Markham Workplace Safety Audit Report

Prepared by

George Asamoah and Julian Kalac

6/4/2013

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To: Grant Donnelly, Chris Hawrelak, Bob Bloomer C.C.: Winston Shim, George Asamoah

From: Julian Kalac, P.Eng License #90505462

Date: June 4, 2013

Re: Safety Audit Report

Objective

The objective of this report is to provide an initial assessment of the Markham Office Workplace Health & Safety conditions and recommend improvement suggestions that ensure full

compliance to OHSA standards and regulations.

Safety Audit June 4, 2013, Bob B., George A. and I conducted the Safety Audit/Risk Assessment in Manufacturing Assembly area, Wet Lab, Warehouse, in order to assess/recommend which types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn in these areas.

Regulation 851 section 7 of the Industrial Establishments from the Ontario Health Safety Act was used as a reference. The categories from the table below are the elements of a Pre-Start Health Safety Review

(PSHR) which would be issued by the MOL in a STOP WORK ORDER-851 and require a qualified P.Eng to conduct the PSHR and advise on what needs to be corrected.

Pre-Start Health & Safety Review (PSHR)

There are 5 steps in completing a PSHR:

1. Safety Audit / Risk Assessment 2. PSR (Pre –Start Safety Review)

3. Design And Installation 4. PSR Sign-Off …

5. Training and Documentation

Other hazards which were less severe were categorized as medium risk . No minor hazards were reviewed due to the large number of issues observed.

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PHSR Regulation 851, section 7

Applicable provisions

of Regulation 851 Circumstances

1. Subsections 22 (1), (2) and (4) Flammable liquids are located or dispensed in a building, room

or area.

2. Sections 24, 25, 26, 28, 31 and 32 If any of the following are used as protective elements in

connection with an apparatus:

1. Safeguarding devices that signal the apparatus to stop,

including but not limited to safety light curtains and

screens, area scanning safeguarding systems, radio

frequency systems and capacitance safeguarding

systems, safety mat systems, two-hand control systems,

two-hand tripping systems and single or multiple beam

systems.

2. The barrier guards use interlocking mechanical or

electrical safeguarding devices.

3. Clause 45 (b) Material, articles or things are placed or stored on a structure

that is a rack or stacking structure.

4. Section 63 A process involves a risk of ignition or explosion that creates a

condition of imminent hazard to a person's health or safety.

5. Section 65 The use of a dust collector involves a risk of ignition or

explosion that creates a condition of imminent hazard to a

person's health or safety.

6. Sections 87.3, 87.4, 87.5 and 88,

subsections 90 (1), (2) and (3), and

sections 91, 92, 94, 95,

A factory produces aluminum or steel or is a foundry that melts

material or handles molten material.

7. Sections 51 and 53 The construction, addition, installation or modification that

relates to a lifting device, traveling crane or automobile hoist.

8. Sections 127 and 128 This process uses or produces a substance that may result in

the exposure of a worker in excess of any occupational

exposure limits as set out in Regulation 833, 835, 836, 837, 838,

839, 840, 841, 842, 843, 844, 845 or 846 of the Revised

Regulations of Ontario, 1990.

Items 1, 2 and 4 were found to be non-compliant during our inspection yesterday and require immediate action by the department manager.

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SAFETY ISSUE# 1 IMPROPER STORAGE OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (GASOLINE)

Gasoline is classified as a “Dangerous Substance” due to its extremely low flash point of

-43°C and its unstable condition. Improper Storage of Gasoline without notifying anyone can be potentially deadly and needs be addressed by the department manager immediately.

Heat Source for ignition

2 Propane tanks found in a

locked trailer. No Propane cage! Propane moved

outside

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Gasoline (petrol)

−43 °C

Ethanol 12

Low Flash Point Chemicals

EXPLOSIVE & DANGEROUS

The following table lists some of the most common organic chemicals with low flash points (below 32 C), as measured by the Closed Cup method. These chemicals present a notable fire risk, which must be taken into account when planning work involving them. (Of course many other chemicals have similarly low flash points - this list includes just some of the more common ones.)

Chemical Flash Point (oC)

Acetaldehyde -38

Acetone -18

oC

Acetonitrile 6

Acetyl chloride 4

Acrylonitrile 0

Allyl iodide <21

Benzene 11

Butyl alcohols 24-29

Carbon disulfide -30

Chloromethane <0

Cyclohexane -20

1,2-Dichloroethane 13

Diethylamine <-26

Diethyl carbonate 25

Diethyl ether -45 oC

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Ethyl acetate -4 oC

Tetrahydrofuran -17

Toluene 4

Triethylamine -7

Vinyl acetate -8

SAFETY ISSUE# 2 UNSAFE WORK ON ELEVATED PLATFORM WITHOUT GUARD-RAIL

Mezzanine floor work area is over 8ft elevated from the

ground without guard rail.

Overhanging skids and ladders pose a serious risk of head injury.

NO BUILDING PERMIT FOR UPSTAIRS!!

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FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE STORED UPSTAIRS!!!

