Workplace Hazard Assessments and Job Hazard Analysis

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What Is a Hazard Assessment?

A hazard assessment is a structured process used to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risk levels, and implement controls to reduce worker exposure.

Our Hazard Assessment Services

Calgary Safety Consultants develops practical hazard assessment systems that help organizations identify and manage risk.

Services may include:

  • Job hazard analysis development
  • Hazard identification workshops
  • Risk ranking systems
  • Hazard reporting processes
  • Verification of hazard controls
Who Needs Hazard Assessments?

Who Needs Hazard Assessments?

Hazard assessments are commonly required when:

  • Developing a safety program
  • Satisfying legal requirements 
  • Preparing for COR certification
  • Addressing recurring workplace incidents
  • Improving risk management practices
Hazard Assessment Support Across Western Canada

Hazard Assessment Support Across Western Canada

Our consultants support organizations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia in developing hazard assessment systems aligned with occupational health and safety legislation.

Our Values

Our Values

People – We prioritize building strong, engaged relationships with our clients, partners, employees, and community. Our business thrives on the long-term connections and deep customer loyalty we've cultivated over the years. Our goal is to help create strong improvements in employee morale and retention with a zero-harm culture by assisting with mitigating risks and prioritizing safety.

Assets – Safety in the workplace is a systemic priority with impacts often felt on physical assets before people are affected. Our commitment to a zero-harm culture extends to protecting not only people but also materials, equipment, and all physical assets.

Environment – We are committed to sustainable practices. We strive to deliver our solutions with minimal environmental impact, recommending eco-friendly products, remote meetings, and reduced travel whenever possible.

Reputation – Your reputation is our priority. The work we do for you reflects directly on us. We ensure that every recommendation we make benefits both your company and ours. If we feel we cannot protect the reputation of either party, we will decline the project. 

Why Choose Calgary Safety Consultants

With decades of experience in high-risk industries, Calgary Safety Consultants brings expert knowledge to coach your leadership and refine your safety program. We’ve helped organizations achieve zero injuries, saving significant costs while fostering a strong safety culture. Passionate about OH&S, our founder ensures businesses of all sizes benefit from the same top-tier safety solutions as large corporations. We collaborate with teams to create lasting safety improvements across all industries.

Over 30 Years of Experience

Over 30 Years of Experience

With decades of hands-on expertise in high-risk industries, we bring unparalleled knowledge to coach or mentor your leadership, and to clearly define your safety program.

Proven Zero Injury Success

Proven Zero Injury Success

We have helped multiple high-hazard organizations achieve the challenging goal of zero injuries, saving them significant costs.

Passion for OH&S

Passion for OH&S

Our founder and principal consultant is internationally respected for his decades-long commitment to advancing workplace safety and improving outcomes for every client he serves.

Tailored Safety Solutions

Tailored Safety Solutions

From defining the scope, research methodologies, to creating a custom plan, we provide the same level of OH&S care that large oil companies receive, ensuring businesses of all sizes benefit from top-tier safety practices.

Collaborative Safety Culture

Collaborative Safety Culture

We help companies reach safety interdependence, where teams work together to prioritize health and safety, achieving lasting results.

Your Industry Is Our Industry

Your Industry Is Our Industry

As dedicated Safety Advocates, we are committed to driving a proactive, sustainable, and inclusive zero-injury culture across all industries.

Trusted Partners & Accreditations

At Calgary Safety Consultants, we are proud to work with industry-leading partners and hold recognized accreditations that demonstrate our commitment to safety and excellence. Our affiliations with top organizations and clients reflect the quality of our services and the trust we’ve built over the decades. Explore the certifications that make us a trusted name in OH&S consulting.

Serving Calgary and Beyond

Calgary Safety Consultants is proud to provide expert OH&S services to businesses throughout Calgary and the surrounding areas. While our head office is in Calgary, Alberta, we can provide our consulting services virtually or in person across Canada in every industry. Whether you need COR audits, safety consulting, risk management, safety programs and training, we are here to help. Connect with us for your free 30-minute consult today to discuss how we can support your business's safety needs.

Expert Safety Insights & Tips

Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest in workplace safety by exploring our featured blogs. From tips on COR Auditing and OH&S compliance to risk management strategies and safety culture improvements, our blog covers everything you need to know. With over 30 years of experience, we share practical advice and insights to help you create safer, more compliant work environments.

FAQs

A hazard assessment is a broad process used to identify and evaluate risks across an entire workplace, while a job hazard analysis (JHA) focuses on specific tasks and breaks them down step by step to identify hazards and required controls. In practice, hazard assessments provide the overall risk framework, while JHAs support task-level safety and worker training.

Yes, hazard assessments are a legal requirement under occupational health and safety legislation across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Employers must identify hazards, assess risk, and implement controls to protect workers. Failure to complete or maintain hazard assessments can lead to regulatory penalties and increased liability.

Hazard assessments must be reviewed regularly to remain effective. At a minimum, they should be reviewed annually, when new equipment or processes are introduced, after incidents or near misses, and whenever workplace conditions change. Continuous review ensures hazards are accurately identified and controlled.

Hazard assessments and JHAs are required across all industries, but they are especially critical in high-risk sectors such as construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, transportation, and energy. However, even office environments must identify hazards such as ergonomic risks, psychosocial hazards, and emergency preparedness concerns.

A professional hazard assessment typically includes hazard identification, risk evaluation, control recommendations, documentation, and implementation support. It may also include job hazard analyses (JHAs), worker involvement, risk ranking systems, and verification of control effectiveness to ensure compliance with OH&S requirements.

Yes, JHAs can be developed for specific roles, tasks, or job functions. Role-specific JHAs provide clear, practical guidance for workers by outlining step-by-step tasks, associated hazards, and required controls, which improves both safety performance and compliance.

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