Hazard Identification and Control

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Hazard Identification and Control

22(1)  Subject to subsection (2), an occupational health and safety program required by section 13 of the Act must include:

(b)  the identification of existing and potential risks to the health or safety of workers at the place of employment and the measures, including procedures to respond to an emergency, that will be taken to reduce, eliminate or control those risks;

Hazard Defined:  A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone.