EOHSS introduces the new Job Hazard Analysis Tool Page!

Our new online job hazard analysis page will help you to complete your Section 4 requirements for Workwell!  Deadline for completion of all JHA forms is March 17th, 2008.

*NEW*  Worker Self Audit - Are you Ready?

*NEW* Supervisor Self Audit - Are you Ready?

EOHSS is currently offering sessions specific to the Workwell Audit.  Check out the schedule and register here!

How will the Workwell Evaluation Take Place?

Workwell evaluators will verify McMaster’s occupational health and safety programs and the level of employee knowledge using the following process:

 Documentation – includes reviewing written policies, procedures, minutes etc.

 Interviews – with representatives of health and safety committees, random interviews with staff and faculty while touring the campus

 Observation – viewing work practices and processes related to health and safety

How Should I prepare?

 Starting Points:

• Are you aware of McMaster’s health and safety policy?
• Has your staff received health & safety specific training? Does this include training that is specific to your department?
• Have you attended the Due Diligence training program?
• Do you know the location of your health & safety committee bulletin board?
• Did you provide your staff with health & safety orientation when they joined your department (new hires plus transfers)?
• Do you have documentation of the training?
• Do you know what you need to do in the event of a workplace injury or hazardous situation?
• Do you know that health & safety is everyone’s responsibility; with the roles & obligations clearly defined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act?

How Should I prepare? - continued....

Do you take part in health & safety inspections in your workplace?

• Who is your health & safety representative?
• Have you designated a first aid provider in your department?
• Have you inspected your first aid kit recently?
• Are you familiar with McMaster’s Risk Management Manual?
• Did you know Ontario’s Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations are readily available on the EOHSS website?

Need Resources or More Information?

Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services

CSB 202, Ext. 24352 Fax: 905.540.9085

Email:

*WSIB - Workwell Audit.*

What is the Workwell Health and Safety Audit?

The Workplace Health and Safety Board (WSIB) Workwell audit is a review of all aspects of workplace health and safety including policies, standards, training, records, performance and employee representation. The report from WSIB will indicate McMaster’s strengths in health and safety and identify areas requiring improvement.

Organizations that do not achieve a passing score of 75% are given six months to improve before a re-evaluation. Failure to pass the second evaluation can result in additional premium charges up to 75% of the current annual WSIB premiums. In McMaster’s case, this could mean additional charges of up to $500,000.

*ATTENTION:  WORKWELL UPDATE