RTA Model document that forms part of G21M Edition 1 / Revision 0 August 2008 Referenced b G21M/M

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK CONTROL TABLE

This Model !ocument forms part of the G21M "#$ $pecification and is called up under G21M Anne%ure M& 'ssues listed in the (#igh Ris) *or)+ column must be addressed in $afe *or) Method $tatements ,$*M$-. /hen the are present during the /or)& The control measures are provided for Guidance only& 0ote that this table of e%amples does not include all possible ha1ards& 2ou ma 3cut4paste+ control suggestions into our ris) assessments and $*M$& These e%amples are provided as a guide onl and an other site-specific factors must also be considered Refer to the Generic #a1ards 5ist for references to 5egislation. *or)6over 0$* 6odes of 7ractice. Guidelines8 Australian $tandards8 and RTA 7olicies and T'7 $heets&
High risk work H ! r" Motorists8 pedestrians8 riders entering /or) site& *or)ing close to roads& E%cessive traffic speeds& 9ehicle collision/lose control& *or)ing on foot near moving plant& 7lant movements /hich obstruct traffic 4/or pedestrian flo/s& *or)ing in impact 1ones. behind safet barriers& Truc)s entering. e%iting /or) site& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; update as the /or) changes& Road closures and detours& <se approved T67& <se accredited traffic controllers& <se accredited traffic control providers& #igh visibilit clothing8 da 4 night /or)& 6orrect si1e temp signs. as per A$1=>2&?& <se of chicanes and/or pilot vehicles& 6lear delineation of altered travel path/s& @eep impact 1ones clear behind safet barriers& *ritten 7edestrian Movement 7lan ,7M7-& !uplicate 4/or repeat 37repare to $top+ signs& <se a second traffic controller. 3do/nstream+& <se 9ariable Message $igns8 additional info&

1. (ork i$)$e r
tr ffic

Refer to G10 specification 4 RTA Traffic 6ontrol at *or) $ites manual ,T6A*$-

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work A Traffic Management 7lan ,TM7should consist of 1 2 a T67 . 9M7 ? and 7M7 & H ! r" So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 7rovide additional lighting at night& Refer to relevant section in TCAWS for: 6onduct 4 document an Appendi% ! Ris) Assessment& 6onduct 4 document regular TM7 inspections& <se portable traffic signals& Ensure correct sight distances to signs& !uplicate and/or repeat signs& <se minimum length speed 1ones& Manager advises local 7olice 4 see)s enforcement cooperation& *ritten 9ehicle Movement 7lan ,9M7-& 7rovide 3end:of:Aueue+ protection8 monitor traffic Aueues& *or)ing on foot near plant. ,$ect B&2C- 4 RTA T'7 $heet T002 *or)ing on foot8 T020 *or)ing near traffic&

T67 D Traffic 6ontrol 7lan 9M7 D 9ehicle Movement 7lan ,must include deliveries. haul roads. access 4 par)ing for all vehicles and plant items8 must sho/ e%clusion 1ones /here applicable-& 3 7M7 D 7edestrian Movement 7lan8 /or)ers and others on foot&
1 2

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age 2 of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" $truc) b traffic& Motorist disobe s directions& 0ot seen b motorists& 0o radio communication& Eatigue& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; update as the /or) changes& <se onl accredited Traffic 6ontrollers from accredited Traffic 6ontrol 7roviders& 6arefull choose location /ith an escape route& Give clear hand signals 4 nominate the motorist ; T6A*$ 3'nstructions to Traffic 6ontrollers+& #igh visibilit clothing in good condition& 'mprove 3channelling+ of traffic into controllers+ positions& <se additional lighting. red /ands 4 hi:vis tape on clothing at night. or in poor light& 6ontrollers to e relieved for 1F mins ever t/o hours8 rested or on other duties&

2. Tr ffic
co$tro%%ers

3. *e"estri $
#o+e#e$t , e#p%o-ees . others

6losed footpaths. bridges and crossings& Emplo ees 4 others on foot in pro%imit to plant 4 eAuipment& Man /or) activities close to one another& Temporar path/a s not effectivel protected from traffic& 'nsufficient /idth of path/a s& 9ision and/or mobilit impaired persons&

