Risk Assessment Methods

Introduction
Purpose
The purpose of this sample risk assessment tool for ski areas is to provide a methodology for identifying OHS hazards and prioritizing the risks
based on the probability and severity of the hazards.
Application
The examples provided in this document are only intended to illustrate the job tasks, associated hazards, and risk control measures of a typical ski
area operation. Companies have different operating environments and conditions, so the hazards and risks they face will also differ. Employers
must conduct their own hazard identification and risk assessment, taking into consideration factors such as their actual operating environments,
conditions, and policies and procedures, and assess the potential hazards and risks impacting the health and safety of personnel involved.
Employees assigned to manage the risk assessment program and conduct risk assessments should be trained in risk assessment methodology
and possess the necessary knowledge and experience to identify potential hazards and risks associated with job tasks.
Resources
Resources are available to help employers understand hazard identification and risk assessment. Refer to the following go2 and WorkSafeBC links:
COR Toolkit Element 2: Hazard Identification and Control
www.go2hr.ca/sites/default/files/legacy/ohs/COR101-Element2.pdf
WorkSafeBC Video Understanding Hazards and Risks
www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/Multimedia/Videos.asp?reportid=36001
If you need more help, please contact go2 at 604-633-9787 ext. 220 or mguzmicky@go2hr.ca.
Risk Assessment Methodology
Severity
Negligible
Minor
Serious
Fatality
1
2
3
4
Extremely remote
1
1
2
3
4
Probability
Remote
Likely
2
3
2
3
4
6
6
9
8
12
Most likely
4
4
8
12
16
Hazard = a source, situation, or act with a potential for harm in terms of injury, ill health, or a combination of the two
Risk = a combination of two elements: the likelihood of a hazardous event or exposure occurring, and the severity of the injury or ill
health that could result from the event or exposures
(See OHSAS 18001 definition)
Risk Ranking
Severity = How serious the result of the incident might be in terms of injury or loss
Negligible minor first aid treatment, with immediate return to full regular duties
Minor first aid and medical aid, with possible return to work at light or modified duties
Serious medical treatment and time lost
Fatality death
Probability = How likely the hazard will result in an incident
Extremely remote chance of happening is almost impossible (for example, 1 in 100 years)
Remote chance of happening could be once every few years
Likely chance of happening is likely in the near future
Most likely it will almost definitely happen
Risk = Severity x Probability
Risk Control Policy
Low risk = 13 (Level acceptable and to be monitored.)
Medium risk = 48 (Level acceptable and should be reduced if practicable.)
High risk = 916 (Level not acceptable. Task must be stopped and reduced to an acceptable level before continuing.)
Risk Assessment Steps

1. Identify jobs of each department.
2. Identify the critical tasks of each job that have a potential of injury or ill health.
3. Determine the hazards associated with the job task, including severity and probability if controls are not available. Assign a risk score.
4. Determine the existing controls implemented and the resulting risk level associated with the identified hazards.
5. If the risk is High, the risk is not acceptable, and additional controls must be introduced to reduce the risk to Medium or Low.
6. If the risk is Medium, the risk is acceptable, and additional controls should be considered if practicable.
Note:
When selecting control measures, use the following hierarchy:
1. Hazard elimination
2. Engineering controls
3. Administrative controls
4. PPE
Lift Operation
Risk Assessment Team:
Job
1 opening/closing lift
2 loading and
unloading guests
Date:
Tasks
travel to and from stations snow conditions

(walk or ski to lift stations)
pre-operation checks
building line control
climbing slippery ladder

lifting gates, bungie slap
prepare ramp
use of drill
flipping seats
lifting, slips
clothing caught, stuck drill
stuck chair, falling snow or ice,
spring
back injury, cut or hit by ski
equipment, hit by chair, trips and
falls
assisting guests
maintaining ramp/station
MSI, ice chips
wiping seats
trips and falls, tools get caught
picking up dropped
equipment
loading ski limo
loading seat skiers
rescuing hanging guests
hit by chair, dropping ski

equipment
lifting, pinch points
working near hut
3 magic carpet
Potential Hazards
falling off ladder, falling objects

