Lists of Hazards and Control Measures

RTA Model document that forms part of G21M Edition 1 / Revision 0 August 2008 Referenced b G21M/M

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

AND RISK C CONTROL TABLE

This Model !ocument forms part of the the G21M "#$ $peci%cation and is called up under G21M Anne&ure M' (ssues listed in the )#igh Ris* +or*, column must be addressed in $afe +or* Method $tatements -$+M$. hen the are present during the or*' The control measures are provided for Guidance only ' ote that this table of e&les does not include all possible haards' 3ou ma 4cut5paste, control suggestions into our ris* assessments and $+M$' These e&les are are provided as a guide onl and an other site-specifc factors must also be considered Refer to the Generic #aards 6ist for references to 6egislation +or*7over +or*7over $+ 7odes of ractice Guidelines9 Australian $tandards9 and RTA RTA olicies and T( $heets' High risk work 1.

(ork i$)$er tr*c

H!r" Motorists9 pedestrians9 riders entering or* site'

7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*'

+or*ing close to roads' E&cessive tra:c speeds' ;ehicle collision/lose control'

?se approved T7'

+or*ing on foot near moving plant' lant movements hich obstruct tra:c 5/or pedestrian
A Tra:c Management lan -TM. should consist of a T71 ;M2 and MB'

1

So#e Co$tro% &es're S'ggestio$s

$ite=speci%c induction > update as the or* changes' Road closures and detours' ?se accredited tra:c controllers' ?se accredited tra:c control providers' #igh visibilit clothing9 da 5 night or*' 7orrect sie temp signs as per A$1@2'B' ?se of chicanes and/or pilot vehicles' 7lear delineation of altered travel path/s' Ceep impact ones clear behind safet barriers' +ritten +ritten edestrian Movement lan -M.' !uplicate 5/or repeat 4repare to $top, signs' ?se a second tra:c controller 4donstream,' ?se ;ariable Message $igns9 additional info' i nfo' rovide additional lighting at night' Refer to relevant section in TCAWS for: 7onduct 5 document an Appendi& ! Ris* Assessment' 7onduct 5 document regular TM inspections' ?se portable tra:c signals' Ensure correct sight distances to signs' !uplicate and/or repeat signs' ?se minimum length speed ones' Manager advises local olice 5 see*s enforcement cooperation' +ritten ;ehicle Movement lan -;M.' rovide 4end=of=Dueue, 4end=of=Dueue, protection9 protection9 monitor tra:c Dueues' +or*ing on foot near plant -$ect '2F. 5 RTA T( $heet T002 +or*ing on foot9 T020 +or*ing near tra:c'

T7  Tra:c 7ontrol lan ;M  ;ehicle Movement lan -must include deliveries haul roads access 5 par*ing for all vehicles and plant items9 must sho e&clusion ones here applicable.' 3 M  edestrian Movement lan9 or*ers and others on foot' 2

#aard (denti%cation and Ris* 7ontrol Table -controls are guidance onl. High risk work 2.

Tr*c co$tro%%ers

H!r"


$truc* b tra:c'

7onduct and document a written risk assessment '

Motorist disobes directions'

!ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction > update as the or* changes'

ot seen b motorists' o radio communication' Hatigue'

?se onl accredited Tra:c 7ontrollers from accredited Tra:c 7ontrol roviders' 7arefull choose location ith an escape route' Give clear hand signals 5 nominate the motorist > T7A+$ 4(nstructions to Tra:c 7ontrollers,' #igh visibilit clothing in good condition' (mprove 4channelling, of tra:c into controllers, positions' ?se additional lighting red ands 5 hi=vis tape on clothing at night or in poor light' 7ontrollers to e relieved for 1I mins ever to hours9 rested or on other duties'

3.

4.