6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& !evelop a 7edestrian Movement 7lan ,7M7-& $ite:specific induction ; update as the /or) changes& 7rovide suitable crossings and path/a s as per T6A*$ Manual. 7edestrians $ect B&?& <se temporar signs to direct pedestrians& 7rovide for the impaired ; mobilit . blind etc& <se separation distances bet/een /or) groups& Eence:off/cover e%cavations on/near path/a s& 7rovide safet barriers and impact 1ones& Reduce traffic speed near crossings or path/a s. /here safe sight distances and clearances to traffic can not be maintained&

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

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7age ? of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" 7lant and vehicle collisions 7edestrians ,emplo ees and others- struc) b moving plant& <nsecured plant repair/servicing areas& Geing under suspended loads& $truc) b rotating booms and counter/eights& <nsupervised reversing plant& 'ncidents due to fatigue So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; update as the /or) changes& $eparate various t pes of traffic& <se spotters in radio communication& Maintain safe separation distances from plant. particularl rotating/s/inging arms. counter/eights etc& !o not approach operating plant /ithout ac)no/ledgement and approval of operator& !o not stand or cross beneath. or do/nhill of suspended loads& 7lan. coordinate 4 supervise tas)s in close pro%imit to one another and/or plant. vehicles and eAuipment& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T008 for additional summarised information&

4. Plant

use/oper ate; work near; install; inspect; repair/

7lant continued

6rane overturn

7lan the lift8 conduct 4 document ris) assessment& 6ranes set up to manufacturer+s reAuirements& $tabilisers full e%tended8 3pigst ed+ correctl & Ensure electronic scales and alarms operate& 6ompetent person to assess safe distances from e%cavations. slope etc& "bservers appointed 4 )eep pedestrians a/a & !ogman accredited 4 used /herever possible&

Mobile plant overturn&

7lant to be fitted /ith roll over protection cage& Germs//indro/s on emban)ments& "nl trained and accredited operators used& Reduce speed and angles of crossings& <se observers in radio contact /ith operators& Trac)ed rather than /heeled plant near edges& $afe /or) procedures developed&

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7age > of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" <se of heav hand held tools. e&g& grass slasher. hammers. compacters8 drills etc #andling of heav obHects& 6ontinuous poor posture& 7oor eAuipment storage. or poor design of carriage rac)s& 0ot using correct eAuipment& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 6onduct ris) assessment as reAuired b 0$* "#$ Reg 2001 6lause 81& Eliminate the need to lift& 7rovide mechanical devices& Reduce the /eight& 'mpose restrictions on certain activities& Training of staff& 5imits on duration of lifting. or appl ing force& Redesign obHect or tas)& 5ast choice. reAuire for t/o person lifts& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T02> for additional summarised information&

5. & $' %
H $"%i$g

6. O+erhe "
'ti%ities

Aerial po/er lines or other services ; telephone. cable T9& 9ertical support poles 4 posts& 6rossings. bridges or aAua or viaducts. carr ing services&

7lan the /or) /ith the service provider and document discussions and decisions& 6onduct and document a written risk assessment. as reAuired b 0$* "#$ Regulation 2001. 6lause C>& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; updated as /or) changes& Eor po/er lines. determine8

#eight of service 9oltage and 0o Go Iones #eight of plant 4 eAuipment ,its envelope-

"rganise to have po/er disconnected& Relocate po/erlines& Maintain 0o Go Iones& Mar) out 3e%clusion+ 1ones. outside of 0o Go Iones. e&g& 8 m from lines J1?2)9& <se trained and accredited operators and observers /hen /or)ing in close pro%imit & 6onsider using an accredited spotter even /hen outside of the 0o Go Ione& Erect effective s stem of /arning signs and /rite the height to the service on the signs& 6hec) the height of an eAuipment used& <se movement limited or smaller plant and eAuipment& E%clude all non essential personnel 4 eAuip& !evelop an emergenc plan 4 train staff& Refer to RTA T'7 $heets T00?. T00B 4 T011. for additional. summarised information&

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age F of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" 6ontact /ith electric or telecommunication cables. gas and /ater lines& Electrical or gas e%plosion& Elooding& $ervice disruption& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 5ocation of services to be established electronicall or b 3potholing+& !ocument information received from 3!ial Gefore 2ou !ig+ ,telephone 1100-& 6onduct and document a written risk assessment. as reAuired b 0$* "#$ Regulation 2001. 6lause C>& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; updated as /or) changes& $ervices to be isolated /hen /or)ing in close pro%imit & Establish safe clearance distances& <se trained and accredited operators and observers /hen /or)ing in close pro%imit & <se a spotter. /ho must stand a/a from the point of e%cavation ; avoid being overcome b fire. e%plosion or gas& Erect effective s stem of /arning signs& E%clude all non essential personnel 4 eAuip& !evelop an emergenc plan 4 train staff& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T011 for additional summarised information&

