Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for engineering and building operator positions in the overnight accommodation sector. It helps employers systematically assess job-specific hazards—like working with HVAC, electrical systems, confined spaces, or at heights—and assign risk levels using probability and severity ratings. The tool provides recommended control measures and supports compliance with BC’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Employers are encouraged to adapt the content to their site and refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools to accurately evaluate and manage workplace hazards.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for housekeeping and room attendant positions in the overnight accommodation sector. It outlines job-specific risks such as musculoskeletal injuries, working alone, biohazards, and chemical exposure—along with their probability and severity ratings. The tool includes recommended control measures and supports employers in tailoring their safety practices to site-specific needs. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply risk ratings and use control strategies, refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for culinary staff working in overnight accommodation or food service settings. It identifies common hazards such as knife injuries, burns, slips, ergonomic risks, and chemical exposure. The tool includes probability and severity ratings, recommended controls, and clear guidance for customizing it to your workplace. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls. This tool supports compliance with WorkSafeBC safety regulations and helps Joint Health and Safety Committees implement effective risk management.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool supports employers in evaluating common risks faced by stewarding staff, such as dishwashers and kitchen support workers. It addresses hazards including slips, chemical exposure, heat stress, broken glass, and musculoskeletal injuries. The tool provides inherent and residual risk ratings and recommends targeted controls to reduce workplace incidents. Employers should adapt this tool to their specific location and tasks, and refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools to ensure proper evaluation and risk management. This tool supports WorkSafeBC compliance and promotes a safer kitchen environment.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for Service Express roles in overnight accommodations, including doorpersons, bellpersons, and room service staff. It outlines common hazards such as musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), violence and harassment, vehicle and traffic risks, working outdoors, and fatigue from overnight shifts. Employers can assess inherent and residual risk, apply probability and severity ratings, and implement control measures using the hierarchy of controls. To guide the risk assessment process, employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for front desk and office positions in overnight accommodations. It identifies common risks such as musculoskeletal injuries, violence and harassment, working alone, slips and falls, and fatigue from overnight shifts. The tool includes probability and severity ratings, recommended controls, and editable fields for tailoring to your site-specific needs. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools to accurately apply risk ratings and control strategies. This resource supports compliance with WorkSafeBC safety standards and promotes a safer front-of-house environment.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for security professionals in overnight accommodation settings, covering surveillance, patrols, and emergency response duties. It highlights hazards such as working alone, violence and harassment, biohazard exposure, fatigue, vehicle traffic, wildlife encounters, and musculoskeletal injuries. Employers can assess inherent and residual risk, apply probability and severity ratings, and implement appropriate controls using the hierarchy of controls. For step-by-step guidance on evaluating and managing these risks, refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools. This resource supports compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements and enhances workplace safety for security staff.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for front-of-house restaurant roles in overnight accommodations, including servers, bartenders, and outlet staff. It outlines common job tasks such as serving food and drinks, handling hot trays, working late-night shifts, and restocking supplies—along with hazards like musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), slips, violence and harassment, chemical exposure, and fatigue. Each hazard is rated for inherent and residual risk and includes recommended control measures. Employers should customize this tool to fit their workplace and refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools for step-by-step instructions on risk assessment and hazard control using the hierarchy of controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for banquet staff in the overnight accommodation and hospitality sector. It identifies common tasks such as setting up event spaces, serving food and drinks, operating A/V equipment, and restocking supplies. Hazards assessed include musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), slips and falls, cuts, burns, chemical exposure, and working alone. The tool guides employers through rating risk before and after controls, and includes practical control measures. Employers are encouraged to adapt the tool to their site-specific needs and follow the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools for accurate risk evaluations and compliance with WorkSafeBC safety requirements.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for food truck operations. It identifies common hazards such as burns, slips and trips, ergonomic risks, equipment hazards, and working in tight or mobile environments. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for delivery drivers in food and beverage operations. It identifies common hazards such as driving and traffic exposure, manual handling, slips and falls, working alone, and fatigue. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for bartenders working in bars, lounges, and nightclubs. It identifies common hazards such as musculoskeletal injuries, broken glass, slips and falls, violence and harassment, noise exposure, and fatigue. