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SafetyManagementToolkit 1
SAFETY MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT
SafetyManagementToolkit 1
Safety Management Toolkit
Please noteThisinformationisforguidanceonlyandisnottobetakenasanexpressionofthelaw.ItshouldbereadinconjunctionwiththeWork Health and Safety Act 2012,theWork Health and Safety Regulations 2012,codesofpractice,andanyotherrelevantlegislation.YoucanfindthisattheWorkSafeTasmaniawebsiteatwww.www.worksafe.tas.gov.au
ThisguidewasproducedbystafffromWorkSafeTasmania.
Wewelcomeyourfeedbackonthisguide.Sendto:[email protected]
AcknowledgementsWorkSafeTasmaniaacknowledgesthatthisSafetyManagementToolkitisbasedonmaterial,informationandguidancefrom:
¼¼ SafeWorkAustralia/www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
¼¼ InternationalLabourOrganisation/www.ilo.org
¼¼ PublicLiabilityInsuranceOnline/www.publicliability.net.au
¼¼ SouthAustralianDepartmentofEducationandChildDevelopment/www.decd.sa.gov.au
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Start with a safety policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Work Health and Safety Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bullying Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Drug and Alcohol Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Contractor Safety Management Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Take 5 Pre-Start Safety Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Introducing new workers to your workplace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Induction Acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Consultation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Record of Consultation/Staff/Toolbox Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Managing your work health and safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sample Work Environment and Facilities Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Slips, Trips and Falls Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Electrical Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Chemicals Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Machinery and Equipment Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Manual Tasks Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Security Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cutting Tools Safety Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Preventing Falls Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Forklift Truck Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Managing Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hazard report form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chemical Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Emergency Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Incident reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sample Training Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sample Competency Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Further information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Introduction
Are you a small business?Smallbusinessoftenfindsithardesttomanageworkhealthandsafety.Injuriesoccurringinsmallbusinessarethemostcostly:over$22,600moreeachclaimthanthoseofmediumandbigbusiness.
However,workhealthandsafetyisn’tjustaboutsavingmoneyandprotectingyourbusiness.It’saboutprotectingyourworkersandensuringtheygohomethesamewayastheycometowork—freefrominjuryorillness.
Healthandsafetyisagoodthing.It’sgoodforyou,yourworkersandyourbusiness.
Start thinking about safetyItdoesn’thavetobedifficult:justlookattheskills,resourcesandexperienceyouhaveavailableatyourworkplaceanddrawonthem.YoualsohavetheWorkSafeHealthandSafetyAdvisoryServiceforhelpandpracticaladvice.
About the WorkSafe Health and Safety Advisory ServiceThegoaloftheWorkSafeHealthandSafetyAdvisoryServiceistohelpyoumanagehealthandsafetyinyourworkplace,byofferingfreeinformationandsupport.
Thistoolkitisagreatwaytostart,andanadvisorcanvisityourworkplaceandshowyouhowtoapplytheresourcesinyourworkplace.
About this ToolkitThisSafetyManagementToolkitisaimedatemployersandownersinsmallbusiness—nowknownasPersonConductingaBusinessorUndertaking(PCBU),whichisexplainedmoreinthisToolkit.Itwillalsobeusefulformanagers.
ByfollowingthestepsinthisToolkitandapplyingthemtoyourbusiness,you’llbeofftoagoodstarttoasafer,healthierandmoresuccessfulbusiness.
AllsampletemplatesareontheAdvisoryService’swebpages.GototheWorkSafeTasmaniawebsiteatwww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandsearchfor‘safetyadvisors’.
“We had a near fatality in our workplace several years ago. The person concerned has a serious injury that will be with them for the rest of their life and that is something I feel very guilty about. I should
have dealt with OHS a long time ago, but in the scheme of things it didn’t seem relevant and, to be honest, I didn’t have the time. Today things are much different, health and safety is part of all our operations. It’s not a problem at all and I know I have done all I can, as an employer, to make sure no one gets injured on my watch” — Employer, transport industry
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About the laws
In this section, you’ll learn:
¼¼ abouttheworkhealthandsafetylawsandcodesofpractice
¼¼ aboutPCBU
About the lawsYoumayhaveheardthenewWork Health and Safety Act and Regulations 2012 arelengthy.Thisistrue—becausetheycontainalotofspecificandclearrequirementsforcontrollingcertainhazards.Theregulationssetoutthestep-by-stepprocessofreducingrisksarisingfromthesehazards.
FamiliarisingyourselfwiththeRegulationsandcodesofpracticethatrelatetoyourworkwillhelpyoucomplywiththelaws.
About the codes of practice TheActandRegulationsaresupportedbymanycodesofpractice.Thesearegood,userfriendlyguidesdesignedtode-mysitifytheRegulations,andhelpyoumanagehealthandsafetyissues.Theycontaineasytousechecklistsandpracticalexamplesofhowtomanagerisks.
Thecodesofpracticeinclude(butarenotlimitedto):
¼¼ HowtoManageWorkHealthandSafetyRisks
¼¼ ManagingtheWorkEnvironmentandFacilities
¼¼ WorkHealthandSafetyConsultation,Co-operationandCo-ordination
¼¼ HazardousManualTasks
¼¼ FirstAidintheWorkplace
¼¼ ManagingtheRisksofFallsatWorkplaces
¼¼ ManagingNoiseandPreventingHearingLossatWork.
Usingthecodesthatrelatetoyourworkwillhelpyoucomplywiththelaws.
TheseandtheothercodescanbefoundattheWorkSafeTasmaniawebsite.Gotowww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandsearchfor‘codes’.Overtime,furthercodeswillbedeveloped,socheckthewebsiteregularly.
What does ‘reasonably practicable’ mean? Thedutyofcareisqualifiedbythetestofreasonablypracticable.
Reasonablypracticablemeansthatwhichis(orwasataparticulartime)reasonablyabletobedonetoensureworkhealthandsafety,takingintoaccountandweighingupallrelevantmattersincluding:
¼¼ thelikelihoodofthehazardortheriskconcernedoccurring,and
¼¼ thedegreeofharmthatmightresultfromthehazardortherisk,and
¼¼ whatthepersonconcernedknows(oroughtreasonablytoknow)aboutthehazardorriskandaboutwaysofremovingorreducingtherisk,and
¼¼ theavailabilityandsuitabilityofwaystoremoveorreducetherisk,and
¼¼ afterassessingtheextentoftheriskandtheavailablewaysofremovingorreducingtherisk,thecostassociatedwithavailablewaysofremovingorreducingtherisk,includingwhetherthecostisgrosslydisproportionatetotherisk.
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PCBU (formerly employer)Theterm‘employers’hasbeenreplacedby‘PersonConductingaBusinessorUndertaking’(PCBU).
AlthoughanemployerisaPCBU,thetermPCBUismuchbroaderthanthisandmayinclude:
¼¼ acorporation
¼¼ anassociation
¼¼ partnersinapartnership
¼¼ asoletrader
¼¼ avolunteerorganisationwhichemploysoneormorepeopletocarryoutwork
¼¼ householderswherethereisanemploymentrelationshipbetweenthehouseholderandtheworker.
APCBUconductsabusinessorundertakingaloneorwithothers.Thebusinessorundertakingcanoperateforprofitornot-for-profit.ThedefinitionofaPCBUfocusesontheworkarrangementsandtherelationshipstocarryoutthework.
Worker YouareconsideredtobeaworkerifyoucarryoutworkforaPCBU,suchas:
¼¼ anemployee
¼¼ acontractororsub-contractor
¼¼ anemployeeofacontractororsub-contractor
¼¼ anemployeeofalabourhirecompany
¼¼ anapprenticeortrainee
¼¼ astudentgainingworkexperience
¼¼ anoutworker
¼¼ avolunteer.
YoucanalsobeaPCBUandaworkerifyoucarryoutworkforanotherPCBU.
Officer Anofficerisapersonwhomakesdecisions,orparticipatesinmakingdecisions,thataffectthewholeorasubstantialpartofabusinessorundertakingorhasthecapacitytosignificantlyaffectthefinancialstandingofthebusinessorundertaking.
Ifapersonisresponsibleonlyforimplementingthosedecisions,theyarenotconsideredanofficer.ApartnerofapartnershipisnotanofficerbutisaPCBU.
AnofficerofaPCBUmustexerciseduediligencetoensurethatthePCBUcomplieswiththeirdutiesundertheWHSlegislation.
Inshort,anofficer’sdutyrelatestothestrategic,structural,policyandkeyresourcedescisions—thatis,howaworkplaceisrun.Youareconsideredtobeanofficerifyouare:
¼¼ anofficerwithinthemeaningofsection9oftheCommonwealth Corporations Act 2001
¼¼ anofficeroftheCrownwithinthemeaningofsection247oftheWork Health and Safety Act 2012
¼¼ anofficerofapublicauthoritywithinthemeaningofsection252oftheWork Health and Safety Act 2012.
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Start with a safety policy
In this section, you’ll learn:
¼¼ whyyouneedworkhealthandsafetypolicies
¼¼ howtocreatepolicies
¼¼ whattodowithyourpolicy
The practical tools you’ll find:
¼¼ SampleWorkHealthandSafetyPolicy
¼¼ SampleBullyingPolicy
¼¼ SampleDrugandAlcoholPolicy
¼¼ SampleContractorSafetyManagementForm
¼¼ SampleTake5Pre-StartSafetyChecklist
Where to start?Noonewantstoinjureorkillanyoftheirworkers,butleavingsafetytogoodluckratherthangoodmanagementisriskyforabusiness,andmostlikelywillfailatsomepoint.
Youcanstarttakingpreventativeactionnow.Getyourworkersinvolvedandwelcometheopportunitiestoimproveworkhealthandsafetyandensureyourworkersgohomethesamewaytheycametowork—freefrominjuryandillness.
Why have a policy?Eventhoughyourunasmallbusiness,employingperhapsonlyahandfulofworkers,youcannotaffordtoassumethateveryoneisawareofwhat’srequiredwithhealthandsafety.
Youshouldalsoneverassumethatsafetyis‘commonsense’—aworkplacethatreliessolelyon‘commonsense’islikelytobeunsafe.
What does a policy do?Writingahealthandsafetypolicyputsyourcommitmentonpaperandshowseveryoneyoutakeworkhealthandsafetyseriously.
What should your policy contain?Yourpolicyshouldstatetheresponsibilitiesofeveryoneandsettherulesandstandardsyouexpecteveryonetofollow.Thisreinforcesthemessagethatwhileyouhavearesponsibilityforsafety,everyoneelseisresponsibletoo.
Youcandelegatehealthandsafetytaskstoothers(however,youasthePCBUstillhaveoverallresponsibilityforworkhealthandsafety).Thismayincludeyourmanagers,supervisors,healthandsafetycommitteesandhealthandsafetyrepresentatives.
Involveyourworkersasyoudevelopyourpolicysoitbecomesasharedcommitmenttohealthandsafety.
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What do you do with your policy?Onceyou’vedevelopedyourpolicy,signitanddisplayitprominently.
Telleveryoneaboutitsotheyknowwhattheyshouldexpectandwhatisexpectedofthem.Justhandingyourworkerssomethingtoreadandgettingthemtosignitmaynotbeadequate.So:
¼¼ gothroughitatastaffortoolboxmeeting
¼¼ includeitininductionsfornewworkers.
Bemindfulthatpeoplehavevaryinglevelsofliteracy,educationand/orunderstanding;ortheymayspeakadifferentlanguage.
Remembertoreviewyourpolicyregularly(say,onceayear)toensureitremainsrelevantandeffective.
What to do now:
¼¼ ReadthesamplepoliciesinthisToolkit
¼¼ Downloadthesamplesfromthewebandpreparepoliciestosuityourownworkplace
¼¼ Signthepolicies,explainthem(atstaff/toolboxmeetingsandinductions),displaythemprominently.
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Work Health and Safety Policy
GOALS¼¼ Toprovideaworkplacethatisfreefromriskstohealthandsafetybyimplementingthehighestpossiblestandardstoprotectworkers’health,safety,mentalandsocialwellbeing.
¼¼ Toengageandconsultwithallworkersandothersaffectedbyourbusinessorundertakingstoensurehazardsareidentifiedandtherisksassociatedwiththemremovedorreducedtothegreatestdegree.
¼¼ Tocreateaworkplaceenvironmentwhereworkersandothersaffectedbyourbusinessorundertakingsareencouragedandsupportedtoraisehealthandsafetyissuesandhelpreduceandmanagethem.
OBLIGATIONSManagementisfirmlycommittedtoapolicyenablingallworkactivitiestobecarriedoutsafely,andwithallpossiblemeasurestakentoremove(oratleastreduce)riskstothehealth,safetyandwelfareofworkers,contractors,authorisedvisitors,andanyoneelsewhomaybeaffectedbyourbusinessorundertakings.
WearecommittedtoensuringwecomplywiththeWork Health and Safety Act 2012,theWork Health and Safety Regulations 2012,relevantCodesofPracticeandrelevantAustralianStandards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ManagementManagementwillensure,asfarasisreasonablypracticable,thehealth,safetyandwellbeingof:
¼¼ allworkersengaged,orcausedtobeengagedbyus
¼¼ allworkerswhoseactivitiesincarryingoutworkareinfluencedordirectedbyus
¼¼ otherpeople,byensuringtheyarenotputatriskfromworkcarriedoutaspartofourbusinessundertakings.
