Write a safety policy for named "Hazard Identification" with detailed information based on the following "Contractors must define how they identify hazards in the workplace. This could be through risk assessments, inspections, and accident or incident investigations. Also include, how corrective actions will be addressed and followed through to completion."

Contractors must establish clear processes for identifying workplace hazards. This includes conducting risk assessments to evaluate potential harm, performing regular inspections to detect hazards, and thoroughly investigating incidents to determine root causes and contributing factors. [1] [5]

These processes should detail the steps for implementing corrective actions to eliminate or control identified hazards, and include a system for verifying the completion and effectiveness of these actions. [4] [4]

Hazard identification is a part of risk assessment and includes:

• Workplace inspections
• Job safety analysis
• Incident investigations
• Reviewing documents and records
• Hazard reporting by employees
• Hazard mapping

[2] To ensure all hazards are found:

• Look at all aspects of the work, including non-routine activities.
• Examine the physical work environment, equipment, and materials.
• Include all steps of a task or activity.
• Review injury and incident records.
• Talk to workers.
• Include all shifts and people who work off-site.
• Consider unusual conditions.
• Determine if a product, machine, or equipment can be intentionally or unintentionally changed.
• Review all phases of the lifecycle of processes, products, and services.
• Examine risks to visitors or the public.
• Consider groups of people that may have a different level of risk.
• Consider the psychosocial aspects of the job.

[2] Common hazard categories include:

• Biological
• Chemical
• Ergonomic
• Physical
• Psychosocial
• Safety

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