+e"estri$ #o,e#e$t  e#p%o.ees / others

+%$t  'se)opert e0 work $er0 i$st%%0 i$spect0 repir1

7losed footpaths bridges and crossings'

7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*'

Emploees 5 others on !evelop a edestrian Movement lan -M.' foot in pro&imit to plant $ite=speci%c induction > update as the or* changes' 5 eDuipment' rovide suitable crossings and pathas as per Man or* activities T7A+$ Manual edestrians $ect 'B' close to one another' ?se temporar signs to direct pedestrians' Temporar pathas not rovide for the impaired > mobilit blind etc' eJectivel protected from tra:c' ?se separation distances beteen or* groups' (nsu:cient idth of Hence=oJ/cover e&cavations on/near pathas' pathas' rovide safet barriers and impact ones' ;ision and/or mobilit impaired persons'

Reduce tra:c speed near crossings or pathas here safe sight distances and clearances to tra:c can not be maintained'

lant and vehicle collisions

7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction > update as the or* changes' $eparate various tpes of tra:c'

edestrians -emploees and others. struc* b moving plant' ?nsecured plant repair/servicing areas' Keing under suspended loads' $truc* b rotating booms and countereights' ?nsupervised reversing plant' (ncidents due to fatigue

Hor G21M Ed 1 / Rev0

?se spotters in radio communication' Maintain safe separation distances from plant particularl rotating/singing arms countereights etc' !o not approach operating plant ithout ac*noledgement and approval of operator' !o not stand or cross beneath or donhill of suspended loads' lan coordinate 5 supervise tas*s in close pro&imit to one another and/or plant vehicles and eDuipment' Refer to RTA T( $heet T008 for additional summarised information'

August 2008

age 2 of 1

#aard (denti%cation and Ris* 7ontrol Table -controls are guidance onl. High risk work lant continued

H!r" 7rane overturn

So#e Co$tro% &es're S'ggestio$s lan the lift9 conduct 5 document ris* assessment' 7ranes set up to manufacturer,s reDuirements' $tabilisers full e&tended9 4pigsted, correctl' Ensure electronic scales and alarms operate' 7ompetent person to assess safe distances from e&cavations slope etc' "bservers appointed 5 *eep pedestrians aa' !ogman accredited 5 used herever possible'

Mobile plant overturn'

lant to be %tted ith roll over protection cage' Kerms/indros on emban*ments' "nl trained and accredited operators used' Reduce speed and angles of crossings' ?se observers in radio contact ith operators' Trac*ed rather than heeled plant near edges' $afe or* procedures developed'


August 2008

age B of 1

#aard (denti%cation and Ris* 7ontrol Table -controls are guidance onl. High risk work

H!r"


5.

&$'% H$"%i$g

?se of heav hand held 7onduct ris* assessment as reDuired b $+ "#$ tools e'g' grass slasher Reg 2001 7lause 81' hammers compacters9 Eliminate the need to lift' drills etc rovide mechanical devices' #andling of heav Reduce the eight' obLects' (mpose restrictions on certain activities' 7ontinuous poor Training of staJ' posture' oor eDuipment storage 6imits on duration of lifting or appling force' or poor design of Redesign obLect or tas*' carriage rac*s' 6ast choice reDuire for to person lifts' ot using correct Refer to RTA T( $heet T02 for additional eDuipment' summarised information'

6.

O,erhe" 'ti%ities

Aerial poer lines or other services > telephone cable T;' ;ertical support poles 5 posts' 7rossings bridges or aDua or viaducts carring services'

lan the or* ith the service provider and document discussions and decisions' 7onduct and document a written risk assessment  as reDuired b $+ "#$ Regulation 2001 7lause F' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction > updated as or* changes' Hor poer lines determine9 

#eight of service

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;oltage and o Go ones

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#eight of plant 5 eDuipment -its envelope.

"rganise to have poer disconnected' Relocate poerlines' Maintain o Go ones' Mar* out 4e&clusion, ones outside of o Go ones e'g' 8 m from lines N1B2*;' ?se trained and accredited operators and observers hen or*ing in close pro&imit' 7onsider using an accredited spotter even hen outside of the o Go one' Erect eJective sstem of arning signs and rite the height to the service on the signs' 7hec* the height of an eDuipment used' ?se movement limited or smaller plant and eDuipment' E&clude all non essential personnel 5 eDuip' !evelop an emergenc plan 5 train staJ' Refer to RTA T( $heets T00B T00 5 T011 for additional summarised information'


August 2008

age  of 1


2$"er gro'$" 'ti%ities

H!r" 7ontact ith electric or telecommunication cables gas and ater lines' Electrical or gas e&plosion' Hlooding' $ervice disruption'

