Hazard identification, assessment and control Hazards exist in every workplace, but how do you know which ones have the most potential to harm workers? By being able to identify hazards in your workplace, you are better prepared to control or eliminate them and prevent incidents, injuries, property damage and downtime. After all, you can’t fix problems you don’t know about. Accurately identifying, assessing and controlling hazards is an essential part of a properly functioning occupational health and safety program. This course, which is offered by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), will help employers, managers and members of health and safety committees improve their health and safety performance. They will learn effective and proven methods of hazard identification, assessment and control. The three modules in this course cover essential topics such as hazard mapping, workplace inspections, risk assessment techniques and the hierarchy of [...]