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 go2HR and WorkSafeBC
links:

COR Health and Safety Toolkit – Element 2: Hazard Identification and Control
https://www.go2hr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/go2HR-COR-101-Element-2-1.pdf

WorkSafeBC Video – Understanding Hazards and Risks

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/videos/understanding-hazards-and-risks

If you need more help, please contact go2HR at 604-633-9787 ext. 220 or safety@go2hr.ca
Risk Assessment Methodology

Probability
Extremely remote Remote Likely Most likely
Severity 1 2 3 4
Negligible 1 1 2 3 4
Minor 2 2 4 6 8
Serious 3 3 6 9 12
Fatality 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 = 1–3 (Level acceptable and to be monitored.)
Medium risk = 4–8 (Level acceptable and should be reduced if practicable.)
High risk = 9–16 (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: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 opening/closing lift travel to and from snow conditions ski ability check, pre-shift start-
stations (walk or ski to lift 3 4 12 up meeting, designated routes, 2 2 4
stations) proper equipment,

pre-operation checks climbing slippery ladder 2 3 6 three-point contact 2 2 4

building line control lifting gates, bungie slap proper lifting technique,
maintaining equipment
2 2 4 2 1 2
prepare ramp lifting, slips
use of drill clothing caught, stuck drill
flipping seats stuck chair, falling snow or ice, de-ice chair, control speed
spring 2 4 8 2 3 6

2 loading and assisting guests back injury, cut or hit by ski awareness, get help, body
unloading guests equipment, hit by chair, trips and 3 4 12 mechanics, stop lift 3 2 6
falls

maintaining ramp/station MSI, ice chips different-sized shovels, PPE

2 3 6 (goggles) 2 2 4

wiping seats trips and falls, tools get caught training, awareness, control
2 3 6 speed 2 2 4

picking up dropped hit by chair, dropping ski awareness

equipment equipment 2 3 6 2 2 4

loading ski limo lifting, pinch points training, awareness of pinch

3 2 6 points 3 1 3
loading seat skiers
rescuing hanging guests falling off ladder, falling objects training, get help
(guest, equipment) 3 2 6 3 1 3

working near hut ice/snow falling off roof de-icing, stand away from roof,
3 4 12 periodic checks and frequent 2 3 6
clearing

3 magic carpet opening/closing covers MSI – heavy cover work in pairs, use proper lifting
2 3 6 techniques 2 1 2

assisting guests slips and collisions with guests awareness, positioning

2 3 6 2 2 4
Patrol
Risk Assessment Team:
Job Tasks Potential Hazards
Severity
1 opening run/trail skiing first run snow surfaces (icy runs, wet
check heavy snow), weather
conditions, personal conditions
skiing with tools, equipment,
and materials
tower pads and fencing slivers from bamboo, hernia from
maintenance pulling bamboo
heavy lifting of frozen pads,
uneven footing
2 patrol run operating snowmobile steep/uneven ground and icy
conditions (roll over), poor
visibility, improper operation
(emergency brake engaged
during operation causing fire),
load falling off
operating toboggan steep terrain, heavy loads, snow
conditions, losing control
Date:
Initial Risk Residual Risk
Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
Stronger skiers in technical pre-hire skill test and documenting
terrain, check snow and weather employee ski ability
conditions before permitting first
run, start-up meeting, check
equipment and employee skill
3 3 9 ability, helmet policy, warm-up 3 2 6
exercise
patrol backpack, securing load
(tap up bamboo bundle),
appropriate load for worker
ability, use motorized transport
3 3 9 such as snowmobile if possible, 3 2 6
buddy system
gloves, taped bamboo,
2 4 8 procedure and tool to take out 2 2 4
frozen bamboo
continual maintenance, set up
3 2 6 work zone, ask for help, shovel, 3 2 6
auger
qualified and authorized operation policy on limit of use (for
operators only, speed limit, example, operating hours, activities
helmet, designated routes, pre- permitting use of snowmobile as a work
trip inspection, regular tool), reporting policy on inappropriate
maintenance, load carrying and use, annual operator retraining/
4 4 12 tow restrictions, siren, flag and 4 2 8 orientation/assessment, install approved
light, restricted use for unsafe ski and equipment rack, committee to
conditions review snowmobile policy
training and skills assessment,
authorized patrol staff only, rope
3 3 9 assist, tail gunner 3 2 6
Patrol
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
3 lift evacuation tower climbing/rescue working at heights – falling, climbing procedures, PPE –
moving equipment, falling ski proper footwear (no ski boots),
equipment, uneven/slippery helmet, equipment lockout by
ground, lowering person – MSI maintenance, awareness of
surroundings, communication
with rescuees, tailgate meeting
4 2 8 with all parties (maintenace, ski 3 2 6
patrol, lift operation,
management), crowd control

