Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Hazard ID and risk management

Every workplace has many hazards to be identified, assessed, and controlled. It is important to identify all hazards in the workplace and evaluate the risks associated with these hazards to lower the risk of injury and property damage.

An effective hazard ID program should include how you will identify hazards and conduct risk assessments. It should also address:

  • Roles and responsibilities of those involved in hazard identification
  • How your company will use the information
  • Training for employed involved in risk assessment
  • Regular review of the program
Basic Training
Course
Available by e-Learning
An occupational health and safety (OHS) program is a plan of action designed to prevent accidents and occupational diseases. Small employers with 19 or fewer employees learn the basic principles, concepts and tools necessary to develop and implement an OHS program at their workplace via this online course.
Course
Available by e-LearningAvailable Virtually by Video ConferenceInstructor-Led Classroom Training
A hazard identification and control program is a systematic approach to identifying and analyzing workplace hazards in an effort to mitigate risk of injuries and occupational disease. This course will provide employees, managers, supervisors and JHSCs working in BC’s manufacturing industry with tools and a basic understanding of hazard recognition, risk assessments, and control methods.
Hazard ID and risk management Resources and Tools
Conference Session
Noise-induced hearing loss is among the most common occupational hazards people face at work—and poor (or toxic!) air quality is among the most dangerous. In this essential JHSC session, we cover the basics of air quality and noise exposure that every committee member should know. Find out how noise damage happens in our ears, what […]
Watch on Demand
Every day we encounter hazards. Some are easily identified but others may be difficult to identify. A hazard is something that puts a worker at risk of injury or occupational disease. Hazards can also damage equipment and property, increase insurance premiums and lead to serious injury or death.
Quick Reference Card
A hazard is any work‐related condition or behavior that has the potential to cause injury, illness, property or environmental damage.
News & Blog Articles
Who does this impact? WorkSafeBC has announced that in 2024, as part of their Planned Inspections Initiative, they will be focusing inspections on the following manufacturing classification units (CUs). Historically, workers in these CUs are at higher risk for serious injury....