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for coat check operations in bars, lounges, and event venues. It identifies common hazards such as ergonomic strain, slips and trips, working alone, and frequent interaction with the public in high-traffic settings. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for security staff working in licensed establishments. It identifies common hazards such as violence and harassment, crowd management, working alone, biohazard exposure, fatigue, and musculoskeletal injuries. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for warehouse and back-of-house hospitality operations. It identifies common hazards such as manual handling, mobile equipment, vehicle traffic, storage systems, working at heights, and slips and trips. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for brewery operations, including tours, tasting rooms, and production areas. It identifies common hazards such as CO2 exposure, confined spaces, hot liquids, equipment hazards, manual handling, and interactions with the public. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for winery operations, including tasting rooms, production areas, and outdoor work. It identifies common hazards such as manual handling, equipment and vehicle risks, confined spaces, hot surfaces, weather exposure, and guest interactions. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for on-site catering operations, including weddings and private events. It identifies common hazards such as manual handling, uneven surfaces, temporary structures, hot food service, electrical hazards, and severe weather. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for concession stand operations at events and venues. It identifies common hazards such as burns from hot equipment, slips and falls, ergonomic strain, customer interactions, and fatigue during busy service periods. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for lift operations at ski hills and mountain resorts. It covers common hazards such as slips and falls, moving equipment, guest interactions, cold stress, and ergonomic risks during loading, unloading, and line management. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying appropriate control measures.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for lift maintenance roles at ski hills and mountain resorts. It addresses high-risk tasks such as working at heights, electrical and mechanical maintenance, hydraulic systems, hot work, and severe weather exposure. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when determining risk ratings and implementing effective controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for fleet maintenance operations at ski hills, including servicing snowcats, snowmobiles, ATVs, and service vehicles. It identifies hazards related to mechanical repairs, mobile equipment, chemicals, hot work, working alone, and cold stress. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when assessing risks and selecting appropriate controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for snowmaking operations at ski hills and mountain resorts. It outlines hazards such as high-pressure systems, electrical equipment, mobile equipment interaction, night work, cold stress, and ergonomic risks. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying control measures.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for grooming operations at ski hills, including snowcat use and trail maintenance. It addresses hazards such as equipment rollovers, winch systems, working alone at night, moving parts, cold stress, and ergonomic risks. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools to support risk assessment and control selection.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for ski patrol roles at ski hills and mountain resorts. It identifies hazards related to emergency response, avalanche control, patient transport, working alone, severe weather, and exposure to biological hazards. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when applying risk ratings and control strategies.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for terrain park operations at ski hills and mountain resorts. It covers hazards such as feature construction and maintenance, mobile equipment, hand and power tools, working at heights, guest interactions, and cold stress. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating risks and implementing controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for guiding operations at ski hills and mountain resorts, including resort and backcountry activities. It identifies common hazards such as variable terrain, avalanches, working alone, mobile equipment, helicopter and snowcat operations, severe weather, emergency response, and physical and psychological demands. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for snow school instructors and staff at ski hills and mountain resorts. It identifies hazards such as slips and falls, collisions, working with children, cold stress, ergonomic strain, and emergency situations. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when assessing hazards and determining appropriate controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for rental operations at ski hills and mountain resorts. It addresses hazards including manual handling of equipment, slips and falls, customer interactions, ergonomic strain, and working in cold or wet environments. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating risk levels and applying control measures.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for guest services roles at ski hills and mountain resorts. It identifies common hazards such as slips and falls, ergonomic strain, handling cash, harassment and violence, working alone, cold stress, and fatigue while interacting with the public. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools when evaluating hazards and applying controls.

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for base operations roles at ski hills and mountain resorts. It covers hazards related to facility operations, snow and ice removal, vehicle traffic, public interaction, equipment use, and severe weather exposure. Employers should refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools to support consistent risk assessment and control implementation.