7. 0$"er
gro'$" 'ti%ities

8. E%ectric %
i$st %% tio$s1 pp r t's $" e2'ip#e$t

*or) near substations. generators or turbines&

5iaise /ith installation o/ner/operator& 6onduct a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction& 7lan the /or) and map the operating areas of plant8 vehicles and personnel& 6onsider using an accredited spotter& Erect effective s stem of /arning signs& E%clude all non essential personnel 4 eAuip& !evelop an emergenc plan 4 train staff& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T00B for additional summarised information&

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age C of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" Eault electric leads and tools& 0o earth lea)age or residual current devices ,R6!- fitted& Electrical leads on ground& Aerial leads not supported& 'ncorrect t pe of lead and insulation used& <nauthorised use of inverters in construction industr & EAuip not earthed properl & Electrical leads in damp areas& 5eads secured to metal components. e&g& scaff tube& 'mproper earthing of eAuipment& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s <niAuel identif and register all tools and leads on site& 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& !etermine an inspection regime for electrical tools. appliances etc& #ave all tools and leads tagged and inspected& $ecurel loc) up ,Auarantine-. or remove from site. an defective tools or ones not inspected& Residual current devices in all circuits& Electrical leads )ept elevated 4 clear of /or) areas& <se onl Aualified electricians /ho follo/ Australian $tandard *iring Rules& <se onl accredited persons : (testing/taggingK All leads )ept elevated. shielded 4 dr & Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T00B for additional summarised information& Ascertain if an eAuipment reAuires to be earthed ,earth sta)e- 4 ho/ it should be done&

9. E%ectric %
too%s . %e "s

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age = of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" 0o handrails ; fall containment& 0o static line in place or used& *or)ing outside of handrails& 'ncomplete scaffold& $caffold not erected as designed& $caffold not properl supported. braced or tied: in& Eloor penetrations not covered& 5adders not secured& <nsafe access/egress& *or)ing unrestrained on batters& E%cessive sag in static lines& 6rush s ndrome& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& Eollo/ "#$ Reg+s #ierarch of control. 6lause FC& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction& All /or) platforms have secure handrails 4 midrails ; fall containment& "ther/ise use static lines. harness and short lan ards ; fall prevention& <se of fall arrest s stem ; fall arrest ,reAuires a recover s stem to be in place-& All penetrations securel covered or barricaded& All ladders secured to prevent movement& 5adders to e%tend at least 1m above landings& <se ladder ba s 4 gates on scaffold ladders& $caffold being erected/dismantled8 tag as incomplete 4 fence off to prevent access& $caffolder/erectors to use a 3handover+ statement s stem& 6onduct 4 document pre:use 4 regular inspections of all /or) at heights eAuipment& #ave fall prevention 3fittings+ built into prefabricated components& Refer to RTA "#$ 7olic 2&11. Working at heights and T'7 $heet T00F 4 T022 for additional summarised information&

10. (ork t
heights , i$c%'"es work o$ e#3 $k#e$t s

11. (ork o+er or

$e r w ter

!ro/ning Elooding Ealls Electrocution

6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction& 7rovide fall prevention s stems& 7rovide recover s stems& 'f /or)ing off:shore/mid stream consider need to have a second recover vessel& *ear personal floatation devices ,7E!s-& 7E!s uniAuel identified. registered 4 inspected& !etermine /hether all personnel can s/im& *or) in pairs& <se 3engineer:certified+ coffer dams or retention s stems& 7rovide safe access and egress s stems& 6onduct 4 document /ritten ris) assessments /hen using electrical tools etc over/near /ater& 7ractice rescue/recover procedures&

