Workplace Hazard Identification Checklist

BENEFITS

Employers have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect workers from hazards’both known and foreseeable’in the workplace. To fulfill this duty, employers must be proactive and regularly inspect or otherwise assess the workplace for hazards or potential hazards.

HOW TO USE THE TOOL

Use this checklist to ensure that you’ve considered all relevant factors and sources of information on possible hazards in your workplace. For each ‘No,’ ensure that you get the relevant information or review the relevant resources.