4 roof clearing accessing roof, working working at height, MSI, fall snow cone off area, fall protection
on roof system, appropriate footwear,
4 2 8 proper shovelling practice 3 2 6

5 avalanche control handling explosives uncontrolled explosion procedures (storage and

4 4 16 handling), licensing, supervised 4 1 4
tasks

heavy packages (25 kg), hearing training in safe lifting technique

damage 3 3 9

controlled detonation noise 2 3 6 hearing protection 2 1 2

hazard zone pre-deployment tailgate
meeting, safe distance, escape
4 3 12 routing, rescue procedures 3 2 6

ski cutting (in-bounds and trauma, burial, MSI document skills assessment
out-of-bounds terrain) (levels 1–5), avalanche control
plan – guidelines, forecast,
defined equipment type (no
snowboard, releasable ski), PPE,
tools (shovel), beacon, AV probe,
pre-job risk assessment (snow-
4 4 16 pack assessment) and 3 2 6
authorization, rescue procedures

6 general duties walking in ski boots slips, fatigue take time, ask for help, identify make walking boots available in kitchen
(inside buildings, outside ski-boot-restricted areas, non- areas, restrict ski boots in loading bay,
environment) slip flooring and stairways, safe work practices – minimize use of ski
3 3 9 handrails 2 2 4 boots (for example, complete loading
tasks before putting on ski boots)
Patrol
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
Carpentry
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 renovation, preparing materials, MSI, cuts and slivers, slips and gloves, dollies, clear pathways,
constructing new manual material handling falls lifting techniques, material
building handling equipment (zoom
2 3 6 booms, cranes, snow cat) 2 2 4

working at heights floor openings, falls from heights harnesss, WorkSafeBC guidelines, ensure training is documented
(scaffolding, ladders), JLG (for example, roof, scaffold, ladder safety practice, fall
ladder) protection plan and fall arrest
equipment, roping off and
3 3 9 marking floor openings, fall 3 2 6
protection training courses

cutting materials – use of improper use of tools, unsafe pre-use inspection (guards, anti-
tools (for example, tools, cuts kickback, electrical), training,
Skill/table saws, air tools, push sticks for table saws, tagging
pneumatic) 2 3 6 out unsafe tools or equipment 2 2 4

demolition/assembling unstable structure, dust/moulds, temporary supports

sharps (bracing/hoarding), PPE (masks,
gloves)
3 3 9 2 2 4
electricity contact test wire/circuit tester, de-
energization/lockout procedure

powder-actuated tools uncontrolled activation/ restrict use to qualified workers

(Hilti gun) explosion, noise, eye injury with certificates, hearing
3 2 6 protection, eye protection 2 1 2

finishing use of chemicals (stains, spills, contact with chemicals WHMIS, MSDS, spill kit, PPE
paints, solvents) 2 4 8 (gloves, masks), exhaust fans in 2 2 4
shop, disposal procedure

certain paints attracting wildlife awareness

(for example, bear) 3 2 6 3 1 1

general working outdoors sunburn, hypothermia, Wear appropriate clothing, use

hyperthermia, 2 2 4 PPE as required 1 2 2

wildlife encounters wildlife encounter training,

working in pairs, making noise,
3 3 9 bear deterrent 3 2 6
(banger/horn/spray)
Carpentry
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
2 restricted space entering crawl spaces head injury, dust working in pairs, checking
entry procedure with dispatch/
2 3 6 supervisor, radios, PPE (hard hats, 2 2 4
face masks, gloves)
Plumbing
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 servicing gas gas fitting burns, fire, explosions ticketed gas fitter, gas shut-
equipment 3 3 9 off/disconnect procedure 3 2 6

propane tank filling fire, explosions ticketed personnel only for filling
3 3 9 propane 3 2 6

