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April 5, 2019
PRE-PLACEMENT HEALTH & SAFETY DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST
This checklist may be used to identify unsafe exposures in facilities/locations where students may be required to work, study
or perform research activities and also to document safety measures in place to protect students from exposure.
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If yes, please specify what
protective measures are in place.
Will the student be working with hand tools or equipment?
(e.g. hammer, screwdriver, blades)
Portable power
tools and
equipment
Will the student be working with portable power tools or
equipment? If yes, has hearing protection been provided?
(e.g. drill, jig saw, rotary tools)
Will the student be working with or near mobile
equipment?
If the student will be utilizing mobile equipment, will
training be required and/or provided?
(e.g. forklift, pallet truck)
Stationary power
machines
Will the student be operating stationary power machines?
(e.g. drill press, band saw, table saw)
Will the student be exposed to any electrical hazards in
the workplace?
(e.g. electrical panels, lighting, electrical wiring)
Will the student be working with anything under
compression, such as compressed gases or gas
cylinders?
Will the student be working in proximity to pressure pipes
or steam boilers?
If yes, please specify what
protective measures are in place
Is there a policy on harassment that will be provided to the
student?
Is there a policy on workplace violence that will be
provided to the student?
Has the risk of workplace violence been assessed as
required by the OHSA (s. 32.0.3)?
Are there situations where the student could be exposed
to violence? Could the student become a subject of
violence?