(guest, equipment)
ice/snow falling off roof
opening/closing covers
MSI heavy cover
assisting guests
slips and collisions with guests
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
12
12
12
Existing Control Measures

ski ability check, pre-shift start-up
meeting, designated routes,
proper equipment,
three-point contact
proper lifting technique,
maintaining equipment
de-ice chair, control speed

awareness, get help, body
mechanics, stop lift
different-sized shovels, PPE
(goggles)
training, awareness, control speed
awareness
training, awareness of pinch
points
training, get help
de-icing, stand away from roof,
periodic checks and frequent
clearing
work in pairs, use proper lifting
techniques
awareness, positioning
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
Proposed Additional Controls
Patrol
Job
1 opening run/trail
check
Date:
Tasks
skiing first run
Potential Hazards
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
Stronger skiers in technical

terrain, check snow and weather
conditions before permitting first
run, start-up meeting, check
equipment and employee skill
ability, helmet policy, warm-up
exercise
Risk
snow surfaces (icy runs, wet

heavy snow), weather conditions,
personal conditions
3
skiing with tools, equipment, and

materials
tower pads and fencing

maintenance
2 patrol run
operating snowmobile
operating toboggan
patrol backpack, securing load

(tap up bamboo bundle),
appropriate load for worker
ability, use motorized transport
such as snowmobile if possible,
buddy system
slivers from bamboo, hernia from

pulling bamboo
gloves, taped bamboo, procedure

and tool to take out frozen
bamboo
heavy lifting of frozen pads,

uneven footing
continual maintenance, set up

work zone, ask for help, shovel,
auger
steep/uneven ground and icy

conditions (roll over), poor
visibility, improper operation
(emergency brake engaged
during operation causing fire),
load falling off
steep terrain, heavy loads, snow

conditions, losing control
12
qualified and authorized

operators only, speed limit,
helmet, designated routes, pretrip inspection, regular
maintenance, load carrying and
tow restrictions, siren, flag and
light, restricted use for unsafe
conditions
training and skills assessment,

authorized patrol staff only, rope
assist, tail gunner
Patrol
Job
3 lift evacuation
4 roof clearing
5 avalanche control
Date:
Tasks
tower climbing/rescue
Potential Hazards
controlled detonation
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
working at heights falling,

moving equipment, falling ski
equipment, uneven/slippery
ground, lowering person MSI
accessing roof, working on working at height, MSI, fall snow

roof
handling explosives
Severity
Risk
cone off area, fall protection

system, appropriate footwear,
proper shovelling practice
16
procedures (storage and

handling), licensing, supervised
tasks
12
walking in ski boots (inside slips, fatigue

buildings, outside
environment)
Residual Risk
Probability
ski cutting (in-bounds and trauma, burial, MSI

out-of-bounds terrain)
6 general duties
Severity
climbing procedures, PPE proper

footwear (no ski boots), helmet,
equipment lockout by
maintenance, awareness of
surroundings, communication
with rescuees, tailgate meeting
with all parties (maintenace, ski
patrol, lift operation,
management), crowd control
uncontrolled explosion
heavy packages (25 kg), hearing

damage
noise
hazard zone
16
training in safe lifting technique

hearing protection
pre-deployment tailgate meeting,
safe distance, escape routing,
rescue procedures
document skills assessment
(levels 15), avalanche control
plan guidelines, forecast,
defined equipment type (no
snowboard, releasable ski), PPE,
tools (shovel), beacon, AV probe,
pre-job risk assessment (snowpack assessment) and
authorization, rescue procedures
take time, ask for help, identify

ski-boot-restricted areas, non-slip
flooring and stairways, handrails
Date:
pre-hire skill test and documenting
employee ski ability
operation policy on limit of use (for

example, operating hours, activities
permitting use of snowmobile as a work
tool), reporting policy on inappropriate
use, annual operator retraining/
orientation/assessment, install approved
ski and equipment rack, committee to
review snowmobile policy
Date:
make walking boots available in kitchen

areas, restrict ski boots in loading bay,
safe work practices minimize use of ski
boots (for example, complete loading
tasks before putting on ski boots)
Carpentry
Job
1 renovation,
constructing new
building
Date:
Tasks
Potential Hazards
preparing materials,
manual material handling
MSI, cuts and slivers, slips and

falls
working at heights
(scaffolding, ladders), JLG
floor openings, falls from heights

(for example, roof, scaffold,
ladder)
cutting materials use of

tools (for example,
Skill/table saws, air tools,
pneumatic)
improper use of tools, unsafe

tools, cuts
demolition/assembling
unstable structure, dust/moulds,

sharps
Severity
2
Initial Risk
Probability
3
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
gloves, dollies, clear pathways,

lifting techniques, material
handling equipment (zoom booms,
cranes, snow cat)
harnesss, WorkSafeBC guidelines,

ladder safety practice, fall
protection plan and fall arrest
equipment, roping off and marking
floor openings, fall protection
training courses
Risk
electricity contact
finishing
general
2 restricted space
entry
powder-actuated tools
(Hilti gun)
uncontrolled activation/ explosion,

noise, eye injury
use of chemicals (stains,

paints, solvents)
spills, contact with chemicals
working outdoors
entering crawl spaces
certain paints attracting wildlife

(for example, bear)
sunburn, hypothermia,
hyperthermia,
wildlife encounters
head injury, dust

2
pre-use inspection (guards, antikickback, electrical), training, push

sticks for table saws, tagging out
unsafe tools or equipment
temporary supports
(bracing/hoarding), PPE (masks,
gloves)
test wire/circuit tester, deenergization/lockout procedure
restrict use to qualified workers
with certificates, hearing
protection, eye protection
WHMIS, MSDS, spill kit, PPE
(gloves, masks), exhaust fans in
shop, disposal procedure
awareness
Wear appropriate clothing, use PPE
as required
wildlife encounter training,
working in pairs, making noise,
bear deterrent (banger/horn/spray)
working in pairs, checking
procedure with dispatch/
supervisor, radios, PPE (hard hats,
face masks, gloves)
Date:
ensure training is documented
Plumbing
Job
1 servicing gas
equipment
2 sewage system
maintenance
3 water-pipe work
4 water treatment
Date:
Tasks
Potential Hazards
gas fitting
burns, fire, explosions
propane tank filling
fire, explosions
sump inspection
confined space entry, crosscontamination, exposure to raw

sewage, diseases
soldering
sewage-gas exposure
burns, fire, fumes
glues (PVC, ABS)

chemical exposure
adding chemicals (chlorine chemical exposure
and aluminex)
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
12
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
gas testing, ventilation

ventilation at confined/ restricted
areas, positioning below fume,
PPE (glasses, gloves, clothing),
fire extinguisher, spray down
work area with water
MSDS, WHMIS, PPE

MSDS, WHMIS, PPE (gloves, safety
glasses), auto feed pump

ticketed gas fitter, gas shutoff/disconnect procedure
ticketed personnel only for filling
propane
confined space entry permit/
procedures, immunization,
awareness of crosscontamination, tool cleaning
procedures, separate work
clothing from home or other work
clothing
Date:
ensure shots are up-to-date
check MSDS
Grooming
Job
1 winch cat
Date:
Tasks
operating winch cat
Potential Hazards
2 general operation
and maintenance
clearing the tiller
operating the cat
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
collison (personal injury and

propery damage)
placing and removing

slips, trips, and falls
signage (getting in and out
of cat)
hook up cat to winch
anchor
Severity
cable break, runaway cat, other

people crossing cable, anchor
break off going through, cable
blurs
fuel spill
noise
machine breakdown
grooming terrain park

operating around chairlift
stations
adjusting and greasing
machine tracks
collision with features

overhead power line, low
clearance area
inadvertent start-up
three-point contact, appropriate

footwear
perform the task in shop with

tiller slinged up, machine lockout
(stop and keep key)
skiers on slope
tree branch through windshield

