1. Recreation Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Date Created: June 2, 2009
Description of Completed by: Ron Nichol
Kinsmen Sports Centre Previous Review: March 26,
Work Area: Reviewed by: All Kinsmen Sports Centre staff Approved by:
(Including Kinsmen Park 2008
Kinsmen Sports Centre Safety Committee, Bryan Monaghan
Playground and Park area)
Target
Hazard S P E Rate1 Existing Controls S P E Rate2 Further Controls Action By
Date
1. Ergonomics 2 2 2 6 1 1 2 4 12/31/09
Moderate a) Staff awareness of proper sitting / Low
a) Musculoskeletal injury and/or working positioning Corporate
reduced productivity due to Ergonomist injury prevention
poor and incorrect
tips
workstation set up or design.
b) Implementation of 2007 facility
City ergonomist assessment
recommendations
c) Staff exercise & stretching Stretch
Better, Feel Better Video Program
2. Workplace Violence 2 1 2 5 1 1 2 4 . 12/31/09
Moderate a) Corporate Security on call. Low
a) Dealing with colleagues, b) Security cameras installed
clients and public. c) Abusive patron procedures.
b) Unauthorized entry into the d) Usually other staff available for
facility by the public (i.e. support.
banned patrons). e) Violence in the Workplace
training.
f) Corporate Administrative Directive
and Procedures A1438 address
the issue.
g) Emergency procedures
h) First aid trained staff on site
available to provide help.
i) Corporate Identification Cards.
Policy A1434
j) Cash handling procedures
3. On site emergency / threat 3 1 2 6 a) Emergency Procedures and staff 3 1 1 5
of emergency Moderate trained in their use. Moderate
b) Emergency Equipment – Vests,
a) A fire, chlorine leak, power quick procedures, fire
failure, severe weather, extinguishers, first aid supplies,
explosion (or bomb threat), etc. available for use.
1
without controls in place
2
with existing controls in place
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2. Recreation Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Date Created: June 2, 2009
Description of Completed by: Ron Nichol
Kinsmen Sports Centre Previous Review: March 26,
Work Area: Reviewed by: All Kinsmen Sports Centre staff Approved by:
(Including Kinsmen Park 2008
Kinsmen Sports Centre Safety Committee, Bryan Monaghan
Playground and Park area)
Target
Hazard S P E Rate Existing Controls S P E Rate Further Controls Action By
Date
medical emergency (heart c) Building fire, Chlorine alarms and
attack), robbery, etc. heat detectors.
d) Corporate Security available to
provide support.
e) Orientation to building for new
employees - Exits, Fire
extinguishers, First Aide
equipment, emergency
procedures, http://ecity/AppForms/
HRForms/Orientation/Checklistem
ployee.pdf
f) Good signage on emergency
exits.
g) First aid trained staff on site
available to provide help.
h) In-service training, Emergency
procedure training, MOCK drills
and debriefings.
4. Lifting, reaching or Moving 2 2 2 6 a) City resources available for heavy 1 1 2 4
Heavy objects Moderate work – Public Works Low
b) Ability to contract out heavy work
a) Back injuries, etc. c) Equipment available to assist with
heavy lifting
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
5. Working alone – after 2 2 3 7 a) Phones and cell phones are 1 1 3 5
regular hours Serious available. Moderate
b) Security cameras in place
a) Situations where an c) Servicepersons call Corporate
emergency occurs and no- Security at specific times during
one else is available in the
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3. Recreation Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Date Created: June 2, 2009
Description of Completed by: Ron Nichol
Kinsmen Sports Centre Previous Review: March 26,
Work Area: Reviewed by: All Kinsmen Sports Centre staff Approved by:
(Including Kinsmen Park 2008
Kinsmen Sports Centre Safety Committee, Bryan Monaghan
Playground and Park area)
Target
Hazard S P E Rate Existing Controls S P E Rate Further Controls Action By
Date
facility. night shift.
b) Walking to and from parked d) Restricted access into facility -
cars card access - Corporate
Identification Cards. Policy A1434
e) Access to corporate Security
guards – 24 hr.
f) Usually - Other staff available for
support.
g) Violence in the Workplace
training. Violence in the Workplace
Q/A
k) Emergency procedures.
6. Trips, Slips, Bumps & Falls 2 2 3 7 a) Wearing appropriate footwear for 1 1 3 5 Facility 04/15/09
Moderate Moderate Forman
the conditions. Following footwear
a) Outdoors, walking on ice, policy.
tripping on uneven or slippery b) Signage on low pipes and
surfaces, etc. hardhats available
b) In climate weather conditions c) Personal awareness of various trip
faced while out of the office at & slip hazards were ever you are.
various facilities (permanent d) Report conditions that are unsafe
staff). and require maintaining (i.e.
c) Tripping on boxes, cords, excessive snow, Ice on
stairs, mats, carpet. Pool walkways).
equipment e) Safety inspections and random
d) Slipping on pool deck. inspections to inspect to ensure
e) Low pipes in mechanical work areas are clear of all slipping
areas and tripping hazards. Actions
taken to correct and report
potential trip hazards immediately.
f) Proper work practices are
followed, lifting, moving heavy
objects, storage of supplies,
housekeeping / cleaning.
g) First aid kits and staff trained in
first aid.
