Job Hazard Analysis Position: 24-Hour Support Completed by ...

1 JHA - 1 Page 1 of 6 Job Hazard Analysis Position: 24-Hour Support Completed by: health & safety Committee Date: April 29, 2016 Main Activity Hazard Rating Hazard Controls CLW Policy/Procedure Providing Support to People who have challenging needs Injury due to aggressive behaviour, cuts, bites, contusions Strains, sprains Psychosocial stress, harassment, violence when interfacing with upset or aggressive People Medium Non violent crisis prevention intervention training Site specific training Enhanced Support Strategy Site specific physical modifications De-escalation techniques Training Addressing Challenging Needs Workplace Violence Prevention and Protection Support Analysis and Assessment Working Alone Procedure Enhanced Support Strategy Home visits (some direct Support professionals)

2 Potential harassment, violence, assault Personal safety and security risks Medium Home Visit procedure covers personal security, travel safety , parking, communication strategies, Hazard assessment, drugs and illicit activity, animals, personal care. Training safety Precautions for Employees Who Support People Living Semi-independently procedure Home Visits procedure Biological hazards including unhygienic living conditions, pets, insects, etc. Low Home Visits procedure Leave shoes on Plan escape route Home Visit Procedure Infection Control Policy Routine Practices Transporting People Supported to various locations using passenger van/vehicle Vehicle collisions, loss of control Medium Safe driving practices Driver licensing requirements Vehicle inspection and maintenance Pre-trip inspection Vehicle operation training Safe Operating Procedures Orientation to Driving Passenger Vehicles Safe Operating Procedures Backload/sideload Passenger Van Transportation Procedure Safe Use of Agency Vehicles Procedure Driver distractions Medium Training Support Strategy/Enhanced Support Strategy Medical or behavioural response measures Stop vehicle in safe location and attempt to calm individual Safe Driving Practices Safe Operating Procedures Orientation to Driving Passenger Vehicles Transportation Procedure Safe Use of Agency Vehicles Procedure Weather conditions Medium Vehicle inspection and maintenance to avoid

3 Inclement Weather Procedure JHA - 1 Page 2 of 6 Main Activity Hazard Rating Hazard Controls CLW Policy/Procedure Extremes of temperature-heat and cold Breakdowns Proper clothing and footwear Emergency procedures Safe Driving Practices Slips, Trips and Falls Policy Emergency Procedures Safe Operating Procedures Orientation to Driving Passenger Vehicles Strains, sprains Medium Measures and procedures for use of wheel chair lift and Q-straint Safe lifting and transferring techniques Safe practices when entering and exiting van. Training Safe Operating Procedures Backload/Sideload Passenger Van Transportation Training Back Care Training Pinches, abrasions, struck by movement of equipment Low Safe use of backload/sideload lift Maintenance of van and lifting mechanism, equipment Training Backload/sideload Passenger Van Procedure Fire or emergency van evacuation Low Fire extinguisher on board accessible vehicles Emergency evacuation measures Training Safe Operating Procedures Backload/Sideload Passenger Van Transportation Training Back Care Training Community activities including shopping, banking, errands to Support People Supported Strains, sprains, exertion Low MSD Prevention Training Slips.

4 Trips and Falls Policy Lifting & Transferring Procedure Back Care training Slips, trips, Falls Low Good supportive footwear Assess walking and working surfaces Slips, Trips and Falls Policy Loss of vehicle control, collisions Medium See Hazard controls listed above Inclement weather Orientation to Driving Passenger Vehicles Safe Operating Procedures Transportation training Safe use of agency vehicle General Household Chemical splash and skin contact with concentrated Low Gloves, eye protection if very strong cleaners are used WHMIS JHA - 1 Page 3 of 6 Main Activity Hazard Rating Hazard Controls CLW Policy/Procedure Upkeep and cleaning activities cleaners WHMIS training Slips, falls Medium Non-slip, closed toe footwear Safe use of step ladders Good housekeeping, tripping and slipping Hazard reduction Training Slips, Trips and Falls Policy Strains, sprains Medium Good body mechanics MSD prevention Use of extender pole for cleaning high level areas Contact with broken glass or other sharp objects Low Gloves Disposal in hard shell container Safe handling of garbage and waste PPE Routine Practices Low-level exposure to mercury vapour from compact fluorescent bulbs Low Safe work methods for cleanup of broken compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL)

5 Gloves Open window to increase air flow Substitute old CFL for newer versions with lower mercury vapour content PPE Preparing meals using fridge, stove, sink, small kitchen appliances, microwave, cleaning up after meals Cuts, burns, abrasions Medium Keep equipment and utensils in good operating condition Use of microwave oven Use of Equipment procedure Safe Operating Procedures Knife and equipment safety procedures and training Safe Operating Procedures Knife safety Use of hot pads and thermal oven mitts Electrical contact Low Keep equipment in good condition Safe use of equipment near sinks and water Contact with food processor or blender blades, during preparation and cleaning. Medium Safe cleaning, assembly, use of blender and food processor.