Wewillalso:
¼¼ provideandmaintainaworkenvironmentfreefromriskstohealthandsafety
¼¼ provideandmaintainsafeplant(equipment),structuresandsafesystemsofwork
¼¼ ensurethesafeuse,handlingandstorageofplant(equipment),structuresandsubstances
¼¼ provideadequatefacilitiesforthewelfareofworkersincarryingoutwork
¼¼ provideanyinformation,training,instructionorsupervisionthatisnecessarytoprotectallpeoplefromriskstotheirhealthandsafetyarisingfromworkactivities
¼¼ ensurethatthehealthofworkersandtheconditionsattheworkplacearemonitoredforthepurposeofpreventingillnessorinjuryofworkersarisingfromourbusiness
¼¼ consultwithworkersonallmattersrelatingtohealthandsafety
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WorkersWhileatwork,ourworkersmust:
¼¼ takereasonablecarefortheirownhealth,safetyandwellbeing
¼¼ takereasonablecarethatwhattheydo,orwhattheydonotdo,doesnotadverselyaffectthehealthandsafetyofotherpeople
¼¼ comply(sofarastheyarereasonablyableto)withanyreasonableinstructiongivenbymanagement
¼¼ co-operatewithanyreasonablepolicyorprocedureforworkhealthorsafetythathasbeencommunicatedtothem
¼¼ notmisuseorinterferewithanythingprovidedforworkhealthandsafety
¼¼ reportallincidentsandnearmissesimmediately,nomatterhowtrivial
¼¼ engageinconsultationwithmanagementtoidentify,assessandcontrolhazardsandtheeffectivenessofsuchcontrols
¼¼ reportallknownorobservedhazardstotheirsupervisorormanagerassoonaspossible.
APPLYING THIS POLICYWeseektheco-operationofallworkers,contractors,visitorsandotherswhommaybeaffectedbyourbusinessorundertakings.
Weencourageandsupportsuggestionstocreateasafeworkingenvironmentasaresultofallpossiblepreventativemeasuresbeingtaken.
Thispolicyappliestoallbusinessoperationsandfunctions,includingthosesituationswhereworkersarerequiredtoworkoff-site.
REVIEWING THIS POLICY Managementwillreviewthispolicyannually,inconsultationwithworkers:
¼¼ toassesstheeffectivenessofthepolicy
¼¼ byreviewingouroverallhealthandsafetyperformance
¼¼ bymonitoringtheeffectivenessofpoliciesandprocedures.
COMMUNICATING THIS POLICYThispolicy(andrelatedprocedures)shallbedisplayedinourworkplace/s.
Allworkers,contractorsandothersaffectedbyourbusinessorundertakingswillbeprovidedwithacopythroughtheirmanager/supervisor.
Newworkerswillbeprovidedwithacopyaspartoftheirinduction.
Relevant legislation Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
Authorisation
Policyauthorisedby:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Datetobereviewed:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bullying PolicyWorkplacebullyingisarisktohealthandsafety.Itcanoccurwhereverpeopleworktogetherinalltypesofworkplaces.Itisbestdealtwithbytakingstepstopreventitfromoccurring,andrespondingquicklyifitdoesoccur.Thelongerthebullyingbehaviourcontinues,themoredifficultitistoaddress,andtheharderitbecomestorepairworkingrelationships.
Foramorecomprehensiveexplanationandguidance,pleaserefertotheSafeWorkAustraliaGuidetoPreventingandRespondingtoWorkplaceBullyingfoundatwww.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
What can you do? Ifyoufeelyouarebeingbulliedandarenotcomfortabledealingwiththeproblemyourself,oryourattemptstodosohavenotbeensuccessful,youshouldraisetheissueeitherwithyoursupervisor,healthandsafetyrepresentativeorothermanagerwithintheworkplace.Ifyouareamemberoftheunion,youmayalsoraiseanyissueswithyourdelegate.
Ifyouwitnessunreasonablebehaviouryoushouldbringthemattertotheattentionofyourmanagerasamatterofurgency.
How we will respond Ifworkplacebullyingorunreasonablebehaviourisreportedorobserved,wewilltakethefollowingsteps:
¼¼ theresponsiblesupervisorormanagerwillspeaktothepartiesinvolvedassoonaspossible,gatherinformationandseekaresolutiontosatisfactorilyaddresstheissueforallparties.
¼¼ ifissuescannotberesolvedortheunreasonablebehaviourisconsideredtobeofaseriousnature,animpartialpersonwillbeappointedtoinvestigate.Bothsideswillbeabletostatetheircaseandrelevantinformationwillbecollectedandconsideredbeforeadecisionismade
¼¼ allcomplaintsandreportswillbetreatedinthestrictestofconfidence.Onlythosepeopledirectlyinvolvedinthecomplaintorinresolvingitwillhaveaccesstotheinformation
¼¼ therewillbenovictimisationofthepersonmakingthereportorhelpingtoresolveit.Complaintsmademaliciouslyorinbadfaithwillresultindisciplinaryaction.
Consequences of breaching this policy Appropriatedisciplinaryactionwillbetakenagainstapersonwhoisfoundtohavebreachedthispolicy.Thesemeasureswilldependonthenatureandcircumstanceofeachbreachandcouldinclude:
¼¼ averbalorwrittenapology
¼¼ oneormorepartiesagreeingtoparticipateincounsellingortraining
¼¼ averbalorwrittenreprimand
¼¼ transfer,demotionordismissalofthepersonengaginginthebullyingbehaviour.
If bullying has not been substantiated Iftheinvestigationfindsbullyinghasnotoccurredorcannotbesubstantiated,[PCBUname]maystilltakeappropriateactiontoaddressanyworkplaceissuesleadingtothereport.
Authorisation
Managementsignature:................................................................ Date:..........................................
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Drug and Alcohol Policy Goals
Thispolicyshows:
¼¼ ourcommitmenttohealthandsafetyinthisworkplace,andreducingtheriskstothehealthandsafetyofallworkers,contractorsandvisitors
¼¼ ourcommitmenttocomplyingwiththerequirementsoftheWork Health and Safety Act 2012andtheWork Health and Safety Regulations 2012,especiallythosefordrugsandalcohol
¼¼ howwewilldealwithdrugsandalcoholuseand/ortheireffectsintheworkplace.
Thispolicyappliestoeveryoneat(PCBUname).
Definition Drugandalcoholusecanaffectaperson’sabilitytoworksafely.Itcreatesarisktoworkersandworkhealthandsafety.
ResponsibilitiesNoonemustdrinkalcoholorusedrugsatthisworkplace,except:
¼¼ forlegitimatemedicalreasons:Youmustnotifyyoursupervisorifprescribedmedicationislikelytoaffectyourbehaviourandthereforeworkhealthandsafety.Yoursupervisormayassignyouotherdutieswhileyou’retakingthemedication
¼¼ atworkplace-basedsocialevents:Thisisdealtwithinmoredetailunder‘Socialevents’inthispolicy.
Themanager/supervisoratthisworkplacemust,iftheyhavereasonablegroundsforbelievingthatyouareincapableofsafelyperformingyourdutiesormaybearisktoothersduetotheeffectsofdrugsoralcohol,arrangeforyoutoberemovedsafelyfromtheworkplace.
Eachpersonmustensurethattheyarenot,bytheconsumptionofdrugsoralcohol,insuchaconditionastoendangertheirownsafetyorthatofothersatthisworkplace.
Thisincludesnotcomingtoworkif,afterdrinkingorusingdrugsinyoursocialtime,yourabilitytoworksafelyisstillimpaired.Ifyoucometowork,youmustreporttoyoursupervisor,whomayassignyouotherdutiesorarrangeforyoutoberemovedsafelyfromtheworkplace.
Managing drugs and alcohol(PCBUname)willidentifyallworkplacefactorsthatmayinfluencesomeonetoturntodrugsoralcohol,andusethehazardmanagementprocesstoeliminatedrugoralcoholuseorcontroltherisksfromthem.
(PCBUname)willconsultwithworkers,workhealthandsafetyrepresentativesand/ortheworkhealthandsafetycommitteeonthisissue.
(Outlinethespecificactionsyouwilltaketoaddressanyfactorsinyourworkplacethatmayinfluencesomeonetoturntodrugsoralcohol.
Disciplinary actionIfanyoneisfoundtobreachthispolicy,managementwill(outlinetheactionsyouwilltake;forexample,givingaformalwarning,followedbyencouragingthemtogettreatment,suspension,andfinally,dismissal).
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Testing(Ifyoudecidetointroduceatestingprogram,youmustincludedetailsaboutitinthispolicy.Thisincludes:
¼¼ thepracticalitiesoftesting:whowilldoit,whenandhowitwillbedone,andwhattypeofprocedurewillbeused
¼¼ theproceduresfortheactionyouwilltakeforapositivetestresult
¼¼ acknowledgethatpeoplehavethelegalrighttorefusetobetested,unlessspecifiedinlegislationorintheircontractoremploymentagreement.)
Social events Responsiblesocialeventscanbeheldatthisworkplace(includelikelyevents,suchasChristmasparties).Toensureeveryoneremainssafe:
¼¼ everyoneisexpectedtoactresponsibly
¼¼ non-alcoholicdrinksandfoodwillbeprovided
¼¼ alternativepublictransportarrangementswillbeprovided
¼¼ (includeanyothermeasuresyoumaytake).
Information and support(PCBUname)willprovideregulartrainingandinformationabouttheeffectsofdrugandalcoholuseonpersonalandworkhealthandsafety,andonthecomponentsofthispolicy.
(Includeanysupport,whetherinternalorexternal,thatyoucanprovideworkers,especiallythosewhoadmittheyhaveadrugoralcoholproblem).
Policyauthorisedby:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Datetobereviewed:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contractor Safety Management Form
Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Companyname. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licence/Registrationnumber(ifapplicable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Phonenumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Namesofyourworkerswhocouldattendonsite:
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Servicesprovided. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Provideasummaryofanyrelevantinsurancesyouhold(e.g.publicliability,workerscompensation,personalaccident/disability,relevantother).
Type Insurer PolicyNumber ExpiryDate
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IhavereadandunderstoodtheCONTRACTORSSAFETYREQUIREMENTSlistattached:
Signed:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dated:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contractors safety requirements
1. Asacontractortooursite,weregardyouasaprofessionalinyourtrade/areaofexpertise.Assuch,youhaveresponsibilityforyourownsafetyandthesafetyofyourco-workersandothersthatyourworkactivitiesmayimpactupon.
2. Allcontractorsareresponsibleforensuringthey,andallpersonsworkingfororcontractedbythem,havecompletedabasicsiteinductionandhavereadandunderstoodthesafetyrequirementsdetailedbelow.Thismustbedonebeforestartingwork.
3. Ifworkingonaconstructionsite,allworkersmustholdawhitecard.
4. Allcontractorsmustsigninuponarrivalandcontactthepersoninchargeoftheareatheywillbeworkingin.Signoutwhenyouleavethesite.
5. Noworkistostartuntilcontractors,andeveryoneworkingforthemorcontractedbythem,havebeenauthorisedtodosobythepersoninchargeoftheareatheyareworkingin.
6. Beforestartingwork,allcontractorsworkingatthissitehaveadutytoconsultwithotherworkerswhomaybeaffectedbytheplannedworkactivitiesandwhereworkhealthandsafetymattersariseduringthecourseofthework.
7. Allcontractorequipment,materials,andpersonalprotectiveequipmentmustbeingoodcondition,properlymaintainedandsuitableforthejobathand.Theymustcomplywiththerelevantlegislativerequirementsand/orAustralianStandards.
8. Allworkmustbeconductedinasafe,healthyandenvironmentallyresponsiblemannerandcomplywithalllegal/regulatoryrequirements.TheTasmaniancodesofpractice(atwww.worksafe.tas.gov.au)relatingtotheworkmustbefollowedwherereasonableandpracticaltodoso.
9. Controlanyhazards(asdeemedappropriate).
10.Noequipmentistoberepairedormaintainedunlessproperlyisolated/switchedoffand/orstopped.
11.Anyequipmentormaterialsfoundtobeunsafeshouldbereportedimmediatelytothepersoninchargeandshouldbetagged“outofservice”.
12.Onaconstructionsite,allmainspoweredelectricalequipmentmusthaveacurrenttesttag.
13.Acurrentsafetydatasheetmustbeavailableforanyhazardous/dangerouschemicalused.
14.Foranyhighriskwork(suchasworkatheightsover2m,confinedspacework,workingwithhazardoussubstances)youmusthaveappropriatetrainingandthecorrectequipment.Anappropriateformalriskassessment,safeworkmethodstatementorjobsafetyanalysismustbecompletedbeforestartingwork.
15.Safetyandprotectiveequipment(suchashearing,foot,eyeprotection,hardhats,highvisibilityvests)mustbeworn/usedasappropriatetotheareaandworkbeingcarriedout.
16.Allinjuries,incidentsandequipmentdamage/breakages/failuresaretobereportedimmediatelytothepersonincharge.Ifappropriate,anaccident/incidentformistobefilledoutandsubmittedtothepersoninchargeofthearea.
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17.AseriousincidentmaybenotifiabletoWorksafeTasmania.Call1300366322tonotifyandpreservethesceneoftheincident.
18.Bewareofvehicletrafficoperatingonsite.Wherepossible,youmustfollowthedesignatedpedestrianwalkways(designatedbyyellowlines).
19.Demarcate/isolatevisitors/clientsfromtheworkyouaredoingwithappropriatewarningsignageandbarriers.
20.Donotenteranyareaswhichyouarenotauthorisedtoenter.
21.Agreetofollowthebusinessprivacy/confidentialitypolicy.
22.Maintainreasonablestandardsofhousekeeping,cleanlinessandhygiene.
23.Smoking,alcoholandillegaldrugsareprohibitedatthesite.
24.Noformofharassment/bullyingwillbetolerated.
25.Understandsiteemergencyrequirements(basicevacuationprocedures,exitlocations,evacuationassemblylocation).