MSI from prolonged operation
operator training and skills

assessment, ensure work area is
clear
inspect anchor points, driver

facing away from anchor, radio
dispatch before operation, tension
test, operate to the snow
condition, no winching off trees,
gloves, de-tension cable before
release
hands and clothing getting caught
rolling/flipping machine,
operate to the snow condition,

use seat belt
restricted hours of operation,
check area is clear before
operating, awareness
awareness of surroundings
ergonomically designed seats,
change operating work pattern
fuel pump auto stop, spill kit
hearing protection
pre-shift inspection,
communication devices (cell
phone, radio), appropriate
clothing and footwear
training, awareness
awareness of clearance, rope off
low-clearance areas
two-person job, remove key
person doing the job keeps the
key
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
Grooming
Job
3 operating excavator
Date:
Tasks
Potential Hazards
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
in/out machine
digging out fire exits,
chairlifts
removing/changing bucket hand or foot injuries
operating machine
operating near power line
or low clearance areas
MSI
powerline contact, property
damage, change in snow depth
affecting clearance
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
three-point contact
steel-toe boots
3
adjust seat, seat belt

route assessment and planning,
check clearance
Date:
define minimum qualifications (for
example, driver's licence, experience),
document competency assessment
Yaktrax
verify anchor point certification

requirements,
ensure training documented
Date:
safety guidelines for responding to

powerline contact
Snowmaking
Job
1 compression plant
operation
Date:
Tasks
starting and monitoring
Potential Hazards
noise
material storage and wet floor
2 snow-gun operation
hooking up hoses to
noise
hydrants, fanning the gun
slop conditions/stability slips
and falls
heavy frozen hose MSI
hypothermia
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
3 air-water portable
snow gun
4 manual snow
removal
5 helicopter
transporting guns
using tiger torch to melt

guns
hooking and placing gun
into position
shovelling
hook up
unstable gun striking operator

repetition MSI
noise
welding
Risk
start-up assessment/tailgate
meetings, rigging procedures,
communication with pilot
communication between operator

and swamper, hand signals, eye
contact, awareness
respirator, annual fit testing
struck by heavy equipment
fumes
use Yaktrax or similar anti-slip

device
drain hose
warm clothing and footwear, rest
breaks, communication devices
Residual Risk
Probability
falling equipment
6 hydrant maintenance backhoe operator
noise warning signage, hearing

protection, annual hearing tests
housekeeping, safety non-slip
shoes
hearing protection
Severity
ruptured hose
600 V electricity contact

(grounding gun to frame)
burns
training and procedures,

awareness (do not stay in the
bight), start-up hose inspection
overload protection built in, preseason electrical inspection
PPE (gloves, face shield)
safe work procedures, body
positioning, awareness
rest breaks, proper body
mechanics
hearing protection
Date:
ensure operator training and qualification
Snow School
Job
1 adult lessons
Date:
Tasks
delivering lessons
Potential Hazards
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
lifting clients MSI
collisions with other skiers

(instructor being hit)
difficult customer
2 children's lessons
loading and unloading

student chairlifts
MSI, hit by chairlift, sprain (knee

injury)
walking in ski boots
worn out boots, slips, falls, fatigue
lifting students
frequent lifting of students,

fatigue
hot gear waterproof, not
breathable
MSI
3 intermediate/
advanced lessons
4 snowshoe lessons
carrying equipment,
fences, gates
demonstrating techniques parks/advance terrain difficulties
instructor doing snowshoe gradual onset of injuries, steep

grind distance running
terrain (repetive injury), uneven
ground (breaking through snow
surface)
speed going down hill
dark environment
safe lifting practice, teach students

how to get up on their own
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
encourage instructors to keep fit