2 sewage system sump inspection confined space entry, cross- confined space entry permit/ ensure shots are up-to-date
maintenance contamination, exposure to raw procedures, immunization,
sewage, diseases awareness of cross-
contamination, tool cleaning
3 3 9 procedures, separate work 2 2 4
clothing from home or other
work clothing

sewage-gas exposure 4 3 12 gas testing, ventilation 2 2 4

3 water-pipe work soldering burns, fire, fumes ventilation at confined/ check MSDS
restricted areas, positioning
below fume, PPE (glasses, gloves,
clothing), fire extinguisher, spray 2 2 4
2 4 8 down work area with water

glues (PVC, ABS) chemical exposure MSDS, WHMIS, PPE 1 1 1

4 water treatment adding chemicals chemical exposure MSDS, WHMIS, PPE (gloves,
(chlorine and aluminex) 2 3 6 safety glasses), auto feed pump 1 2 2
Grooming
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 winch cat operating winch cat collison (personal injury and operator training and skills define minimum qualifications (for
propery damage) assessment, ensure work area is example, driver's licence, experience),
clear document competency assessment
3 3 9 2 2 4

placing and removing slips, trips, and falls three-point contact, appropriate Yaktrax
signage (getting in and 2 3 6 footwear 2 2 4
out of cat)

hook up cat to winch cable break, runaway cat, other inspect anchor points, driver verify anchor point certification
anchor people crossing cable, anchor facing away from anchor, radio requirements,
break off going through, cable dispatch before operation, ensure training documented
blurs tension test, operate to the snow
condition, no winching off trees,
3 2 6 gloves, de-tension cable before 3 2 6
release

2 general operation clearing the tiller hands and clothing getting caught perform the task in shop with
and maintenance 3 3 9 tiller slinged up, machine lockout 2 1 2
(stop and keep key)

operating the cat rolling/flipping machine, operate to the snow condition,

2 3 6 use seat belt 2 2 4

skiers on slope restricted hours of operation,

3 3 9 check area is clear before 3 2 6
operating, awareness

tree branch through windshield awareness of surroundings

3 2 6 2 1 2

MSI from prolonged operation ergonomically designed seats,

2 3 6 change operating work pattern 2 2 4

fuel spill fuel pump auto stop, spill kit

noise hearing protection
machine breakdown pre-shift inspection,
1 3 3 communication devices (cell 1 2 2
phone, radio), appropriate
clothing and footwear

grooming terrain park collision with features training, awareness

operating around chairlift overhead power line, low 1 3 3 awareness of clearance, rope off 1 2 2
stations clearance area low-clearance areas
adjusting and greasing inadvertent start-up two-person job, remove key –
machine tracks 3 2 6 person doing the job keeps the 3 1 3
key
Grooming
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
3 operating excavator digging out fire exits, in/out machine three-point contact
chairlifts
removing/changing hand or foot injuries steel-toe boots
bucket
3 3 9 3 1 3
operating machine MSI adjust seat, seat belt
operating near power line powerline contact, property route assessment and planning, safety guidelines for responding to
or low clearance areas damage, change in snow depth check clearance powerline contact
affecting clearance
Snowmaking
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 compression plant starting and monitoring noise noise warning signage, hearing
operation 3 3 9 protection, annual hearing tests 2 2 4

material storage and wet floor housekeeping, safety non-slip

2 3 6 shoes 2 2 4

2 snow-gun operation hooking up hoses to noise hearing protection

hydrants, fanning the gun
slop conditions/stability – slips use Yaktrax or similar anti-slip
and falls device
2 3 6 2 2 4
heavy frozen hose – MSI drain hose
hypothermia warm clothing and footwear, rest
breaks, communication devices

ruptured hose training and procedures,

awareness (do not stay in the
3 2 6 bight), start-up hose inspection 3 1 3

600 V electricity contact overload protection built in, pre-

(grounding gun to frame) 4 1 4 season electrical inspection 4 1 4

using tiger torch to melt burns PPE (gloves, face shield)

guns 2 3 6 2 2 4

3 air-water portable hooking and placing gun unstable gun striking operator safe work procedures, body
snow gun into position 3 3 9 positioning, awareness 2 2 4

4 manual snow shovelling repetition – MSI rest breaks, proper body

removal 2 3 6 mechanics 2 2 4

5 helicopter hook up noise hearing protection

transporting guns 2 3 6 2 2 4
falling equipment start-up assessment/tailgate
3 2 6 meetings, rigging procedures, 3 1 3
communication with pilot

