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    There are several factors that can put workers at risk in the workplace, including poor housekeeping, faulty machinery, lack of training, unsafe work methods, rushing, taking shortcuts, frustration, fatigue, complacency, inattention, and inexperienced workers. These factors can cause workers to lose focus, balance, control, and grip, putting them in the line of fire for potential injuries. To prevent incidents and injuries, workers should be aware of risk factors, consciously make safe decisions, assess risks associated with tasks, and ensure they are performing work in the safest way possible using the hierarchy of controls.

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    There are several factors that can put workers at risk in the workplace, including poor housekeeping, faulty machinery, lack of training, unsafe work methods, rushing, taking shortcuts, frustration, fatigue, complacency, inattention, and inexperienced workers. These factors can cause workers to lose focus, balance, control, and grip, putting them in the line of fire for potential injuries. To prevent incidents and injuries, workers should be aware of risk factors, consciously make safe decisions, assess risks associated with tasks, and ensure they are performing work in the safest way possible using the hierarchy of controls.

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    Whenamiatriskin The Workplace?: Yoursafety@Irp - Toolbox Discussion

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    When am I at risk in

    the workplace?
    YOURSAFETY@IRP - ToolBox Discussion

    When an incident or injury happens there are typically several factors


    which led it to occur, these could include poor house-keeping, faulty
    machinery, lack of training or an unsafe method of operation.

    Other factors which can also contribute to injuries include those


    associated with the worker: Rushing and taking short cuts, Frustration,
    Fatigue, Complacency, Inattention and new or inexperienced workers.

    In these states you will find that your eyes & mind are not focused on
    the task, you loose balance, control, traction, grip or find yourself in the
    line of fire and ultimately at risk of getting injured.

    By being aware of the risk factors (environment, personal, equipment


    etc.) you can consciously make a decision to take action and prevent
    an incident or injury. You need to ask yourself have I “assessed the
    risks” associated with this task and is this the “safest way” to perform it?

    Remember - Safety is a shared the hierarchy of control


    responsibility in the workplace!
    Eliminate the Hazard
    Your employer must ensure the environment and system of work is
    safe. One of your main responsibilities as an employee is to use your
    Substitute the Hazard
    brain. It can sometimes be the difference between you going home
    safe or going to the hospital injured.

    Isolate the Hazard


    If you think “something doesn’t seem right” or
    “isn’t safe” you are usually right!
    Use Engineering Controls
    Stop immediately - Assess the risks - Take appropriate action
    to eliminate or minimise the risks by using the hierarchy of control.
    Use Administrative Controls
    Talk to your site supervisor and your IRP
    consultant about any safety concerns you
    have before it’s too late! IRP – 9477 7999 Use Personal Protective Equipment

    Right Person | Right Job | Right Time


    www.IRP.net.au

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