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
 SCALE OF LIKELIHOOD

#VALUE!
A - Remote B - Unlikely C - Possible D - Likely E - Very Likely
(Rare)
Catastrophic 05 - M 10 - H 15 - H 20 - H 25 - H
04 - M 08 - M 12 - H 16- H 20 - H
SCALE OF
SEVERITY

Major
Serious 03 - L 06 - M 09 - M 12 - H 15 - H
Minor 02 - L 04 - M 06 - M 08 - M 10 - H
Slight 01 - L 02 - L 03 - L 04 - M 05 - M

Multi
A B C D E

plier

TRA
Remote
Severity (Rare) Unlikely Possible Likely Very Likely

Catastrophic 5-M 10 - H 15 - H 20 - H 25 - H 5
Major 4 -L 8-M 12 - H 16- H 20 - H 4
Serious 3-L 6-M 9-M 12 - H 15 - H 3
Minor 2-L 4 -L 6-M 8-M 10 - H 2
Slight 1-L 2-L 3-L 4-L 5-M 1
1 2 3 4 5
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 stations snow conditions ski ability check, pre-shift start-up
(walk or ski to lift stations) Slight
A - Remote
01 - L meeting, designated routes, Minor Unlikely
(Rare) proper equipment,
pre-operation checks climbing slippery ladder Minor B - Unlikely 04 - M three-point contact Minor Unlikely
building line control lifting gates, bungie slap proper lifting technique, Remote
Minor Unlikely Minor
maintaining equipment (Rare)
Remote
prepare ramp lifting, slips Minor Unlikely Minor
(Rare)
Remote
use of drill clothing caught, stuck drill Minor Unlikely Minor
(Rare)
flipping seats stuck chair, falling snow or ice, de-ice chair, control speed
Minor Likely Minor Possible
spring
2 loading and assisting guests back injury, cut or hit by ski awareness, get help, body
unloading guests equipment, hit by chair, trips and Serious Likely mechanics, stop lift Serious Unlikely
falls
maintaining ramp/station MSI, ice chips different-sized shovels, PPE
Minor Possible Minor Unlikely
(goggles)
wiping seats trips and falls, tools get caught training, awareness, control
Minor Possible Minor Unlikely
speed
picking up dropped hit by chair, dropping ski awareness
Minor Possible Minor Unlikely
equipment equipment
Remote
loading ski limo lifting, pinch points Serious Unlikely training, awareness of pinch Serious
(Rare)
loading seat skiers Serious Unlikely points Serious
Remote
(Rare)
rescuing hanging guests falling off ladder, falling objects training, get help Remote
Serious Unlikely Serious
(guest, equipment) (Rare)

working near hut ice/snow falling off roof de-icing, stand away from roof,
Serious Likely periodic checks and frequent Minor Possible
clearing
0
3 magic carpet opening/closing covers MSI – heavy cover work in pairs, use proper lifting Remote
Minor Possible Minor
techniques (Rare)

assisting guests slips and collisions with guests Minor Possible awareness, positioning Minor Unlikely
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
1 opening run/trail skiing first run snow surfaces (icy runs, wet Stronger skiers in technical pre-hire skill test and documenting
check heavy snow), weather conditions, terrain, check snow and weather employee ski ability
personal conditions conditions before permitting first
A - Remote run, start-up meeting, check E - Very
Catastrophic 05 - M equipment and employee skill Catastrophic 25 - H
(Rare) Likely
ability, helmet policy, warm-up
exercise

skiing with tools, equipment, and patrol backpack, securing load

materials (tap up bamboo bundle),
appropriate load for worker
Slight
A - Remote 01 - L ability, use motorized transport Slight Unlikely
(Rare) such as snowmobile if possible,
buddy system

