Bayside Council Risk Assessment

Control Measures

Select the corresponding control measures against the hazards selected

(1) Work area to be kept clear at all times. Walkways to be kept clear. Clean as you go to be followed.
(2) Ensure correct handling and storage as per risk assessments and safety data sheets. Wear all required PPE (e.g. gloves, protective clothing, eye and/or respiratory protection) during handling. Wash hands and arms following handling. Follow chemcert procedures.
(3) Manual handling training principles to be followed at all times. Use mechanical lifting aids where possible. Assess load, weight, size and transport route. Always adhere to personal capabilities and ask for assistance if required.
(4) Only trained personnel to use / work on plant & equipment. Isolate power to machinery / equipment. Avoid removing guards where possible. Ensure communication is maintained with machine operators. Never reach into machinery where parts are moving and ensure loose clothing and hair is managed. Maintain exclusion zone
(5) Hearing protection (PPE) to be worn when operating powered tools / equipment and when working closely to operating plant / equipment. Maintain equipment so that noise generated by it remains within the manufacturer’s specifications.
(6) Ensure all tools / equipment are in safe condition, fit for purpose and used for the intended purpose. Perform a visual check on each piece of equipment / tool. Hand, ear and eye protection (PPE) to be worn where required.
(7) Ensure PPE is used. Wear sun-protective clothing, use wide brimmed, bucket or legionnaires hats. Apply UV 50+ sunblock. Seek shade when possible.
(8) Use barriers/traffic cones to separate workers and traffic. Correct PPE - Hi Vis workwear & signage. Implement a site-specific traffic management plan
(9) Wear PPE – gloves, boots, long pants and sleeves and a hat. Use Insect repellent if appropriate. In areas where snakes may be present, make a noise and stamp your feet. Do not approach snakes.

Bayside Council Risk Assessment

Bayside Council Risk Assessment

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Date of Assessment

Name of All Staff Completing Risk Assessment (crew members names)

Work Order Number and Location

Asses the Risk

Who might be harmed?

Employees

Contractors

General Public

Select what hazards are present in relation to the work order

Hazard Identification

(1) Slips / Trips / Falls

(2) Chemical Handling

(3) Manual Handling

(4) Dangerous moving parts (Plant/Equipment)

(5) Noise

(6) Use of Hand Tools (Powered & Manual)

(7) Sun Exposure/UV

(8) Traffic

(9) Bites/Stings from wildlife (e.g. wasps, spiders, snakes)

By ticking the boxes, you are confirming that all relevant control measures have been implemented

Control Measures

Select the corresponding control measures against the hazards selected

(1) Work area to be kept clear at all times. Walkways to be kept clear. Clean as you go to be followed.

(2) Ensure correct handling and storage as per risk assessments and safety data sheets. Wear all required PPE (e.g. gloves, protective clothing, eye and/or respiratory protection) during handling. Wash hands and arms following handling. Follow chemcert procedures.

(3) Manual handling training principles to be followed at all times. Use mechanical lifting aids where possible. Assess load, weight, size and transport route. Always adhere to personal capabilities and ask for assistance if required.

(5) Hearing protection (PPE) to be worn when operating powered tools / equipment and when working closely to operating plant / equipment. Maintain equipment so that noise generated by it remains within the manufacturer’s specifications.

(6) Ensure all tools / equipment are in safe condition, fit for purpose and used for the intended purpose. Perform a visual check on each piece of equipment / tool. Hand, ear and eye protection (PPE) to be worn where required.

(7) Ensure PPE is used. Wear sun-protective clothing, use wide brimmed, bucket or legionnaires hats. Apply UV 50+ sunblock. Seek shade when possible.

(8) Use barriers/traffic cones to separate workers and traffic. Correct PPE - Hi Vis workwear & signage. Implement a site-specific traffic management plan

(9) Wear PPE – gloves, boots, long pants and sleeves and a hat. Use Insect repellent if appropriate. In areas where snakes may be present, make a noise and stamp your feet. Do not approach snakes.

Hazard Identification or additional risks

Risk Assessment

Risk Description

Hazard ID

Signature of All Employees