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Community Services Community Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Description of Work Area:
FORT EDMONTON PARK All Sections: Programming- Public, Schools, Volunteers, Special Events; Retail; Bookings; Selkirk Hotel; Train; Operations; FE Foundation Staff; Artifacts; St. Car Barn
Date Created: September 10, 2009
Previous Review: Feb.18 2009
Completed by: Kevin Spaans, Laura Frazer, Sherry Haley, Ron Wheeler, Judy Glenn, Jaclyn Landry, Earl Grotzky, Marcel Austin
Reviewed by: Chris Johnson, Fort Edm. Safety Committee
Approved by: : Dean Treichel, Bill Demchuck
Hazard S P E Rate1 Existing Controls S P E Rate2 Further ControlsAction By
Target Date
1. On site emergency / threat of emergency
A fire, robbery, explosion (or bomb threat), medical emergency (heart attack) etc.
Not having emergency equipment available when needed (ep kit, fire extinguishers, etc.) to mitigate or minimize injuries and possible loss of life.
3 2 2 6medium
a) Emergency Procedures and staff trained in their use.
b) Emergency Equipment – Vests, quick procedures, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies, etc. available for use.
c) Building fire alarms and sprinklers
d) Orientation to facility for all employees - Exits, Fire extinguishers, First Aid equipment, emergency procedures, etc. http://ecity/AppForms/HRForms/Orientation/Checklistemployee.pdf
e) Good signage on emergency exits
f) Staff on site trained in First Aid, and CPR available to help
g) Fire / emergency drills conducted annually, real emergency drills, and debriefings.
h) Scheduled first aid kit, fire
2 1 2 5medium Fire extinguisher
training
Kevin/Judy May
2010
1 without controls in place2 with existing controls in place
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extinguisher and emergency equipment inspections.
i) Yearly fire extinguisher inspections - tyco
j) Critical incident stress debriefing team available
2. Workplace Violence – against and between - colleagues, patrons and public. Resulting in physical, emotional or physiological trauma and injuries.
Interacting with agitated or undesirable patrons on site or at the front line.
2 2 3 7High
a) Ready and close proximity to radios and supervisors for staff working alone in buildings
b) Perimeter Checks: Checking inside the facility looking for suspicious persons or things
c) Door sensors activated during off hours
d) Often other staff available for support.
e) Undesirable or potentially dangerous patrons reported to supervisors for investigation
f) Violence in the Workplace training. Violence in the Workplace Q/A
g) Corporate Administrative Directive and Procedures A1438 address the issue.
h) Emergency proceduresi) First aid trained staff on site
available to provide help.j) Corporate Identification Cards.
Policy A1434
2 1 2 5Medium Annual review of
safety and security procedures at removed building exhibits
Kevin May 2010
3. Ergonomics
Musculoskeletal injury and/or reduced productivity due to poor and incorrect workstation set up or design.
2 2 1 5Medium
a) Ergonomically designed furniture (desks & chairs) in research areas
b) Ergonomic reviews of equipment / furniture positioning by City of Edmonton Ergonomic Consultant
c) Staff awareness of proper sitting / working positioning Corporate Ergonomist injury prevention tips
2 1 1 4low
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d) Public Work accommodation staff approving all work space design moves, etc.
e) Corporate purchasing standards in place to address acquisition of new office furniture.
f) Staff medical concerns related to office equipment use / design reported to their supervisors, for action.
g) Staff exercise & stretching Stretch Better, Feel Better Video Program
4. Motor Vehicle Accidents (off & on work site)
Vehicle accident injuries while traveling (to/from work, and during business hours).
Vehicle accident injuries while in a modern/antique motor vehicle while conducting some work related activity on facility grounds.
