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ANALYSIS
SHORT TERM TASKS ONLY (FOR PROJECT WORK USE THE SUBJECT SPECIFIC UWA PROJECT RISK ASSESSMENTS)

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CHANGES AFTER JOB STARTS: HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW).
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VERY HIGH Strategy.
 Further controls must be identified to reduce the risk.
new resultant hazards.
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date can only proceed with written permission of the senior manager or delegated authority.
 Participants
them only after informing all to be individually briefed to attain full understanding of controls and planned emergency action.
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the participants.  Control measures must be rigorously tested to ensure effectiveness.
 Supervisor must directly supervise implementation of control measures.
JSA AVAILABILITY TO WORKERS:
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of the elevated risk and related control measures to be included in pre-activity induction of participants.
MEDIUM  reference
shall be available for Participants must understand how to monitor effectiveness of control measures.
at the job site at all times.
Following implementation Supervisor must personally ensure that control measures remain effective throughout.

 Participants in the activity need to understand the risk control measures.

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 Control measures to be implemented and monitored by participants.

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UWA JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
DATE: SUPERVISOR (Name and Signature): PREPARED BY (Name and Signature):
                 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
     

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WORK Confined Hot Work Work Area Working High Gas Radiation Other (describe)
CONDITIONS: Space Permit Permit Access Permit at height Excavation Voltage      
SAFETY Barricade Signage Sentry Fire Fire Running Drinking Two way
RESOURCES: extinguisher blankets water water Radio

REQUIRED Steel toed Safety Face Respirator Dust Safety Personnel Gloves (specify type)
PPE: safety boots glasses shield mask harness cage      

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JOB BREAKDOWN (use the HAZARDS TO CONSIDER section for guidance)
STEP TASK STEP HAZARDS RAW CONTROL MEASURES RESIDUAL
NUM. List the steps required to complete the What are the hazardous aspects of carrying RISK What measures can be taken to eliminate or minimise RISK
task in the order they are to be carried out. out the step (indicate if there are “none”)? See Matrix the risk of injury arising from the identified hazard? See Matrix

    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 
    
                 
 

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SIGN-ON SHEET
DATE:           Daily sign on; or Record of task changes communicated to participants SUPERVISOR (Signature):

NAME: 1       2       3       4       5       6      

SIGNATURE:

NAME: 7       8      9       10           11           12          

SIGNATURE:

DATE:           Daily sign on; or Record of task changes communicated to participants SUPERVISOR (Signature):

NAME: 1       2       3       4       5       6      

SIGNATURE:

NAME: 7       8      9       10           11           12          

SIGNATURE:

DATE:           Daily sign on; or Record of task changes communicated to participants SUPERVISOR (Signature):

NAME: 1       2       3       4       5       6      

SIGNATURE:

NAME: 7       8      9       10           11           12          

SIGNATURE:

DATE:           Daily sign on; or Record of task changes communicated to participants SUPERVISOR (Signature):

NAME: 1       2       3       4       5       6      

SIGNATURE:

NAME: 7       8      9       10           11           12          

SIGNATURE:

