Building/Room:		Date:
Name:		Supervisor:
Signature:		Signature:
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* Retain this completed checklist locally (Either in hard copy or filed electronically)

Work Area Orientation

• tour immediate work area(s), review security and access measures and introduce to key staff
• identify location of amenities, safety board and process to contact a JHSC member
• show posted copies of workplace inspections and forward to New Employees Site on FHSSO
• review expected dress code for laboratory safety and workplace hygiene

Health, Safety and Injury Management

• review the Incident/Injury Reporting and Investigation procedure
• review the McMaster Workplace Environmental Health and Safety Policy RMM100
• review applicable training prescribed in the Health Safety Training Program RMM300
• complete a job hazard analysis for the individual.
• identify the hazards present in the workplace
• review the local SOPs to be developed and followed based on the tasks to be completed
• review the working alone procedure for the area
• advise how to access Safety Data Sheets and use chemical storage and handling equipment
• review personal protective equipment for tasks to be completed
• review location and use of emergency equipment (eyewash, shower, fire extinguishers)

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

• review emergency contact numbers for location
• review emergency evacuation procedures and muster point for group
• review location of fire extinguishers, fire blankets and pull stations
• provide location of first aid kit and identify of first aider
• review emergency code responses if in a hospital

Follow Up After One Week

• confirm safety training has been completed in mosaic
• confirm workstation has been set up to meet the ergonomic needs of the worker
• answer any questions the worker may have about the space, procedures or tasks in the area