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August 2008

7age 8 of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" 6ollapse /hile being erected. maintained. altered or serviced& Ealls from height& Toppling over& 5oads dropped& Amputation or crush inHuries& 6ontact /ith utilities& Mechanical. h draulic or structural failure& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& !evelop a lift or driving plan after a /ritten ris) assessment& $ite:specific induction ; updated as /or) changes& Ensure $*M$ covers establishment. maintenance. and disassembl & 7ersons climbing an to/er or derric) have fall prevention and a recover s stem is in place& !etermine load bearing capacities of soils/pads Ascertain ho/ to ensure load bearing limit is not e%ceeded& All cranes and rigs properl deplo ed. as per manufacturer+s reAuirements& 6orrect use of pig:st ed materials& $tabilisers full deplo ed& "nl Aualified persons sling loads& All lifting eAuipment is uniAuel identified. tagged. registered8 is regularl inspected and tested& Test results are documented on the register& All moving parts are correctl guarded& All guards are in place and serviceable& A loc):out/tag:out procedure is in place 4 follo/ed for an maintenance/servicing& *hen in pro%imit to utilities. see above information for overhead 4 underground utilities&

12. (ork
i$+o%+i$g cr $es . pi%i$g

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age B of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" 6ollapse of earth /alls& Engulfment& 6rushing8 suffocation& 7lant/vehicle rollover& 9ehicle collisions& 7ersons falling from height& 6ontact /ith utilities& $ee 0$* *or)6over 6ode of 7ractice ,6o7-. E%cavation E%plosion. fire or gas lea)& Eall into e%cavation Asph %iation& !ro/ning& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; updated as /or) changes& $horing to be provided as per 6o7 e%cavation& $horing to be inspected regularl & Trenches 1m deep 4 open more than a /ee) are inspected& <nshored trenches are benched or battered& 7lant prohibited from edges ; see 6o7& $poil stored at safe distance from edges& $afe access 4 egress provided& Luic) access to egress method. available in case of emergenc & *or) in pairs& 0o person in an e%cavation. /hile it is being e%cavated or other plant is operating in trench& 7rovide barricades around e%cavation 7rovide e%haust ventilation and test atmosphere& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T00> for additional summarised information&

13. E4c + tio$)

Tre$chi$g

14. Bit'#e$
work

Gurns& E%plosion& 7oisoning& !amage to s)in& Eumes&

6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; update as the /or) changes& As a minimum. all bituminous /or) is to be conducted in compliance /ith 6o7 for $afe #andling of Gitumen 7roducts ,Aust 'nstitute of 7etroleum ; A'7 6720-. and A<$TR"A!$ Gitumen $ealing $afet Guide& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T012 for additional summarised information& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet and RTA "#$ 7olic 2&F Bituminous Works. for additional summarised information& !ocument and test an emergenc response plan&

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age 10 of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" Gurns& E%plosion& Eire Asph %iation& Ealls& Entrapment/engulfment& #eat e%posure& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s Avoid entr to confined spaces /here possible& 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; update as the /or) changes& 6onduct atmosphere testing prior to each entr & 6ontinuous air monitoring /hile space occupied& $tandb person appointed and available /hile ever the space is occupied& $taff trained in all aspects of confined spaces /or) and first aid ,min $enior Eirst Aid level-& Training must include. but not be limited toM

15. Co$fi$e"
sp ces

instructions on the ha1ards of confined spaces ris) assessment procedures control measures. emergenc procedures and the selection. use. fitting and maintenance of safet eAuipment&

Training must be provided to those /ho manage or supervise those /or)ing in or near confined spaces. and those /ho are on stand:b or in rescue and first aid procedures Recover s stem in place 4 read for immediate use& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T01> for additional summarised information& $ee RTA "#$ 7olic 2&C Confined Spaces.

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

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7age 11 of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" 5ong:term e%posure to e%cessive noise levels& 7lant and eAuipment not effectivel silenced& <n)no/n noise levels& 'nsufficient )no/ledge to select the 3right+ hearing protection& 0ot /earing effective hearing protection& E%ceeding the !ail 0oise !ose ,!0!- 8F dG A& 7oor verbal communication& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s #aving to shout at someone a metre a/a indicates nois plant& #ave the noise level of such nois plant measured& Reduce noise output or separate people from nois plant. or nois plant from people& Eit better noise suppression to nois plant and eAuipment& 6onsider noise mapping& !etermine e%posure time to reach !0!& !etermine level of attenuation ,noise reduction- to reach !0! level& $elect hearing protection that gives the reAuired level of hearing attenuation& Regulate emplo ee e%posure to noise& Train persons in 0oise 4 #earing 6onservation& All personnel to /ear appropriate 77E ,hearing protectors ; ear muffs or plugs-& Establish a health surveillance program& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T018 for additional summarised information&

