Interview a representative sample of supervisors and managers to verify their level of involvement in the hazard process. Award points based on % of positive responses. (1-20% = 2 points, 21-40% = 4 points… 81-100% = 10 points) 3.1 Hazard Recognition HAZARD RECOGNITION AND CONTROL Question Guidelines Award 2. Has the organization compiled an occupation/task/hazard inventory list showing all occupations, all tasks carried out D (0-20) Obtain a list of all employees showing their occupation or position assignment. Compare it to organization’s organizational chart to verify that all O D I Total /20
acceptable level prior to work commencement. If yes, award 15 points. 3. Does the organization have a process for the development of control measures? Are employees involved in the process? (0-15 points) D (0, 10) Review the hazard recognition and control program to verify if it includes a process to develop control measures. Look for inclusion and identification of all the controls based on the following hierarchy; Elimination Substitution Engineering controls Administrative controls Personal Protective Equipment If this process is evident in the hazard recognition and control program award 10 points. I (0-5) Interview a representative sample of managers, supervisors and workers to determine if their input is required during the establishment of hazard control measures. Award points based evidence of % of positive responses. (1- 20% = 1 point, 21-40% = 2 points..81-100% = 5 points) O D I Total /15 4. Have the various control measures been identified for the health & safety hazards listed in the job inventory and have D (0, 10) Review documentation to verify if control measures have been identified for the hazards recognized in the assessment. If yes award 10 points. O D I Total /25
5. When corrective action recommendations are made is the organization ensuring the corrective actions are implemented? (0-25 points) D (0-5) Review documentation to determine if the organization has implemented corrective action. Award points based on % of positive findings. (1-20 = 1 point, 41-60% = 3 points, 81-100% = 5 points) O (0-10) Select a sample of completed Accident Investigations and verify that corrective actions have been implemented as indicated. Award points based on % of positive findings. (1-20% = 2 points, 21-40% = 4 points, 81-100% = 10 points) I (0-10) Interview a representative sample of workers to confirm if they are aware of the recommendations and the implementation of corrective actions. Award points based on % of positive findings. (1-20% = 2 points, 21-40% = 4 points, 81-100% = 10 points) O D I Total /25 6. Incident Investigations Question Guidelines Award 6. Are the individuals responsible for accident investigations trained? (0, 10 points) D (0, 10) Review documentation such as training records to determine if training has been completed for individuals responsible for accident investigations this O D I Total /10
(1-20% = 2 points, 21-40% = 4 points, 41-60% = 6 points.. 81-100% = 10 points) 3. Does the organization’s injury management/return to work program outline clear objectives? (0-10 points) D (0, 10) Review documentation to determine if the injury management program has specific and measurable goals and objectives. If yes award 10 points. O D I Total /10 4. Does the organization track the results of the injury management/ return to work program? (0, 10 points) D (0, 10) Review documentation to confirm presence of system tracking outcomes of the program. If yes award 10 points. O D I Total /10 5. Does the organization track and evaluate the results of the injury management/ return to work program? (0,10 points) D (0, 10) Review documentation to confirm if performance data of the injury management/return to work program is collected and evaluated to identify strengths and areas of improvements. If yes award 10 points. O D I Total /10 6. Is the organization using the evaluation of the injury management/return to work data to implement ongoing improvements to the program? (0-35 points) D (0, 15) Review documentation to determine if analysis of the program data is used to improve the program. (These documents may include JHSC minutes, management meeting reports, health & safety reports.) If yes award 15 points. I (0-20) Interview a representative sample of managers, and supervisors to determine if actions are implemented to address the improvement opportunities identified in the program evaluation. Award points based % of positive responses. (1-20% = 4 points, 21-40% = 8 points.. 41-60% = 12 points O D I Total /35
3. Has the organized developed and identified meaningful, productive light/alternate duties in writing for early intervention/return to work? Are supervisors aware that they must offer and provide modified/ alternate duties? (0-20 points) D (0, 10) Review the documentation to determine if alternate/light duties are identified in writing. If yes award 10 points. I (0-10) Interview supervisors to determine if they are aware of the availability of modified duties and their ability to offer such duties to injured workers. Award points based on % of positive responses. (1-20% = 2points,61-80%= 8 points, 81-100% = 10 points) O D I Total /20 4. Have the contact persons with injured workers (i.e. supervisors, first aid attendants, H&S coordinator) been provided education and training with regard to the early intervention procedures? Does the training provided include the reporting requirements per the WCB Act? (0-30 points) D (0, 10) Review documentation to determine if education for contact personnel has taken place. If yes award 10 points. D (0, 5) Review documentation to determine if the procedures include reference to Workers Compensation Act reporting requirements. If yes award 5 points. I (0-10) Interview a representative number of contact persons with injured workers to verify if the procedures are being followed. Award points based on % of positive responses. 0-20% = 2 points,61-80%=6 points, 81-100% = 10 points) I (0-5) Interview workers, supervisors to verify their understanding of reporting requirements. O D I Total /30
2. Does the employer actively promote the benefits of the injury management/return to work program to all employees? (0-20 points) O (0, 10) If promotional information is posted award 10 points, OR if there is no opportunity to post the information the employer has distributed printed information to the employees. I (0-10) Interview workers, supervisors to determine if the program is actively promoted. Award 10 points based on % of positive responses. (1-20% = 2 points, 61-80%=6 points, 81-100% = 10 points) O D I Total /20 3. Are all new employees provided with information on the injury management/return to work program during their hire orientation? (0, 20 points) D (0, 20) Review documentation to determine if all new employees are provided with information regarding the injury management/RTW plan as part of the orientation. If yes award 20 points. O D I Total /20 4. Does the injury management/return to work policies and procedures include communication of the initiatives to medical practitioners? (0-20 points) D (0-20) Review documentation to determine if the employer makes medical practitioners aware of the Injury management/RTW program and the employer’s ability to provide modified/alternate duties. If yes award 10 points. Does the employer advise medical practitioners that they are able to accommodate the worker with modified/alternate work duties? Evidence would be records verifying that a written package was/is sent with injured workers. If yes award 10 points. O D I Total /20