Assessment Task: AWE: Individual Risk Analysis

Please complete five steps before attempting the Individual Risk Analysis:

Step 1: Identify as many hazards as possible

Step 2: Determine risks for 5 selected

Step 3: Assess the level of risk of each hazard

Step 4: Determine actions to control risks

Step 5: Participate in a group WHS Committee Meeting and communicate findings to your class

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 Step 1: In small groups, identify hazards and record them below:

HAZARDS
Biological (e.g. Hygiene, disease, infection)
◻ Blood / Bodily fluid ◻ Virus/ Disease ◻ Food Handling
Other/Details:
Chemicals
◻ Non-hazardous chemical(s) ◻ ‘Hazardous’ chemical(s)
Name of Chemical(s)/Details:
Critical Incident – resulting in:
◻ Lockdown ◻ Evacuation ◻ Disruption
Other/Details:
Energy Systems – incidents / issues involving:
◻ Electricity (incl. Mains and Solar) ◻ LPG Gas ◻ Gas / Pressurised containers
◻ Electricity cables / extension cords
Other/Details:
Environment
◻ Sun exposure ◻ Animals / Insects ◻ Water (creek, river, beach, dam)
◻ Temperature (heat / cold) ◻ Storms / Weather ◻ Sound / Noise
Other/Details:
Facilities / Built Environment
◻ Buildings and fixtures ◻ Driveway / Paths ◻ Doorways
◻ Emergency / Fire Exits ◻ Furniture
Other/Details:
Machinery, Plant and Equipment
◻ Machinery (fixed) ◻ Machinery (portable) ◻ Hand tools
◻ Vehicles / trailers ◻ Furniture
Other/Details:
Manual Tasks / Ergonomics
◻ Manual tasks (repetitive, heavy) ◻ Working at heights ◻ Restricted space
Other/Details:
People
◻ Staff / Colleagues ◻ Customers ◻ Suppliers / Others ◻ Physical Stress
◻ Psychological Stress

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Other/Details:
Other Hazards / Details

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 Step 2: Identify risks associated with the hazards

NO. HAZARDS ASSOCIA

Working with computers · Physical injury to the wrists, arm

· Eye strain
Ergonomic Hazards:
· Poor posture
· Excessive duration in a seated position
· Incorrect setup of workstation
· Glare
· Repetitive movements

Telephonic dealings with staff and customers · Emotional strain on staff

· Emotional intimidation · Stress and anxiety
· Aggression towards staff members · Depression

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 NO. HAZARDS ASSOCIA

5.

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 Step 3: In small groups, assess the risk level of each hazard using the matrices below

Variable Risk Matrix

Likelihood Consequences Label (What injury or damage could it cause?)

Label
(How likely is this to Insignifican
happen?) Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
t
(2) (3) (4) (5)
(1)

Rare (1) Low Low Low Moderate Moderate

Unlikely (2) Low Moderate Moderate High High

Possible (3) Low Moderate High High Extreme

Likely (4) Moderate High High Extreme Extreme

Almost Certain (5) Moderate High Extreme Extreme Extreme

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 Risk Calculation Table* (Risk level = Likelihood x Consequence)

Assessed Risk Level Description of Risk Level Actions

If an incident were to occur, it Activity should not proceed in its
Extreme Risk would be likely that a permanent, current form
15-25 debilitating injury or death would
(E)
occur.
If an incident were to occur, it Activity should be modified to
would be likely that an injury include remedial planning, action
8-12 High Risk (H) requiring medical treatment would and subject to future assessment
result.
If an injury were to occur, there Activity can operate subject to
Moderate Risk would be some chance that an management and/or modification
4-6 injury requiring First Aid would
(M)
result.
If an incident were to occur, there No action required unless
1-3 Low Risk (L) would be little likelihood that an escalation of risk is possible
injury would result.

*Risk Level = Likelihood X Consequence

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 Step 4: In small groups, determine actions to control risks:
Detail the control measures you will implement to eliminate or control the risk.
Note: Control
measures should
Elimination be implemented in
line with the preferred
Hierarchy of Controls.

Substitution Most
Physically remove
effectivethe hazard

Isolation
Replace the hazard

Engineering Controls
Isolate people from the hazard

Administrative
Controls
Adapt exposure to the hazard

PPE
Change the way people work

Protect the worker

Leastwith Personal
Protective Equipment
Effective
Eliminate the Hazard e.g. repair damaged equipment, dispose of unwanted chemicals

Substitute the Hazard e.g. lift smaller packages, use a less toxic chemical

e.g. place barriers around a spill until claned up, locate the photocopier in a
Isolate the Hazard separate, well-ventilated room, enclose machinery.

e.g. provide a trolley to move heavy loads, place guards on moving

Use Engineering Controls machinery parts.

Use Administrative e.g. introduce job rotation, ensure equipment is regularly maintained.
Controls

Use personal protective e.g. provide hearing and eye protection, hards hats, gloves and masks.
clothing and equipment Until you have a better method of control.

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 Eliminate the z

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 Step 5: Participate in a group WHS Meeting and communicate your findings to the class:

Considering the specific hazards and risks you identified and recorded in Steps 1 – 4, discuss
improvements and inclusions needed for future Workplace Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Then discuss and identify WHS training needs for staff.

Policies and procedure improvements and inclusions

1.

2.

3.

WHS Training Needs for Staff

1.

2.

3.

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