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130-AXN-01-IFDO | JULY 2020
Hazard Prevention Program (COHSR s.19.1)
Establish an HPP policy with roles and
responsibilities
Include participation of the policy committee
Preventive Measures (s.19.5)
Establish preventive measures to reduce hazard
risk (consider the hierarchy of controls)
Include preventive maintenance for all
structures, tools, equipment and machinery
Education/Training (s.19.6)
Complete manager and employee education
on CLC Part II and Regulations
Complete training specific to your hazards
and implement preventive measures
Review the education program every 3 years
(at a minimum)
HPP Review (s.19.7-8)
Evaluate the effectiveness of your HPP program
Update the HPP program every 3 years
(at a minimum)
Prepare an evaluation report, share this with
the policy and/or work place committee
Implementation Plan (s.19.2)
Establish a timeframe for the development
of your HPP and implementation of
preventive measures
Assign responsibilities
Hazard Identification and
Risk Assessment (s.19.3-4)
Determine a methodology to recognize,
assess and control hazards
Establish an inventory of hazards, including
ergonomic and psychosocial hazards
Assess the level of risk each hazard poses
WSPS offers a broad range of federal consulting solutions, including
HPP development and execution delivered exclusively by our federal
experts specializing in Part II of the Canada Labour Code, and the
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
For more information, visit www.wsps.ca/federal or
contact us at customercare@wsps.ca or at 905 614 1400.
WHAT A Hazard Prevention Program (HPP) is an essential component to manage workplace risks
effectively. An HPP is unique to an organization, its work duties and work environment. It promotes
reduction of work related hazards and risks, including ergonomic and psychosocial hazards.
WHY An HPP is required as per the Canada Labour Code (CLC) Part II (s.125(1)(z.03)) and is prescribed
within the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR) Part XIX. Combined with health
and safety management training, a well maintained and documented HPP will support "due diligence", help
meet legal requirements, and prioritize preventive measures for better resource allocation.
HOW The HPP formalizes and provides consistent processes for the proactive identification,
assessment and control of health and safety hazards within an organization.
Six essential elements of the HPP as described in the COHSR Part XIX are:
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Reference the Regulation for complete program requirements.
Hazard Prevention Program (HPP)
