Workplace Inspections - Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

4.2.8 Upon notification by the workplace safety and health committee of an unsafecondition, take immediate steps to protect the health and safety of any worker whomay be at risk until the unsafe condition is corrected.4.2.9 Within 30 days of receiving recommendation from the Committee detail in writing thecorrective action(s) taken or reason(s) for not taking action.4.2.10 Ensure that a documentation and training records are kept.4.3 Directors/Managers/Supervisors4.3.1 Ensure compliance with all aspects of the regulations. The department director isresponsible for ensuring that their area of responsibility complies with all aspects ofthe regulations and this operational procedure.4.3.2 Encourage and require workers to report safety concerns and hazards as soon aspossible.4.3.3 Encourage and require workers to inspect their tools, equipment and personalprotective equipment (PPE) prior to each use.4.3.4 Resolve all safety and health issues raised by workers. If the issue cannot beresolved refer to OESH and the site WSHC.4.3.5 Within 30 days of receiving recommendations from the WSHC document anycorrective action(s) or non-action(s) and forward a copy to the WSHC.4.3.6 Cooperate and assist the workplace safety and health committees to plan andconduct workplace inspections.4.3.7 Keep workers informed of inspection results and follow-up actions.4.3.8 Ensure prompt correction of the unsafe conditions noted by the inspections.4.3.9 Conduct ongoing informal inspections of the work site to identify unsafe acts orconditions.4.3.10 Commend workers for good performance.4.4 Worker4.4.1 Report concerns/hazards and/or required repairs to their supervisor as soon aspossible.4.4.2 Cooperate and assist the workplace safety and health committees by participating inthe planned inspection process.4.4.3 During the course of their day check equipment/tools before and after use report tothe supervisor any defects/wear and tear that could affect the safe use of theequipment.4.4.4 Inspect PPE prior to use to ensure good working order.4.5 Department/Facility/Program Workplace Safety and Health Committees4.5.1 Consult with the facility/site/program on the development and implementation of thisoperational procedure.4.5.2 Review and monitor the effectiveness of this operational procedure.4.5.3 In cooperation with the employer, plan and schedule inspections of the work area.WRHA OESH OP - Inspections May 2009 Page 5 of 11