Plant/equipment RISK ASSESSMENT

Plant: Sydney Harbour bridge Location: Sydney

Consequences (C): How bad is the possible outcome? Likelihood (L): How likely is it to L Risk level (R)
occur, and how often? C Likely Possible Unlikely
High – Death, disability, extreme damage Likely At any time High H H M
Moderate – Time off work, severe damage Possible Could occur Mod. H M L
Low – No or first aid injury, slight damage Unlikely May occur Low M L L

Identify one to be actioned to complete the risk register BELOW

Hazards and associated C L R Comments - How will the hazards and the risks be controlled?
risks
Untrained workers Moderat Possibl Moderat Actioned: Provide training to all workers on the safe operation of
e e e equipment and procedures.

Unauthorised entry to the Moderat Possibl Moderat Actioned: Implement security measures to prevent unauthorized entry to
site e e e the site.

Collisions High Possibl High Actioned: Implement traffic management measures to reduce the risk of
e collisions.

Unauthorised or unsafe High Possibl High Actioned: Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of
operation e equipment.

Unsafe operation High Possibl High Actioned: Provide training to workers on the safe operation of equipment
e and procedures.

Moving parts Moderat Possibl Moderat Actioned: Guard moving parts to prevent injury.
e e e
Hazards and associated C L R Comments - How will the hazards and the risks be controlled?
risks
Hazardous exposure Moderat Possibl Moderat Actioned: Provide workers with personal protective equipment (PPE)
e e e and training on how to use it safely.

Spill or leak (on-site) High Possibl High Actioned: Implement spill prevention and response procedures.
e
Moving parts Moderat Possibl Moderat Actioned: Guard moving parts to prevent injury.
e e e
Fluid under pressure High Possibl High Actioned: Implement procedures for the safe handling of fluids under
e pressure.

Unsafe operation High Possibl High Actioned: Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of
e equipment.

Risk of falls - operator’s High Possibl High Actioned: Provide fall protection measures for operators.
position e
Risk of falls – from heights High Possibl High Actioned: Provide fall protection measures for workers working at
e heights.

Operator safety High Possibl High Actioned: Provide training to operators on the safe operation of
e equipment and procedures.

Unsafe operation High Possibl High Actioned: Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of
e equipment.

Lifting and placing of High Possibl High Actioned: Develop and implement procedures for the safe lifting and
loads e placing of loads.

Lifting and placing of High Possibl High Actioned: Provide training to workers on the safe lifting and placing of
loads e loads.
Hazards and associated C L R Comments - How will the hazards and the risks be controlled?
risks
Instability; overturning High Possibl High Actioned: Implement measures to prevent instability and overturning,
e such as using counterweights or outriggers.

Electrocution High Possibl High Actioned: Implement electrical safety measures, such as lockout/tagout
e and grounding.

Loss of control High Possibl High Actioned: Implement safety measures to prevent loss of control, such as
e emergency stop buttons and guards.

Overturning risk High Possibl High Actioned: Implement measures to prevent overturning, such as using
e counterweights or outriggers.

Falling objects High Possibl High Actioned: Implement measures to prevent falling objects, such as
e overhead guards and barricades.

Collision High Possibl High Actioned: Implement traffic management measures to reduce the risk of
e collisions.

Personal injury High Possibl High Actioned: Implement safety measures to reduce the risk of personal
e injury, such as PPE, training, and engineering controls.

Moving and falling parts Moderat Possibl Moderat Actioned: Guard moving and falling parts to prevent injury.
e e e
Hazardous manual tasks Moderat Possibl Moderat Actioned: Implement engineering and procedural controls to reduce the
e e e risk of hazardous manual tasks.

Safety and security of High Possibl High Actioned: Implement security measures to protect the plant from
plant e unauthorized access and vandalism.
 Hazards and associated C L R Comments - How will the hazards and the risks be controlled?
risks

Legend: C = consequences; L = likelihood; R = risk level. Rate each as either H (=high), M (=moderate), L (=low).

