Job Hazard Analysis Position: Ventures Completed by: Health & Safety Committee Date: February 19, 2015 Main Activity Hazard Rating Hazard Controls CLW Policy/ Providing support to People who have challenging needs Injury due to aggressive behaviour, cuts, bites, contusions Non violent crisis prevention intervention training Site specific training Support Strategies Enhanced Support Strategies Site specific physical modifications Personal Protective Equipment Addressing Challenging Needs Workplace Violence Prevention and Protection Support Analysis and Assessment Enhanced Support Strategies Interacting with person supported. Psychosocial stress, when interacting with upset or aggressive people. De-escalation techniques Support strategy Enhanced Support Strategy Working Alone NVCI training Workplace Violence s Transporting person supported to various locations using passenger van/vehicle collisions, loss of control Safe driving practices Driver licensing requirements inspection and maintenance Pre-trip inspection operation training Safe driving in poor weather conditions measures for Transportation Safe Use of Agency s Driver distractions Hands free electronic communication devices Medical or behavioural response measures Stop vehicle in safe location and attempt to calm individual Transportation Safe Use of Agency s Weather conditions Extremes of temperature-heat and cold inspection and maintenance to avoid breakdowns Proper clothing and footwear Emergency procedures Inclement Weather Emergency s Safe Operating JHA - 5 Page 1 of 5
Measures and procedures for use of wheel chair lift and Q-straint Safe lifting and transferring techniques Safe practices when entering and exiting van. for Back Care Transportation Pinches, abrasions, struck by movement of equipment Safe use of backload/sideload lift Maintenance of van and lifting mechanism, equipment for Back Care Transportation Fire or emergency van evacuation Fire extinguisher on board Emergency evacuation measures Community activities including shopping, banking, errands, recreational trips, school meals, to support person supported, exertion Slips, trips, falls Loss of vehicle control, collisions MSD prevention practices Good supportive footwear Assess walking and working surfaces See hazard controls listed above Harness or seatbelt fastener Lifting & Transferring Back Care Transportation Safe Use of agency vehicle Inclement Weather Maintenance and cleaning activities Chemical splash and skin contact with concentrated cleaners Gloves, eye protection if very strong cleaners are used WHMIS training WHMIS PPE Slips, falls Non-slip, closed toe footwear Safe use of ladders Good housekeeping, tripping and slipping hazard reduction Ladder Slips, Trips and Falls JHA - 5 Page 2 of 5
Good body mechanics MSD prevention Use of extender pole for cleaning high level areas Contact with broken glass or other sharp objects Gloves Disposal in hard shell container Safe handling of garbage and waste PPE -level exposure to mercury vapour from compact fluorescent bulbs Safe work methods for cleanup of broken compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) Gloves Open window to increase air flow Substitute old CFL for newer versions with lower mercury vapour content Safe Operating Preparing meals using fridge, stove, sink, small kitchen appliances, microwave, cleaning up after meals Cuts, burns, abrasions Keep equipment and utensils in good operating condition Use of microwave oven Knife and equipment safety procedures and training Use of hot pads and thermal oven mitts Use of Equipment s Knife Safety Electrical contact Keep equipment in good condition Safe use of equipment near sinks and water Contact with food processor or blender blades, during preparation and cleaning. Safe cleaning, assembly, use of blender and food processor. Unplug unit before placing hands in dangerous locations. Safe Operating Blender and Food Processor Lifting and transferring person supported Conduct and document pre-inspection prior to use of lift assist equipment Refer to Individual Profile/Support Mandatory use of lift assist equipment wherever possible. Only use two-person lifts if absolutely necessary. Lifting and Transferring Back Care JHA - 5 Page 3 of 5
Providing personal care assistance to person supported. Contact with blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Routine Practices Refer to Individual Profile/Support Strategies for tips and specific instruction regarding provision of direct care supports. Refer to communication binder at start of each shift. Immunization Handwashing PPE, finger cots Risk Assessment Routine Practices Infection Prevention and Control Policy Change Table Use Safe use of change table Use of lift assist devices Use of brakes Lifting and Transferring Slips, trips and falls Keep floor area clear of item Closed toe, supportive footwear Slips, Trips and Falls Administering medications Handling of Sharps Skin contact with medications. Needlestick or sharps contact injuries, blood or body fluids Routine Practices Immunization Handwashing PPE, finger cots Use of Safety Engineered Needles Routine Practices Safe Disposal and Handling of Sharps Medication Snow Blower operation Entanglement in moving parts of snow blower if it jams Good Maintenance of equipment Safe Operating Snow Blower Noise Hearing protection if excessive time is spent blowing snow Cold Exposure Snow boots, gloves, winter jacket, hat Slips, falls High traction footwear De-icer application after clearing snow Flying snow and debris Safety glasses Fire/explosion when dispensing gasoline Safety glasses Get assistance to remove unit from storage if JHA - 5 Page 4 of 5
necessary Snow shovelling and sidewalk salting Good body mechanics and techniques when shovelling Safe Operating Snow Removal by Shovel Cold Exposure Snow boots, gloves, winter jacket, hat Slips, Falls Regular de-icer application High traction footwear Desk and computer work station activities (computers, monitors, telephones, copiers, printers.) Musculoskeletal disorders arising from static awkward positions, repetitive hand, finger, arm movements when using keyboard, mouse, telephone, doing hard copy work, reading, writing. Proper work station design and set up. Very tasks, take break away from continuous computer work every hour. Health and Safety Program (MSD awareness) RATING SCALE: : Hazards that should be monitored and controlled when practical. : Hazards that should be controlled as soon as practical and monitored until effective controls can be established. High: Hazards that must be controlled immediately. JHA - 5 Page 5 of 5