Can you spot all of the hazards?
| HAZARD | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Poor posture | Adjust monitor, chair, desk and keyboard tray for proper posture. Learn more. |
| Static position | Don’t stay in a static position. Stretch at least 90 minutes throughout the day. Print a reminder. |
| Cords beside and under chair | Tuck, tape or tie cords away to avoid tripping. |
| Boxes on floor block exit | Ensure all fire exits and escape routes are clear. |
| Open drawer | Open drawers create bumping, tripping and tipping hazards. If you open it, shut it. |
| Heavy boxes on shelf | Store heavier items at lower levels. |
| Unsecured items on shelf | Secure items on shelves to keep them from falling. |
| Chair is broken | Inspect your space regularly and keep furniture and equipment maintained. |
| Over filled garbage can | Mess and litter cause trips and falls, can breed mold, attract insects and are a fire hazard. Inspect your workspace regularly and keep it neat. |
| Coffee beside extension cord | Keep water and other liquids away from sources of electricity. |
Can you spot all the hazards?
| HAZARD | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Child climbing on roof | Call an adult to use a ladder to retrieve toys. More information on preventing falls: www.worksafesask.ca/slips-trips-falls |
| Electrical cord in pool | Keep all electrical cords away from water. |
| Paddling pool | Never leave children unattended near a pool. Empty water from wading pools after use. Even small amounts of water can be a drowning risk for pets and children. Wading pools breed mosquitoes. |
| Mom not wearing bike helmet | Always wear a helmet when biking, boarding and skating to prevent brain injuries.All bikes need a bell or a horn. Bells are required on bikes in Saskatchewan. Mom wearing flip flops while cycling. Wearing proper footwear while doing any sport prevents slips, falls and other injuries. |
| Children playing where dad is mowing | Mowers shoot out rocks and other debris. Keep everyone away from an operating lawnmower. |
| Toys on the lawn while dad is mowing | Do a walkabout before mowing to clear the lawn of debris. |
| Dad mowing in flip flops and shorts | Wear the proper footwear and clothing for the job. Flip flops won’t protect against high speed blades and debris. |
| Dad not wearing hearing protection and safety glasses while mowing | Protect your senses when you used power tools. |
| Children playing behind van in driveway | Teach children not to play where vehicles drive. Always check behind and under your vehicle before you get in. Download your free safe driving poster. |
| Everyone needs sun protection | Wear sunglasses, sunscreen and hats to prevent sun-related eye disease, heat stroke and skin cancer. Sty hydrated when working and playing outdoor. |
| No one is wearing sunglasses | 75% of vision loss can be prevented by wearing sunglasses and safety glasses |
Can you spot all the hazards?
| HAZARD | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Poor housekeeping – tripping and fire hazards | Keep work site clean. Sweep and clean up as you work. |
| Improper lifting & ladder climbing | Do not overreach and keep body centered between side rails of ladder. Keep 3 points of contact and face the ladder when climbing and descending. Use proper lifting postures. Avoid twisting when reaching and lifting. |
| Worker on ladder has untied shoe | Tie shoes and strings. Don’t wear dangly jewelry. Tie hair back. |
| Cords across work area & scissor lift, looped through rungs of ladder | Place cords so they can not be pulled down or create tripping hazards. |
| Scissor lift gate not closed | Keep all gates closed on scissor lifts. |
| Worker on scissor lift does not have personal fall arrest system | Wear the appropriate approved personal protective equipment for your task. |
| Worker on scissor lift distracted by texting | Maintain focus on your task. |
| Worker on scissor lift wearing hard hat incorrectly | Wear approved personal protective equipment correctly. |
| Worker using saw is distracted | Maintain focus on your task and do not distract others, especially when performing a dangerous task. |
| Saw is unguarded | Ensure all machines and tools have proper guards and safety devices. Never remove guards or governors. |
| Workers on ladder and using saw do not have safety glasses, hard hats, work boots or ear protection | Wear the appropriate approved personal protective equipment for the task you are performing and the environment you are in. |
| Worker using saw wearing gloves | Only wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not wear gloves, loose clothing, etc. that can get caught in the rotating parts of the saw. |
| Worker using saw has cord around foot | Keep the area clear of tripping hazards such as cords. |
| Worker using saw has foot on unstable surface | Keep work area clear to ensure a stable base when using power tools. |
| Worker using saw using music ear buds and has dangling cords from electronic device | Do not listen to music, to prevent distractions and ensure communication. Do not wear dangling cords, jewelry, etc. that can get caught in the rotating parts of the saw. |
| Saw sitting on scaffold connected to electrical cord that runs across scissor lift | Disconnect power tools when not in use. Store tools so they are not a falling hazard. |
| Wood propped up against scissor lift. Bucket teetering on ladder. Box stored on small step stool. Insulation sitting in unstable manner on scissor lift. | Store materials safely so as not to be a falling hazard. |
| Scaffold is leaning and has no inspection tag. | Erect and inspect scaffold as per proper requirements. |
