June 2023 Safety Scoop: Outdoor Safety

Outdoor Safety

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June 2023

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With Summer around the corner, it is a great time to review Outdoor Safety. Outdoor work environments often present unique hazards and risks compared to indoor settings. Some of these risks may seem insignificant, however could lead to serious injury. If you are looking for more information on Outdoor Safety, click the link below to learn more!

Here's the Scoop:

  • Discover why outdoor safety important at work

  • What type of risks are there to working outdoors? 

  • Why is outdoor safety important at home? 

  • And much more!

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Hazard Assessment

This 1-day course teaches participants how to properly identify, assess and control workplace hazards in accordance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Participants will learn the MHSA basic method of recognizing, evaluating and documenting workplace hazards.

Hazard assessment is the keystone of a successful health and safety management system and, therefore, must be performed correctly and reviewed regularly to ensure the workplace remains free of unnecessary hazards.

Upon completion of the course you will be able to:

Develop a comprehensive approach to hazard identification for your workplace

  • Identify the common types of existing and potential health & safety hazards

  • Evaluate hazards associated to specific jobs and tasks

  • Prioritize hazards in terms of the level of risk they present to workers

  • Identify practical hazard control methods applicable to your workplace

  • Review and maintain hazard assessments on a regular basis.

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