Vehicle accident injuries when operating motorized equipment on-site- snow plow, antique vehicles, golf carts, bobcat, tractors
3 3 2 8 High
a) Valid driver’s licenseb) Business insurance coverage for
personnel vehicle.c) Traveling on official city
business City policy regarding car rental A1415F.
d) Safe driving and vehicle operating practices
e) Defensive Driving Courses for those who are driving daily
f) Draft cell phone use while traveling City Policy
g) Proper training of crank-starting antique automobiles to prevent wrist injury
2 1 2 5Medium
5. Working alone – (after regular hours and during normal working hours)
As a result of working alone, staff have additional exposure to emergencies, violence, etc. where no-one else is available
3 3 3 9 High
a) Land line phones and radios are available for staff at select locations.
b) Trades sign-in sheets sign in/out log system for access to facility.
c) Restricted access into facility.d) Building sensor / security system
during off hours. e) Other staff and supervisors
available for support
2 2 2 6 Med
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nearby for immediate aid. f) Violence in the Workplace training. Violence in the Workplace Q/A
g) Emergency procedures.h) Open and lock procedures &
sign-in and out procedurei) Street lighting during evening
hours 6. Unsafe Equipment and
unsafe use of equipment Equipment and supplies
not properly maintained or having appropriate safety devices (axes, saws, tools etc.)
Injuries due to improper use of power tools/equipment – Saws, log splitter, power auger, planer, router, drill press, jointer, welder, leaf blower, chain saw, presses, metal bender, torches, hydrolic tailgate (Fort operations staff, train shed, yard, street car barn, and train); meat slicers, gas ranges, deep fryer, fry slicer, knives, steam table (Selkirk Hotel)
Loading Dock Doors
Improper equipment use may result in lost or crushed limbs, burns, eye and other injuries, etc.
2 3 2 7High
a) Monthly safety inspections b) Staff reporting unsafe
equipment or conditionsc) Safety committee discussions to
address any unsafe conditionsd) First aid kits and staff trained in
first aide) Staff trained on equipment use
safety and correct storage f) Proper PPE if necessary -
gloves, gogglesg) Operator manualsh) Equipment Care and storage
protocolsi) Axe and stove use sessions
2 2 1 5Medium
7. Trips, Slips & Falls
Cause a variety of short and long term tissue and bone injuries to back, legs, feet, etc. such and broken bones, tendon
2 3 3 8 High
a) Proper PPE - shoes, (wearing appropriate footwear for the conditions), etc.
b) Personal awareness of various trip & slip hazards, objects sticking out, were ever you are.
1 2 3 6 Medium
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and ligament damage, etc.
Outdoors, tripping on uneven surfaces, etc.
Indoors - tripping on stairs, floor mats, edging, uneven surfaces, boxes, cords, stairs, mats, carpet, boxes, etc.
Sharp objects or objects sticking out - projecting furniture, boardwalk nails
c) Report conditions that are unsafe and require maintaining (i.e. broken boardwalks, loose cords, slippery surfaces requiring maintenance, etc.).
d) Safety inspections and random inspections. Actions taken to correct and report potential trip hazards immediately.
e) Proper work practices are followed, lifting, moving heavy objects, storage of supplies, housekeeping / cleaning.
f) First aid kits and staff / volunteers trained in first aid.
g) OH&S Safety Alerts & videos http://ecity/employeeinformation/safety_wellness/safety-period-videos.aspx http://ecity/employeeinformation/safety_wellness/safety-bulletins-and-incident-alerts.aspx
h) Use of Signage - wet floors, fall hazards, etc.
i) Ice melt by doors for use during winter
j) Spray painted drains with bright colours for noticibility
8. Bodily fluids or Bio hazards
Exposure to infections, moulds, and diseases from old artifacts, historical buildings, furniture, etc. may have viruses, moulds, etc. impacting worker health
2 2 3 7High
a) First aid kits and staff trained in first aid.
b) Staff trained on proper handling - wash hands, use sanitizer
c) Safety inspectionsd) Proper PPE - gloves, cleaning
supplies, easily accessible when necessary
e) Provincial OH&S Biohazard information http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/136.html#bacteria
f) Safety committee discussions
1 2 2 5 Medium
Review building standards of cleanliness and draft cleanliness manual
Kevin April 2010
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9. Lifting or moving heavy objects
Back injuries, pinched fingers, scrapes, fall injuries, etc. From lifting heavy boxes,
moving books, furniture etc. (all staff); moving picnic tables, farm equipment, etc. from different locations within the park, etc. (Fort Edm. Parks Operations staff)banquet setup, moving food service equipment- steam tables, salad bars, coffee urns, deep fryers (Selkirk Hotel), lifting heavy fuel can, train parts, wheels, heavy tools, track sections, lumber, etc. (train shed & yard, train, Street car barn)
2 2 3 7High
a) Obtain help of other facility staff for heavy work (some tasks require 2 or more staff)
b) Ability to contract out heavy work
c) Equipment available to assist with heavy lifting (carts, elevator, movers)
d) OH&S information on Heavy lifting Lifting Training Information.