So#e Co$tro% &es're S'ggestio$s 6ocation of services to be established electronicall or b 4potholing,' !ocument information received from 4!ial Kefore 3ou !ig, -telephone 1100.' 7onduct and document a written risk assessment  as reDuired b $+ "#$ Regulation 2001 7lause F' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction > updated as or* changes' $ervices to be isolated hen or*ing in close pro&imit' Establish safe clearance distances' ?se trained and accredited operators and observers hen or*ing in close pro&imit' ?se a spotter ho must stand aa from the point of e&cavation > avoid being overcome b %re e&plosion or gas' Erect eJective sstem of arning signs' E&clude all non essential personnel 5 eDuip' !evelop an emergenc plan 5 train staJ' Refer to RTA T( $heet T011 for additional summarised information'

8.

E%ectric% i$st%%tio $s3 pprt's $" e4'ip#e$t

+or* near substations generators or turbines'


6iaise ith installation oner/operator' 7onduct a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction' lan the or* and map the operating areas of plant9 vehicles and personnel' 7onsider using an accredited spotter' Erect eJective sstem of arning signs' E&clude all non essential personnel 5 eDuip' !evelop an emergenc plan 5 train staJ' Refer to RTA T( $heet T00 for additional summarised information'

August 2008

age I of 1

#aard (denti%cation and Ris* 7ontrol Table -controls are guidance onl.

9.

High risk work

H!r"

E%ectric% too%s / %e"s

Hault electric leads and tools' o earth lea*age or residual current devices -R7!. %tted' Electrical leads on ground' Aerial leads not supported' (ncorrect tpe of lead and insulation used' ?nauthorised use of inverters in construction industr' EDuip not earthed properl' Electrical leads in damp areas' 6eads secured to metal components e'g' scaJ tube' (mproper earthing of eDuipment'


So#e Co$tro% &es're S'ggestio$s ?niDuel identif and register all tools and leads on site' 7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' !etermine an inspection regime for electrical tools appliances etc' #ave all tools and leads tagged and inspected' $ecurel loc* up -Duarantine. or remove from site an defective tools or ones not inspected' Residual current devices in all circuits' Electrical leads *ept elevated 5 clear of or* areas' ?se onl Duali%ed electricians ho follo Australian $tandard +iring Rules' ?se onl accredited persons = )testing/taggingO All leads *ept elevated shielded 5 dr' Refer to RTA T( $heet T00 for additional summarised information' Ascertain if an eDuipment reDuires to be earthed -earth sta*e. 5 ho it should be done'

August 2008

age F of 1


(ork t heights  i$c%'"es work o$ e#5$k# e$ts

H!r" o handrails > fall containment' o static line in place or used' +or*ing outside of handrails' (ncomplete scaJold' $caJold not erected as designed' $caJold not properl supported braced or tied=in' Hloor penetrations not covered' 6adders not secured' ?nsafe access/egress' +or*ing unrestrained on batters' E&cessive sag in static lines' 7rush sndrome'

11.

(ork o,er or $er wter

!roning Hlooding Halls Electrocution

So#e Co$tro% &es're S'ggestio$s 7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' Hollo "#$ Reg,s #ierarch of control 7lause IF' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction' All or* platforms have secure handrails 5 midrails > fall containment' "therise use static lines harness and short lanards > fall prevention' ?se of fall arrest sstem > fall arrest -reDuires a recover sstem to be in place.' All penetrations securel covered or barricaded' All ladders secured to prevent movement' 6adders to e&tend at least 1m above landings' ?se ladder bas 5 gates on scaJold ladders' $caJold being erected/dismantled9 tag as incomplete 5 fence oJ to prevent access' $caJolder/erectors to use a 4handover, statement sstem' 7onduct 5 document pre=use 5 regular inspections of all or* at heights eDuipment' #ave fall prevention 4%ttings, built into prefabricated components' Refer to RTA "#$ olic 2'11 Working at heights and T( $heet T00I 5 T022 for additional summarised information' 7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction' rovide fall prevention sstems' rovide recover sstems' (f or*ing oJ=shore/mid stream consider need to have a second recover vessel' +ear personal

August 2008

age @ of 1


(ork i$,o%,i$g cr$es / pi%i$g

H!r" 7ollapse hile being erected maintained altered or serviced' Halls from height' Toppling over' 6oads dropped' Amputation or crush inLuries' 7ontact ith utilities' Mechanical hdraulic or structural failure'