6 hydrant backhoe operator struck by heavy equipment communication between ensure operator training and qualification
maintenance operator and swamper, hand
3 3 9 signals, eye contact, awareness 3 2 6

welding fumes 2 3 6 respirator, annual fit testing 1 2 2

Snowmaking
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
Snow School
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 adult lessons delivering lessons lifting clients – MSI safe lifting practice, teach ensure training checklist is used and
2 4 8 students how to get up on their 2 3 6 signed off
own

collisions with other skiers training and awareness (stop area

(instructor being hit) 3 3 9 and run selection) 3 2 6

difficult customer training on customer handling

2 2 4 policy, get help 2 1 2

unsafe equipment get replacement equipment from add equipment inspection responsibility
2 3 6 supervisor, alpine responsibility 2 2 4 in safety manual
code – check equipment

fatigue encourage instructors to keep fit instructor fitness assessment program

2 4 8 (ski fit program before season) 2 3 6

loading and unloading MSI, hit by chairlift, sprain (knee teach students loading/unloading
student chairlifts injury) procedures before getting to the
lift, do not reach out to help
2 3 6 falling students 2 2 4

walking in ski boots worn out boots, slips, falls, boot inspection, cat track, non-slip
fatigue 2 4 8 flooring, boot selection guidelines 2 2 4

2 children's lessons lifting students frequent lifting of students, lifting procedure, teach student to
fatigue get up, water and schedule break
2 4 8 period, verbal instruction 2 3 6

hot gear – waterproof, not awareness gear upgrade

breathable 2 3 6 2 2 4

carrying equipment, MSI get help, only carry to personal

fences, gates 2 3 6 capability 2 2 4

3 intermediate/ demonstrating techniques parks/advance terrain difficulties terrain selection guidelines, park-
advanced lessons certifed instructors, match
3 3 9 instructor qualification to lessons 2 2 4

4 snowshoe lessons instructor doing gradual onset of injuries, steep fit instructors, own gear,
snowshoe grind – terrain (repetive injury), uneven hydration pack, 4–6 hours start-up
distance running ground (breaking through snow training, warmup stretching, early
surface) report of discomfort
2 4 8 2 2 4

speed going down hill take time going down hill

dark environment headlamp
Snow School
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
Electrical
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 general maintenance lift maintenance (for electricity contact lockout procedures, insulated
example, control buttons) 3 3 9 tools, test meter 3 1 3

climbing towers falls from heights, electricity fall protection procedure, PPE,
contact, working above clip lockout procedure, training, lift
points on old-style towers 3 3 9 training, positioning belt 3 2 6

high-voltage work (snow step and touch potential, arc de-energization/lockout ensure written safe work procedures
gun, hill lights, flash procedures, two-person job established, high-voltage work permit,
distribution network – task, insulated gloves and tools tailgate meeting and risk assessment
transformer 4 4 16 4 2 8 before starting job
maintenance)

building maintenance working at heights – ladders ladder inspection program,

3 3 9 ladder safe work practice 3 2 6

kitchen contaminants, food safety food hygiene practice,

2 3 6 housekeeping 2 2 4

power tools electric shocks, debris 2 3 6 PPE (gloves, eye protection) 2 2 4

Rentals
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 general services setting up skis/boards MSI – repetitive lifting training in safe lifting technique,
2 3 6 breaks, workload sharing 2 2 4

adjusting bindings cuts, pinches 2 3 6 training, awareness 2 2 4

reaching high racks falling boots or boards proper storage practice, not
2 3 6 storing equipment above 2 2 4
reachable heights

trips and falls grip tape on hazardous areas,

frequent removal of snow, salt
2 2 4 hazardous areas (for example, 2 2 4
front entrance)

2 equipment operating base contact with moving parts training, authorized staff
maintenance grinder/wax machines 3 3 9 permitted to use equipment 3 2 6

heavy lifting – grinder water training in safe lifting technique

reservoir 2 3 6 2 2 4

noise 2 2 4 hearing protection 1 1 1

chemical exposure (boot cleaner, MSDS, hand and eye protection,
graffiti remover) 2 2 4 ventilation 2 2 4

cuts from metal shards, eye eye protection

injuries – metal shards 2 2 4 2 2 4

labelling equipment aerosal exposure 2 3 6 ventilation 1 2 2

waxing hot wax contact 2 3 6 procedure 1 2 2
base repair burns from Ptex 2 3 6 gloves, training 2 2 4
Base Operations
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 parking duties salting road and parking chemical burns by ice melt use pickup truck, leather gloves
lots, ice melt 2 1 2 1 1 1

directing traffic, issuing hit by vehicle wands, speed limit painted on repainting of speed control signs, speed
parking violation tickets, 3 2 6 road, pylons, high-vis vests, 2 2 4 bumps
enforcement
slips and falls 2 3 6 non-slip footwear, awareness 2 2 4
violent encounters with confrontation training, guidelines
unauthorized lot users (stay inside the truck), get help,
communication equipment
3 2 4 (radio, cell phone) 2 2 4

