General • Inspections

Copy - Take 5 Procedure

The 'Take 5' procedure is a safety checklist designed to ensure that workers are prepared and aware of potential hazards before starting a task. It includes steps for understanding the task, identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing control measures, and performing a final check to ensure readiness and safety.

Bindaree Beef Processing Plant

10/09/2025

Copy - Take 5 Procedure

1. Task Understanding

Do I fully understand the job, scope, and steps involved?

Yes
No
N / A

Am I trained and competent to perform this task?

Yes
No
N / A

Hazard Identification

What could go wrong? (e.g., falls, moving plant, electricity, hazardous substances)

Are there any changes to the environment, weather, or site conditions?

Yes
No
N / A

Does the work require Hot Works?

Yes
No
N / A

if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

Complete Hot Works Permit and ensure all controls are in place.

Does the work require Lock Out Tag Out?

Yes
No
N / A

if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

Can be effectively isolated using no more than two isolators and has two or less energy sources

Yes
No
N / A

if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

Simple Isolation

Continue with LOTO procedure

if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

Complex isolation

Initiate isolation permit and complete SWMS for approval

Does the work require entry into a confined space?

Yes
No
N / A

if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

Are you qualified to enter a confined space?

Use Confined space entry permit and ensure all controls are in place.

Risk Assessment

Is this a non-routine, complex, or high-risk task (e.g., working at heights, confined spaces, hot works, lifting operations, complex LOTO)?

Yes
No
N / A

if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

Must complete risk assessment of task

Add or drag pictures

Are existing controls (SWMS, permits, PPE, supervision) enough?

Yes
No
N / A

If not sure, STOP and complete a hard copy (paper-based) risk assessment.

Yes
No
N / A

Control Measures

Have the hazards been eliminated, isolated, or controlled and are exclusion zones needed and are in place?

Yes
No
N / A

Do I have access to the correct PPE, tools, and equipment?

Yes
No
N / A

Is the work area safe and set up correctly?

Yes
No
N / A

Final Check

Am I fit for work (alert, not fatigued, no impairments)?

Yes
No
N / A

if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

Inform your supervisor

Have I communicated with my team and supervisor?

Yes
No
N / A

Do I know how to stop work and escalate if conditions change?

Yes
No
N / A

Source: Bindaree Beef Processing Plant (Community Member)

1. Task Understanding

Do I fully understand the job, scope, and steps involved?

Am I trained and competent to perform this task?

Hazard Identification

What could go wrong? (e.g., falls, moving plant, electricity, hazardous substances)

Are there any changes to the environment, weather, or site conditions?

Does the work require Hot Works?

Complete Hot Works Permit and ensure all controls are in place.

Does the work require Lock Out Tag Out?

Can be effectively isolated using no more than two isolators and has two or less energy sources

Simple Isolation

Continue with LOTO procedure

Complex isolation

Initiate isolation permit and complete SWMS for approval

Does the work require entry into a confined space?

Are you qualified to enter a confined space?

Use Confined space entry permit and ensure all controls are in place.

Risk Assessment

Is this a non-routine, complex, or high-risk task (e.g., working at heights, confined spaces, hot works, lifting operations, complex LOTO)?

Must complete risk assessment of task

Are existing controls (SWMS, permits, PPE, supervision) enough?

If not sure, STOP and complete a hard copy (paper-based) risk assessment.

Control Measures

Have the hazards been eliminated, isolated, or controlled and are exclusion zones needed and are in place?

Do I have access to the correct PPE, tools, and equipment?

Is the work area safe and set up correctly?

Final Check

Am I fit for work (alert, not fatigued, no impairments)?

Inform your supervisor

Have I communicated with my team and supervisor?

Do I know how to stop work and escalate if conditions change?