So#e Co$tro% &es're S'ggestio$s 7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' !evelop a lift or driving plan after a ritten ris* assessment' $ite=speci%c induction > updated as or* changes' Ensure $+M$ covers establishment maintenance and disassembl' ersons climbing an toer or derric* have fall prevention and a recover sstem is in place' !etermine load bearing capacities of soils/pads Ascertain ho to ensure load bearing limit is not e&ceeded' All cranes and rigs properl deploed as per manufacturer,s reDuirements' 7orrect use of pig=sted materials' $tabilisers full deploed' "nl Duali%ed persons sling loads' All lifting eDuipment is uniDuel identi%ed tagged registered9 is regularl inspected and tested' Test results are documented on the register' All moving parts are correctl guarded' All guards are in place and serviceable' A loc*=out/tag=out procedure is in place 5 folloed for an maintenance/servicing' +hen in pro&imit to utilities see above information for overhead 5 underground utilities'

13.

E6c,tio $) Tre$chi$g

$ee $+ +or*7over 7ode of ractice -7o. E&cavation

7ollapse of earth alls'


Engulfment' 7rushing9 suJocation'

!ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction > updated as or* changes'

lant/vehicle rollover' ;ehicle collisions' ersons falling from height' 7ontact ith utilities' E&plosion %re or gas lea*' Hall into e&cavation

$horing to be provided as per 7o e&cavation' $horing to be inspected regularl' Trenches 1m deep 5 open more than a ee* are inspected' ?nshored trenches are benched or battered' lant prohibited from edges > see 7o' $poil stored at safe distance from edges' $afe access 5 egress provided' Puic* access to egress method available in case of emergenc'

Asph&iation' !roning'

+or* in pairs' o person in an e&cavation hile it is being e&cavated or other plant is operating in trench' rovide barricades around e&cavation rovide e&haust ventilation and test atmosphere' Refer to RTA T( $heet T00 for additional summarised information'


August 2008

age 8 of 1


Bit'#e$ work

H!r"


Kurns'


E&plosion' oisoning'


!amage to s*in' Humes'

As a minimum all bituminous or* is to be conducted in compliance ith 7o for $afe #andling of Kitumen roducts -Aust (nstitute of etroleum > A( 720. and A?$TR"A!$ Kitumen $ealing $afet Guide' Refer to RTA T( $heet T012 for additional summarised information' Refer to RTA T( $heet and RTA "#$ olic 2'I Bituminous Works for additional summarised information' !ocument and test an emergenc response plan'

15.

Co$f$e" spces

Kurns' E&plosion' Hire

Avoid entr to con%ned spaces here possible' 7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*'

Asph&iation' Halls'

$ite=speci%c induction > update as the or* changes' 7onduct atmosphere testing prior to each entr'

Entrapment/engulfment' #eat e&posure'

7ontinuous air monitoring hile space occupied' $tandb person appointed and available hile ever the space is occupied' $taJ trained in all aspects of con%ned spaces or* and %rst aid -min $enior Hirst Aid level.' Training must include but not be limited toQ 

instructions on the haards of con%ned spaces



ris* assessment procedures

control measures emergenc procedures and the selection use %tting and maintenance of safet eDuipment' Training must be provided to those ho manage or supervise those or*ing in or near con%ned spaces and those ho are on stand=b or in rescue and %rst aid procedures Recover sstem in place 5 read for immediate use' Refer to RTA T( $heet T01 for additional summarised information' $ee RTA "#$ olic 2'F Conned Spaces! 


August 2008

age  of 1

#aard (denti%cation and Ris* 7ontrol Table -controls are guidance onl.

16.

High risk work

H!r"


E6pos're to Noise

6ong=term e&posure to e&cessive noise levels' lant and eDuipment not eJectivel silenced' ?n*non noise levels'

#aving to shout at someone a metre aa indicates nois plant' #ave the noise level of such nois plant measured'

(nsu:cient *noledge to select the 4right, hearing protection'

Hit better noise suppression to nois plant and eDuipment'

ot earing eJective hearing protection' E&ceeding the !ail oise !ose -!!. 8I dK A' oor verbal communication'

!etermine e&posure time to reach !!' !etermine level of attenuation -noise reduction. to reach !! level'

Reduce noise output or separate people from nois plant or nois plant from people'

7onsider noise mapping'

$elect hearing protection that gives the reDuired level of hearing attenuation' Regulate emploee e&posure to noise' Train persons in oise 5 #earing 7onservation' All personnel to ear appropriate E -hearing protectors > ear muJs or plugs.' Establish a health surveillance program' Refer to RTA T( $heet T018 for additional summarised information'

17.