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4. Recreation Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Date Created: June 2, 2009
Description of Completed by: Ron Nichol
Kinsmen Sports Centre Previous Review: March 26,
Work Area: Reviewed by: All Kinsmen Sports Centre staff Approved by:
(Including Kinsmen Park 2008
Kinsmen Sports Centre Safety Committee, Bryan Monaghan
Playground and Park area)
Target
Hazard S P E Rate Existing Controls S P E Rate Further Controls Action By
Date
7. Chemical handling or 3 2 2 7 a) Appropriate PPE. I.e. Scott pak, 1 1 3 64 None identified at
exposure and pressurized Serious Neoprene suits, gloves, half mask, 2 Moderate this time
gas cylinders goggles.
b) Staff reporting unsafe storage or
(a) Chlorine bottle, Caustic Soda conditions
changes c) Safety committee discussions to
(b) Cleaning & disinfecting address any unsafe practices.
products, etc. d) MSDS sheets
(c) Pressurized chlorine gas e) WHIMIS Training & SCBA
and air cylinders - risk of certification
explosions causing injuries f) First aid kits and staff trained in
first aid.
and building damage
g) Branch Chlorine Procedures -
Working safely around chlorine &
chlorine system access
h) Staff training - chorine
procedures, fit testing,
transportation of dangerous
goods, water quality checklist &
filtration system
i) Procedures on scott air pack
use, bottle changes.
j) Proper bottle storage (bottle
restraints, marked locations)
k) Training in O2 use and
administration
l) Air bottles checked daily
8. Biohazards 1 2 1 4 a) Appropriate PPE, gloves, half 1 1 1 3
Low mask, sharp kits) to handle Low
needles,
 Exposure to infections and b) Biohazard bags
diseases (from bblood, c) First aid kits and staff trained
fecal matter, vomit) - bodily in first aid.
fluids - cleaning), applying d) Staff trained on proper
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5. Recreation Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Date Created: June 2, 2009
Description of Completed by: Ron Nichol
Kinsmen Sports Centre Previous Review: March 26,
Work Area: Reviewed by: All Kinsmen Sports Centre staff Approved by:
(Including Kinsmen Park 2008
Kinsmen Sports Centre Safety Committee, Bryan Monaghan
Playground and Park area)
Target
Hazard S P E Rate Existing Controls S P E Rate Further Controls Action By
Date
first aid, lost and found handling - wash hands, use
 Exposure to unsanitary sanitizer
garbage and sharp objects e) Safety inspections
(needles) while cleaning f) Provincial OH&S Biohazard
information
Resulting in injures, infections http://employment.alberta.ca/c
and diseases ps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/136.htm
l#bacteria
9. Heavy safe door 2 1 3 6 a) Staff orientations and training on 1 1 3 5
Moderate closing doors, and use of safe Moderate
 Cash safe in limited space
b) Daily visual furniture inspections
creates potential for staff
c) Signage, stickers & instructions
injuries from crushing &
for proper use (safe)
pinching fingers, hitting toes
& feet, a) Regular staff awareness /
messages book
10. Use, set-up, maintenance 2 2 2 6 a) Training on proper lifting 2 1 2 5 Purchase or special Roy Merrit; Dec 2009
Moderate techniques. Moderate design of equipment John Mervyn
and storage of equipment
b) Provincial publications on correct lifting moving units like
- http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/ carts to minimize
Improper lifting of heavy objects,
xchg/hre/hs.xsl/136.html potential injury
repetitive lifting
c) Staff training on use of each piece
of equipment
d) Routine equipment inspections
e) Equipment operator manuals
f) Signage, stickers & instructions for
proper use
g) Supervision of equipment use
11. Motor Vehicle Accidents 3 1 1 4 a) Valid driver’s license 1 1 1 3
(off & on work site) Low b) Business insurance coverage for Low
personnel vehicle.