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
gloves, taped bamboo, procedure
Minor Unlikely and tool to take out frozen
bamboo
continual maintenance, set up
Catastrophic Unlikely work zone, ask for help, shovel,
auger
qualified and authorized
operators only, speed limit,
helmet, designated routes, pre-
trip inspection, regular
maintenance, load carrying and
Catastrophic Unlikely tow restrictions, siren, flag and
light, restricted use for unsafe
conditions
Major Unlikely
3 2
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/
4 2 orientation/assessment, install approved
ski and equipment rack, committee to
review snowmobile policy

operating toboggan steep terrain, heavy loads, snow training and skills assessment,
conditions, losing control Catastrophic Unlikely authorized patrol staff only, rope 3 2
assist, tail gunner
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
Catastrophic Unlikely with rescuees, tailgate meeting 3 2
with all parties (maintenace, ski
patrol, lift operation,
management), crowd control

4 roof clearing accessing roof, working on working at height, MSI, fall snow cone off area, fall protection
roof Catastrophic 2 system, appropriate footwear, 3 2
proper shovelling practice
5 avalanche control handling explosives uncontrolled explosion procedures (storage and
Catastrophic 4 handling), licensing, supervised 4 1
tasks
heavy packages (25 kg), hearing training in safe lifting technique
damage Catastrophic 3
controlled detonation noise Catastrophic 3 hearing protection 2 1
hazard zone pre-deployment tailgate meeting,
Catastrophic 3 safe distance, escape routing, 3 2
rescue procedures
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,
4 4 tools (shovel), beacon, AV probe, 3 2
pre-job risk assessment (snow-
pack assessment) and
authorization, rescue procedures

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

Initial Risk Residual Risk

Job Tasks Potential Hazards Existing Control Measures Proposed Additional Controls
Severity Probability 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 Catastrophic Unlikely handling equipment (zoom 2 2 4
booms, cranes, snow cat)

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
Slight
Remote equipment, roping off and 3 2 6
(Rare)
marking floor openings, fall
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, push
Skill/table saws, air tools, Minor Unlikely sticks for table saws, tagging out 2 2 4
pneumatic) unsafe tools or equipment

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

sharps Catastrophic Unlikely (bracing/hoarding), PPE (masks,
gloves)
2 2 4
electricity contact test wire/circuit tester, de-
Catastrophic Unlikely
energization/lockout procedure
powder-actuated tools uncontrolled activation/ restrict use to qualified workers
(Hilti gun) explosion, noise, eye injury Catastrophic Unlikely with certificates, hearing 2 1 2
protection, eye protection
finishing use of chemicals (stains, spills, contact with chemicals WHMIS, MSDS, spill kit, PPE
paints, solvents) Catastrophic Unlikely (gloves, masks), exhaust fans in 2 2 4
shop, disposal procedure
certain paints attracting wildlife awareness
(for example, bear) Catastrophic Unlikely 3 1 1
general working outdoors sunburn, hypothermia, Wear appropriate clothing, use
hyperthermia, Catastrophic Unlikely
PPE as required 1 2 2
wildlife encounters wildlife encounter training,
working in pairs, making noise,
Catastrophic Unlikely bear deterrent 3 2 6
(banger/horn/spray)

2 restricted space entering crawl spaces head injury, dust working in pairs, checking
entry procedure with dispatch/
Catastrophic Unlikely 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
equipment Catastrophic Unlikely
shut-off/disconnect procedure 3 2 6
propane tank filling fire, explosions Remote ticketed personnel only for filling
Catastrophic (Rare) 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
Minor Unlikely 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/ restricted check MSDS
areas, positioning below fume,
PPE (glasses, gloves, clothing),
fire extinguisher, spray down 2 2 4
2 4 8
work area with water