16. E4pos're to
Noise

17. H ! r"o's
S'3st $ces $" D $gero's 5oo"s/ 6HS . D57

7oisoning. fire. e%plosion. burns. inhalation of fumes/vapours8 s)in irritation8 environmental damage& 'ncorrect handling. storage. transport or use& 5ac) of information& 5ac) of control over #$ brought onto site& 0ot /earing appropriate 77E& 7oor personal h giene& 'ncorrect disposal of contaminates containers. materials and 77E&

"btain Australian format M$!$ from supplier/manufacturer& 6onduct ris) assessments for all #$4!G& !evelop and maintain a #$ Register that complies /ith 0$* "#$ Reg& 6onduct ris) assessment for each #$. covering intended use and location of /or)& *rite against each entr on #$ Register. if a ris) assessment has been done& !etermine correct t pe/s of 77E as per ris) assessment reAuirements& All staff trained in M$!$ reAuirements& All personnel provided /ith appropriate 77E& #a1ardous substances stored and labelled correctl & 7rovideM

Mechanical ventilation& 1 aid items as per M$!$ 7ersonal h giene reAuisites

st

Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T01F for additional summarised information& $ee RTA "#$ 7olic 2&1?. Hazardous substances.

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7age 12 of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" Accidental disturbance or contact& <nsafe containment or collection and disposal& <nauthorised entr to /or) area& 'nhalation& 7ollution& 7rosecution for unlicensed removal& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 0on disturbance and containment if possible& Ascertain need for *or)6over Removal 5icence& 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& $ite:specific induction& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& Asbestos materials identified and labelled. or /or) areas and e%clusion 1ones mar)ed out& Ensure an *or)6over license is displa ed& Train staff in safe removal techniAues& Maintain a high standard of personal h giene& 'ssue and ensure correct 77E is used& 6onsider establishing a decontamination station& !ispose of material and used 77E through licensed /aste centres& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T01= for additional summarised information&

18. As3estos
H ! r"s

19. Str'ct'r % .
ph-sic % O+erstress

$*5 e%ceeded during lifting operations $prains and strains& Wire under tension letting go. Being struck by (see below) Collapse or overload of structural members. Falls from height.

6ompliance /ith $*5 and radius charts on cranes& All lifting gear registered and inspected regularl and prior to use& Regular and pre:use inspection of structural components& All personnel trained in manual handling techniAues& Refer to *or)6over guidance materials on pre 4 post tensioned components&

20. B% sti$g

<nintentional detonation& <nauthorised entr of persons& <nlicensed operators& 'nsecure or improper storage& Theft& Eire threatens storage&

6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction& #ave vehicles and storage and transport containers licensed& $eparate/segregated storage for e%plosives and precursors& 5icensed operators and drivers& *or)6over approvals in place 4 are current& $ecure area from unauthorised entr & 7ublicise blast to 3neighbours+& 0o radio or mobile phones in area. once charges set& Emergenc response plans tested&

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age 1? of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" $truc) b Ealls from heights Asbestos Tensioned components 7remature collapse& 7rosecution : unlicensed /or)& !ust& 0oise& Electrocution& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s 6onduct and document a written risk assessment& !ocument a site:specific safe s stem of /or)& $ite:specific induction ; update as the /or) changes& Ensure po/er is ph sicall disconnected& !etermine is structure contains asbestos& "btain demolition and asbestos removal permits from *or)6over /here reAuired& $afe s stem of /or) for plant& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T01C for additional summarised information& All access routes )ept clear of materials and debris& All leads )ept clear of ground or covered& All surfaces used for access )ept dr and in good condition& 7ersonnel /ear appropriate safet foot/ear& 7rovide adeAuate lighting& 6limbing 4 dismounting ; reAuire 3 points of contact. 5adders used for access8 not as /or) platforms& All ladders are commercial grade8 uniAuel identified8 registered and inspected regularl & *al)/a s. platforms stairs and other forms of access compl /ith A$ 1CF=& 7rovide appropriate protective clothing and training& @eep /or)place clear of /aste materials& <se a hot /or) permit s stem& Remove flammable materials or store correctl & 5eather 77E for /elders ; no pol ester vests& 7rovide adeAuate fire response eAuipment& $taff trained in fire prevention and response& Eliminate ignition sources from flammable atmospheres& 7rovide protective clothing and sun screen& Reduce e%posure time&

