H&S - Deep Dive - SPTW & Task Hazards

Scoring Criteria
Compliant – No shortfalls identified, criteria met or standards required achieved
Partially Compliant – Minor shortfalls identified in the standard or requirement, minor opportunities for improvement identified and the standard is still to an acceptable level. (For Example -PAT Testing – Most items tested and in date however a few units have been missed)
Non-Compliant – The standard or requirement has not been achieved and deemed to be unacceptable. Immediate action is required to address the shortfall/s (Example – PAT Testing – Most items out of date and not tested)

Have the details of the work order been reviewed by The Operations and Maintenance Manager and or Supervisor of the Working Party using the work appraisal form (Is the setting to work and 6 step process known to all, Have the details of the work order been reviewed by The Operations and Maintenance Manager and or Supervisor of the Working Party using the work appraisal form)

Has the Supervisor of the working party confirmed the following: Ensure that safe working conditions exist in and around the area where the work will be performed and that emergency arrangements are in place and communicated to work party • If existing or potential hazards are found, take the steps necessary to alleviate or reduce them to achieve an acceptable level of safety within a risk based assessment • Determine which controls are needed to isolate or defuse sources of hazardous energy • Verify the appraised documentation, i.e. RAMS • Where applicable, ensure any operational restrictions are communicated and understood • Supervision must be determined and provided in proportion to the scope and nature of the works being undertaken (Has a review of the overall schedule / program of works for all other tasks that might be conducted in the area at the same time that may compromise the safety of the work or be compromised by the work. )

Was the individual / working party Set to Work?

SQEP & Fit For Duty - Was a SQEP Check conducted along with fitness for duty? All members of the working party are working within the restrictions of their competence (example, crane operators have competence to operate) Establish via discussion.

Documentation Review - Have the working party reviewed the documentation for the task (Work Instructions / RAMS / COSHH Assessments / Plans etc...) and understand the information?

Pre-Job Brief Undertaken to ensure that personnel including contractors’ recognise and understand the full scope of the works? - Roles and responsibilities assigned / 5 Key questions asked, Have we done this job before? What are the critical steps? What mistakes might we make? What is the worst thing that can happen? What tools and controls should we apply to prevent errors?

Has General Safety been established? - (Good lighting / good clear access or access established / equipment required available / Plant ID available / Work area clean and tidy / barriers erected if required / Adequate precautions are taken to prevent objects from falling from height / emergency escape routes / muster points identified)

Has a Point Of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) been completed prior to starting work? (The working party should be able to identify the area hazards and task specific hazards associated with the activity without referencing documents The point of work risk assessment must have been fully completed and available)

Are the RAMs suitable and sufficient for the task - does the method statement reflect the work being done and is the risk assessment current and suitable and sufficient?

Control measures identified are in place and effective? – Hazards that require controls may require protective measures (eg PPE, Monitors etc) these are in place, well maintained and used correctly?

Communications and emergency – The working party are fully aware of their supervisory arrangements and able to contact them quickly, they understand how to raise the alarm or alert should it be required. They understand the process for emergency situations / muster point and have access to relevant rescue plans?

Zero Energy Checks conducted prior to starting work? (i.e. Electrical Circuits - test for dead / Pressurised Systems - Purged, vented. drained, stored energy released / High Temperature Systems - Systems cooled, temp check, pressure is relieved)