(ski fit program before season)
teach students loading/unloading

procedures before getting to the
lift, do not reach out to help falling
students
unsafe equipment
fatigue
training and awareness (stop area

and run selection)
training on customer handling
policy, get help
get replacement equipment from
supervisor, alpine responsibility
code check equipment
boot inspection, cat track, non-slip

flooring, boot selection guidelines
lifting procedure, teach student to
get up, water and schedule break
period, verbal instruction
awareness
get help, only carry to personal
capability
terrain selection guidelines, parkcertifed instructors, match
instructor qualification to lessons
fit instructors, own gear, hydration
pack, 46 hours start-up training,
warmup stretching, early report of
discomfort
take time going down hill
headlamp

ensure training checklist is used and
signed off
add equipment inspection responsibility in

safety manual
instructor fitness assessment program
gear upgrade
Electrical
Job
Date:
Tasks
1 general maintenance lift maintenance (for

example, control buttons)
climbing towers
Potential Hazards
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
electricity contact
falls from heights, electricity

contact, working above clip points
on old-style towers
step and touch potential, arc flash

high-voltage work (snow
gun, hill lights, distribution
network transformer
maintenance)
building maintenance
working at heights ladders
kitchen
contaminants, food safety
power tools
electric shocks, debris
16

lockout procedures, insulated
tools, test meter
fall protection procedure, PPE,
lockout procedure, training, lift
training, positioning belt
de-energization/lockout
procedures, two-person job task,
insulated gloves and tools
ladder inspection program, ladder

safe work practice
food hygiene practice,
housekeeping
PPE (gloves, eye protection)
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
ensure written safe work procedures

established, high-voltage work permit,
tailgate meeting and risk assessment
before starting job
Rentals
Job
1 general services
Date:
Tasks
Potential Hazards
setting up skis/boards
MSI repetitive lifting
adjusting bindings
reaching high racks
cuts, pinches
falling boots or boards
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
trips and falls
2 equipment
maintenance
operating base
grinder/wax machines
labelling equipment
waxing
base repair
contact with moving parts

heavy lifting grinder water
reservoir
noise
chemical exposure (boot cleaner,
graffiti remover)
cuts from metal shards, eye
injuries metal shards
aerosal exposure
hot wax contact
burns from Ptex
2
2
2
3
3
3
6
6
6
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
hearing protection
MSDS, hand and eye protection,
ventilation
eye protection
ventilation
procedure
gloves, training
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4

training in safe lifting technique,
breaks, workload sharing
training, awareness
proper storage practice, not
storing equipment above
reachable heights
grip tape on hazardous areas,
frequent removal of snow, salt
hazardous areas (for example,
front entrance)
training, authorized staff
permitted to use equipment
training in safe lifting technique
Date:
Base Operations
Job
1 parking duties
Date:
Tasks
salting road and parking

lots, ice melt
directing traffic, issuing
parking violation tickets,
enforcement
Potential Hazards
chemical burns by ice melt
hit by vehicle
slips and falls
violent encounters with
unauthorized lot users
emptying garbage bins
3 road maintenance
4 driving bus/vehicle
operating compactor
falling bin
tipper crushing foot
cleaning and stocking

washrooms
human waste infection
validating tickets
cleaning chemicals
repetive use of scanner MSI
prolonged standing
manual snow
clearing/removal
bobcat operation
repetive motion
snow plow/sander
operation
road conditions, traffic, rollover
operating bus
road conditions, traffic
driving company vehicles
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
vehicle and pedestrian hit

use pickup truck, leather gloves
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
wands, speed limit painted on

road, pylons, high-vis vests,
non-slip footwear, awareness
confrontation training, guidelines

(stay inside the truck), get help,
communication equipment (radio,
cell phone)
call wildlife services department,

make noise, wildlife awareness
training
rubber gloves, blood and body

fluid exposure control plan
2
3
3
1
6
3
key control
training, operation procedures
2
3
2
1
4
3
wildlife encounters
sharps, needles
2 guest service
Severity
PPE (gloves, face mask), enzyme

spray
MSDS, WHMIS, PPE
rest breaks
comfortable footwear, rest breaks
rest breaks, proper body
mechanics
operator training, traffic and
pedestrian control procedure
driver's licence, training, pre-shift
inspection, annual driver's
abstract check
appropriate class of driver's
licence, annual driver's abstract
check, tire check and chain-up
policy, driving policy
Date:
repainting of speed control signs, speed

bumps
handling guidelines, sharps container
operator competency assessment

operator competence assessment, guest
vehicle tire check at bottom (to minimize
road hazards and traffic accidents)
driver competency assessment
Fleet Maintenance
Job
1 general shop
activities
Date:
Tasks
vehicle maintenance
Potential Hazards
chemicals
slips on floor
slips off cat, tracks
vehicle/cat slip off jack
blade dropping
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
2
3
3
3
6
9
12