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

4 water treatment adding chemicals (chlorine chemical exposure MSDS, WHMIS, PPE (gloves,
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 out 2 3 6 footwear 2 2 4
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
3 2 6 condition, no winching off trees, 3 2 6
gloves, de-tension cable before
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 3 2 6 awareness of surroundings 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 bucket hand or foot injuries steel-toe boots
operating machine MSI 3 3 9 adjust seat, seat belt 3 1 3
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 2 3 6 device 2 2 4
heavy frozen hose – MSI drain hose
hypothermia warm clothing and footwear, rest
breaks, communication devices
ruptured hose training and procedures,
3 2 6 awareness (do not stay in the 3 1 3
bight), start-up hose inspection
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 maintenance backhoe operator struck by heavy equipment communication between operator ensure operator training and qualification
3 3 9 and swamper, hand signals, eye 3 2 6
contact, awareness
welding fumes 2 3 6 respirator, annual fit testing 1 2 2
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 students ensure training checklist is used and
2 4 8 how to get up on their own 2 3 6 signed off
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 in
2 3 6 supervisor, alpine responsibility 2 2 4 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
2 3 6 lift, do not reach out to help falling 2 2 4
students

walking in ski boots worn out boots, slips, falls, fatigue boot inspection, cat track, non-slip
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 2 4 8 get up, water and schedule break 2 3 6
period, verbal instruction
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 3 3 9 certifed instructors, match 2 2 4
instructor qualification to lessons
4 snowshoe lessons instructor doing snowshoe gradual onset of injuries, steep fit instructors, own gear, hydration
grind – distance running terrain (repetive injury), uneven pack, 4–6 hours start-up training,
ground (breaking through snow warmup stretching, early report of
surface) 2 4 8 discomfort 2 2 4
speed going down hill take time going down hill
dark environment headlamp
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 3 3 9 lockout procedure, training, lift 3 2 6
points on old-style towers training, positioning belt
high-voltage work (snow step and touch potential, arc flash de-energization/lockout ensure written safe work procedures
gun, hill lights, distribution procedures, two-person job task, established, high-voltage work permit,
network – transformer 4 4 16 insulated gloves and tools 4 2 8 tailgate meeting and risk assessment
maintenance) before starting job

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,
3 2 4 communication equipment 2 2 4
(radio, cell phone)

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 3 3 9 inspection, annual driver's 3 2 6 vehicle tire check at bottom (to minimize
abstract check 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
do not use electrical trouble light
3 4 12 (battery light only), disconnect 3 2 6
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,
2 4 8 annual fit test, shield for welding 2 2 4
area, shop exhaust ventilation
electric shocks do not work in the rain, insulated
4 3 12 4 2 8
gloves
bearing press overpressure (bearing explosion) 3 3 9 trained and authorized users only 3 3 9 add guarding
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,
2 4 8 annual fit test, shield for welding 2 2 4
area, shop exhaust ventilation
electric shocks do not work in the rain, insulated
4 3 12 gloves 4 2 8
bearing press overpressure (bearing explosion) 3 3 9 trained and authorized users only 3 3 9 add guarding
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 helicopter struck by blade, noise pilot meeting, communication document start-up assessment and
installation procedure tailgate meeting
hook-up line hit by hook, caught up by 4 3 12 hook-up procedures, hand signals 4 2 8
line/load communication with pilot, PPE
(gloves, goggles)
slips and falls housekeeping, safety boots,
2 3 6 awareness of surroundings 2 2 4
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 2 3 6 awareness, safety goggles 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
4 use of mobile crane loading and unloading uneven ground, hit by heavy start-up meeting, certified
equipment, unfamiliar load contractor operator, outriggers,
weight 3 3 9 weight information, 3 2 6
communication with operator
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 staff 3 2 6 start-up tailgate meeting
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,
2 4 8 annual fit test, shield for welding 2 2 4
area, shop exhaust ventilation
electric shocks do not work in the rain, insulated
4 3 12 gloves 4 2 8
bearing press overpressure (bearing explosion) 3 3 9 trained and authorized users only 3 3 9 add guarding
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,
2 3 6 customer service guidelines 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 2 2 4 cell phone 2 2 4 written checking procedure
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 3 3 9 pedestrian walkways, speed limit, 3 2 6
backing audio signal
2 sign shop sand blasting noise, dust, chemical exposure ventilation, PPE (face mask, fit
painting chemical exposure 2 4 8 testing, face and hearing 2 2 4
protection, gloves)
putting up signs working at heights 3 3 9 safe ladder practice, work in pairs 3 2 6