21. De#o%itio$

22. S%ips1 trips

$" F %%s

Access routes obstructed b materials& 5eads and hoses across access routes& $lipper surfaces& Ramps not cleated& $afet foot/ear not appropriate& 7oor visibilit & Numping off/out of vehicles& Eault inappropriate ladders8 incorrectl used&

23. Co$t ct with

He t

#ot materials& Eire in the /or)place& *elding& Grinding& E%posure to sun&

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age 1> of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" Gurst air or h draulic lines& #igh pressure inHection inHuries& #oses becoming uncoupled& <sing compressed air for cleaning& 'mproper handling. transport or storage of gas c linders& !efective pressure gauges& 7unctured lines& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s Air hoses in good condition and regularl inspected& All hose couplings fitted /ith pins or chains& Train staff in dangers of stored energ & 6 linders stored upright and secured& All pressure gauges and line safet eAuipment inspected regularl for defects& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T02F for additional summarised information&

24. Co$t ct with

High *ress're

25. Co$t ct with

R "i tio$

E%posure to arc /elding& E%posure during radiograph operations& E%posure to lasers& E%posure to sun&

*elding operations shielded and sign posted& All personnel /ear appropriate 77E& 6orrect procedures developed and follo/ed& Regular eAuipment chec)& Eollo/ documented safe /or) procedure for laser& 7rovide protective clothing and sunscreen& 7rovide shade and staff rotation s stems& Refer to RTA T'7 $heet T01B for additional summarised information&

26. Str'ck
Ag i$st O38ect

7rotruding obHects in access routes& 0ot /earing appropriate 77E& $lips. trips and falls& 7ersonnel running at /or)&

7rotruding obHects are removed or mar)ed& 7rovide appropriate 77E ,hard hat. safet boots-& 7rovide appropriate 77E 4 training& Running not permitted&

27. Str'ck BO38ect

"bHects falling from /or) platforms& !ebris from grinding operations& *ind blo/n particles& 5oads improperl slung from cranes& Materials and eAuipment left unsecured&

All /or) platforms fitted /ith toe:boards& Eence off areas belo/ to prevent access& Materials stac)ed securel & #ard hat polic in place& 7rovide e e protection. /here reAuired& #ard hat areas signposted& $ecure loose obHects& $hield grinding operations& 5oads not slung over personnel& Taglines are used to prevent loads s/inging& 5oads slung correctl & 7rovide roll over protective structure ,R"7$-&

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age 1F of 1C

#a1ard 'dentification and Ris) 6ontrol Table ,controls are guidance onl High risk work H ! r" "perating plant& Moving plant& Moving loads& 5oads tipping or s/inging& Materials being positioned& 6aught in nip points& So#e Co$tro% &e s're S'ggestio$s Guarding of rotating plant and hand tools& $afe /or) procedures to be follo/ed& 7rovide roll over protective structure ,R"7$-& 7re:start dail inspections conducted& 7ersonnel )ept clear /hen operating plant& Eit reverse alarms to plant and chec) operation& All personnel )ept clear during crane operations& 5oad slings properl secured& 0ip points identified and signposted& 5oc):out. tag:out procedure in place&

28. C 'ght
Betwee$ O38ects

29. Ergo$o#ic
H ! r"s

7oor /or) posture& <se of e%cessive force& Repetitive movements&

*or) station to conform /ith ergonomic standards& $eating to conform /ith ergonomic standards 5a out of operator position and controls assessed& Training of staff& 7rovide adeAuate tas) lighting& 7rovide mechanical aids& Modif /or)place design& Modif tas) reAuirements& Nob rotation& 7rovide for change of posture /or)ing positions&

30. Bio%ogic %
H ! r"s

0eedlestic) inHur & 7otential e%posure to contagious diseases/bacteria/virusesM

7rovide appropriate collection tools and /aste disposal containers& !evelop safe /or) procedures and train staff& 'mplement an immunisation program& 7rovide staff /ithM

#'9/hepatitis 5egionella L Eever Encephalitis Ross River

'nformation and training& 7ersonal h giene facilities& 'nsect repellents& 1 aid reAuirements. e&g& tic) t/ee1ers
st

'nvenomation8 tic)s. spiders. sna)es etc&

*hen conducting ris) assessments. consider the season and t pe threat ; mosAuitoes. sna)es. tic)s etc&

Eor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

August 2008

7age 1C of 1C