WHMIS, MSDS, PPE
housekeeping
three-point contact
procedure for proper jack and
block placement, jacks rated for
the vehicle/cat
hook up to chain block, safety
boots
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
2
2
2
2
4
4
fuel leak/electricity
oily rags
heavy lifting
dumping scrap metals

2 use of tools and
equipment
grinder
cuts
disc explosion
welding (gas and arc)
fire
12
burns, welding fumes, arc flash
electric shocks
3 outside activities
bearing press
overpressure (bearing explosion)
recovery (towing cat)
cable breaking
12
do not use electrical trouble light

(battery light only), disconnect
battery, fire extinguisher
fireproofed receptacles, fire
extinguisher
safe lifting technique, use
mechanical device (hoist), get
help
gloves, safety glasses
appropriate rated disc, machine
guard, pre-use inspection
flashback arrestor, fire
extinguisher
face mask, protective clothing,
annual fit test, shield for welding
area, shop exhaust ventilation
do not work in the rain, insulated
gloves
trained and authorized users only
double cable if needed
add guarding
Lift Maintenance
Job
1
winter activities
Date:
Tasks
lift start-up inspection
responding to breakdown
Potential Hazards
going up fixed ice ladders

slippery
slippery work surfaces
inadequate lighting
working alone
operating snowmobile
moving machinery parts during

inspection/service
time pressure stress
2 use of tools and

equipment
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
weather conditions, icy and

slippery work environment,
employee not fit for duty
climbing towers
degreasing grips while
moving, de-icing grips
Severity
grinder
disc explosion
fire
bearing press
confined spaces
(counterweight pit)
caught by moving parts
12
12
12
3 helicopter installation working around helicopter struck by blade, noise
verbal communication, radio

training and competency
assessment, authorized users
only
fall protection procedure, fall
arrest equipment
guards, awareness, lockout if
possible
drills and practice, supervisor
coordination
extinguisher
gloves
confined space entry procedure,
lockout procedure, rescue
procedure
12
fastening and unfastening fingers caught, footing, strains,

bolts
static electricity/shock
housekeeping, safety boots,

awareness of surroundings
helicopter in position supporting
load, communication with pilot
concrete hopper loading
awareness, safety goggles
hit by hook, caught up by line/load
slips and falls
dripping concrete, struck by load
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
pilot meeting, communication

procedure
4
hook-up line
Severity
verbal start-up assessment and

tailgate meeting, tools,
equipment and PPE checks
electric shocks
hook-up procedures, hand signals

communication with pilot, PPE
(gloves, goggles)
Lift Maintenance
Job
4 use of mobile crane
Date:
Tasks
loading and unloading
Potential Hazards
uneven ground, hit by heavy
equipment, unfamiliar load weight
Severity
3
Initial Risk
Probability
3
Risk
9

start-up meeting, certified
contractor operator, outriggers,
weight information,
communication with operator
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk

document start-up assessment and
tailgate meeting
written checking procedure
add guarding
document start-up assessment and

tailgate meeting
Terrain Parks
Job
1 opening park
Date:
Tasks
testing features
2 feature maintenance moving small features

moving large features
sharping features
skiing while carrying tools
3 use of tools and

equipment
Potential Hazards
changed setting and conditions,
inadequate skills
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
12
lifting, pushing
crushing, hit by cat/excavator
working at heights falls

balance, tripping
12
12
12
grinder
disc explosion
fire
electric shocks
bearing press
confined spaces
(counterweight pit)
caught by moving parts

