11.1.2     Hazard Assessments / Job Safety Analyses

A hazard assessment or job safety analysis is recommended prior to the start of any new project, task or job. Its purpose is to anticipate, as much as is reasonable, any hazards or hazardous conditions that are inherent or could arise out of a new project, task or job. Once the hazards have been identified, the controls for eliminating or minimizing these hazards can then be determined and implemented. Hazard assessments should also be undertaken when major modifications are made to a project, task or job. The preliminary hazard assessment and job safety analysis checklist that is included in Appendix Y has been designed to assist contractors to anticipate any hazards that may be found in their workplace.

A modified version of this form, or one designed to reflect the nature of the hazards found in other  types  of  working  environments  may  be  used.  Ongoing  supervisory  and  safety committee inspections are expected to identify hazards that develop throughout the project, task or job. For assistance in completing the hazard assessment or job safety analysis form, please consult your project site safety representative or call the PCML Safety Group at 604.871.1131.