What Is Covered In This Manual?

Hazard Descriptions

Legislation, Standards and Guidelines

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Regulations for Industrial Establishments
• Other Relevant Standards

Hazard Identification and Assessment

• Identifying the difference between Slips, Trips and Falls

Hazard Control

• Internal/external walking surfaces, footwear and walking techniques
• Falls on stairs, from vehicles and equipment, loading docks and ramps
• Falls from ladders, ladder selection/ inspection, ladder setup and usage

Appendices

• Process for developing a Physical Hazard Action Plan
• Flow Chart on how to control physical hazards