emptying garbage bins wildlife encounters call wildlife services department,

3 1 3 make noise, wildlife awareness 2 2 2
training

sharps, needles rubber gloves, blood and body handling guidelines, sharps container
3 2 6 fluid exposure control plan 3 2 6

operating compactor falling bin 2 3 6 key control 2 2 4

tipper crushing foot 3 1 3 training, operation procedures 3 1 3
cleaning and stocking human waste – infection PPE (gloves, face mask), enzyme
washrooms 2 3 6 spray 2 2 4

cleaning chemicals 2 3 6 MSDS, WHMIS, PPE 2 1 2

2 guest service validating tickets repetive use of scanner – MSI rest breaks
prolonged standing 2 3 6 comfortable footwear, rest 2 2 4
breaks
3 road maintenance manual snow repetive motion rest breaks, proper body
clearing/removal 2 3 6 mechanics 2 2 4

bobcat operation vehicle and pedestrian hit operator training, traffic and operator competency assessment
3 3 9 pedestrian control procedure 3 2 6

snow plow/sander road conditions, traffic, rollover driver's licence, training, pre-shift operator competence assessment, guest
operation inspection, annual driver's vehicle tire check at bottom (to minimize
3 3 9 abstract check 3 2 6 road hazards and traffic accidents)

4 driving bus/vehicle operating bus road conditions, traffic appropriate class of driver's driver competency assessment
licence, annual driver's abstract
driving company vehicles 2 3 6 check, tire check and chain-up 2 2 4
policy, driving policy
Fleet Maintenance
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 general shop vehicle maintenance chemicals WHMIS, MSDS, PPE
activities 2 3 6 2 2 4

slips on floor 2 3 6 housekeeping 2 2 4

slips off cat, tracks 3 3 9 three-point contact 2 2 4
vehicle/cat slip off jack
procedure for proper jack and
3 3 9 block placement, jacks rated for 2 2 4
the vehicle/cat
blade dropping hook up to chain block, safety
3 2 6 2 2 4
boots
fuel leak/electricity

3 4 12 do not use electrical trouble light 3 2 6

(battery light only), disconnect
battery, fire extinguisher
oily rags fireproofed receptacles, fire
2 3 6 1 2 2
extinguisher
heavy lifting
safe lifting technique, use
3 3 9 mechanical device (hoist), get 2 2 4
help
dumping scrap metals cuts 1 3 3 gloves, safety glasses 1 2 2
2 use of tools and grinder disc explosion appropriate rated disc, machine
equipment 4 3 12 guard, pre-use inspection 3 2 6

welding (gas and arc) fire flashback arrestor, fire

3 3 9 3 2 6
extinguisher
burns, welding fumes, arc flash face mask, protective clothing,
annual fit test, shield for welding
2 4 8 area, shop exhaust ventilation 2 2 4

electric shocks do not work in the rain, insulated

4 3 12 4 2 8
gloves
bearing press overpressure (bearing explosion) trained and authorized users only add guarding
3 3 9 3 3 9

3 outside activities recovery (towing cat) cable breaking 2 3 6 double cable if needed 2 2 4
Lift Maintenance
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 winter activities lift start-up inspection weather conditions, icy and verbal start-up assessment and document start-up assessment and
slippery work environment, tailgate meeting, tools, tailgate meeting
employee not fit for duty equipment and PPE checks

going up fixed ice ladders – 3 3 9 2 2 4

slippery
slippery work surfaces
inadequate lighting
working alone 3 3 9 verbal communication, radio 2 2 4 written checking procedure
responding to breakdown operating snowmobile training and competency
3 3 9 assessment, authorized users 3 2 6
only

climbing towers fall protection procedure, fall

3 3 9 arrest equipment 2 2 4

degreasing grips while moving machinery parts during guards, awareness, lockout if
moving, de-icing grips inspection/service 3 3 9 possible 3 2 6

time pressure stress drills and practice, supervisor

3 3 9 coordination 3 2 6

2 use of tools and grinder disc explosion appropriate rated disc, machine
equipment 4 3 12 guard, pre-use inspection 3 2 6