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SAFETY ISSUE# 3 UNSAFE POWER TOOLS

Power Saw and Grinder Safe-Guarding

Exposed Blade

Hood should cover

the blade fully

The saw and grinder need to be replaced with new equipment

which meet OHSA guarding standards and are safe for INDUSTRIAL use. These are not safe for the workplace

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Grinder Guarding

I should not be able to put my

finger through the guard. Max allowable clearance = ¼”

½” opening>1/16”

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Grinder Guarding

Guards should be made so they do not obstruct the view and made so that it

cannot be removed

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SAFETY ISSUE# 4---WET-LAB IMPROPER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE IN WET-LAB

Hazardous materials need to be properly stored in a proper HAZMAT cabinet and

MSDS for chemicals/biological agents need to be implemented in the wet-lab. A Safe Work Procedure needs to be developed based on the MSDS information.

MSDS are needed for Hazard information, Prevention and 1st Aid Treatment

4 gallons of Sulfuric Acid with no label,

no MSDS

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SAFETY ISSUE# 5---WET-LAB IMPROPER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE IN MANUFACTURING

Propane Storage 1.Propane cylinders not in use must be stored outdoors in secure, well ventilated storage. Must be in compliance with the Propane Storage and Handling Code and Ontario

Regulations for Propane Storage and Handling (As per Section 6.5.2.5 CAN/CSA-B149.2-05 Propane Storage and Handling Code adopted under

O. Reg. 223/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 ) 2.Propane tanks must be transported in an open vehicle (i.e. pick up truck) and must not be

transported in an enclosed vehicle. (As per Section 6.6 CAN/CSA-B149.2-05 Propane Storage and Handling Code adopted under O.

Reg. 223/01 made under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000

Hazardous materials mixed together with Propane, Corrosive,

Flammable and Combustible materials and WINDEX (consumer

products) together.

This needs to be stored in a proper

HAZMAT cabinet and MSDS available for Hazard information,

Prevention and 1st Aid Treatment

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SAFETY ISSUE# 6---ELECTRICAL PANELS & TRANSFORMERS BLOCKED IN MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSE

High Voltage Transformer being used as a desk and table!! Serious Safety hazard

Live Wire exposed without guarding

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Skids blocking electrical disconnects

Emergency disconnects and panels

blocked with skids of material

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First Aid box 8ft off the ground. Not practical and unsafe!!

Electrical Panels blocked with skids. Fire Hazard and Trip Hazard

Gasoline storage

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Occupational Health Safety Act and Bill C-45

Due to the lack of IRS (Internal Responsibility Systems) these issues have existed for several years with the knowledge of the managers/workers in the

area.

Under the IRS each Manager/Supervisor has the responsibility to become familiar with

his/her workplace hazards and take steps to address the hazards and prevent potential danger.

Under Bill C-45 and section 217 on the Canadian Criminal Code it clearly states:

"217.1 Every one who undertakes, or has the authority, to direct how another person

does work or performs a task is under a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm to that person, or any other person, arising from that work or task."

Bill C-45 also added Sections 22.1 and 22.2 to the Criminal Code imposing criminal

liability on organizations and its representatives for negligence (22.1) and other offences (22.2).

Therefore since there is no IRS we have assigned the action items to the senior

department managers who will then assign “owners” of each of the designated

areas to be completed.

Due to the severity of these issues the due dates for the action plans are June 7, 2013. A plan is required by each manager for that area by June 7, 2013. The June 7, 2013

deadline is the intended date to complete the actions. It is the date for each department head to submit an action plan with estimated completion date to execute

the actions. If more time is needed it needs to be requested and approved by the JHSC.

Recommended Action Items

1. Chris H./designate to remove gasoline from inside the work place and implement a corrective action plan which will ensure this issue will not occur again. Action Plan due date June 7, 2013

2. Chris H./designate to install guard rail on the mezzanine floor and train department manager on fall arrest and working on elevated platforms . Do not allow any worker to use the identified hazardous raise floor areas as a work or storage area and prevent access to those areas until the guardrails are put in place. Action Plan due date—June 7, 2013

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3. Grant D./designate to implement a proper HAZMAT storage cabinet, MSDS binder, 5-S the wet-lab and implement a Safe Work Procedure for handling hazardous chemicals in the wet-lab. Action Plan due date—June 7, 2013

4. Bob Bloomer to implement a proper HAZMAT storage cabinet, MSDS binder, 5-S the Manufacturing area and implement a Safe Work Procedure for handling hazardous chemicals in the MFG area. Action Plan due date—June 7, 2013

5. Bob Bloomer to remove all the skids and other material blocking the electrical panels in the manufacturing area and paint/mark the floor designated electrical panel space. Action Plan due date—June 7, 2013

6. Chris H./designate to remove all the skids and other material blocking the electrical panels in the warehouse area and paint/mark the floor designated electrical panel space. Action Plan due date—June 7, 2013

7. Chris H./designate to properly guard the live wire by transformer 3 &2 in the back warehouse, lock the area accessible only to authorized people and develop a Safe Work Procedure for electrical hazards and hazard awareness. Action Plan due date—June 7, 2013