H!r"o's S'5st$ce s $" D$gero's 7oo"s1

8HS / D79

oisoning %re e&plosion burns inhalation of fumes/vapours9 s*in irritation9 environmental damage' (ncorrect handling storage transport or use' 6ac* of information' 6ac* of control over #$ brought onto site' ot earing appropriate E' oor personal hgiene' (ncorrect disposal of contaminates containers materials and E'

"btain Australian format M$!$ from supplier/manufacturer' 7onduct ris* assessments for all #$5!G' !evelop and maintain a #$ Register that complies ith $+ "#$ Reg' 7onduct ris* assessment for each #$ covering intended use and location of or*' +rite against each entr on #$ Register if a ris* assessment has been done' !etermine correct tpe/s of E as per ris* assessment reDuirements' All staJ trained in M$!$ reDuirements' All personnel provided ith appropriate E' #aardous substances stored and labelled correctl' rovideQ 

Mechanical ventilation'



1st aid items as per M$!$



ersonal hgiene reDuisites

Refer to RTA T( $heet T01I for additional summarised information' $ee RTA "#$ olic 2'1B "a#ardous su$stances!


August 2008

age 10 of 1


As5estos H!r"s

H!r" Accidental disturbance or contact' ?nsafe containment or collection and disposal' ?nauthorised entr to or* area' (nhalation' ollution' rosecution for unlicensed removal'

So#e Co$tro% &es're S'ggestio$s on disturbance and containment if possible' Ascertain need for +or*7over Removal 6icence' 7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' $ite=speci%c induction' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' Asbestos materials identi%ed and labelled or or* areas and e&clusion ones mar*ed out' Ensure an +or*7over license is displaed' Train staJ in safe removal techniDues' Maintain a high standard of personal hgiene' (ssue and ensure correct E is used' 7onsider establishing a decontamination station' !ispose of material and used E through licensed aste centres' Refer to RTA T( $heet T01@ for additional summarised information'

19.

20.

Str'ct'r% / ph.sic% O,erstress

B%sti$g

$+6 e&ceeded during lifting operations $prains and strains'

7ompliance ith $+6 and radius charts on cranes'

Wire under tension letting go!

Regular and pre=use inspection of structural components'

Being struck $y %see $elow& Collapse or overload of structural mem$ers! 'alls from height!

All personnel trained in manual handling techniDues' Refer to +or*7over guidance materials on pre 5 post tensioned components'

?nintentional detonation' ?nauthorised entr of persons' ?nlicensed operators'

7onduct and document a written risk assessment ' !ocument a site=speci%c safe sstem of or*' $ite=speci%c induction' #ave vehicles and storage and transport containers licensed' $eparate/segregated storage for e&plosives and precursors'

(nsecure or improper storage' Theft' Hire threatens storage'

All lifting gear registered and inspected regularl and prior to use'

6icensed operators and drivers' +or*7over approvals in place 5 are current' $ecure area from unauthorised entr' ublicise blast to 4neighbours,' o radio or mobile phones in area once charges set' Emergenc response plans tested'


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De#o%itio $

H!r" $truc* b


Halls from heights Asbestos


Tensioned components remature collapse'

22.

S%ips3 trips $" F%%s

"btain demolition and asbestos removal permits from +or*7over here reDuired'

!ust' oise' Electrocution'

$afe sstem of or* for plant' Refer to RTA T( $heet T01F for additional summarised information'

Access routes obstructed b materials' 6eads and hoses across access routes' $lipper surfaces'

All access routes *ept clear of materials and debris' All leads *ept clear of ground or covered' All surfaces used for access *ept dr and in good condition' ersonnel ear appropriate safet footear'

Ramps not cleated' $afet footear not appropriate' oor visibilit'

rovide adeDuate lighting' 7limbing 5 dismounting > reDuire () points of contact*! 6adders used for access9 not as or* platforms' All ladders are commercial grade9 uniDuel identi%ed9 registered and inspected regularl' +al*as platforms stairs and other forms of access compl ith A$ 1FI@'

Hault inappropriate ladders9 incorrectl used' Co$tct with Het

Ensure poer is phsicall disconnected' !etermine is structure contains asbestos'

rosecution = unlicensed or*'

umping oJ/out of vehicles'

23.


