Quick 2-Minute OHS Needs Checklist

Occupational Health & Safety Self-Assessment

1. Do you have a current written health and safety policy or program posted and communicated to everyone? ☐ Yes ☐ No
2. Have all workers and supervisors completed the required basic OHSA health & safety awareness training? ☐ Yes ☐ No
3. Do you conduct regular workplace inspections or hazard checks (e.g., monthly)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
4. Do workers get proper training on hazards, safe work procedures, and PPE use? ☐ Yes ☐ No
5. Are high-risk hazards (e.g., machinery, chemicals, heights, confined spaces, heavy lifting, noise) properly controlled or eliminated? ☐ Yes ☐ No
6. For any hazardous materials/chemicals: Are they properly labeled, with up-to-date SDS, and workers trained on them? ☐ Yes ☐ No
7. Have there been no workplace injuries, illnesses, or near-misses in the last 12–24 months? ☐ Yes ☐ No
8. Have there been no OHS regulatory inspections, violations, fines, or major compliance concerns in the last 3 years? ☐ Yes ☐ No
9. Is there active employee involvement in safety (e.g., hazard reporting, safety rep/committee if required)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
10. Do you have up-to-date, practiced emergency plans (first aid, fire, evacuation, drills)? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Simple Scoring

Just count your No answers: _____ / 10

• 0–2 No's → Solid — you're likely in good shape and low-risk.
• 3–5 No's → Some common gaps — easy to tighten up before they cause trouble.
• 6+ No's → Multiple red flags — the kind I used to see lead to orders or investigations. Worth addressing proactively.

If you end up with 3 or more No's (or even just one that bugs you), contact us a quick line or two about your workplace. I'll review it from my ex-inspector perspective and we can do a short call . Free, no pressure just a conversation to talk practical fixes that actually work.