no green staff, pre-start up
competency test, authorized staff
only, helmet
work in teams/pairs
move by cat with forks, high-vis
vest
awareness
only permit carrying one tool at a
time, use snowmobile to carry
tools and supplies
extinguisher
gloves
confined space entry procedure,
lockout procedure, rescue
procedure
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk

document competency assessment and
start-up tailgate meeting
standardized carrying practice in terrain

manual
add guarding
Guest Services/Admin
Job
Date:
Tasks
1 selling tickets/passes call centre phone and

computer workstations
walking
ticket scanning
lost and found
line control/ticket scanning
complaints desk
conducting surveys at the
slope
handling guests
2 summer activities
carrying boxes/hiker bags

selling tickets
handling cash
off-site work (Canada Place)
greeting customers at
parking lot
working outdoors
Potential Hazards
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
MSI, eye strain
headsets, adjustable chairs
slips and trips

hit by ski equipment
transporting ski equipment,
unhygienic materials
hypothermia
stress, verbal abuse
no open-toed shoes
awareness
gloves, bagging
falls
violence (verbal, physical)
prolonged standing
lifting
wrist strain from ripping tickets
robbery
no direct support from other staff
hit by traffic
bugs and sun, dehydration,
hyperthermia
appropriate clothing
conflict resolution training,
customer service guidelines
at least able to do blue runs,
designated routes
at least two people on the floor,
training on conflict resolution
fatigue mats
weight restriction guidelines
breaks, share work duties
unmarked bags
cell phone
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk
awareness
pop-up tent, water, bug spray,
sunscreen
formal conflict resolution training
written cash handling procedures

written checking procedure
high-vis vest
Others
Job
1 warehouse
2 sign shop
Date:
Tasks
lift truck
Potential Hazards
Severity
Initial Risk
Probability
Risk
unstable load, tipping, pedestrian

hit
operator certification, marking

pedestrian walkways, speed limit,
backing audio signal
sand blasting
painting
noise, dust, chemical exposure

chemical exposure
ventilation, PPE (face mask, fit

testing, face and hearing
protection, gloves)
putting up signs
working at heights
safe ladder practice, work in pairs
Severity
Residual Risk
Probability
Risk

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Introduction

Risk Assessment Methodology

Risk Assessment Steps

travel to and from stations snow conditions

climbing slippery ladder

MSI, ice chips

trips and falls, tools get caught

hit by chair, dropping ski

working near hut

falling off ladder, falling objects

MSI heavy cover

slips and collisions with guests

Existing Control Measures

de-ice chair, control speed

Proposed Additional Controls

skiing first run

Stronger skiers in technical

snow surfaces (icy runs, wet

skiing with tools, equipment, and

tower pads and fencing

Existing Control Measures

patrol backpack, securing load

slivers from bamboo, hernia from

gloves, taped bamboo, procedure

heavy lifting of frozen pads,

continual maintenance, set up

steep/uneven ground and icy

steep terrain, heavy loads, snow

qualified and authorized

training and skills assessment,

working at heights falling,

accessing roof, working on working at height, MSI, fall snow

cone off area, fall protection

procedures (storage and

walking in ski boots (inside slips, fatigue

ski cutting (in-bounds and trauma, burial, MSI

climbing procedures, PPE proper

heavy packages (25 kg), hearing

Existing Control Measures

training in safe lifting technique

take time, ask for help, identify

operation policy on limit of use (for

make walking boots available in kitchen

MSI, cuts and slivers, slips and

floor openings, falls from heights

cutting materials use of

improper use of tools, unsafe

unstable structure, dust/moulds,

gloves, dollies, clear pathways,

harnesss, WorkSafeBC guidelines,

uncontrolled activation/ explosion,

use of chemicals (stains,

spills, contact with chemicals

entering crawl spaces

certain paints attracting wildlife

head injury, dust

Existing Control Measures

pre-use inspection (guards, antikickback, electrical), training, push

Proposed Additional Controls

ensure training is documented

burns, fire, explosions

propane tank filling

confined space entry, crosscontamination, exposure to raw

glues (PVC, ABS)