Identifying and Controlling Hazards
Course 101
Safety Certified Supervisor Series

MODULE TWO: HAZARD CATEGORIES

Four Cause Categories (MEEE)

1. Safety Management System (SMS)
2. Employee Performance

3. Equipment

Supervisors provide adequate resources by making sure employees are given safe tools, equipment, machinery and materials to use. And, the supervisor makes sure they use them in a safe manner.

• Tools need to be readily available and of good quality. Supervisors should make sure tools are used only for their intended use. They should make sure employees do not use defective tools and that defective tools are reported and replaced in a timely manner.
• Equipment and machinery should be properly guarded and in good working condition. Supervisors should never allow employees to work with improperly guarded equipment or machinery. Supervisors should make sure preventive and corrective maintenance is being performed.
  Of course, let's not forget about making sure all employees have and use adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Providing quality PPE, and allowing employees to choose from a selection of PPE are important best practices.
  
• Materials used by employees should be as safe as feasible to meet their intended purpose. For instance, a toxic chemical should be replaced with a less toxic chemical if the chemical can do the job.