Hierarchy of risk controls (in order of preference) How will risk controls be implemented? – Give an example for each hazard
ELIMINATION Can the risk be eliminated? E.g., redesign work
activity

SUBSTITUTION Can the hazard be substituted with a lesser

risk?

ISOLATION Can the hazard be isolated from workers at risk?

ENGINEERING Can engineering controls be used?

ADMINISTRATION Can administrative controls be used?

PPE What PPE could be used to reduce the risks? E.g., gloves,

Legend: C = consequences; L = likelihood; R = risk level. Rate each as either H (=high), M (=moderate), L (=low)
SAFETY IN DESIGN RISK ASSESSMENT REGISTER – PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Complete the risk assessment register below relating to the two hazards identified for plant and equipment from the assessment report above.

Discipline Design Phase Risk Rating Status

Architectural Pre-Design
Interior Concept/DD Low Open
Landscape Construction Documentation Moderate Pending

Access Design Construction stage High Closed

Engineering Operations & Maintenance Acute

Services Decommission/Demolish

Hazard Category

Access and Egress Entrapment Mobile Plant Structural Stability

Adjoining Areas Ergonomics and Space Noise Traffic and Pedestrian Management and
Loading
Amenities and Facilities Falling Objects Precast Concrete Underground Services

Biological Fire and Emergency Psychological Vibration

Climatic Conditions Formwork Radiation Work at Height

Confined Spaces Hazardous Substances Security Work Near Water

Crane Operation Heat Sources Slips, Trips and Falls Other Workplace Issues

Earthworks Lighting and Ventilation Specialised Plant and Equipment

Electrical Manual Tasks Stepping on or Striking Against Objects
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
Likelihood Consequences:
How likely is it to happen How severely it hurts someone (if it happens)
Insignificant Minor Moderate Major/Severe Catastrophic
(first aid (medical
treatment only; treatment; (extensive (death; toxic
(no injuries) spillage spillage included injuries loss of release of
contained at the but with outside production) chemicals)
site) help)
Almost certain 2 3 4 4 4
expected in most circumstances M H A A A
Likely will 2 3 3 4 4
occur in most circumstances M H H A A
Possible 1 2 3 4 4
might occur at some time L M H A A
Unlikely 1 1 2 3 4
could occur at some time L L M H A
Rare 1 1 2 3 3
may occur, only in exceptional circumstances L L M H H
SCORE & STATEMENT ACTION
4
Acute Intolerable. Take immediate action to reduce the risk level.
A
3
H High Management decision is required urgently. Consider higher-order controls.

2 Moderate Management input required. Manage with control measures and monitor.

M
1
Low Acceptable. Manage with control measures and monitor.
L

DESIGN CONTROLS
Control Effectiveness Description Effort

100% Remove, design the hazard out.

Elimination (preferred) Low
E.g., Relocating the plant from roof level to ground level to
Hazard removed
eliminate hazard for maintenance when working at heights.

75% Hazard substituted with something of lesser risk.

Substitution Moderate
E.g., Specifying steel posts instead of timber for a childcare
Hazard reduced
centre to reduce the risk of splintering.
50% Hazard controlled through isolation.
Isolation You are reducing Moderate
and controlling the E.g., Isolating hazardous plant or chemicals.
hazard
50% Hazard controlled through Engineering.
Engineering You are reducing Moderate
and controlling the E.g., Wider corridors for plant access or mechanical ventilators.
hazard
Communicating remaining risks, hazard controlled by influencing
25%
people.
Administration / Training You are using soft High
controls which rely E.g., Traffic management plan, signage
on people
 Provide persons with safety gear.
5%
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Major
You are limiting the
E.g., Hearing protection or hard hat.
damage

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY RESIDUAL RISK REGISTER (action one hazard)

*Hazard Category Hazard *Risk Project Design Risk Residual Owner *Statu Comments
Description Level Control/Treatment Risk Level s assumptions/justifications/records
reference
Plant