Stop
Observe
Recognize
Take Ownership
Safer Work Environment
100

The name of any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone

hazard

100

A type of condition experienced in the body as a shiver or heat.

body temperature

100

Attending it regularly, helps you recognize hazards.

safety training

100

The most important part of the S.O.R.T. Tool.

ownership

100

Number of steps in the S.O.R.T. Tool.

Four

200

A personal area that you evaluate for hazards at work

work space,
cubicle, or
Hot Desk

200

A workplace environmental condition that can affect worker's sight. 

lighting

200

Specific type of meetings that focus on Health & Safety issues.

safety meetings

200

Action taken to a work task, if necessary, to get the hazard resolved first.

stop work

200

Apart from the IT room, this is a second IT workspace area to observe for hazards.

Hot desk / Room 105 

300

The time you first start safety inspection at work

beginning / start of the shift

300

Checking that all equipment has been thoroughly reviewed prior to starting the work task.

inspection

300

Regular training and safety meetings help protect ourselves from them.

injury

300

Result of hazards hurting staff or causing property damage.

workplace incidents

300

An IT room where a significant difference in temperature should be evaluated.

server room

400

In this stage, you first Stop then .... what needs to be done to correct the situation

evaluate

400

An example of an item that when stacked too high or left in the middle of a pathway, cause a hazard.

box

400

This step focuses on recognizing .... hazards, not the addressed ones.

unaddressed

400

A potential side effect that affects you personally if you don't report a hazard which harms a colleague.

guilt

400

This monthly document ensures safety when working from home.

Monthly Home Workstation Inspection Form

500

Safety at work means looking into any changes in the work area, work equipment and ....change that lead to hazards.

conditions

500

Ensure not only tools, but also .... are ready to start the work task.

personnel / staff / employees

500

An important value that is well spent when recognizing hazards despite how long it takes.

time

500

Action to let other workers know about the hazard.

communicate

500

A tool to help remind us to take steps to address hazards.

S.O.R.T. Tool