26.ComplywithanyreasonabledirectionfromthePCBU,PrincipalContractororSiteManagement.Youcouldbeaskedtoleavethesiteifanyoftheaboverequirementsarenotfollowedtoreasonableexpectations.Pleaseaskthepersoninchargeofyourworkifanydoubtexists.
27.Remember,at (InsertPCBUName) wewantyoutobesafeatworksoyoucangohomeattheendofeachday.
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Take 5 Pre-Start Safety ChecklistThischecklistwillhelpworkersandcontractorswhoareworkingonneworexternalworksitesreducetheirexposuretohealthandsafetyrisksandhazards.Itshouldtake5minutestocomplete.
Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supervisor/manager:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Task:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attendees:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting work:
1. Doyouhavetodoaninduction? Yes No N/A
2. Doyouneedtobeaccompaniedwhileonsite? Yes No N/A
3. Doyouknowthesite’shealthandsafetyrules? Yes No N/A
4. Areyoufamiliarwithsecurityarrangementsandthesystem Yes No N/A forreportingincidents/nearmissesandhazards?
5. Arethereemergencyfacilitiesandanevacuationprocedure/route Yes No N/A forthesite?
6. Doyouhaveaccesstoappropriateemergencyandfirstaidequipment? Yes No N/A
7. Haveyouaskedthepersoninchargeaboutallrelevanthazards? Yes No N/A
8. Iftheworkinvolvesahighrisktask(suchasworkatheights,hot-work, Yes No N/Aconfinedspaces),isaworkpermit/safeworkmethodstatementrequired?
9. Doyouhavethecorrectproceduresandequipmenttodotheworksafely? Yes No N/A
10.Istherearequirementtolock/tag-outequipmentorisolate/contain Yes No N/Aenergybeforestartingwork?
11.Isthereappropriateseparationofvehiclesandpeopleduringthe Yes No N/Aproposedwork?
12.Isallrequiredelectrical/mechanicalequipmentinasafecondition? Yes No N/A
13.Arehazardous/dangeroussubstancesusedandstored Yes No N/Aaccordingtotheirsafetydatasheets?
14.Haveyouconsultedwithworkersaboutthetaskandthesafewaytodoit? Yes No N/A
15.DoyouhaveallnecessaryPPE? Yes No N/A
16.Haveyougotasafewayofgettinginandoutofyourworkarea? Yes No N/A
17.Haveanymanualhandlingrisksbeenidentifiedandaccessed? Yes No N/A
If you answer “no” to any of those above, you may need to follow up with the person in charge before you start work to help ensure your safety.
At the end of work:
Haveyoulefttheworksiteinanappropriateconditionfreefromhazards Yes No N/A andrisks(clean-up,toolsputway,housekeeping)?
Ifrequired,haveyousignedout? Yes No N/A
Return this checklist to your manager/supervisor after work is complete.
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Introducing new workers to your workplace
In this section, you’ll learn:
¼¼ whyyouneedtoinductyourworkers
¼¼ howtohelpnewworkerssettleintoyourworkplace
The practical tools you’ll find:
¼¼ SampleInductionChecklistandAcknowledgment
What’s an induction?Whenanewworkerstartswork,theusualprotocolistoshowthemaroundandtellthemwhattheyneedtoknow,(suchasthefacilities,worktimesandmealbreaks)andintroducethemtotheirimmediatesupervisorandfellowworkers.
Thisprocessiscalledaninduction,andisimportant.Duringaninduction,youmustcoverhealthandsafetyinformation,including:
¼¼ yourworkhealthandsafetypolicyandsafeworkprocedures
¼¼ howtoreporthazards,incidents,nearmissesandinjuries
¼¼ whotheirhealthandsafetyrepresentative,firstaiderandfirewardenare.
Rememberyournewworkerswillneedclosersupervision(includingbuddying)forsometime,too.
What about induction checklists?Useaninductionchecklisttomakesureyoucoverallimportantinformation.
Ensureyournewworkerscanaskyouquestionsandprovidefeedbackbeforetheysigntheinductionchecklist.
Rememberyournewworkers(especiallyiftheyareyoung)maybenervous,orkeentoimpress,sotheymaynotaskyouquestions.Encouragethemtotalktoyou(ortheirsupervisororhealthandsafetyrepresentative)ifthey’renotsureaboutanything.
Ifyou’veneverusedaninductionchecklistbefore,it’sworthwhiledoingonewitheachofyourexistingworkers(nomatterhowlongthey’vebeenwithyou).Aswesaidearlier,youcan’taffordtoassumethateveryworkerisawareofwhat’srequiredwithhealthandsafety.
Keepcopiesofthecompletedinductionchecklists,andprovideyourworkerswithacopytoo.
What to do now:
¼¼ ReadthesampleinductionchecklistinthisToolkit
¼¼ Downloadthesamplesfromthewebandprepareaninductionchecklisttosuityourownworkplace
¼¼ Formallyinductyournewandexistingworkers,allowingthemopportunitytoaskquestions.Thengetthemtosignitoncetheyunderstandtheinformation
¼¼ Keepacopyyourselfandprovideyourworkerswithacopy.
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Induction ChecklistWorker’sname:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employmentstartdate:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position/job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manager/supervisor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Department/Section:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explain your business:
Thestructure
Thetypeofwork
List and introduce your key people and their roles:
Manager/owner
Supervisor(s)
Co-workers
Healthandsafetyrepresentative(s)
Fire/emergencywarden(s)
Explain their employment conditions:
Nameofawardoragreement(ifrelevant)andawardconditions
Jobdescriptionandresponsibilities
Leaveentitlements
Notificationofsickleaveorabsences
Outofhoursenquiriesandemergencyprocedures
Timerecordingprocedures
Worktimesandmealbreaks
Explain their pay:
Payarrangements
Ratesofpayandallowances
Superannuation
Taxationandanyotherdeductions(includingcompletingtherequiredforms)
Unionmembershipandawardconditions.
Explain your work health and safety administration:
Consultativeandcommunicationprocesses,includingemployeehealthandsafetyrepresentatives
Hazardreporting,includingwheretofindforms
Incident/accidentreportingprocedures,includingwheretofindreportingforms
Hazardsofwork
Policyandprocedures
Rolesandresponsibilities
Employeeassistanceprogram(EAP)
Workerscompensationclaims
Show your work health and safety environment:
Safeworkprocedures(SWPs)List:
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Emergencyplan,procedures,exitsandfireextinguishers
Firstaidfacilitiessuchasthefirstaidkitandroom
Informationonworkplacehazardsandcontrols
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Explain your security:Cash
Foreachworkerandfortheirpersonalbelongings
Show your work environment:
Carparking
Eatingfacilities
Lockerandchangerooms
Phonecallsandmessagecollectingsystem
Washingandtoiletfacilities
Workstation,tools,machineryandequipmentusedforjob
Proceduresfortheworkplacebuildings
Explain your training:
Firstaid,firesafetyandemergencyprocedurestraining
Hazard-specifictraining(forexample,manualhandling,hazardoussubstances)
Onthejobtraininginsafeworkprocedures
Job-specifictraining(forexample,ifalicenseorpermitisrequired)
Conduct a follow-up review:
Repeatanytrainingrequiredorprovideadditionaltrainingifneeded
Reviewworkpracticesandprocedureswiththeworker
Askandanswerquestions
Comments/follow up action
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Induction AcknowledgmentConductedby(Name):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signature:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position/Job:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worker’sSignature:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Conductedby(Name):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Position/Job:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worker’sSignature:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Consultation
In this section, you’ll learn:
¼¼ whyconsultingwithyourworkersisgoodforsafety
¼¼ waysofconsulting
The practical tools you’ll find:
¼¼ SampleRecordofConsultation/Staff/ToolboxMeeting
What is consultation?Consultationinvolvessharinginformation,givingworkersareasonableopportunitytoexpresstheirviews,andtakingthoseviewsintoaccountbeforemakingdecisions.Itallowsyoutoreallygettoknowyourworkplace,workersandthehazardstheyface.
Who do you consult with?Youmustconsultonhealthandsafetymatterswithworkers,workers’healthandsafetyrepresentatives,andanyoneelseyouengagetocarryoutworkforyou.
Thisincludesyourcontractorsandsub-contractorsandtheirworkers,labourhireworkers,volunteersandanyoneelseworkingforyouandwhoisdirectlyaffectedbyanyhealthandsafetymatter.
Youshouldalsoconsultwithunionrepresentatives.
What are the benefits of consulting?It’seasiertoachieveasaferworkplacewheneveryoneisinvolved:whentheytalkandworktogethertoaddresspotentialproblemsandcollectivelyfindsolutions.
Effectiveconsultationhasotherbenefits:
¼¼ greaterawarenessandcommitment,becauseworkershavebeenactivelyinvolvedinhowdecisionsaremade
¼¼ positiveworkingrelationships,becausehearingandunderstandingtheviewsofothersleadstogreaterco-operationandtrust.
Shareworkhealthandsafetyaroundandyourbusinesswillbesafer,healthierandmoreproductive.
How do you involve your workers?Neverunderestimatethevalueofyourworkers’inputwhenitcomestoknowingaboutthehazardsassociatedwiththeirwork.Theyoftenhaveideasabouthowtoreducesafetyrisks,makeimprovementsandfindsolutions.
Involveyourworkersasyou:
¼¼ developyourworkhealthandsafetypolicyandprocedures
¼¼ usesafetychecklists
¼¼ developsafeworkprocedures
¼¼ createhazard,incident,nearmissandinjuryreportingprocedures
¼¼ identifyhazards,tasksandconditions,andthesafewaytomanagethem
¼¼ reviewpoliciesandprocedures.
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What else can you do?Otherwaystoencouragetalkingaboutsafetyinclude:
¼¼ encouragingyourworkerstoholdelectionsforhealthandsafetyrepresentatives
¼¼ establishingahealthandsafetycommittee
¼¼ holdingregularstaff/toolboxmeetingsandmakehealthandsafetyatopictodiscuss(ifyouengagecontractors,includetheminthisprocessandseektheirfeedbacktoo)
¼¼ holdingpracticaltrainingsessions.
Thesearealsoopportunitiesforyoutogetyourworkers’feedbackontheeffectivenessofanyexistingorproposedsafetysolutions.
Checkifyourworkersarereceivingenough—andthecorrect—informationtodotheirjobsafely,orwhethertheyneedadditionalinformationandresources.
Forfurtherinformation,refertotheWorkHealthandSafetyConsultation,CooperationandCoordinationCodeofPractice.GototheWorkSafewebsiteatwww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandsearchfor‘CP135.’
What to do now:
¼¼ ReadthesamplerecordsinthisToolkit
¼¼ Identifythemostappropriatewayofconsultinginyourworkplace
¼¼ Downloadthesamplesfromthewebandpreparepoliciestosuityourownworkplace
¼¼ Keeparecordofyourconsultation
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Record of Consultation/Staff/Toolbox Meeting Workgroup:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meetingheldat:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meetingconductedby: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Action ByWhom Timeframe
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Managing your work health and safety
In this section, you’ll learn:¼¼ whatstepstotaketomanageworkhealthandsafety
¼¼ howtochoosemeasuresforcontrollingrisks
¼¼ whyyouneedtokeeprecords
The practical tools you’ll find: ¼¼ SampleWorkEnvironmentandFacilitiesChecklist
¼¼ SampleHazardInspectionChecklists
¼¼ SampleSafeWorkProcedure:BenchGrinder
¼¼ SampleHazardReportForm
¼¼ SampleChemicalRegister
¼¼ SampleEmergencyProcedure
Managingworkhealthandsafetyisanongoing,step-by-stepprocess.Forfurtherinformation,refertotheHowtoManageHealthandSafetyRisksCodeofPractice.GototheWorkSafewebsiteatwww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandsearchfor‘CP112’.
STEP 4Review controlmeasures
STEP 1Identify hazards
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STEP 1: IDENTIFY HAZARDS
What is a hazard?Ahazardisasituationorthingthathasthepotentialtoharmaperson.Hazardsatworkmayincludenoisymachinery,amovingforklift,chemicals,electricity,workingatheights,arepetitivejob,bullying,abadlydesignedworkplaceandinadequatemanagementsystems(forexample,noprocedures).
How do you identify hazards?Somewaystoidentifyhazardsinclude:
¼¼ conductingworkplaceinspections.Regularlywalkaroundyourworkplace,useachecklist(therearesampleslaterintheToolkit)andcheckyourworkenvironment,thetasksyourworkersdo,andthemachineryorchemicalstheyuse.Overtime,workingwithhazardsoftenbecomesthe‘norm’andunsafeworkbecomes‘partofthejob’or‘justthewayitis’—butthisoftenresultsinincidents.Trytolookattasksandequipmentasifyouareseeingthemforthefirsttime
¼¼ consultingyourworkers.Workersaretheonesusingtheequipment,performingthetasksorbeingintheworkenvironmenteveryday,andoften,thepeoplewhoknowthebestwaytofixtheproblem.Sothey’reessentialforhelpingyouidentifyhazards
¼¼ reviewingreportsofhazards,incidents,nearmissesandinjuries.Youdon’tneedanelaboratereportingsysteminplace.SeeIncidentReportingonpage52fordetails
¼¼ reviewingsickleave,staffturnoverandworkerscompensationstatistics
¼¼ conductingaworkplaceaudit.Thisassessesyoursafetymanagementsystemsagainststandardsandlegalrequirements
¼¼ readingtherelevantcodesofpractice,operatingmanuals,safetyalerts,safetydatasheetsandindustryassociationsafetyalerts.
