Hazard Priority Ranking

Only needed on unsatisfactory items or items deemed unsafe.

When a hazard assessment is started at Hoods Crane Rentals, the hazards must first be identified, then classified or prioritized based on severity associated with the task or item. Follow the five step process below when conducting a hazard assessment.

1. Identify the Hazard

Identify all the hazards associated with the task. The hazard identification process is used for routine and non-routine activities, as well as new processes, changes in operation, products, or services.

2. Rank the Exposure

Each exposure ranking must be determined as if there are no controls in place. Put a number to the exposure ranking:

1 — Unlikely: a worker or subcontractor is exposed to the hazard 1x per job or project
2 — Occasionally: exposed to the hazard 2x per job or project
3 — Often: exposed to the hazard more than 3x to 5x per job or project
4 — Frequently: exposed to the hazard 5 or more times per job or project
5 — Continuous: exposed to the hazard continually

3. Determine the Probability of Occurrence

1 — Unlikely to occur
2 — Some chance
3 — Could occur
4 — Good chance
5 — Will occur if not attended to

4. Determine the Consequences

1 — Insignificant: a person receives a very minor injury, no damage to property
2 — First aid / minor property damage: a person administers first aid to self
3 — Injury results in lost time, seeking medical help, or significant property damage
4 — Injury results in permanent disability, serious health effects, or property damage
5 — Injury results in a fatality, or there is major property damage

5. Add the Numbers to Reach a Total Risk Rating

Exposure + Probability + Consequence = Total (Severity)

Exposure	Probability	Consequences
1 — Unlikely (1x/job/project)	1 — Unlikely to occur	1 — Insignificant
2 — Occasionally (2x/job project)	2 — Some chance	2 — First aid or minor property damage
3 — Often (3x to 5x/job project)	3 — Could occur	3 — Lost time injury or significant
4 — Frequent (5 or more)	4 — Good chance	4 — Severe injury, serious health effects
5 — Continuous	5 — Will occur if not attended to	5 — Fatality / permanent disability or major property damage

Serious (11–15): requires immediate attention. The hazard must be attended to immediately, prior to the commencement of the job. Controls must be put into place. A safe job procedure must be in place prior to the commencement of the job.

Moderate (6–10): requires attention. Controls should be put into place. A safe work procedure should be in place prior to the commencement of the job, but could be attended to once the job has commenced. Employees must be aware of the hazard. The safe work procedure must be in place prior to the completion of the job.

Low (3–5): requires monitoring. Controls are recommended. A safe work procedure is recommended.

Hazards that are identified at the worksite must be addressed immediately and mitigated. The supervisor must ensure that the hazard has been controlled to an acceptable level prior to the commencement or restart of the task. The written hazard assessment must indicate the hazard and all controls in place to mitigate the hazard; the person responsible to ensure the hazard stays mitigated must be specified.

Communication to Affected Workers, Bystanders and Visitors

Hoods Crane Rentals will appoint a representative at every worksite to control access to individuals and ensure that workers affected by the hazards identified in a hazard assessment report are informed of the hazards and the methods used to control or eliminate the hazards.

Review Process

All hazard assessments are reviewed periodically while on-site, then again by a supervisor. At Hoods Crane Rentals, all hazard assessments are reviewed to ensure that a new hazard has not been created from the corrective measures put into place to prevent impact from another hazard. Management will review and sign off on a timely basis to ensure compliance.

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