MECHANICAL HAZARDS IN ONTARIO WORKPLACE

1. Electrical equipment in hazardous areas. The article written by Bill Rankin ( electrical engineer/ senior electrical inspector) focused on why perform electrical equipment in hazardous areas inspection is important EEHA inspection always helps to understand about the company and equipment's which is working with the help of electric energy, The same can be said for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) inspections and there is often a great deal of resistance from engineering and production managers to perform electrical inspections which may involve the isolation certain equipment or partial plant shutdown. this will be helps to reduce electrical contact injuries in Ontario workplace

2. ELECTRICAL CONTACT is a one of the most dangerous mechanical hazards in Ontario workplace. this hazards can result in serious injuries or death. electrical contact mainly happen if machinery if not de energized and locked out during repair maintenance and setup.

3. USEFUL PREVENTION METHOD- Inspection by technician, before work going to start the supervisor make sure about the condition of the workplace and machines with the help of technician. The Canadian standards association should be inspect and identifies equipment that meets the standards. Canadian electrical code, the standard for all electrical installations in Ontario should be mention the local electrical utility has the right to enter any premises which use electrical power supplied by that utility. the quality training also will helps reduce the injuries in the workplace.