e) Utilize proper lifting techniques.
f) Use appropriate equipment to retrieve equipment and supplies from levels where reaching is required Lifting Training Information
g) PPE - gloves, etc.h) Operators manuals for
specialized moving equipment.
2 1 3 6 Medium
10. Facility Features
Overhead Obstructions – Low beams in some historical building exhibits - possible head injuries.
Historical Vehicles / equipment – Train, streetcar, horse-drawn wagons, carousel, Ferris wheel. – personal injury, run-away horses- personal and equipment injury
Loading Dock Doors - possible injuries from doors coming down un-expectantly and crushing
3 2 3 8High
a) Scheduled facility maintenance b) Safety inspectionsc) Trades repair requests d) Overhead obstructions marked
and clearly notede) Staff training on horse/animal
protocolf) Staff training on railway safety
with appropriate signageg) Employee orientation to entire
facilityh) Engineered controls - railings,
blockers, chains, etc.
2 1 3 6Medium
Review of animal safety protocol/training for staff/volunteers
Review of equipment safety protocal
Glen
Ron, Kevin
Brooke May
training sessions
May 2010
May2010
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someone11. Chemical exposure (train shed - yard & train-, Hotel Selkirk, Fort Edmonton Park Operations, street car barn) Chemicals used in:o operation, restoration of
the FEP locomotive- thinners, lacquers, paints, resin glues, acetone, kerosene, strippers, sodium phosphate anhydrous
o day to day housekeeping operations of the fort operations & hotel - cleaners, bleach, strippers, lime away, Comet, ammonia, disinfectants
o Cleaning surfaces (diluted ammonia, metal cleaners, paint strippers)
Unsafe use of chemicals may result in burns, eye damage, long term health issues, environmental damage, etc.
2 2 3 7High
a) Monthly safety inspectionsb) Staff reporting unsafe
equipment or conditionsc) Safety committee discussions to
address any unsafe conditions.d) MSDS sheetse) First aid kits and staff trained in
first aid.f) Staff trained on equipment use
and correct storage g) Proper PPE - gloves, gogglesh) Proper containment and
labeling for chemicals on sitei) Spill kits j) Hazardous chemicals and
flammable liquids must be stored as per legislative requirements - with proper signage.
k) Building Trades inspections and maintenance
2 2 2 6 Medium
Review storage of all chemicals and ensure compliance to regulations.
Review condition of supplies and chemical storage location in the facilities
Ron , BrookeMarcel
KevinRonSherry
2010
Feb. 2010
12. Use, set-up and storage of chairs and equipment (Fort Edm. Park Operations and Hotel Selkirk staff, )
Improper lifting of heavy objects (weights)
Equipment not stored properly causing trip hazards.
Equipment itself may
2 2 2 6Medium
a) Training on proper lifting techniques, and furniture set-up and storage.
b) Provincial publications on correct lifting - http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/136.html
c) Storage signage
2 1 1 4Low
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cause injures - falling, tripping, pinched fingers, hitting heads, poking eyes, tripping, etc.
13. Climbing
Falling from ladders - high places
Inadequate fall protection while, using ladders, Train engine, Train CoachesScaffolding (Train Shed, Yard and Train operators)
Resulting in fall injuries, such as broken bones, concussions, etc.
2 2 2 6a) Compliance with Alberta
Occupational Health and Safety Act 134 – 137
b) PPE - fall protection equipment c) Obtain assistance when
handling a heavy or long ladder;
d) Safe climbing practices and procedure
e) Safe climbing training f) Use equipment as per
manufactures recommendations
2 1 1 4 Develop comprehensive safe climbing procedure
Ron, Brooke
Dec. 2010
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