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JAY PRECISION PRODUCTS Safe Work Procedures Safety Compliance Manual


INDIA PVT. LTD. Doc: JPPIPL/Safety/PRO/42

Revision No.01 Effective Date:01/04/2021


Reviewed On: 31/03/2022
Next Revision Date: 31/03/2023

Hazards / Issues:
Safe work procedures (SWPs) are required when the risk of injury to workers
performing a job task cannot be eliminated by effective work design, work process
or equipment.

Employers must ensure SWPs are:


 based on information gathered by a risk assessment.
 developed in consultation with the safety and health committee or representative.
 approved by management.
 understood by workers, through training. This includes steps to be taken and
equipment used in order to work safely.
 readily available for workers to reference.

Supervisors are responsible to ensure:


 workers perform tasks safely, consistent with training and SWPs.

Formatting SWPs
There is no single required format for SWPs. However, SWPs should include the
following information:

1. Name or description of the work task

2. Management approval

3. Date of creation

4. Date of review or revision

5. Any hazards that may cause harm to a worker

6. Equipment / devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), or other


considerations necessary to perform the task safely

7. Required training and / or relevant documentation needed to perform the task

8. Common signs and symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury (MSI), if MSI risk


is present Note: Injuries affecting the muscles, ligaments, and joints (MSI)
account for a large percentage of workplace injuries

9. A statement indicating that workers must be trained on the SWPs, and


employers must ensure that workers follow the procedures

10. Steps to perform the task safely


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Procedures
Sample SWP
The following is intended to serve as a sample template for developing SWPs.

Safe Work Procedure Job Title or Task: (1)

Department / Area: Approved By: Date Created: Review / Revision date:


(2) (3) (4) (5)

Potential Hazards: Personal protective equipment / Devices


Fill in those that apply required / other safety considerations
H M L risk for injury
Awkward / sustained (7)
postures Forceful
exertions
Repetitive motions
Vibration (6)
Skin Compression
Sharp points /
edges Pinch
points Material Training / Reference information
falling
Surfaces causing
(8)
falls Working at
heights Moving
machinery
Chemicals
Biological
pathogens
Electrical
Extreme heat /
cold Noise
Combustibles / flammables
Other
(9) Common signs and symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury (MSI) can include pain, burning,
swelling, stiffness, numbness/tingling, and/or loss of movement or strength in a body part.
Report these to your supervisor.
(10) Employers must ensure that workers are trained and follow this safe work procedure
Steps to perform this task safely:

(11)

(See page 3)
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Procedures
Filling out SWPs
1. Name or description of the work task.

2. Department or area where the work task is performed.

3. Authority approving the SWP. A senior person in management should


approve the SWP to acknowledge the employer’s commitment to safety.

4. Date SWP was created.

5. Date the SWP was reviewed or revised. Review SWPs at least every 3 years
to ensure they are accurate and effective. SWPs must be updated when
changes to the task or equipment are introduced. If a SWP has been
reviewed and no changes are required, enter the date of review. Workers
and management must be made aware of any changes to the SWP and
workers retrained, as necessary.

6. Document the hazards for the task by identifying those hazards that could
cause harm to a worker (see below: hazard descriptions).
Note: It may be helpful to describe the cause(s) of each hazard in this box.
For example: Forceful exertion - lifting pallets or Noise - impact chisel on metal.
You may add to the list of hazards, or delete hazards that do not apply.

Estimate the level of risk for injury by selecting the H “High”, M “Medium” or
L “Low” box listed before each hazard.

7. Note any personal protective equipment (PPE) or other equipment that must
be used to perform the task safely. Other considerations (e.g. requiring
assistance from another worker, removing jewelry, containing loose
hair/clothing, or specifying a safe body position/movement) may also be
noted in this section.

8. List any training, documentation, videos, or competency tests required to


perform this task. Training must be provided in a way that workers can
understand and apply. Reference or support information may also be listed
in this section, including: manuals, policies, related SWPs, CSA standards, or
legislative references.

9. List common signs and symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury (MSI). This


informs workers what they might see or feel if a task may lead to or
aggravate a MSI. If a task has no risks for developing a MSI, this section
may be deleted.

10. Include a statement about requirements for employers to train workers on


the SWP and ensure workers follow it. Spot-check observations by
supervisors will help ensure that workers are following SWPs.

11. Summarize the steps to perform the task safely. Pictures may help to make
the steps more clear. Unless already noted in box 7, describe how to
eliminate or control hazards that could lead to injuries. Be specific when
describing safe body positions or movements; instructions such as, “always
lift safely” do not describe how to perform a task safely.

Hazard Descriptions
Note: This list does not include all hazards that may be associated with a job. A job
task may expose workers to more than one hazard at a time.

Awkward or Sustained Posture: A working or static position which increases stress


on the joints or soft tissues of the body (i.e., twisting, over-reaching, bending at
the waist, prolonged sitting). Can lead to or aggravate a MSI.

Forceful Exertion: Performing a task requiring much physical effort (i.e., moving a
heavy object or forceful gripping). Can overload body tissues, and lead to or
aggravate a MSI.
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Procedures
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Procedures
Hazard Descriptions (cont.)
Repetitive Motions: Performing the same action(s) for an extended period with
little or no rest for the muscles being used (i.e., working the same station on an
assembly line). Over time, repetitive movements can fatigue muscles, increasing
the risk for a MSI.

Vibration: The direct transfer of shaking or rapid back and forth movement from a
machine or tool to the body. Vibration can occur from hand-arm (i.e., using a
vibrating hand tool) or through whole body vibration (i.e., vibrating equipment
causing the whole body to move). Can lead to or aggravate a MSI.

Skin Compression: External pressure against the outside of the body, at high force
or for prolonged periods of time (i.e., using your hand as a hammer, resting knees
on a concrete floor for long periods, or the edge of a workstation pressing into the
body). Mechanical compression can damage soft tissues of the body, leading to or
aggravating a MSI.

Sharp Points or Edges: Surfaces, tools or materials adjacent to or used by a


worker which are able to cause punctures or cuts (i.e., blades, needles).

Pinch Points: Equipment, devices or practices that could catch, squeeze, or crush
part of a worker’s body (i.e., rollers, moving machinery).

Material Falling: Goods or other materials that could fall into or onto a
worker due to insufficient bracing, shoring or securing.

Surfaces Causing Falls: Uneven, broken, cluttered or slippery surfaces that could
cause a worker to lose their balance and trip, slip or fall.

Working at Heights: Working above the ground (i.e., on ladders, platforms, or roofs
etc.) where a worker is at risk of injury from falls.

Moving Machinery: Equipment being used by a worker or in operation nearby that


could trap, catch, hit, cut or crush the whole or part of a worker’s body.

Chemicals: Exposure to gases, liquids, solids, aerosols, vapors, dusts, fumes,


mists, or smokes that can cause an injury to a worker.

Biological Pathogens: Exposure to bacteria, fungi, viruses, dusts or moulds, blood


or body fluids that can cause ill effects or injury to a worker.

Electrical: Electrical energy that could be transferred to a worker through


contact with a power source, carrier or conductor.

Extreme Heat or Cold: Temperature extremes which can cause a worker’s body to
function less effectively both physically and/or mentally (i.e., working in a freezer
or close to a smelter).

Noise: Exposure to sounds at excessive levels that could lead to noise induced hearing
loss.

Combustibles or Flammables: Substances naturally more susceptible to fire or explosion.

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