“It’s really interesting to get out of my office and into the workplace and check out what’s going on. My employees have some great ideas on how
to make things safer and more productive. We discuss what needs to happen at our tool box meetings then we just do it. It works for everyone”
— Manager, hospitality industry
STEP 2: ASSESS RISKS
What is a risk?Riskisthelikelihoodthataharmfulconsequence(death,injuryorillness)mightoccurwhenyouareexposedtoahazard.
Onceyouhaveidentifiedahazard,youneedtodeterminethelevelofriskassociatedwithit.
What is a risk assessment?Inariskassessment,youneedtoconsiderwhatcouldhappenifsomeoneisexposedtoahazard,andthelikelihoodofthathappening.Itcanhelpyoudetermine:
¼¼ howsevereariskis
¼¼ whetheranyexistingcontrolmeasuresareeffective
¼¼ whatactionyoushouldtaketocontroltherisk
¼¼ howurgentlytheactionneedstobetaken.
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Thedetailyougointodependsonthetypeofhazardandtheinformation,dataandresourcesyouhaveavailable.Itcanbeassimpleasdiscussingitwithyourworkers,orinvolvespecificriskanalysistoolsandtechniquesrecommendedbysafetyprofessionals.
When do you do a risk assessment?Youmustdoariskassessmentforcertainhighriskactivities(forexample,entryintoconfinedspacesandsometasksperformedonconstructionsites).
Youshoulddoariskassessmentwhenthereareanychangesinyourworkplace,suchas:
¼¼ startinganewbusinessorpurchasingabusiness
¼¼ changingworkpractices,proceduresortheworkenvironment
¼¼ purchasingequipment(neworused)
¼¼ usingnewsubstances
¼¼ planningtoimproveproductivityorreducecosts
¼¼ receivingnewinformationaboutworkplacerisks.
Youshouldalsodoariskassessmentwhen:
¼¼ you’reuncertainhowahazardmayresultininjuryorillness
¼¼ theworkactivityinvolvesanumberofdifferenthazardsandyoudon’tunderstandhowtheymayinteractwitheachothertoproduceneworgreaterrisks
¼¼ you’rerespondingtoaworkplaceincident(evenifithasn’tcausedaninjury)
¼¼ you’rerespondingtoconcernsraisedbyworkers,healthandsafetyrepresentativesorothers.
When is a risk assessment not needed?Youdon’tneedtodoaformalriskassessmentif:
¼¼ thelawsstate,inaspecificway,howtocontrolahazardorrisk.Youmustcomplywiththesespecificrequirements
¼¼ acodeofpracticestateshowtocontrolahazardorriskthatisapplicabletoyoursituation.Youcansimplyfollowthisguidance
¼¼ thereareeffectivecontrolswidelyusedinyourindustrythatsuityourcircumstances.Youcansimplyimplementthesecontrols
¼¼ ifthehazardsandtheirassociatedrisksarewellknownandhavewellestablishedandacceptedcontrolmeasures.Youcansimplyimplementthesecontrols.
How do you estimate the amount of harm?Consider:
¼¼ whattypeofinjurycouldoccur?Whatisthepotentialscaleoftheharm?Couldthehazardcausedeath,seriousinjuryorillnessrequiringhospitalisation,oraminorinjuryrequiringfirstaid?
¼¼ whatfactorscouldinfluencehowseveretheharmis?Forexample,thedistancesomeonemightfallortheconcentrationofaparticularsubstancewilldeterminethelevelofharm.Theharmmayoccurimmediatelysomethinggoeswrong(forexample,injuryfromafall)oritmaytaketimetobecomeapparent(forexample,illnessfromlong-termexposuretoasubstance).
¼¼ howmanypeopleareexposedtothehazard?Howmanycouldbeharmed,inandoutsideyourworkplace?Forexample,amobilecranecollapseonabusyconstructionsitehasthepotentialtokillorinjurealargenumberofpeople.
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Inthinkingabouthoweachhazardmaycauseharm,consider:
¼¼ theeffectivenessofyourexistingcontrolmeasuresandwhethertheycontrolalltypesofharm
¼¼ howworkisactuallyperformed
¼¼ infrequentorabnormalsituationsmayarise,aswellasthosethatyou’dnormallyexpecttooccur.
How do you estimate the likelihood of someone being harmed?Ask:
¼¼ howoftenisthetaskdone?Doesthismaketheharmmoreorlesslikely?
¼¼ howoftenarepeoplenearthehazard?Howclosedopeoplegettoit?
¼¼ hasiteverhappenedbefore,eitherinyourworkplaceorsomewhereelse?Howoften?
Youcouldratethelikelihoodas:
¼¼ certaintooccur:expectedtooccurinmostcircumstances
¼¼ verylikely:willprobablyoccurinmostcircumstances
¼¼ possible:mightoccuroccasionally
¼¼ unlikely:couldhappenatsometime
¼¼ rare:mayhappenonlyinexceptionalcircumstances
Thelevelofriskwillincreaseastheseverityandlikelihoodofharmoccurringincreases.
“We have health and safety reps and a WHS Committee. It’s great. We manage health and safety risks through involving everyone – it’s built into all we do. We support health and safety and we expect it. It’s the way we
do business” — Manager, community service non-profit organisation
STEP 3: CONTROL RISKS
What is risk control?Riskcontrolmeanstakingactionto:
¼¼ first,trytoremoveanyhealthandsafetyrisksentirely
¼¼ ifthatisnotpossible,reducetheriskssofarasisreasonablypracticable.
Who do you consult with?Consultwiththeworkers(includingcontractorsandsub-contractors)whowillbedirectlyaffectedbythedecision.Oftenthesolutionsliewithyourworkers—alltheyneedistobeaskedandinvolved.
Notonlywillthishelpyouchoosethemostappropriatecontrolmeasures,itwillincreasetheiracceptanceofthesecontrolmeasures.
What resources can help you?Throughouttheentireriskmanagementprocess,lookattheseresourcesforguidanceandinformation:
¼¼ therelevantcodesofpractice.GototheWorkSafeTasmaniawebsiteatwww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandsearchfor‘code’
¼¼ operatingmanuals,safetyalerts,materialsafetydatasheetsandindustryassociationsafetyalerts.
¼¼ themanufacturersandsuppliersoftheequipmentandchemicalsyouuse
¼¼ industryassociationsandunions.
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How do you control risks?Therearemanywaystocontrolrisks.Somecontrolsaremoreeffectivethanothers,soconsidervariouscontroloptions,lookingforwhatwillmosteffectivelyremovethehazardorreducetherisk.Thismaybeonesinglecontrolmeasure,oryoumayfindusingacombinationofdifferentcontrolsprovidesthehighestlevelofprotection.
Someproblemscanbefixedeasilyandsoshouldbedonestraightaway,whileotherswillneedmoreeffortandplanningtoresolve.Forthese,prioritisetheareasforaction,focusingfirstonthehazardswiththehighestlevelofrisk.
Wherethereispotentialforafatalityorseriousinjury,takeimmediateaction.
The hierarchy of risk controlThewaysofcontrollingriskscanberankedfromthehighestlevelofprotectionandreliabilitytothelowest.Thisrankingisknownasthehierarchyofcontrol.
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Level 1 control measures Themosteffectivecontrolmeasureremoves the hazard (andthereforeitsassociatedrisks)fromyourworkplaceentirely.
Thebestwaytodothisisbynot introducingthehazardintoyourworkplaceinthefirstplace.Forexample:
¼¼ eliminatetheriskofafallfromheightbydoingtheworkatgroundlevel
¼¼ outsourcethetasktoacompanypurposelysetupwiththeequipmentandprocessesdesignedtodoitanddoitsafely.
It’softeneasierandmorepracticaltoeliminatehazardswhenyouareplanningordesigningyourworkprocess,yourworkenvironmentorproductsusedforwork.Intheseearlystages,there’sgreaterscopeto‘designout’hazardsorincorporatecompatibleriskcontrolmeasures.Forexample:
¼¼ anoisyoldmachinecouldbereplacedwithanewquieteronewhichismoreeffectivethanprovidingworkerswithpersonalhearingprotection.
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Youcanalsoeliminaterisksbyremovingthehazardcompletely.Forexample:
¼¼ removetriphazardssuchasdebrisorelectricalcordsonthefloor
¼¼ dispose(safely)ofunwantedchemicals.
Ifit’snotpossibletoremoveahazard—forexample,ifitmeansyoucan’tmakeyourproductordeliveryourservice—thenreduceasmanyoftherisksassociatedwiththehazardaspossible.
Level 2 control measures Ifit’snotreasonablypracticabletoeliminatethehazard,thenminimiseitsassociatedriskusingoneormoreofthefollowingapproaches:
¼¼ Substitute the hazard withsomethingsafer.Forexample,replacesolvent-basedpaintswithwater-basedones.
¼¼ Isolate the hazard frompeople:physicallyseparatepeoplefromthesourceofharm,bybarriersordistance.Forexample,installguardrailsaroundexposededgesandholesinfloors,useremotecontrolsystemstooperatemachinery,storechemicalsinappropriatechemicalstorageawayfromtheimmediateworkarea.
¼¼ Reducetherisksthroughengineering controls:changeyourworkplace,equipmentorworkprocesses.Forexample,usemechanicalaidssuchastrolleysorhoiststomoveheavyloads,placeguardsaroundmovingpartsofmachinery,installresidualcurrentdevices,setrealisticandachievableworkratesonaproductionlinetoreducefatigue.
Level 3 control measuresThesecontrolmeasuresrelyonhumanbehaviourandsupervision,andusedontheirownaretheleasteffectiveinminimisingrisks.
¼¼ Reducethelevelofharmusingadministrative controls.Forexample,developsafeworkproceduresforoperatingmachinerysafely,limitexposuretimetoahazardoustaskbyjobrotation,planascheduleandcarryoutpreventativemaintenanceandinspectionsonmachineryandequipment,providetrainingandinstructionforsafelyhandlingamanualtask,usesignstowarnpeopleofahazard.
¼¼ Use personal protective equipment (PPE).Thisincludesbreathingprotection,hardhats,gloves,apronsandprotectiveeyewear.PPElimitsexposuretotheharmfuleffectsofahazard,butonlyifworkerswearanduseitcorrectly.
About safe work proceduresSafeworkproceduresareapracticalandconsistentwayforeveryonetocommittosafety.Theyclearly:
¼¼ documentthesequenceofstepsfordoingthetasksafely
¼¼ incorporatetheappropriateriskcontrolmeasuresintothosesteps.
Whentrainedhowtouseasafeworkprocedure,everyoneinyourworkplacewillknowthesafewaytodotheirjob,andwillworkthesameway.Theywon’tneedtoguessormakethingsupastheygoalong.
Youcandevelopsafeworkproceduresbylookingatinformationfrommanufacturers,suppliers,operator’smanualsandrelevantcodesofpractice.ThereareexamplesontheAdvisors’webpages.Gotowww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandsearchfor‘safetyadvisors’.Remembertoinvolveyourworkers.
Sowritedowntheactionsthatyourworkersshouldfollow,stepbystep,frombeginningtoend,intheirlogicalorder.Keepitstraightforwardandsimple.
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STEP 4: REVIEW CONTROL MEASURESYoumaythinkthatnowyou’veputyourcontrolmeasuresinplace,you’refinished.
However,managingworkhealthandsafetyisanongoingprocess.Animportantpartismonitoringandregularlyreviewingyourchosencontrolstomakesuretheyworkasplanned.
When should you review your controls?Onceayearisgenerallyagoodtimeframeforreviewingyourcontrols.
However,controlmeasuresforseriousrisksshouldbereviewedmorefrequently.
Youshouldalsoreviewyourcontrolsif:
¼¼ youintroducechanges(toyourworkenvironment,business,theequipmentorchemicalsyouuse)
¼¼ theyarenoteffectivelymanagingtherisk
¼¼ youidentifynewhazardsorrisks
¼¼ ifconsultationindicatesyouneedtoreviewthem,oryourworkersaskyoutoreviewthem
¼¼ ifyouhaveanincident.
How do you review your controls?Consultyourworkers,andask:
¼¼ arethecontrolmeasuresworkingeffectively,inbothdesignandoperation?
¼¼ havethecontrolmeasuresintroducednewproblems?
¼¼ havenewworkmethods,equipmentorchemicalsmadethejobsafer?
Investigateif:
¼¼ allhazardsbeenidentified
¼¼ safeworkproceduresarebeingfollowed
¼¼ theinstructionandtrainingprovidedtoyourworkersonhowtoworksafelyhasbeensuccessful.
Otherissuestolookatinclude:
¼¼ checkingreportsandstatisticstoseeifthefrequencyandseverityofincidentsarereducingovertime
¼¼ checkingyourcontrolmeasureswhenevernewlawsorinformationbecomesavailable.Areyourcontrolsstillappropriate?
What if you find a problem?Ifyoufindaproblem,gobackthroughtheriskmanagementsteps,reviewyourinformationandmakefurtherdecisionsaboutriskcontrol.
How else do you ensure your controls remain effective?Apartfromregularlyreviewingyourcontrolmeasures,thesethingswillhelpyouensuretheyremaineffective:
¼¼ makepeopleaccountableandgivethemauthority.Thisensuresproceduresarefollowedandmaintained.Ifyourmanagersorsupervisorshaveclearhealthandsafetyresponsibilities,theymustalsohavetheauthorityandresourcestomeetthem.Remember,it’syourdutytoensuretheycarryouttheresponsibilitiesyou’veallocatedtothem
¼¼ communicateyoursafetyinformationeffectively.Considertheliteracylevelsofyourworkers,andwhatlanguagestheyspeak.Visualsignsandsymbolsmaybemoreeffectivethanwrittendocuments.Whateveryouuse,explainthesetoyourworkers
SafetyManagementToolkit 31
¼¼ keepyourworkers’skillsandcompetenciesuptodate.Riskcontrols(particularlylowerlevelcontrols)dependonyourworkersandsupervisorsdoingtheirjobssafely.Providetrainingtomaintaincurrentworkers’skillsandensurenewworkerscanworkingsafely
¼¼ keepup-to-dateyourself.Informationaboutequipment,machineryandchemicalsmaybeupdatedbymanufacturersandsuppliers,sochecktomakesureyourcontrolsremainrelevant.Newtechnologymayprovideadditionalormoreeffectivesolutionstowhatyoucurrentlyhave,sostayinformedofdevelopmentsinyourindustry
¼¼ maintainyourequipment.Conductregularinspectionsandtesting,andrepairorreplacedamaged/wornpartsorwholeequipment.Checkthecontrolmeasuresusedaresuitableforthenatureanddurationofworkandareusedcorrectlybyyourworkers.