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HAZARDS TO CONSIDER
SPECIFIC PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Poor manual handling / ergonomics
 Lifting, carrying and putting down loads
above personal physical capacity.
 Lifting, carrying and putting down
awkward and unbalanced loads.
 Holding and restraining moving/vibrating
loads.
 Pushing or pulling loads.
 Twisting and bending motions.
 Use of excessive force.
 Awkward and sustained postures.
 Hand tool use - vibration.
 Lack of mechanical aides.
 Mechanical aides – trolleys,
wheelbarrows are in poor condition.
 Repetitive or sustained movements.
 Poor workstation layout.
 Over-reaching.
 Inadequate space.
 Blurry PC screen.
 Poor lighting.
Gravity/falls/falling objects
 Uneven surfaces.
 Trip obstructions.
 Slippery surfaces.
 Holes and excavations.
 Unprotected edges.
 Brittle roofs.
 Adverse weather (wind).
 Non-compliant handrails.
 Non-compliant ladders/steps.
 Falling trees and branches.
 Falling building debris
 Dropped tools.
 Lack of anchor points.
 Incorrect static line set-up – pendulum
effect.
 Fall arrest equipment not-fit-for-
purpose.
 Lack of vertical rescue
equipment/training – suspension
disorders.
 Lack of Working at Heights training.
 Sloping levels - rolling away.
 Obstructions on platforms.
Electricity and Magnetic fields
 Dangerous/high voltage.
 Faulty electrical equipment.
 Plugs & sockets in poor condition.
 Unsafe installations.
 Exposed wires.
 Fixed and portable equipment not RCD protected..
 Earth leakage.
 Equipment is not inspected, tested, tagged and
serviced.
 Over-powering power boards (piggybacking).
 Leads not protected from water, being damaged or
cut.
 Static electricity.
 Contact with overhead cables.
 Contact with buried electrical services.
 Electrical equipment in the line of fire (welding slag,
heat, crushing, cutting, abrasion, drilling into).
 Lack of isolation procedures.
 Plant not isolated.
 Switchboard not labelled or secured – poor
isolations.
 Magnetic fields.
Hazardous chemicals and substances
 Corrosive chemicals.
 Flammable & combustible fuels..
 Chemical fumes.
 Chemical in eyes.
 Chemical absorption in the skin.
 Chemical ingestion/injection.
 Inadequate PPE used.
 Inadequate chemical storage (exposed,
not bunded, unstable over time).
 Containers inadequate.
 Incorrect segregation.
 Mixing chemicals.
 Decanted/unlabelled containers.
 Incorrect handling procedures.
 Lack of information (MSDS).
 Chemical fires and explosions.
 Pesticides/Poisons.
 Hazardous materials/substances:
o Asbestos fibres.
o Lead paint.
o Synthetic mineral fibres.
O Polychlorinated biphenyl.
Biological hazards
 Bacterial/viral infections.
 Release of biological agents.
 Water borne disease – Legionella, e-coli.
 Animal diseases.
 Biological Waste.
 Decaying organic materials – cadavers.
 Dangerous microbes.
 Animal bites – insects, snake.
 Poisonous plants.
 Allergic reactions to fauna and flora.
Pressure/explosive Force
 Compressed air.
 Hydraulic fluids.
 Hydrostatic steam.
 Mechanical /spring energy.
 Ground water-artesian.
 Incorrect storage of gas cylinders.
 Inadequate ventilation of gas systems.
 Improper handling of gas cylinders.
 Defective gauges.

Radiation/lasers Thermal/fire Hot-works Sufficient Force Sharp Objects

 Ionizing and Non-ionizing.  Contact heat.  Line of fire – burns, projectiles, cuts, impacts.  Mass & Acceleration.  Cutting surfaces.
 Electromagnetic.  Radiant heat.  Sparks & fire.  Collisions with obstructions.  Puncture points.
 Infrared.  Heat stress.  Electrocution.  Pinch & crush points.
 Lasers.  Fire – burns.  Welding blowback/flashback.
 Microwaves.  Smoke – inhalation.  Welding slag. Dust/foreign objects in eyes Noise
 Ultraviolet rays.  Arc-Eye.  Dust.  Excessive noise (>85db).
 Welding arc.  Gas explosions.  Projectiles.  Constant & disturbing noise.
 Not wearing appropriate PPE. (>50db)
 X-rays.

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HAZARDS RELATED TO WORKSITE CONDITIONS
Climatic conditions General work environment Vehicles/driving onsite Excavations/penetrations Entry into confined spaces
 Storms (strong winds, lightning, hail, rain)  Remote activities/isolation.  Collisions with vehicles.  Collapse of trench/hole.  Depleted oxygen atmosphere.
 Fog and mist.  Working at night.  Blind spots on campus.  Fall into excavation.  Asphyxiates.
 Sun exposure - Dehydration  Physical obstructions.  Speeding on campus.  Contacting buried services.  Atmospheric contaminants.
 Sunburn, cancers, sun distress.  Trip, slip hazards.  Unsafe driving.  Collapsing structures.  Dangerous microbes.
 Extreme temperatures (hyperthermia and  Poor housekeeping.  Faulty equipment.  Contact with asbestos.  Entrapment.
hypothermia).  Poor ventilation & lighting.  Bicycles & pedestrians.  Struck by boom/mobile plant.  Buried – suffocation.
 Cyclones.  Lack of space.  Not wearing helmets.  Noise.  Isolated work/inability of being rescued.
 Earth quakes.  After hours work – security  Unclear traffic signs and markings.  Dust/projectiles.  Inadequate ID & risk assessment of confined space.
 Floods.  Lack of pedestrian paths.  Lack of access to excavation.
 Bush Fire

