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146 Module 20: Safety Inspection Loss Control Management (LCM)

Workplace Elements

Look at all workplace elements
1. People
2. Environment
• Noise
• Vibration
• Lighting
• Temperature
• Ventilation

3. Equipment
• Materials
• Tools
• Apparatus
4. Process/Method

• How workers interacts with the other elements in a series of tasks or operations

Hazards Classification

1. Class “A” Hazard - A condition or practice with the potential for permanent disability, loss of life
or body part, and/or extensive loss of structure, equipment or material.
Example 1 - Slippery oil condition observed in main aisle way.
Example 2 -Broken treads at bottom of office stairs.
2. Class “B” Hazard - A condition or practice with the potential of serious injury or illness (resulting
in temporary disability) or property damage that is disruptive, but less severe than Class “A”.
Example 1 - barrier guard missing on a large press brake for metal shearing operation.
Example 2 - maintenance worker observed servicing large sump pump in unventilated

deep pit with gasoline motor running
3. Class “C” Hazard - A condition or practice with the potential for minor (non-disabling) injury or
illness or non-disruptive property damage.
Example 1 -Carpenter observed handling rough lumber without gloves.
Example 2 -Strong rancid odour from cutting oil circulating in bed of large lathe.

Duration of Safety Inspections
It is difficult to accurately estimate how long each inspection will take. The time

required depends on what is found, how many questions are asked, and how large and
complex the work area is. Inspections are ineffective when the given time allows for only a
quick look.

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