Chance taking, shortcut
Taking unsafe position
Safe attire; Failure to use
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Unsafe Acts
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If we are able to eliminate Unsafe
acts & Unsafe conditions, about
98% of all accidents would be
prevented.
➢Unsafe acts cause approx. 88% of accidents.
➢Unsafe conditions approx. 10% of accidents.
➢Acts of providence cause approx. 2% of accidents.
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Unsafe Conditions
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UNSAFE CONDITIONS
Construction unsafe
Order or planning bad
No guard
Defective condition – rough, sharp, slippery
Inadequately guarded
The layout, exits, walkways, etc
Illumination unsafe
Over crowding
No PPE
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Responsibility
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Fill out HIP forms in their areas of authority at the beginning of
each shift.
All hazards are identified by the workforce and have been
controlled before work starts.
Ensure workforce understand their own responsibilities in
controlling hazards and sign onto the HIP form.
Ensure HIP forms are updated with new hazards and controls if
working conditions change during the shift or if a new worker joins
the team.
At the end of your shift drop the HIP form into the drop box at the
site entrance.
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Hazard Identification Process
The HIP procedure has pictures to help remind
supervisors of points they should be discussing with
the workforce and in assessing work place hazards.
The aim is to get workers to identify hazards for
themselves and to encourage them to recommend the
controls needed.
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Hazard Identification Process
1. Aims and Objectives
Objective of the Job to be done
Workforce understands their job.
Assess how hazard are to be controlled.
All workers discuss together, the Supervisor is not the only one who speaks
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2. Responsibilities of team members
If Supervisor is called away who is in-charge.
All men are aware of who will be in-charge.
Who will do what job.
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3. Man Power and Skills
Supervisor ask team if they have enough workers to
complete their task. No “juggling”of jobs.
Any “Bright Ideas” to improve safety.
Workers understand how to use equipment (proper training).
New workers not given jobs, they are not experienced in.
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4. Permit to work
Is PTW required?
Has it been filled in correctly?
Has it been signed by the relevant people
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5. Hazardous Substances
What chemicals/Substances are in use?
Is the MSDS available?
Do you understand all the info. On the MSDS?
Do you know what the emergency procedures are in the event of a spill?.
Is all the PPE adequate / is additional equipment needed (Eye wash station)?.
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6. PPE(Personal Protective Equipment)
Is the PPE correct for the job?
Is everyone wearing it?
Is PPE in sufficient supply & in good condition ?
Defects or comments noted in the HIP Form.
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7. Manual Handling
Is lifting/carrying involved?
Can it be made safer or can mechanical means be
used, example.platforms?
Add controls onto HIP form.
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8. Work Environment
Area around where men are working?
Things to consider: Noise, Dust, Heat (shade), Wind, working in
confined spaces, adequate ventilation, working at height, slippery
surfaces, tripping hazards, flying particles.
Write down hazards and controls on the HIP form.
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9. Access and Egress
Is access to work area safe(Obstruction, trip hazards, slippery
surfaces)?
Are Ladders, scaffolding in good condition fixed in position
correctly(Scaf tag Cert.)? Can we escape?
Can we evacuate a badly injured person (on a stretcher) from the
area?.
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10. Conflicting Activities
Are work activities around you likely to cause potential injury to
workers from below, around or above. Ask your workforce to identify
possible problems.
Are there areas unguarded which may cause to fall/trip/slip.
Are there any other unsafe conditions?
Are men working unsafely?
Record all hazard on your HIP form and your controls.
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11. Tools and Equipment
Is all equipment correctly colour coded?
Is equipment in good condition?
Write down any defective equipment and controls needed before you
start the work.
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12. Waste and Housekeeping
Is workforce clean, no tripping hazards, fire hazards.
Is waste disposed of correctly?
List hazards and controls on your HIP form.
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Hazard Identification Process Form (HIP)
1. AIMS OF THE JOB 2. RESPONSIBILITIES 3. MANPOWER AND 4. PTW REQUIRED 5. HAZARDOUS
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SKILLS SUBSTANCES
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10. CONFLICTING ACTIVITIES 11.TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 12. WASTE & HOUSEKEEPING
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NAMES OF MEN WORKING NAMES OF MEN WORKING
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Summary
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Stop the job if its not
safe.
Everybody Agrees.
Sign onto the form to formally
agree
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Summary
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Ask workforce for any additional comments /
suggestions.
Dismiss workforce after they have signed to agree all
hazards are controlled
Begin job.
Continuously monitor work site for new hazards or
ones that were missed add them to your HIP form
with control measures taken and sign on any
newcomers.
END OF SHIFT HAND IN HIP FORM TO
HIP BOX AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS
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Quick Test
⚫ Finding the Hazard
⚫ List all the possible hazards you can notice in
this pictures
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