WHY KEEP RECORDS?Keepingrecordsofyourriskmanagementprocessisnotjust‘paperwork’buthasmanybenefitsandpurposes,including:
¼¼ demonstratingthatyou’remanagingworkhealthandsafetyandcomplyingwiththelaws(toyourworkers,theregulator,investors,shareholders,customers)
¼¼ providingastartingpointforsubsequentriskassessments
¼¼ demonstratinghowyoumadeyourdecisionsaboutcontrollingrisks
¼¼ helpingyoutargettrainingforyourworkersforthekeyhazardsinyourworkplace
¼¼ providingabasisforpreparingsafeworkprocedures
¼¼ helpingyoureviewrisksfollowinganychangestolegislationoryourbusinessactivities
¼¼ allowingnewworkerstounderstandwhyriskcontroldecisionshavebeenmade.
What records should you keep?Thedetailandextentofyourrecordswilldependonthesizeofyourworkplaceandthepotentialformajorworkhealthandsafetyissues.It’susefultokeepinformationon:
¼¼ theidentifiedhazards,assessedrisksandchosencontrolmeasures.Thisincludesanyhazardchecklistsandforms,worksheetsandassessmenttoolsyouused
¼¼ hazards,incidents,nearmissesandinjuriesthatyourworkerstellyouabout
¼¼ howandwhenthecontrolmeasureswereimplemented,monitoredandreviewed
¼¼ whoyouconsultedwith
¼¼ howcurrentyourtrainingrecordsare
¼¼ anyproposedplansforchangeinyourworkplace.
UndertheRegulations,therearespecificrecordkeepingrequirementsforhazards(suchashazardouschemicals).Ifyouhavethesehazards,makesureyoucomplywithrequirements.
Makesurethateveryoneisawareofyourrecordkeeping(includingwhichrecordsareaccessibleandwheretheyarekept)andtherequirements.
What to do now:
¼¼ ReadthesamplechecklistsandformsinthisToolkit
¼¼ Downloadthesamplesfromthewebandpreparecheckliststosuityourownworkplace
¼¼ Ifanyissuesareidentified,usethisinformationasastartingpointforriskcontrol,anddoit
¼¼ Usethechecklistsatleastonceayeartoreviewyourworkplace,moreifnecessary
¼¼ Keepcopiesofthese.
32 SafetyManagementToolkit
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Sample Work Environment and Facilities ChecklistWorkersmustbeprovidedwithasafeworkenvironmentandwithadequatefacilities.
Whencompletingthischecklist,consider:
¼¼ thenatureoftheworkcarriedoutatyourworkplace
¼¼ thenatureofthehazardsatyourworkplace
¼¼ thesize,locationandnatureofyourworkplace
¼¼ thenumberandcompositionofworkersatyourworkplace.
Involveyourworkersinfillingoutthischecklist.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SafetyManagementToolkit 33
Con
sult
atio
n 3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Hav
ew
orke
rsa
ndt
heir
heal
tha
nds
afet
yre
pres
enta
tives
bee
nco
nsul
ted
ona
ny
deci
sion
sab
out
the
adeq
uacy
ofth
efa
cilit
ies?
Loca
tion
and
nat
ure
of t
he w
orkp
lace
3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Ist
hew
orkp
lace
nea
rap
prop
riate
fa
cilit
ies?
Ist
hem
eans
ofac
cess
to
thos
efa
cilit
ies
safe
?
Do
allw
orke
rso
nal
lshi
fts
have
acc
ess
tot
hefac
ilitie
s?
Man
agin
g fa
cilit
ies
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
Are
item
ssu
cha
sso
apa
ndt
oile
tpa
per
repl
aced
reg
ular
ly?
Isb
roke
nor
dam
aged
infr
astr
uctu
re
(suc
has
plu
mbi
ng,ai
rco
nditi
onin
gor
lig
htin
g)r
epai
red
prom
ptly
?
Ise
quip
men
tan
dfu
rnitu
re(su
cha
sfr
idge
s,lo
cker
san
dse
atin
g)m
aint
aine
din
goo
dco
nditi
on?
Are
faci
litie
scl
eane
dre
gula
rly(at
leas
tda
ily)?
Wor
kspa
ce
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
Ist
here
saf
een
try
toa
nde
xit
from
the
w
orks
tatio
n?
Ist
here
eno
ugh
clea
rsp
ace,
tak
ing
into
ac
coun
tth
eph
ysic
ala
ctio
nsn
eede
dto
pe
rfor
mt
het
ask,
and
any
equ
ipm
ent
and
pers
onal
pro
tect
ive
equi
pmen
tth
at
isn
eede
d?
Ist
here
eno
ugh
spac
ein
wal
kway
san
dar
ound
cup
boar
ds,st
orag
eor
doo
rs?
Floo
rs3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Isa
dequ
ate
floor
pro
tect
ion
prov
ided
for
w
orke
rsw
hon
eed
tos
tand
stil
lfor
long
pe
riods
?
Ist
hefl
oor
insu
latio
nap
prop
riate
to
the
task
?
Are
fact
ors
such
as
the
wor
km
ater
ials
us
ed,th
elik
elih
ood
ofs
pills
and
the
ne
edfor
was
hing
con
side
red
whe
nch
oosi
ngfl
oor
cove
rings
?
Sea
ting
3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Can
the
wor
kbe
don
efr
oma
sea
ted
posi
tion?
Doe
sth
ese
atin
gpr
ovid
esu
itabl
ebo
dy
supp
ort
and
isit
app
ropr
iate
to
the
type
of
wor
kbe
ing
carr
ied
out?
Ist
here
add
ition
als
eatin
gfo
rw
orke
rs
who
wor
kst
andi
nga
ndn
eed
tos
itfr
om
time
tot
ime?
Ligh
ting
3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Doe
sth
elig
htin
gal
low
wor
kers
to
mov
eab
out
easi
lya
ndc
arry
out
the
irw
ork
effe
ctiv
ely,
with
out
adop
ting
awkw
ard
post
ures
or
stra
inin
gth
eir
eyes
to
see?
Ist
hew
orki
nge
nviro
nmen
tfr
eeo
fan
ygl
are,
con
tras
tor
refl
ectio
n?
Air q
ualit
y3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Ist
het
empe
ratu
reb
etw
een
20°C
and
26°C
(or
less
ift
hew
ork
isp
hysi
cally
ac
tive)
?
Are
vent
ilatio
nan
dai
rco
nditi
onin
gsy
stem
sse
rvic
edr
egul
arly
and
m
aint
aine
din
as
afe
cond
ition
?
Are
rate
sof
air
mov
emen
tin
enc
lose
dw
orkp
lace
sbe
twee
n0.1
and
0.2
mp
er
seco
nd?
Islo
cale
xhau
stv
entil
atio
nus
edt
oco
ntro
lairb
orne
con
tam
inan
tsr
elea
sed
durin
ga
wor
kpr
oces
s?
Expo
sure
to
heat
or
cold
3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Hav
eal
lrea
sona
bly
prac
ticab
lec
ontr
ol
mea
sure
sbe
enim
plem
ente
dto
m
inim
ise
the
risks
ofw
orki
ngin
ext
rem
eho
tor
col
dco
nditi
ons?
Hav
ew
orke
rsb
een
trai
ned
tor
ecog
nise
un
safe
con
ditio
nsa
risin
gfr
ome
xpos
ure
toh
oto
rco
ldc
ondi
tions
,to
follo
ws
afe
wor
kpr
oced
ures
and
to
repo
rtp
robl
ems
imm
edia
tely
?
Drink
ing
wat
er
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
Are
the
drin
king
wat
ero
utle
tsa
cces
sibl
eto
wor
kers
?
Are
the
drin
king
wat
ero
utle
tss
epar
ate
from
toi
let
and
was
hing
fac
ilitie
s?
34 SafetyManagementToolkit
Ist
hew
ater
cle
an,co
ola
ndh
ygie
nica
lly
prov
ided
–n
osh
ared
cup
sor
gla
sses
?
Toile
ts
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
Ifth
ew
orkp
lace
has
10o
rfe
wer
wor
kers
(a
ndt
wo
orfew
ero
fon
ege
nder
),h
asa
tle
ast
1u
nise
xto
ilet
been
pro
vide
d?
Ifth
ew
orkp
lace
has
mor
eth
an1
0
wor
kers
,is
the
rea
tle
ast
1m
ale
toile
tfo
rev
ery
20m
ena
nd1
fem
ale
toile
tfo
rev
ery
15w
omen
?
Are
ther
ead
equa
tet
oile
tfa
cilit
ies
for
wor
kers
with
dis
abili
ties?
Are
toile
tsc
onne
cted
to
the
sew
ero
ran
ap
prop
riate
alte
rnat
ive?
Are
toile
tsc
lear
lym
arke
d,a
ndd
oth
ey
have
lock
able
doo
rs,ad
equa
teli
ghtin
gan
dve
ntila
tion?
Are
the
wor
ker
toile
tss
epar
ate
from
to
ilets
for
vis
itors
,cl
ient
san
dth
epu
blic
?
Ist
here
ade
quat
eto
ilet
pape
r,ha
nd
was
hing
fac
ilitie
san
dso
ap,ru
bbis
hbi
ns
and
sani
tary
dis
posa
lbin
s?
Han
d w
ashi
ng3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Are
ther
een
ough
han
dw
ashi
ngb
asin
sfo
rm
ena
ndw
omen
?
Doe
sth
ena
ture
ofth
ew
ork
requ
ire
addi
tiona
lhan
dw
ashi
ngfac
ilitie
s(t
akin
gin
toa
ccou
nte
xpos
ure
tod
irty
con
ditio
ns,
infe
ctio
usa
gent
s,c
onta
min
ants
and
he
alth
reg
ulat
ions
)?
Are
the
hand
was
hing
fac
ilitie
sse
para
te
from
wor
k-re
late
dtr
ough
sor
sin
ks,
prot
ecte
dfr
omw
eath
era
nda
cces
sibl
efr
omw
ork
area
s,d
inin
gfa
cilit
ies
and
toile
ts?
Ish
ota
ndc
old
wat
er,so
apo
rot
her
clea
ning
pro
duct
pro
vide
d?
Ish
ygie
nic
hand
dry
ing
prov
ided
tha
tdo
esn
otin
volv
ew
orke
rss
harin
gto
wel
s?
Din
ing
faci
litie
s 3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Doe
sth
ena
ture
ofth
ew
ork
caus
ea
heal
tha
nds
afet
yris
kto
wor
kers
fr
omp
repa
ring
food
or
eatin
gin
the
w
orkp
lace
?
Isa
din
ing
room
or
dini
nga
rea
requ
ired
(acc
ordi
ngt
oth
eM
anag
ing
the
Wor
kEn
viro
nmen
tan
dFa
cilit
ies
Cod
eof
Pr
actic
e)?
Ist
here
ade
quat
epr
otec
tion
from
the
el
emen
ts,th
ew
ork
area
,co
ntam
inan
ts
and
haza
rds?
For
wor
kpla
ces
need
ing
adi
ning
roo
m,is
th
ere
1m
2o
fcl
ear
floor
spa
cefor
eac
hpe
rson
like
lyt
ous
eth
edi
ning
roo
ma
ton
etim
e?
Ifa
shar
edd
inin
gfa
cilit
yis
use
d,c
an
itac
com
mod
ate
allw
orke
rsli
kely
to
be
eatin
gat
one
tim
e?
Cha
nge
room
s3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Are
chan
ger
oom
spr
ovid
edfor
wor
kers
w
hoa
rer
equi
red
toc
hang
ein
and
out
of
clot
hing
?
Are
ther
ear
rang
emen
tsin
pla
cefor
the
pr
ivac
yof
mal
ean
dfe
mal
ew
orke
rs?
Do
chan
ger
oom
sal
low
ac
lear
spa
ceo
fat
leas
t0.5
m2for
eac
hw
orke
r?
Ist
hec
hang
ero
omt
empe
ratu
re
com
fort
able
for
cha
ngin
gcl
othi
ng?
Ist
here
eno
ugh
seat
ing,
acc
essi
ble
mirro
rs,an
ade
quat
enu
mbe
rof
hoo
ks
for
the
num
bers
ofw
orke
rsc
hang
ing
at
one
time?
Are
ther
ew
ell-v
entil
ated
,ac
cess
ible
and
se
cure
lock
ers
for
each
wor
ker
for
stor
ing
clot
hing
and
per
sona
lbel
ongi
ngs?
Isit
sep
arat
efr
oma
nys
tora
gefac
ilitie
spr
ovid
edfor
per
sona
lpro
tect
ive
clot
hing
an
deq
uipm
ent?
Ist
here
cle
ars
pace
ofat
leas
t1.8
m
betw
een
row
sof
lock
ers
faci
nge
ach
othe
ran
dat
leas
t0.9
mb
etw
een
lock
ers
and
ase
ato
ra
wal
l?
