Artificial Extremes Of Temperature (OFSC)

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Artificial Extremes Of Temperature

• A SWMS/JSAs has been developed to ensure typical ambient conditions have been assessed and controlled, taking into account the nature of work, environmental conditions at the time of work, and the duration of exposure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Documented process/procedure (or similar document) that identifies a process for identifying extremes in ambient conditions that may pose a risk to health and safety, including temperature, humidity, and radiant heat and air movements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS/JSAs identify ambient extremes and detail controls to prevent or minimise exposure.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secondary effects of exposure have been considered including fatigue, loss of co-ordination and impaired decision making.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exposure levels have been identified and are within acceptable limits, in accordance with legislative requirements.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exposure limits are documented and in accordance relevant legislation, standards and codes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ambient exposure monitoring is performed and exposures are below exposure limits.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS/JSAs contain target limits and control levels to mitigate exposure below exposure limits.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An emergency plan or response protocol has been established that considers heat stress and/or hypothermia emergency scenarios where relevant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drill records of temperature related emergency response scenario.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is evidence of suitable work-rest regimes to provide safeguard workers exposed to extremes temperature.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS/JSAs identify relevant work-rest and job rotation administrative controls to minimise exposure.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job rotation log and/or roster.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maximum personnel exposure periods can be observed on the project site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE, drinking water, shelter and amenities are available to workers exposed to extremes of temperature.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS/JSAs identify specific PPE requirements to minimise impact of temperature extremes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE is available on the project site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelters and amenities are provided in nearby vicinity to work activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drinking water and other hydration is available on the project site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other hazard related activities.

  Yes

  No

  N/A