Planned hazard identification, formal and informal systems

Planned hazard identification, formal and informal systems 

Mary organizatiorrs have policies and procedures in place to identify potential risks and hazards within their work errvirorrment. 

Hazard identiilcationiii occur by the use of various tools, strategies, and infoimation sources. Some information sources include  

These particular sheets referring to chemical-based products will provide information on materials before they are purchased and used on site. They also detail the potential health effects, etc. This particular tool can help in reducing hazards at the assessment stage by assessing the hazard and risk and allowing a less hazardous replacement. 

Iirformation on injuries released by national OHS authorities can predict injury trends and develop precise, preventative strategies when comparisons are drawn with oiganiza-tions similar to the one where you are woridng. State, provincial or local authority documents may also be useM. 

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