6 Unplug unit before placing hands in dangerous Blender and Food Processor procedure. JHA - 1 Page 4 of 6 Main Activity Hazard Rating Hazard Controls CLW Policy/Procedure locations. Barbeque operation Burns Low Barbeque safety procedures. PPE -BBQ Mitts Safe Operating Procedure Barbeque Explosion/fire Medium Maintenance and cleaning of barbeque. Safe procedures for transporting propane and changing tanks. Smoke Low Stay upwind from smoke. Gardening Insects Low Bug Repellent Sunburn Low Sun block Back and Knee Strain Low Knee pad for gardening Proper body mechanics Lifting and transferring People Supported Strains, sprains Medium Conduct and document pre-inspection prior to use of lift assist equipment Refer to Individual Profile/ Support Mandatory use of lift assist equipment wherever possible.

7 Only use two-person lifts as a last resort in emergencies Training Portable lifts available when required Height adjustable beds Lifting and Transferring Procedure Back Care Training Providing personal care assistance to People Supported. Contact with blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Low Routine Practices Refer to Individual Profile/ Support Strategies for tips and specific instruction regarding provision of direct care supports. Refer to communication binder at start of each shift. Immunization Handwashing PPE Training Routine Practices PPE Infection Prevention and Control Policy Safe Disposal and Handling of Sharps Procedure JHA - 1 Page 5 of 6 Main Activity Hazard Rating Hazard Controls CLW Policy/Procedure Shower Chair Use Strains, sprains Medium Good body mechanics MSD prevention strategies Use of lift assist equipment Lifting and transferring safety procedures Shower chair procedure Proper Footware Training Shower Chair Procedure Lifting & Transferring Procedure Slips and falls on wet surfaces Medium Good supportive footwear Control spills through frequent clean up Use of anti skid mat Proper cleaning of wet surface Slip/ Trip / Falls Change Table Use Strains.

8 Sprains Medium Safe use of change table Use of lift assist devices Use of brakes Proper height adjustment Change Table procedure Slips, trips and falls Low Keep floor area clear of item Closed toe, supportive footwear Slips / Trips / Falls Electric Hospital Bed Operation Pinch, crush bruising Low Safe bed operation Ensure area around and under bed is clear Electric Hospital Bed procedure Strain, sprain when cranking manual bed in power failure Low Good body posture, move slowly Ensure brakes are locked Administering medications Handling of Sharps Skin contact with medications. Needlestick or sharps contact injuries, blood or body fluids Medium Routine Practices Immunization Handwashing PPE Use of safety Engineered Needles Training Routine Practices PPE Infection Prevention and Control Policy Safe Disposal and Handling of Sharps Procedure Snow Blower operation Entanglement in moving parts of snow blower if it jams Low Good maintenance of equipment Safe Operating Procedure Snow Blower Noise Low Hearing protection if excessive time is spent JHA - 1 Page 6 of 6 Main Activity Hazard Rating Hazard Controls CLW Policy/Procedure blowing snow.

9 Cold exposure Low Snow boots, gloves, winter jacket, hat Slips, falls Medium High traction footwear De-icer application after clearing snow Flying snow and debris Low safety glasses Fire/explosion when dispensing gasoline Medium Safe dispensing of fuels, shut equipment off and do outdoors. Strains, sprains Low Get assistance to remove unit from storage if necessary. Snow shovelling and sidewalk salting Strains, sprains Low Good body mechanics and technique when shovelling. Frequent breaks, rotating staff and clear snow regularly. Safe Operating Procedure Snow Removal by shovel Cold exposure Low Warm clothing Slips, falls Medium Non-slip footwear Regular de-icer application RATING SCALE: Low: Hazards that should be monitored and controlled when practical.

10 Medium: Hazards that should be controlled as soon as practical and monitored until effective controls can be established. High: Hazards that must be controlled immediately.