EQUIPMENT RELATED HAZARDS

Mobile Plant
 Incorrect plant selection for job. 
 Operator not licensed.
 Blind Spots - and limited vision. 
 Noisy.
 Warning lights/alarms not
operating.
 Not maintained.
 Dangerous acts – standing on
bucket, forks.
 Inadequate delineation/spotter
Mechanical energy/plant
Lack of guarding & warning
signs.
Unmaintained/unchecked plant.
 Dangerous plant points:
o Moving/rotating parts
o Impact/crush points.
o Entanglement points.
o Puncturing points.
o “Drawing in” points.
o Abrasion points & sharp
edges.
 Stored Energy – winches,
springs, rams.
 Projectiles.
Use of hand-held power tools
 Body in the line of fire.
 Equipment not-fit-for-purpose:
o Incorrect tool/parts selected.
o Incorrect assembly.
o Poor equipment condition.
o Modified equipment.
 Jamming and kickback of tools.
 Projectiles.
 Electrocution and burns.
 Vibration disorders.– arm/body
 Fatigue.
 Incorrect actions – changing
positions without stopping.
 Poor housekeeping.
 Awkward and sustained postures.
Elevated working platforms
 EWPs not maintained or
checked.
 Slew ring bolts worn/sheared.
 EWPs controls not calibrated.
 Contact with overhead power.
 Dropped objects.
 Operators not trained.
 Drop zone not delineated.
 Operator standing out of bucket.
 EWP used to lift & lower heavy
objects.
 SWL is not clearly marked.
 Hydraulic fluid leaks.
 Anchor points not adequate.
 No rescue plan/equipment.
Scaffolds and ladders
 Scaffolds not installed correctly.
 Scaffolds not inspected.
 Scaffold equipment damaged.
 Base not supportive.
 Inadequate bracing.
 Inadequate protection from falling
objects.
 Scaffolds in the line of vehicle
traffic.
 Overhead power cables.
 Ladders not-fit-for-purpose.
o Incorrect ladder used for job.
o Ladders not secured or footed.
o Ladders damaged/not
maintained.
Cranes/rigging
 Exceeding the Maximum Lift Weight –
Safe Work Limit.
 Slings, hooks, chains not-fit-for-purpose.
 Crane not maintained/calibrated.
 Unsupportive ground.
 Inadequate slew arch (contact with
structures)
 Overhead power cables.
 Dropping loads.
 No/inadequate Lift plan.
 Inadequate delineation/access control.
 Crane driver is
not-fit-work/distracted/incompetent.
 No warning horn signals.
 Pinch/crush points.
 Incorrect rigging – loads detach.
 Inadequate rigging hand signals.

PERSONNEL RELATED HAZARDS

Other Workers Personal/behavioural Psycho-social Threats
 Lack of communication.  Lack of competency, inexperienced or non-inducted workers.  Stress.  Armed hold-up.
 Conflicting work activities.  Aggressive, abusive, threatening or violent acts.  Bullying.  Arson.
 Lack of knowledge of work site hazards.  Skylarking.  Harassment.  Assault.
 Lack of inductions.  Unsafe behaviour.  Victimisation.  Terrorist/Substances Attack.
 Lack of competency.  Workers not–fit–for duty:  Bomb.
 Lack of Health & Safety standards. o Fatigue.  Sabotage.
 Not provided with Safety information – o Medication / Drug use and intoxication.
Asbestos Register. o Reduced mental & physical capacity to work.

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