Involve the workers in identifying hazards in the workplace:

• Understand the definition of a workplace hazard.
• Involve workers in the process of identifying workplace hazards.
• Start a conversation with workers about hazards on the job and setting priorities for hazard control.

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Review other sources of hazard identification:

• Find and review sources of information to help identify hazards.
• Include all worksites, areas, and tasks when identifying hazards.
• Review relevant safety and health information before making changes in the workplace.

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Identify hazards and hazardous situations:

• With workers, do an initial inspection of work areas with workers.
• Set up routine inspections.
• Follow up to correct hazards.

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Investigate injuries, illnesses, and near misses:

• With worker involvement, investigate all incidents as soon as possible.
• Develop a plan for investigating incidents.
• Find and correct the root causes of incidents to prevent future incidents.

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Develop plans and procedures to prevent and respond to emergencies:

• Identify potential emergencies.
• Identify hazards that might come up during emergency response.
• Use the results to set priorities for control.

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Address hazards during nonroutine situations:

• Identify nonroutine or rare activities in the workplace.
• Brainstorm hazards that workers could face during these tasks.
• Use the results to set priorities for control.

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Prioritize hazards identified to focus on the biggest risks:

• Compile your list of hazards.
• Ask workers which they consider most dangerous.
• Assess the risks and prioritize.
• Keep the list up to date.

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