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Take 5

The 'Take 5' procedure is a comprehensive prestart check and hazard identification process designed to ensure safety before commencing a task. It includes verifying permits, identifying hazards, implementing control measures, ensuring proper training and equipment, and confirming isolation and safety readiness.
Hexham NSW - Valmont Coatings - APAC
07/23/2025

Take 5

The 'Take 5' procedure is a comprehensive prestart check and hazard identification process designed to ensure safety before commencing a task. It includes verifying permits, identifying hazards, implementing control measures, ensuring proper training and equipment, and confirming isolation and safety readiness.

    Prestart Check

    Is there a procedure or SOP for this job? If yes, check the procedure or SOP for all of the potential hazards.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Are you going to excavate, drill or penetrate any surface? If yes, attach an Excavation and Penetration permit.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Are you performing servicing or maintenance activities in which a zero energy state is not feasible? If yes, a Partial Energy Permit must be completed in addition to a Risk Assessment.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Will this work generate heat or sparks? If yes, attach a Hot Work Permit unless the work is a production task undertaken in a designated production hot work area or maintenance work in a maintenance hot work area.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Are you going to enter a Confined Space? If yes, attach Confined Space Permit, risk assessment and rescue plan.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Will this task require you to work at heights? If yes, attach Working at Heights Permit.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Will you need to use a crane to lift loads without approved lifting attachments or using rated lifting points? If yes, a Rigger or Dogman must assess the lift.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hazard Identification

    Hazard Checklist - Tick Relevant Hazards

    Control Measures for Identified Hazards

    List control measures for identified hazards

    Training and Equipment

    Are you (and any others involved) trained to do this task? If no, discuss with supervisor.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Do you need any further instruction or clarification to complete the job safely? If yes, discuss with supervisor.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Do you have the correct equipment for the job and is it in good order? If no, do not proceed with the Job.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Circle the PPE items that you will use for this task

    Isolation and Verification

    Has the isolation been carried out and verified by an 'Authorised Isolation Person'? If not, see your supervisor.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

    List isolation plan number or isolation points and verification steps

    Have you verified the Isolation to make sure it is at Zero energy state? If no, do not proceed with the Job.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Final Check

    Can you now do this job safely? If NO contact your Supervisor for Instruction

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Name and Signature of person completing the Take 5

    Click here to sign

    Check Mate by:

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Source: Hexham NSW - Valmont Coatings - APAC (Community Member)

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