Fatal Risk Critical Control Verification

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Fatal Risk Control

Make sure you know which Fatal Risks are present in your work area!
If any fatal risk controls are not effectively implemented or maintained the task/activity should be stopped immediately and the related risks needs to be re assessed by a competent person.

Stored Energy

These CRITICAL CONTROLS need to be in place to prevent exposure to stored energy.
Does the activity present stored energy risks.
De-energise: Identity sources of energy and ensure they are at zero-state
LOTOTO: Remember to always lock out-tag out-try out
Guards, Barriers and Barricades: Ensure they in position are effective
Lock Out Device: Use the appropriate lock-out device to isolate the energy source
Personal Lock and Tag: Have your own lock and tag, with unique key

These CRITICAL CONTROLS need to be in place when working at height.
Does the activity present falling from height risks.
Rescue Plan: Ensure a rescue plan is in place before starting work above1.8M
Fall Equipment: Inspect and wear the correct fall-restraint or arrest equipment when working above 1.8M
Tie Off: Stay 100% tied off all times on approved anchor points
Elevated Platforms: Only work from certified elevated platforms
Barriers: Ensure barriers are in place to prevent people or objects from failing over edge, ensure exclusion zones are demarcated

These CRITICAL CONTROLS need to be in place when working with cranes and lifting equipment.
Does the activity present lifting risks.
Lift Plan: Determine how the lift will be carried out with input from all persons involved
Equipment and Rigging: Ensure all lifting equipment is inspected, certified and load is secured and controlled
Calculate and Confirm: Analyse the weight of load and all associated equipment parameters
Drop Zone: Erect barricades and exclusion zone to restrict access to the area under a suspended load or within a drop zone
Communication: Positive communication from a single person to the operator

These CRITICAL CONTROLS needs to be in place when handling explosives & blasting
Does the activity present blasting or explosive risks.
Blast Designs: Compliance with the approved drill and blast designs
Transport Equipment: Safely transport explosives using approved, certified and maintained explosives transport equipment
Exclusion Zones: Establish and restrict access of personnel and equipment to blast exclusion zones with barricades
Access Control: Lock-out tag out on stinger and blasting tag boards to ensure all individuals are accounted for
Explosive Handling: No unauthorised handling of explosives, accessories and misfires

These CRITICAL CONTROLS needs to be in place when handling Hazardous Chemicals
Does the activity present hazardous chemical risks.
PPE: Wear correct hazardous - materials PPE in line with Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Access: Restrict access to authorised and trained personnel only.
Emergency Response: Containment and exposure measures must be on hand and working according to SDS guidance.
Detection and Alarm Systems: Correct detection devices and alarms are in place and fully functional.
Handling & Transfer: Protection protocols are in place when handling and transferring chemicals based on SDS.

These CRITICAL CONTROL needs to be in place when working in confined space.
Does the activity present confined space risks.
Rescue Plan: Formulate a rescue plan and ensure that a spotter is in place at all times
Permit: Ensure you have a signed and completed permit at access entry point
Energy Isolation: All possible energy sources have been identified and controlled per lock out, tag out, try-out(LOTOTO)
Access Control: Test and Confirm atmosphere is Life-sustaining and continue monitoring

These CRITICAL CONTROLS need to be in place when operating and interacting with equipment.
Does the activity present mobile equipment risks.
Pre-use Inspection: Confirm functionality of brake, Steering and safety devices
Parking: Follow safe, secure and stable parking practices in designated parking areas
Traffic Management Plan: Adhere to road designs, rules, signage and segregation of equipment and pedestrians
Berms and Windrows: Ensure that berms and windrow are installed to standard and maintained
Communication: Ensure positives communication is maintained at all times
Mobile Devices: do not use phones, Smart Watches or tablets when driving

These CRITICAL CONTROLS needs to be in place to minimize fall of ground.
Does the activity present fall of ground risks.
Workplace Inspection: Inspected, Properly scaled down and made safe
Geotechnical Inspection: Ensure that Inspections are completed and workplaces are continually monitored
Ground Control Management: Ensure that plan is implemented and communicated
Barricading and Exclusion Zones: Ensure exclusion zones have been identified and maintained
Water Management: Establish a water management plan

These CRITICAL CONTROLS need to be in place when working on or around rotating equipment.
Does the activity present rotating equipment risks.
Guards, Barriers and Barricades: Ensure these are effective in place and maintained
Safety Devices: Ensure safety devices and interlocks have been tested and are in working condition
Energy Isolation: All possible energy sources have been identified and controlled per lock out, tag out, try-out(LOTOTO)

These CRITICAL CONTROLS need to be in place to prevent fire and response.
Does the activity present fire and response risks.
Combustible Materials Storage: Store combustible/flammable materials separately
Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation in working areas, and that systems are functioning and maintained
Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression:
Ensure fixed and mobile equipment has functional fire detection and suppression
Evacuation Plan:
Be prepared and know your emergency plan, egress, refuge, self rescuer and muster point
Hot Work Permit: Obtain a permit and implement the associated controls before starting work
Hazardous Substances & Chemicals