Sho
wer
s 3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Are
show
ers
prov
ided
for
aw
orke
rw
hose
w
ork
requ
ires
stre
nuou
sef
fort
or
leav
es
them
dir
tyo
rsm
elly
?
Ist
here
one
sho
wer
cub
icle
for
eve
ry1
0
wor
kers
who
may
nee
dto
sho
wer
?
Are
ther
ese
para
tefac
ilitie
sfo
rm
ale
and
fem
ale
wor
kers
,or
oth
era
ppro
pria
te
form
sof
sec
urity
to
ensu
rep
rivac
y?
SafetyManagementToolkit 35
Ist
here
as
lip-re
sist
ant
floor
are
aof
not
le
sst
han
1.8
m2,w
hich
isc
apab
leo
fbe
ing
sani
tised
?
Are
part
ition
sbe
twee
nea
chs
how
er
atle
ast
1.6
5m
hig
han
dno
mor
eth
an
0.3
ma
bove
the
floo
r?
Ist
here
an
adja
cent
dre
ssin
gar
eafor
ea
chs
how
er,co
ntai
ning
as
eat
and
hook
s,w
itha
cur
tain
or
lock
able
doo
ren
clos
ing
the
show
era
ndd
ress
ing
cubi
cle?
Ist
here
cle
anh
ota
ndc
old
wat
era
nd
non-
irrit
atin
gso
apo
rot
her
clea
ning
pr
oduc
t?
Ifw
orke
rsn
eed
tos
how
erb
efor
eth
ey
can
leav
eth
ew
orkp
lace
,ar
eto
wel
spr
ovid
ed?
Out
door
wor
k 3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Are
ther
eap
prop
riate
pro
cedu
res
to
ensu
reo
utdo
orw
orke
rsh
ave
acce
ss
toc
lean
drin
king
wat
er,to
ilets
,di
ning
fa
cilit
ies,
hyg
ieni
cst
orag
eof
foo
dan
dw
ater
,an
dem
erge
ncy
and
first
aid
as
sist
ance
?
Ist
here
acc
ess
tos
helte
rfo
rea
ting
mea
lsa
ndt
akin
gbr
eaks
and
for
pr
otec
tion
whe
nw
eath
erc
ondi
tions
be
com
eun
safe
?
Mob
ile o
r re
mot
e w
ork
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
Are
ther
eap
prop
riate
pro
cedu
res
to
ensu
ret
hat
mob
ileo
rre
mot
ew
orke
rs
have
acc
ess
toc
lean
drin
king
wat
er,
toile
ts,di
ning
fac
ilitie
s,h
ygie
nic
stor
age
offoo
dan
dw
ater
,an
dem
erge
ncy
and
first
aid
ass
ista
nce?
Can
mob
ileo
rre
mot
ew
orke
rsa
cces
sem
erge
ncy
com
mun
icat
ions
tha
tar
ere
liabl
ein
the
irlo
catio
n,s
uch
asa
sa
telli
teo
rm
obile
pho
ne?
Acc
omm
odat
ion
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
Ist
here
acc
omm
odat
ion
sepa
rate
fro
m
any
wor
kpla
ceh
azar
dst
hat
are
likel
yto
pr
esen
ta
risk
tot
heh
ealth
or
safe
tyo
fa
wor
ker
usin
gth
eac
com
mod
atio
n?
Isit
app
ropr
iate
lye
quip
ped,
incl
udin
g:
•s
afe
acce
ssa
nde
xits
•s
ecur
ityo
fpe
rson
alp
osse
ssio
ns•fi
res
afet
yar
rang
emen
ts
•e
lect
rical
saf
ety
stan
dard
s•d
rinki
ngw
ater
•t
oile
ts,w
ashi
ng,ba
thin
gan
dla
undr
yfa
cilit
ies
• p
roce
dure
sto
ens
ure
clea
nlin
ess
•s
uita
ble,
qui
ets
leep
ing
acco
mm
odat
ion
•c
rock
ery,
ute
nsils
and
din
ing
faci
litie
s•r
ubbi
shc
olle
ctio
n•h
eatin
g,c
oolin
gan
dve
ntila
tion?
Doe
sth
eac
com
mod
atio
nm
eet
allr
elev
ant
stru
ctur
ala
nds
tabi
lity
requ
irem
ents
?
Are
the
fittin
gs,ap
plia
nces
and
any
oth
er
equi
pmen
tm
aint
aine
din
goo
dco
nditi
on?
Emer
genc
y pl
ans
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
Ist
here
aw
ritte
nem
erge
ncy
plan
co
verin
gre
leva
nte
mer
genc
ysi
tuat
ions
,w
ithc
lear
em
erge
ncy
proc
edur
es?
Ist
hep
lan
acce
ssib
let
oal
lwor
kers
?
Are
wor
kers
,m
anag
ers
and
supe
rvis
ors
inst
ruct
eda
ndt
rain
edin
the
pr
oced
ures
?
Has
som
eone
with
app
ropr
iate
ski
lls
been
mad
ere
spon
sibl
efo
rsp
ecifi
cac
tions
ina
nem
erge
ncy
(for
exa
mpl
e,
has
ana
rea
war
den
been
app
oint
ed)?
Ist
here
som
eone
res
pons
ible
for
en
surin
gw
orke
rsa
ndo
ther
sar
eac
coun
ted
for
ina
nev
acua
tion?
Are
emer
genc
yco
ntac
tde
tails
(re
leva
nt
tot
het
ypes
ofpo
ssib
let
hrea
ts,fo
rex
ampl
efir
e,p
olic
e,p
oiso
nin
form
atio
nce
ntre
)di
spla
yed
ina
nea
sily
acc
essi
ble
loca
tion?
Are
cont
act
deta
ilso
fem
erge
ncy
serv
ices
upd
ated
reg
ular
ly?
Ist
here
am
echa
nism
(su
cha
sa
sire
nor
bel
lala
rm)fo
ral
ertin
gev
eryo
neo
fan
em
erge
ncy?
36 SafetyManagementToolkit
Ist
here
ad
ocum
ente
dsi
tep
lan
that
ill
ustr
ates
the
loca
tion
offi
rep
rote
ctio
neq
uipm
ent,
em
erge
ncy
exits
and
as
sem
bly
poin
ts?
Ifth
esi
tep
lan
disp
laye
din
key
loca
tions
th
roug
hout
the
wor
kpla
ce?
Are
proc
edur
esin
pla
cefor
ass
istin
gm
obili
ty-im
paire
dpe
ople
?
Doe
sth
ew
orkp
lace
hav
efir
sta
id
faci
litie
san
dem
erge
ncy
equi
pmen
tto
de
alw
itht
het
ypes
ofem
erge
ncie
sth
at
may
aris
e?
Ist
hefi
rep
rote
ctio
neq
uipm
ent
suita
ble
for
the
type
sof
ris
ksa
tth
ew
orkp
lace
(for
exa
mpl
e,foa
mo
rdr
ypo
wde
rty
pe
extin
guis
hers
for
fire
sth
atin
volv
efla
mm
able
liqu
ids)
?
Ise
quip
men
tea
sily
acc
essi
ble
ina
nem
erge
ncy?
Are
wor
kers
tra
ined
to
use
emer
genc
yeq
uipm
ent
(for
exa
mpl
e,fi
re
extin
guis
hers
,ch
emic
als
pill
kits
,br
eath
ing
appa
ratu
s,li
felin
es)?
Hav
eyo
uco
nsid
ered
nei
ghbo
urin
gbu
sine
sses
and
how
you
will
let
them
kn
owa
bout
an
emer
genc
ysi
tuat
ion
shou
ldo
nea
rise?
Hav
eyo
uco
nsid
ered
the
ris
ksfro
m
neig
hbou
ring
busi
ness
esa
ndt
heir
oper
atio
ns?
Are
emer
genc
ypr
actic
eru
nsd
one
toa
sses
sth
eef
fect
iven
ess
oft
he
emer
genc
ypl
an?
Iss
omeo
ner
espo
nsib
lefor
rev
iew
ing
the
emer
genc
ypl
ana
ndin
form
ing
staf
fof
an
yre
visi
ons?
Asb
esto
s an
d as
best
os c
onta
inin
g m
ater
ial (
AC
M)
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
Isa
sbes
tos/
ACM
cle
arly
labe
lled
att
he
poin
tsit
islo
cate
d?
Do
you
have
an
asbe
stos
/AC
Mr
egis
ter?
Ist
hea
sbes
tos/
ACM
reg
iste
rre
adily
av
aila
ble
tow
orke
rs?
Ist
here
an
asbe
stos
/AC
Mm
anag
emen
tpl
anin
pla
ce?
Firs
t ai
d3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
Ist
here
ade
quat
efir
sta
ide
quip
men
t?
Doe
sea
chw
orke
rha
vea
cces
sto
the
fir
sta
ide
quip
men
t?
Are
ther
ead
equa
ten
umbe
r(s)o
fwor
kers
trai
ned
toa
dmin
iste
rfirs
taid
?O
rdo
wor
kers
hav
eac
cess
toa
nad
equa
te
num
bero
foth
erp
erso
nsw
hoh
ave
been
trai
ned
toa
dmin
iste
rfirs
taid
?
Per
sona
l pro
tect
ive
equi
pmen
t (P
PE)
3 7
Act
ion
to b
e ta
ken
IsP
PEs
elec
ted
tom
inim
ise
risk
to
heal
tha
nds
afet
yin
acc
orda
nce
with
any
re
leva
ntt
echn
ical
sta
ndar
dpu
blis
hed
by
Saf
eW
ork
Aust
ralia
?
IsP
PEm
aint
aine
d,r
epai
red
orr
epla
ced
asr
equi
red?
IsP
PEin
goo
dw
orki
ngo
rder
,cl
ean
and
hygi
enic
?
Do
you
prov
ide
info
rmat
ion,
tra
inin
gan
din
stru
ctio
nfo
rus
ing
the
PPE
(incl
udin
gin
form
atio
nab
out
any
limit
tot
he
effe
ctiv
enes
sof
the
equ
ipm
ent)
?
Do
wor
kers
use
PPE
ina
ccor
danc
ew
ith
the
info
rmat
ion,
tra
inin
gan
din
stru
ctio
npr
ovid
ed?
Are
area
sw
here
peo
ple
mus
tus
ePP
Ecl
early
iden
tified
by
sign
sor
oth
er
mea
ns?
Oth
er3
7A
ctio
n to
be
take
n
For
furt
her
info
rmat
ion,
ref
ert
oth
eM
anag
ing
the
Wor
kEn
viro
nmen
t
and
Faci
litie
sC
ode
ofP
ract
ice.
Go
tot
heW
orkS
afe
web
site
at
w
ww.w
orks
afe.
tas.
gov.
aua
nds
earc
hfo
r‘C
P124’.
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Slips, Trips and Falls ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floors
Arefloorsfreeofwater,ice,oilorotherfluids? Yes No
Arefloorsurfaceseven? Yes No (egnoloosetilesorcarpetthatistornorhasridgesorholes)
Arerampsdesignedtopreventslipsandfalls? Yes No
Housekeeping
Arewalkwaysanddoorwaysclearofboxes,extensioncordsandlitter? Yes No
Arespillscleanedupimmediately? Yes No
Aretheresponsibilitiesforcleaningfloors,clearingworkareasandwalkways Yes No clearlyspecified?
Stairs
Arestairwayskeptclearofboxes,extensioncordsandlitter? Yes No
Isthetreadonstairsadequatetominimiseslipping? Yes No
Isthetreadoneachstairadequate? Yes No
Arehand-railsadequate? Yes No
Lighting
Areworkareas,walkwaysandstairswelllit? Yes No
Doesthelightingenableworkerstomovebetweenindoorandoutdoortaskssafely? Yes No
Footwear
Isthefootwearwornbyworkerssuitablefortheworkplace? Yes No
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Electrical ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical switchboards and equipment
Areswitchboardsandelectricalequipmentinasafecondition?* Yes No
Iseverythingontheswitchboardclearlylabelled? Yes No
Havesafetyswitches(residualcurrentdevices)beenfittedtoallcircuits?* Yes No
Power points, light fittings and switches
Areallpowerpoints,lightfittingsandswitchesinasafeplaceandfreefrom Yes No obviousdefects(egloosecoversorwires,brokenordamagedfittings,signsofoverheating)?*
Areisolatingswitchesclearlylabelledandaccessible? Yes No
Power tools, flexible leads and power boards
Isportableelectricalequipmentprotectedbysafetyswitches? Yes No
Areallpowertools,extensionleadsandpowerboardsmaintainedinasafe Yes No operatingcondition(checkfordamagedinsulation,waterleaks,burnmarks,bentorloosepinsorfittings)?
Areextensionleadsandpowerboardslocatedinasafepositiontoprevent Yes No mechanicalorotherdamage(includingtrips)?
Inspecting and maintaining electrical equipment
Areallelectricalfittingsandelectricalequipment,includingportablepowertools, Yes No regularlyinspectedandmaintained?
Haveallpowerleadsandportablepowertoolsbeentestedandtagged? Yes No
*Forspecialisedadviceaboutelectricalsafety,contactalicensedelectricalcontractor.
Electricityhasthepotentialtoseriouslyinjureandkill.Youareresponsibleforensuringtheelectricalfittingsandelectricalequipmentinyourworkplacearesafe,andinspectedandmaintainedregularly.Involveyourworkersinfillingoutthischecklist.
See also the Code of Practice ‘Managing Electrical Risks at the Workplace’ at www.worksafe.tas.gov.au – search for ‘code’.
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Chemicals ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage and labelling
Arechemicalssafelystored? Yes No
Doyoucomplywithanylicensingrequirementsforthequantitiesofchemicals Yes No (orotherdangerousgoods)storedatyourworkplace?