welding (gas and arc) fire flashback arrestor, fire

3 3 9 extinguisher 3 2 6

burns, welding fumes, arc flash face mask, protective clothing,

annual fit test, shield for welding
2 4 8 area, shop exhaust ventilation 2 2 4

electric shocks do not work in the rain, insulated

4 3 12 gloves 4 2 8

bearing press overpressure (bearing explosion) trained and authorized users only add guarding
3 3 9 3 3 9

confined spaces caught by moving parts confined space entry procedure,

(counterweight pit) 4 3 12 lockout procedure, rescue 2 2 4
procedure

3 helicopter working around struck by blade, noise pilot meeting, communication document start-up assessment and
installation helicopter procedure tailgate meeting
hook-up line hit by hook, caught up by 4 3 12 hook-up procedures, hand 4 2 8
line/load signals communication with
pilot, PPE (gloves, goggles)

slips and falls housekeeping, safety boots,

2 3 6 awareness of surroundings 2 2 4
 3 helicopter
installation
Lift Maintenance
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
fastening and unfastening fingers caught, footing, strains, helicopter in position supporting
bolts static electricity/shock 3 3 9 load, communication with pilot 2 2 4

concrete hopper loading dripping concrete, struck by load awareness, safety goggles
2 3 6 2 2 4

4 use of mobile crane loading and unloading uneven ground, hit by heavy start-up meeting, certified
equipment, unfamiliar load contractor operator, outriggers,
weight weight information,
3 3 9 communication with operator 3 2 6
Terrain Parks
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 opening park testing features changed setting and conditions, no green staff, pre-start up document competency assessment and
inadequate skills 4 3 12 competency test, authorized 3 2 6 start-up tailgate meeting
staff only, helmet

2 feature maintenance moving small features lifting, pushing 2 3 6 work in teams/pairs 2 2 4

moving large features crushing, hit by cat/excavator move by cat with forks, high-vis
2 3 6 vest 2 2 4

sharping features working at heights – falls 2 3 6 awareness 2 3 6

skiing while carrying tools balance, tripping only permit carrying one tool at a standardized carrying practice in terrain
2 3 6 time, use snowmobile to carry 2 2 4 manual
tools and supplies

3 use of tools and grinder disc explosion appropriate rated disc, machine
equipment 4 3 12 guard, pre-use inspection 3 2 6

welding (gas and arc) fire flashback arrestor, fire

3 3 9 extinguisher 3 2 6

burns, welding fumes, arc flash face mask, protective clothing,

annual fit test, shield for welding
2 4 8 area, shop exhaust ventilation 2 2 4

electric shocks do not work in the rain, insulated

4 3 12 gloves 4 2 8

bearing press overpressure (bearing explosion) trained and authorized users only add guarding
3 3 9 3 3 9

confined spaces caught by moving parts confined space entry procedure,

(counterweight pit) 4 3 12 lockout procedure, rescue 2 2 4
procedure
Guest Services/Admin
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 selling tickets/passes call centre phone and MSI, eye strain headsets, adjustable chairs
computer workstations
walking slips and trips no open-toed shoes
ticket scanning hit by ski equipment awareness
lost and found transporting ski equipment, gloves, bagging
unhygienic materials
line control/ticket scanning hypothermia appropriate clothing
complaints desk stress, verbal abuse conflict resolution training,
customer service guidelines
2 3 6 2 2 4
conducting surveys at the falls at least able to do blue runs,
slope designated routes
handling guests violence (verbal, physical) at least two people on the floor, formal conflict resolution training
training on conflict resolution

prolonged standing fatigue mats

carrying boxes/hiker bags lifting weight restriction guidelines
selling tickets wrist strain from ripping tickets breaks, share work duties

handling cash robbery 3 2 6 unmarked bags written cash handling procedures

2 summer activities off-site work (Canada Place) no direct support from other staff cell phone written checking procedure
2 2 4 2 2 4

greeting customers at hit by traffic awareness high-vis vest

parking lot 2 3 6
2 2 4
working outdoors bugs and sun, dehydration, pop-up tent, water, bug spray,
hyperthermia 2 3 6 sunscreen
Others
Risk Assessment Team: Date:

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability Risk Severity Probability Risk
1 warehouse lift truck unstable load, tipping, pedestrian operator certification, marking
hit pedestrian walkways, speed
3 3 9 limit, backing audio signal 3 2 6

2 sign shop sand blasting noise, dust, chemical exposure ventilation, PPE (face mask, fit
testing, face and hearing
2 4 8 protection, gloves) 2 2 4
painting chemical exposure

putting up signs working at heights safe ladder practice, work in

3 3 9 3 2 6
pairs