#ot materials' Hire in the or*place' +elding' Grinding' E&posure to sun'

rovide appropriate protective clothing and training' Ceep or*place clear of aste materials' ?se a hot or* permit sstem' Remove no polester vests' rovide adeDuate %re response eDuipment' $taJ trained in %re prevention and response' Eliminate ignition sources from
24.

Co$tct with High +ress're

Kurst air or hdraulic lines' #igh pressure inLection inLuries' #oses becoming uncoupled' ?sing compressed air for cleaning' (mproper handling transport or storage of gas clinders' !efective pressure gauges' unctured lines'


Air hoses in good condition and regularl inspected' All hose couplings %tted ith pins or chains' Train staJ in dangers of stored energ' 7linders stored upright and secured' All pressure gauges and line safet eDuipment inspected regularl for defects' Refer to RTA T( $heet T02I for additional summarised information'

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Co$tct with R"itio$

H!r"


E&posure to arc elding'

+elding operations shielded and sign posted'

E&posure during radiograph operations'

All personnel ear appropriate E' 7orrect procedures developed and folloed'

E&posure to lasers' E&posure to sun'

Regular eDuipment chec*' Hollo documented safe or* procedure for laser' rovide protective clothing and sunscreen' rovide shade and staJ rotation sstems' Refer to RTA T( $heet T01 for additional summarised information'

26.

Str'ck Agi$st O5:ect

rotruding obLects in access routes' ot earing appropriate E' $lips trips and falls' ersonnel running at or*'

27.

Str'ck B. O5:ect

"bLects falling from or* platforms' !ebris from grinding operations' +ind blon particles' 6oads improperl slung from cranes' Materials and eDuipment left unsecured'

28.

C'ght Betwee$ O5:ects

rotruding obLects are removed or mar*ed' rovide appropriate E -hard hat safet boots.' rovide appropriate E 5 training' Running not permitted'

All or* platforms %tted ith toe=boards' Hence oJ areas belo to prevent access' Materials stac*ed securel' #ard hat polic in place' rovide ee protection here reDuired' #ard hat areas signposted' $ecure loose obLects' $hield grinding operations' 6oads not slung over personnel' Taglines are used to prevent loads singing' 6oads slung correctl' rovide roll over protective structure -R"$.'

"perating plant'

Guarding of rotating plant and hand tools'

Moving plant' Moving loads' 6oads tipping or singing' Materials being positioned'

$afe or* procedures to be folloed' rovide roll over protective structure -R"$.' re=start dail inspections conducted'

7aught in nip points'


ersonnel *ept clear hen operating plant' Hit reverse alarms to plant and chec* operation' All personnel *ept clear during crane operations' 6oad slings properl secured' ip points identi%ed and signposted' 6oc*=out tag=out procedure in place'

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Ergo$o#ic H!r"s

H!r"


oor or* posture'

+or* station to conform ith ergonomic standards'

?se of e&cessive force' Repetitive movements'

$eating to conform ith ergonomic standards 6aout of operator position and controls assessed' Training of staJ' rovide adeDuate tas* lighting' rovide mechanical aids' Modif or*place design' Modif tas* reDuirements' ob rotation' rovide for change of posture or*ing positions'

30.

Bio%ogic% H!r"s

eedlestic* inLur' otential e&posure to contagious diseases/bacteria/viruse sQ 

#(;/hepatitis



6egionella



P Hever



Encephalitis



Ross River

(nvenomation9 tic*s spiders sna*es etc'


rovide appropriate collection tools and aste disposal containers' !evelop safe or* procedures and train staJ' (mplement an immunisation program' rovide staJ ithQ 

(nformation and training'



ersonal hgiene facilities'



(nsect repellents'



1st aid reDuirements e'g' tic* teeers

+hen conducting ris* assessments consider the season and tpe threat > mosDuitoes sna*es tic*s etc'

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