Injuries while driving (to/from c) Traveling on official city business
work, and during business hours City policy regarding car rental
in regular traffic and in park areas A1415F.
using gator). d) Safe driving and vehicle operating
practices
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6. Recreation Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Date Created: June 2, 2009
Description of Completed by: Ron Nichol
Kinsmen Sports Centre Previous Review: March 26,
Work Area: Reviewed by: All Kinsmen Sports Centre staff Approved by:
(Including Kinsmen Park 2008
Kinsmen Sports Centre Safety Committee, Bryan Monaghan
Playground and Park area)
Target
Hazard S P E Rate Existing Controls S P E Rate Further Controls Action By
Date
12. Building Features 3 2 3 8 a. 1. Severely restricted access to 2 1 2 5 Redesign of field Ron Nichol 12/01/09
High catwalk Moderate house curtaining David
a. Field House Upper catwalk 2. Fall protection training and system to eliminate Saunders
issues certification need for catwalk
b. Working at height on lifts 3. PPE for fall protection access
c. Electrical breaker panels
b. 1. Lift and fall protection training Formal Ron Nichol Dec
are located throughout implementation of 30/09
facility, and pose fire / and certification
Maintenance
2. PPE for fall protection
shock risks with improper 3. emissions monitoring on lift
Repairman/Building
use and area storage Operator model
c. 1. Yellow floor paint / tape used
to identify areas around electrical
breaker boxes where materials
2. Signage for not storing any
items in front of electrical panels,
etc.
3. Safety inspections
4. Staff training
13. 3 3 2 8 a) Safety Inspections 2 2 2 6
Backwashes High b) PPE: half masked, steel toed boots, Medium
and neoprene gloves.
c) Training and Orientation on a yearly
 Hosing elements losing basis.
control of hose, closing & d) MSDS sheets
opening valves under e) Lifting and carrying procedure.
f) Fit Testing yearly
pressure g) Signage
 Walking on Catwalk,
exposure to hot
environment.
 Lifting bags and exposure
to Silkleer.
 Silkleer Coffin Feeder
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7. Recreation Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Date Created: June 2, 2009
Description of Completed by: Ron Nichol
Kinsmen Sports Centre Previous Review: March 26,
Work Area: Reviewed by: All Kinsmen Sports Centre staff Approved by:
(Including Kinsmen Park 2008
Kinsmen Sports Centre Safety Committee, Bryan Monaghan
Playground and Park area)
Target
Hazard S P E Rate Existing Controls S P E Rate Further Controls Action By
Date
• Changing Filters Jackets -
tank elements – working in
filter tank, moving
elements, attaching
elements, lifting elements in
and out of tank, changing
elements. Hair catcher
cleaning, exposure to
bacteria, dirty filter tank
water
14. Flammable Chemicals on 2 1 2 5 a) Safety inspections 1 1 2 4 Enviso certification Ron N Dec.
site - fuel, cleaning Medium b) Staff reporting unsafe equipment Low 2009
or conditions
chemicals, caustic c) MSDS sheets
d) First aid kits and staff trained in
 Burns, chemical releases first aid.
into the environment, e) Spill kits
f) Emergency procedures (enviso
being poisoned, etc. -. reporting)
 Combustible fuels may g) Hazardous chemicals and
explode or ignite causing flammable liquids must be stored
significant damage or fires as per legislative requirements -
with proper signage.
h) Engineered protection & proper
PPE - splash guards, self priming
pump, etc.
12. Using unsafe equipment 2 2 2 6 2 1 2 5
or the improper use of Medium a) Staff reporting unsafe equipment Medium
equipment - Carpentry or conditions
Shop/Building Operator work b) Equipment operator manuals
(Maintenance c) Staff training on use of each piece
Repairman/Building of equipment (backhoe, skid steer,
Operator) snow removal etc.)
equipment d) Competency standards (through
MES)
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8. Recreation Facility Services Branch
HAZARD ASSESSMENT and CONTROL
Date Created: June 2, 2009
Description of Completed by: Ron Nichol
Kinsmen Sports Centre Previous Review: March 26,
Work Area: Reviewed by: All Kinsmen Sports Centre staff Approved by:
(Including Kinsmen Park 2008
Kinsmen Sports Centre Safety Committee, Bryan Monaghan
Playground and Park area)
Target
Hazard S P E Rate Existing Controls S P E Rate Further Controls Action By
Date
 Large and small e) Wearing the proper PPE for using
equipment that is poorly power tools- chaps, work gloves,
maintained or missing full face shield, Ear plugs, hard
appropriate engineered hat, safety glasses, masks, and
steel toed boots - for the
safety devices.
equipment being used.
 ull hand tools or small f) Operator procedures
equipment. g) Equipment & site inspections
 Using the wrong before work begins
equipment for the task. h) First aid training, kits and
responders
 Ignoring equipment i) Use the correct equipment for the
problems and not reporting task.
it to supervisor. j) Safe power tool operating
procedures
k) Cleanliness standards for work
areas
Comments: Assigned Value 1 2 3
Severity First Aid Lost Time Injury Fatal
Probability Unlikely Probable Likely
Exposure Rarely (<1/month) Often (3 times/week) Every Day
Rating Serious 7, 8, 9 Moderate 5, 6 Low 3, 4
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