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1A8 Safe Systems of Work Interpretations

Key learning Points:
HASWA 1974 s.2 (Statute)
• Definitions and terminology …provide systems of work which are safe
• Safe systems of work
• Permits to work – development and operation Common law duty of care – (Common)
• …provide systems of work which are safe

No statutory definition
• “A method doing the job in a safe way?”
• Procedures, work instructions

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Safe System of Work as a Control

Measure Method Statements
Developed from risk assessment findings Procedural document

• Hazards fully identified • Description and sequence of work

• Precautions to be taken • Names of supervisors
• Tools and equipment • Control measures and monitoring arrangements
• Procedural systems to follow • Environmental controls
• Training and supervision requirements • First aid and PPE
• Requirements for personal protection • Emergency procedures

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Job Safety Analysis Job Safety Analysis –Practice

Technique for investigating hazards within a task Develop a simple 10-step JSA…..

Developing a SSOW using Job Safety Analysis (JSA) e.g. Boil an egg, change a wheel etc

S elect the task to be studied

Step Description Tools used Potential Precautions
R ecord the steps in the process no. injury / ill
E xamine the components of the task health

D evelop the safe system 1

I nstall the safe system

M aintain the safe system

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Permit to Work Permit to Work

Formal, written control system as part of a safe system of work for higher risk Fully documented system detailing all precautions
activities. E.g:
• Isolation
• Confined spaces • Protective clothing and equipment
• Fire / explosion risks • Atmospheric monitoring
• Toxic fumes / lack of oxygen • Emergency equipment and procedures
• Electrical systems
• Hot works (welding / cutting)
• Machinery maintenance

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Permit to Work – Essential Elements 1A8 Safe Systems of Work

Key learning Points:
Permit title and number
Location of job and plant identification • Definitions and terminology

Description of work • Safe systems of work

• Permits to work – development and operation
Hazards and precautions
Authorisation and acceptance
Extension / handover / hand-back
Cancellation

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