TASK A1) Communicate Communicate risk assessment for task.
A2) Draft and communicate communicate DSTI for daily activities.
A3) Establish safe task environment.
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(F*) Frequency (P*) Probability TASK – EXCAVATION OF ROAD WITH TLB (R.A – 04)
RISK AND HAZARD Workers unaware of identified hazards and safety measures for the job – injury to workers.
Workers unaware of the task procedure, the identified hazards and safety measures for daily activities – injury to workers and damage to equipment.
Vehicles getting stuck in wet, muddy conditions.
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F
P
C
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4
-3
5
4
6
4
4
-3
0
5
10
RATING Low
Low
High
(S+F+P=C***) DATE:
CONTROL
BY WHOM
Risk assessments to be communicated communicated to workers before job commences.
2.9.2
Workers to sign acknowledgeme acknowledgement nt of communication on risk assessment document.
2.9.2
Risk assessments to be revised every 30 days or when new hazards or controls are identified.
2.17.1
DSTI to be communicated communicated to workers before shift commences.
2.9.2
Workers to sign acknowledgeme acknowledgement nt of communication on DSTI document.
2.9.2
DSTI to be counter signed by 2.6.1 or safety officer.
2.9.2 / 2.6.1 / 2.17.1
Vehicles to drive on designated routes only.
TLB falling over on soft uneven ground.
TLB to extend outriggers before commencing commencing with lift. Out rigger mats (sleeper wood) to be placed under outriggers in soft or uneven ground conditions.
Task areas not identified – injury to workers, damage to equipment and vehicles.
Task areas to be identified with orange beacons or flags man.
Unauthorised persons in task area – injury to person.
Only S&P workers allowed in task areas.
Tripping and slipping hazards – rocks, mud,
Be aware of your work environment. Do not walk or stand on loose rocks,
(F*) Frequency (P*) Probability TASK – EXCAVATION OF ROAD WITH TLB (R.A – 04)
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SATURDAY 01/07/2006 C1) Post construction warning signs in the road.
Traffic not aware of activities in the road ahead.
4
4
-3
5
Construction signage to be posted minimum 100 metres before construction site.
2.9.2
C2) Prepare detour route with TLB and by hand.
Damage to shallow underground services.
2
4
0
6
Supervisor and TLB operator to access detour route before preparation commences and beware of signs of underground services during preparation.
2.9.2
Poor road surface.
Ensure detour road surface is properly prepared and safe to use.
Injury from physical labour.
Workers to wear hand protection, eye protection, hard hats, safety boots, high visibility vests (dust masks if necessary).
Electrocution from overhead power lines.
TLB not to establish directly under power lines and work. Do not lift the boom above the height of the cabin.
Injury from moving TLB.
C3) Demarcate detour route with reflective lineators.
Route not clearly defined.
Lineators falling over.
Workers to stand clear of moving TLB. TLB operator to beware of workers and sound hooter if necessary.
4
4
-3
5
Detour route to be clearly demarcated. Lineators to be spaced approximately 5 metres apart. Ensure lineators are properly secured in bases and weighted with rock or sand bags.