Arechemicalsclearlylabelled? Yes No
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
DoyouhaveSDSforallchemicalsintheworkplace? Yes No
DoworkersknowaboutandunderstandSDSandhaveaccesstothem? Yes No
Training
Haveworkersbeentrainedinstorage,use,disposalandemergencyprocedures Yes No relatingtothechemicals?
First aid and emergency procedures
Doyouhavefirstaidfacilitiestodealwithsplashesorotherchemical Yes No emergencies(egdelugeshowers,eyewashes)?
Doyouhaveequipmenttodealwithaccidentalreleaseofchemicals Yes No (egcontainmentbarriers,absorptionmaterial)?
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
DoyouprovideadequatePPE(eggloves,eyeprotection)asrequired? Yes No
DoyouandyourworkersmaintainPPEinaccordance Yes No withthemanufacturers’instructions?
See also the Codes of Practice ‘Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals’, ‘Preparation of safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals’, Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace’ at www.worksafe.tas.gov.au – search for ‘code’.
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Machinery and Equipment ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety devices
Aremachineguardsinplaceonalloperatingequipment Yes No (accordingtomanufacturers’specifications)?
Arebelts,pulleysandotherrotatingpartsproperlyguarded? Yes No
Areemergencystopbuttonsclearlymarked,operationalandaccessible? Yes No
Work areas
Istheresufficientclearance(work)spacearoundallplant? Yes No
Aremachineryandequipmentareaskeptcleanandfreefromobstructions? Yes No
Istheventilationadequate? Yes No
Arestepstakentoreducemachinerynoise(egisolatingtheplant,mufflers,baffles)? Yes No
Aretoolsandportableequipmentstoredsafely? Yes No
Safe operation
Areworkerstrainedtooperatemachinerysafelyandaccordingtoyour Yes No safeworkprocedure?
Dotheyholdanynecessarylicencetoperformhigh-riskwork Yes No orcertificatesofcompetency(egforklift)?
Isyourhigherhazardousplantregistered(egboilers)? Yes No
Areworkerssupervisedtoensurecorrectproceduresarefollowed? Yes No
Ismachineryandequipmentregularlyinspectedfordamageorwear? Yes No
Ismachineryandequipmentmaintainedaccording Yes No tothemanufacturers’instructions?
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
DoyouprovideadequatePPE Yes No (egsafetyfootwear,eyeprotection,hearingprotection)asrequired?
DoyouandyourworkersmaintainPPEinaccordancewiththemanufacturers’instructions?Yes No
See also the Code of Practice ‘Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace’ at www.worksafe.tas.gov.au – search for ‘code’.
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Manual Tasks ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work tasks
Canallmaterialsbeliftedandcarriedeasily? Yes No
Aremechanicalaids(suchastrolleysandhoists)availableandused? Yes No
Areworkerstrainedinmanualhandlingtechniquesandtheuseofmechanicalaids? Yes No
Work equipment
Areworkbenchesacomfortableheight? Yes No
Arechairbacksandseatheightsadjustable? Yes No
Isofficeequipment(suchascomputerkeyboardsandscreens)adjustedto Yes No avoidbodystrain?
Arestorageshelvesorganisedtominimisebendingandstretching? Yes No
Work organisation
Aretasksrotatedtoavoidrepetitivework? Yes No
Isworkplannedtobalanceoutperiodsofhighandlowdemand? Yes No
Areworkersabletotakeadequatebreaks? Yes No
Work area
Doworkershaveadequatespacetoenableeaseofmovement? Yes No
Areitemsthatareregularly-usedwithineasyreach? Yes No
Istheresufficientclearancearoundmachinesorequipmenttoenableaccessfor Yes No maintenanceandrepair?
See also the Code of Practice ‘Hazardous Manual Tasks’ at www.worksafe.tas.gov.au – search for ‘code’.
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Security ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with money
Isthereasafeprocessforcounting,storing,handlingandtransferringmoney? Yes No
Areregistersclearedregularlytomaintainasmallcashfloat? Yes No
ArecreditcardandEFTPOSfacilitiesofferedtoreducetheamountofcashtaken? Yes No
Isbankingdonebymorethanonepersonand/oratdifferenttimesofday? Yes No
Areallworkerstrainedincashhandlingprocedures? Yes No
Areallworkerstrainedinwhattheyshoulddointheeventofarobbery? Yes No
Working during higher risk times and working alone
Aretheresafeprocessesforopeningandclosingtimes(particularlyworkingatnight)? Yes No
Arerostersarrangedsothatmorethanonepersonisworkingatonceifpossible? Yes No
Ispublicaccesstoyourbusinessrestrictedifworkersareworkingalone? Yes No
Aretherespecialsafetyproceduresinplaceifworkersareworkingalone? Yes No
Doworkersalwayshaveawayofquicklyandeasilycontactingmanagement? Yes No
Areallworkerstrainedintheseprocedures? Yes No
Systems
Doyouhaveasurveillanceorsecuritysystem? Yes No
Doyouhaveanelectronicsensorsystemtoalertworkersofclientsenteringthepremises?Yes No
Doworkershaveaccesstopersonalduressalarmsorpanicbuttons? Yes No
Doworkersknowthesafetyandsecurityproceduresandsystemsyouhave? Yes No
Design
Doyouhavegoodinternalandexternallighting? Yes No
Doworkershaveasafeareatheycanretreattointhecaseofarobbery Yes No orotherthreat?
Arecountersandfloorspacesdesignedtoreducetheriskofphysicalviolence? Yes No
Haveotherdesignissuesbeenconsidered(egsolidexteriordoors, Yes No internalmirrors,windowbarsorgrills,securedrearaccess)?
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Cutting Tools Safety ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe operation
Aretheappropriatecuttingtoolsusedforthetask? Yes No
Doworkersknowthecorrectandsafewaytouse,carry, Yes No store,cleanandmaintaincuttingtools?
Arecuttingtoolskeptsharp? Yes No
Arecuttingtoolsregularlyinspectedfordamageorwear? Yes No
Arecuttingtoolsmaintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturers’instructions? Yes No
Canyousubstitutetheuseofhandcuttingtoolsinyourworkplace Yes No withotherimplements?
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Doyouprovidesuitablesheathesorbeltsforthoseworkerswhoneedtomovearoundcarryingcuttingtools? Yes No
DoyousupplyyourworkerswiththecorrectPPEforworkingwithcuttingtools Yes No (suchasfootwear,gloves,gauntletsandaprons)asrequired?
DoyouandyourworkersmaintainPPEinaccordance Yes No withthemanufacturers’instructions?
Work areas
Arestableworksurfacesinplace? Yes No
Doyouprovideappropriatedisposalcontainersfordamagedorunwantedblades? Yes No
Aresuitablestoragefacilitiesprovidedforcuttingtools Yes No (suchasracks,slotsorboxes)closetotheworkarea?
Areappropriatefirstaidfacilitieskeptnearbyincaseofanaccident? Yes No
Slicing/cutting/shredding machinery
Areslicing/cutting/shreddingmachinesguardedandfittedwithemergencystopbuttons?Yes No
Areslicing/cutting/shreddingmachinessecurelyattachedtothebenchtop? Yes No
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Preventing Falls ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protective systems
Whenworkersareworkingatheight,doyouhave:
¼¼ roof-edgeprotection? Yes No
¼¼ scaffoldsandworkplatforms? Yes No
¼¼ fallarrestanchorageandharnesses? Yes No
Arethesesystems:
¼¼ ingoodworkingcondition? Yes No
¼¼ regularlyinspected? Yes No
¼¼ installedbyacompetentperson? Yes No
¼¼ sufficientandappropriateforthetask? Yes No
Areworkerstrainedinthesesystems? Yes No
Ladders
Haveyouchosenthecorrectladderforthetask(ieindustrial-ratedladders, Yes No notdomesticstepladdersorextensionladders)?
Istheladderingoodworkingcondition? Yes No
Istheladderplacedsquarelyonafirm,non-slipsurface? Yes No
Hasthetopoftheladderbeenrestrained(ietiedtoasupport)orsecuredbyapersonholdingthebottomuntilworkiscompleted? Yes No
Doworkersknowhowtoascendanddescendtheladdersafely? Yes No
Work areas
Istheconditionoftheroofsafe(considerthepitch, Yes No surface,andcapacityoftherooftosupportloads)?
Areworkersclearofoverheadpowerlines? Yes No
Ifno,havethepowerlinesbeendeactivated? Yes No
Aresuitablebarriersplacedaroundtheareasonooneisunderneath,andtheladder/scaffoldetccan’tbebumpedordisturbed? Yes No
Istheareafreeofhazards(suchasslopingorunevenground, Yes No unfavourableweatherconditions)?
Other
Doworkershaveappropriateclothing,footwearandsafetyequipment? Yes No
Canthetaskbeperformedontheground? Yes No
See also the Codes of Practice ‘Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces’ and ‘Preventing Falls in Housing Construction’ at www.worksafe.tas.gov.au – search for ‘code’.
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Forklift Truck ChecklistIfyoumarkanyNOboxonthechecklist,youneedtotakeactiontomakeyourworkplacesafer.
Datechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic management plan
Doyouhaveasysteminplacetoensurepedestrian Yes No andforklifttrafficarekeptseparated?
Canyoure-designtheworkplacelayouttoreduceor Yes No removetheneedforpedestrianstobeinareaswhereforkliftsoperate?
Arepedestrianwalkwaysclearlymarkedandevencontrolled Yes No bygateswherenecessary?
Areexclusionzonesforpedestriansclearlysigned? Yes No
Certificates
Dotheoperatorshaveacurrentlicencetoperformhigh-riskwork? Yes No
Areforkliftsfittedwithsafetydevicesorstructuresadequate Yes No forthetasksbeingperformed?
Daily inspections
Dooperatorscheckthefollowingitemsontheforkliftatthestartofeachshiftbeforeusingit?:
¼¼ structuraldamage Yes No
¼¼ leaks Yes No
¼¼ tyresandwheels(forexample,tyrepressure;wheelnutsalltightandpresent) Yes No
¼¼ tyres(forexample,thattheyareproperlyattachedandlevel, Yes No andnotworn,crackedordamaged)
¼¼ anyattachments(forexample,thattheyaresecuredtotheforklifttruckmast) Yes No
¼¼ chains,cablesandhoses Yes No
¼¼ safetydevicessuchasseatbelts,warningdevices,flashinglightsandbeepers Yes No
¼¼ batteryandconnectorsecure Yes No
¼¼ guards Yes No
¼¼ fluidlevels Yes No
¼¼ braking(includingthehandbrake)andhydraulicsystems. Yes No
Areforkliftsmaintainedingoodworkingorderandcondition? Yes No
Aremaintenancerecordskeptforthelifeoftheforklift? Yes No
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Operation
Aretheareaswhereforkliftsoperatewell-ventilated? Yes No
Aretheareaswhereforkliftsoperatewell-lit? Yes No
Arethesurfaceswhereforkliftsoperatelevelandnon-slip? Yes No
Areforkliftsfittedwithload-cell-weighingdevices? Yes No
Areforkliftsfittedwithtiltrestrictors? Yes No
Areforkliftsfittedwithoperatorrestraintinterlocks? Yes No
Dooperatorsverifythattheforklifttruckhasthecapacitytopickuptheloadinaccordancewiththecomplianceplate? Yes No
Arebatterieschargedinawell-ventilatedarea? Yes No
Areeye-washingfacilitiesavailableandlocatednearwherebatterychargingisdone? Yes No
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Managing NoiseDatechecklistcompleted:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nameofpersonwhocompletedchecklist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positiontitle:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IfyoumarkanyYESboxonthischecklist,youneedtocarryoutanoiseassessmentifexposuretothenoisecannotbeimmediatelycontrolled.
Noise hazards
Isaraisedvoiceneededtocommunicatewithsomeoneaboutonemetreaway? Yes No
Doyourworkersnoticeareductioninhearingoverthecourseoftheday? Yes No (Thismayonlybecomenoticeableafterwork,forexample,needingtoturnuptheradioonthewayhome)
Areyourworkersusingnoisypoweredtoolsormachinery? Yes No
Aretherenoisesduetoimpacts(suchashammering,pneumaticimpacttools) Yes No orexplosivesources(suchasexplosivepoweredtools,detonators)? Arepersonalhearingprotectorsusedforsomework? Yes No
Doyourworkerscomplainthatthereistoomuchnoiseorthatthey Yes No can’tclearlyhearinstructionsorwarningsignals?
Doyourworkersexperienceringingintheearsoranoisesoundingdifferentineachear? Yes No
Doanylong-termworkersappeartobehardofhearing? Yes No
Havetherebeenanyworkers’compensationclaimsfornoise-inducedhearingloss? Yes No
Doesequipmenthavemanufacturer’sinformation(includinglabels)indicatingnoiselevelsequalorgreaterthananyofthefollowing:
(a) 80dB(A)LAeq,T(T=timeperiodoverwhichnoiseismeasured)? Yes No
(b) 130dB(C)peaknoiselevel? Yes No
(c) 88dB(A)soundpowerlevel? Yes No
Dotheresultsofaudiometrytestsindicatethatpastorpresentworkershavehearingloss? Yes No
Areworkersexposedtonoiseandautotoxinsintheworkplace? Yes No
Areworkersexposedtonoiseandhand-armvibration? Yes No
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(Your Business Name Here) – Safe Work Procedure BENCH GRINDER
DO NOT use this equipment unless you have been instructed in its safe use and operation and have been given permission
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work areas.
Long and loose hair must be contained.
Hearing protection must be used.
Sturdy footwear must be worn at all times in work areas.
Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn.
Rings and jewellery must not be worn.
PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine
operations and controls
Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional. Do not operate if guards are missing or faulty.
Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
Ensure the wheels do not touch the work rest and that the gap between wheel and rest is no greater than 1.5mm.
Check that the wheels are running true and are not glazed or loaded.
Check for cracks in the wheel and report any you find. OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS Stand to the side of the wheels when starting up.
Let the wheels gain maximum speed before starting to grind.
Only one person may operate this machine at any one time.
Slowly move the workpiece across the face of the wheel in a uniform manner.
ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP Switch off the machine when work completed.
Clean up and absorb any coolant spills immediately.
Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state. POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES Hot metal. Sparks. Noise. Sharp edges and burrs. Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts. Wheels ‘run on’ after switching off. Eye injuries.
DON’T Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report any
suspect machinery.
Do not hold workpiece with gloves, cloth, apron or pliers.
Do not grind non-ferrous metals.
Do not grind on the side of the wheel.
Do not hold small objects by hand.
Never leave the machine running unattended.
Do not bend down near the machine while it is running.
Never force the workpiece against a wheel.
This SWP does not necessarily cover all possible hazards associated with this equipment and should be used in
conjunction with other references. It is designed as a guide to be used to compliment training and as a reminder to users
prior to equipment use.
This information is based on material published by the South Australian Department of Education and Children’s Services.
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Hazard report formPlease print clearly
Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reportedto: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wor
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DESCRIPTIONOFHAZARD:
CorrectiveAction: Taken Required
PC
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ACTIONTAKEN:
Discussedatstaffmeeting/WHScommittee Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FURTHERACTIONREQUIRED:
PCBU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Worker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chemical RegisterManychemicalsusedinworktasksarehazardous.Thefirststepinmanagingchemicalsistocheckwithyoursupplierifanychemicalsyouusearehazardous.Iftheyare,yoursuppliermustprovideaSafetyDataSheet(SDS)ifyouaskforit.Thisprovidesinformationonsafetyrisksandhowtomanagethem.TheSDSmustbemadeavailabletoyourworkers.Youneedtomaintainaregisterlistingthehazardoussubstancesyouuse.Youmustalsotrainyourworkersinthesafeuseofahazardoussubstance.
Nameofproduct Manufacturer Location
stored Usedfor SDS*Yes/No
Maximumquantityheldon
site
Dangerousgoodsclass
(1-9)(ifapplicable)
Comments
*Safetydatasheet.Thiscanbeobtainedfromyoursupplier/manufacturer.MakesureallSDSarecurrentandnomorethanfiveyearsold.
Renewthischemicalregisterannuallytoensureitremainsuptodate. Keepcopiesineachofyourchemicalstores,andinthesameplaceyoukeepyourSDS.
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Emergency ProcedureFollow these rules in an emergency:
¼¼ Alerttheappropriateemergencyauthority.
¼¼ StopworkandleavethebuildingIMMEDIATELYwhenthefirealarmsoundsorwhenyouareinstructedtodoso.
¼¼ Followinstructions,avoidpanic,andco-operatewiththoserespondingtotheemergency.
¼¼ ProceedtothedesignatedornearestemergencyexitandremainattheEmergencyAssemblyPoint.
¼¼ DoNOTdelayleavingthebuildingbylookingforbelongingsorotherpeople.
¼¼ Donotobstructfirehydrantsortherespondingfire/rescueworkersandtheirequipment.
¼¼ Donotre-enterthebuildinguntilinstructedtodosobyyoursupervisororfire/rescueworker.
The above rules will be enforced. Periodic fire emergency drills may be conducted. Your life and the lives of others will depend on your co-operation.
Emergency plan Ourbusinessisresponsibleforminimisingthedangertolife,property,andjobsecurityarisingfromtheeffectsoffire,bombthreat,civilcommotion,andnaturalandman-madedisasters.ToaccomplishthisanEmergencyResponseTeamhasbeenestablishedtorespondtoemergencies.Itsresponsibilitiesinclude:
¼¼ arrangingtheevacuationofemployees
¼¼ renderingfirstaid
¼¼ salvagingandrestoringcompanyoperations.
Ifyoudiscoverafire:
¼¼ remaincalm
¼¼ soundthenearestfirealarmandnotifypeopleinyourareatoevacuate
¼¼ dialtheemergencynumberfromthelistbelowandgivetheoperatorthelocationofthefire.
Emergency Contacts and Emergency Response TeamPolice,Ambulance,Fire: 000
Localcouncilafterhours*:
Localfirebrigade*:
SES:*Pleasecompletewithyourlocalphonenumbers.
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Incident reporting
In this section, you’ll learn:
¼¼ whyyouneedtoknowaboutincidents
¼¼ easywaysofreportingincidents
¼¼ whenandhowtonotifytheauthoritiesofanincident
The practical tools you’ll find:
¼¼ SampleIncidentNotificationForm
Why should you encourage reporting?Youmaythinkthelessyouhearaboutworkhealthandsafety,thebetter—butthiscouldn’tbefurtherfromthetruth.
Alackofreporting—ofhazards,incidents,nearmissesandinjuries—doesn’tnecessarilymeanyourworkplaceissafe.Instead,itoftenindicates:
¼¼ there’snosysteminplaceforworkerstoreporttheseissuestoyou
¼¼ yourworkersfeeluncomfortablementioningworkhealthandsafetyproblems.Perhapstheybelieveyou’llthinkthey’reanuisanceoracomplainer,andspeakingupmayjeopardisetheiremployment(especiallyifthey’recasual).It’seasiertosaynothing.
Reportsofhazards,incidents,nearmissesandinjuriesshouldbewelcomed,astheyenableyoutotakecorrectiveactionwherenecessaryandreducethelikelihoodoffutureinjury,illnessorincidents.
Knowingabouttheseisafreeopportunitytofixaproblembeforeaworkerisinjuredandmakesgoodbusinesssense.
What system should you have for internal reporting?Youdon’tneedanelaboratereportingsysteminplace:itcouldbeanofficialformoradedicatednotebookorwhiteboardinthelunchroom.Encourageyourworkerstousethis,thenmakesureyoucheckit.
It’simportantthatyourworkersarecomfortablereportingthathazardstoyou,andyou’repreparedtolistenandact.Makesureyourworkersareconfidentaboutreportinganysafetyorhealthproblemsassoonastheynoticethem.
Youmustalsokeepwrittenrecordsofincidents,illnessesandhazards(seeWhyKeepRecords?onpage31fordetails).
What about reporting an incident to the authorities?YoumustnotifyWorkSafeTasmaniaif:
¼¼ someoneiskilled,or
¼¼ someonesuffersaseriousinjuryorseriousillness(theyrequireimmediatehospitalisationormedicaltreatment),or
¼¼ adangerousincidentoccurs(forexample,afire,explosion,infrastructurecollapse,chemicalspillorleak).
Ifyou’renotsure,reportit.
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YoumustnotifyWorkSafeTasmania:
¼¼ immediatelyafterbecomingawareoftheincident
¼¼ bycalling1300366322(insideTasmania)or(03)61664600(outsideTasmania)(thislineoperates24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek).
YoumustkeeparecordofeachnotifiableincidentforatleastfiveyearsfromthedateyounotifyWorkSafeTasmania.
What do I do at the incident site?Ifsuchanincidentoccursinyourworkplace,youmustnotdisturbthesiteuntilaWorkSafeTasmaniaInspectorarrivesorauthorisesyoutodoso.
Ofcourse,thisdoesn’tstopyoufromtakinganyactionnecessarytohelpaninjuredpersonormakethesitesafefromafurtherincidentoccurring.
What to do now:
¼¼ ReadthereportingforminthisToolkit
¼¼ Downloadthereportingformfromtheweb
¼¼ Developareportingsystem(forinternalreportingandreportingtotheauthorities)andcommunicatethistoyourworkers
¼¼ Keepcopiesofthese.
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Incident Notification Form
Immediately call WorkSafe Tasmania on 1300 366 322
This is to notify of
death serious illness (requiring immediate hospitalization or medical treatment)
serious injury dangerous incident (for example, a fire, explosion, infrastructure collapse or leak)
Date of incident: Time of incident: : (24hr)
Provide an explanation of the type of incident:
Incident location: Specific area at the site where incident occurred:
Incident address: Postcode:
Description of the incident:
Person’s injury/illness and treatment details: First name: Surname: DOB: Contact number: Residential address:
Postcode:
Occupation: PCBU: (employer) Description of injury/illness: Did the person receive treatment following the injury/illness: yes no
Was the injured person hospitalised yes no
If treatment was applied, explain the treatment:
Details of business or undertaking notifying of the incident: Legal name of business: Trading name of business: ABN: ACN: Business address: Postcode: Contact phone number: (w) (m) Business email address: Main business activity: Describe any actions taken following the incident to prevent recurrence: Describe any longer term action proposed to prevent a recurrence:
Notifier’s details: First name: Last name: Position at workplace: Contact phone number: Email:
Lodge this form with WorkSafe Tasmania by email to [email protected] or fax (03) 6233 8338 within 48 hours of the incident
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Training
In this section, you’ll learn:
¼¼ whytrainingisimportantforworkhealthandsafety
¼¼ whentrainingisneeded
The practical tools you’ll find:
¼¼ SampleTrainingRegister
¼¼ SampleCompetencyRegister
Thenextsteptoasafeandhealthyworkplaceismakingsureyourworkersaretrainedtosafelydotheirwork.
What skills do your workers have and need?Findoutwhatskillsandexperienceyourworkershave,thenworkouthowtobuildonandmaintainthesewithappropriatetraining.
Reviewwhatjobsworkersarerequiredtoperform.Dotheyhaveproblemsperformingthosejobs?Thismayindicateaneedfortraining.
Doworkersrequirelicencesorcertaincompetenciestoperformtheirwork?Ifso,aretheycurrent?
Workerswhoareelectedashealthandsafetyrepresentativeswillrequiretherelevanttrainingtoperformtheirrole.
What if things change?Ifyourworkenvironmentorworktaskschange,ifnewequipmentorchemicalsareintroduced,youneedtoworkoutwhatadditionaltrainingisrequired.
How should training support your risk controls?Holdpracticaltrainingsessionstoexplainyoursafeworkproceduresandsafetypolicy.Thiswillensureeveryoneunderstandsthemandthedecisionmakingbehindthem.
Itdoesn’tworktojustgiveouta‘safetyrule’withoutinformationorexplanation.Agoodexampleisusingpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE).WorkersaremorelikelytousePPEiftheyunderstandthehealthconsequencesofnotwearingit.
What is a training register?Atrainingregisterhelpsyourecordandtrackwhattrainingyourworkershavereceivedandwhatadditionaltrainingtheymayrequire.Ithelpsyoukeeptrackoftheskillsandcompetenciesyourworkerspossessinspecificareas.
What to do now:
¼¼ ReadthesampleregistersinthisToolkit
¼¼ Downloadthesamplesfromthewebandprepareregisterstosuityourownworkplace
¼¼ Completetheregisterstodocumenttrainingdoneandskillspossessed;andtoidentifygapsandneeds.
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Sample Training Register
Nameofworker Trainingrequired Whowilldelivertrainingandhow
Scheduleddate Complete
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Sample Competency Register
Competency
Nam
e of
wor
ker
Notes:
1. Writethenamesoftheworkersinthe‘nameofworker‘area.2. Writethenameoftheskillrequiredinthe‘competenciescolumns‘—forexample,manualhandling,
cashhandling,chemicals.3. Theworkerandsupervisor/managershouldinitialanddatetheappropriatecolumn.
Competency
Manual
handling
Firstaid
Security
procedures
Chem
icalhandling
Nam
e of
wor
ker
MikeD 3.5.13MD/RP
27.10.13MD/RP
SueM 17.8.13SM/BG
27.10.13SM/BG
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Further information
WORKSAFE HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISORY SERVICEWorkSafe’sHealthandSafetyAdvisorscanhelpyouwithfree,practicaladvicetohelpyoumanageyourworkhealthandsafety.TheyaddressalltheissuescoveredinthisToolkit.Advisorscanmeetyouatyourworkplaceatatimethatsuitsyou,helpyouidentifyareastotarget,andprovideyouwithpracticaltoolsandsupport.
TobookafreeandconfidentialvisitfromaWorkSafeAdvisor,gototheWorkSafeTasmaniawebsiteandsearchfor‘safetyadvisors’thenchoosethe‘requestavisit’link.Youcanalsocall1300366322oremailworkcoveradvisors@justice.tas.gov.au
RESOURCES
PublicationsForsamplechecklists,policies,inductionformsandmore,gototheWorkSafeTasmaniawebsiteatwww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandsearchfor‘safetyadvisors’.
Forworkhealthandsafetypublicationsandinformation,gototheWorkSafeTasmaniawebsiteatwww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandchoosethe‘resources’tab.
Workplace Issues magazineWorkplaceIssuesprovidesup-to-dateinformationonworkhealthandsafetyandinjurymanagementabout:
¼¼ thelatestdevelopmentsinlegislationthataffectsusall
¼¼ casestudiesthathighlightsuccessfulinnovationandbestpracticeinTasmanianworkplaces
¼¼ practicalguidanceandadvicetomakeimprovementsinyourworkplace,forthebenefitofeveryone.
WorkplaceIssuesispublishedquarterlybyWorkSafeTasmania.Toreceiveyourfreecopies,call1300366322.
Laws and codes of practiceToseetheWork Health and Safety Act 2012,theWork Health and Safety Regulations 2012,andthenationalCodesofPractice,gototheWorkSafeTasmaniawebsiteatwww.worksafe.tas.gov.auandsearchfor‘laws’and‘code’.
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