MADEC Client WHS Assessment - Vessel Safety - JSA Only 2024

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Section 1 - Hazard/Task Information for Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

If all MADEC workers are performing similar tasks with similar risks, one comprehensive JSA can be prepared to cover these various tasks. However, if each worker has a designated, specialised role with unique risks, then separate JSAs are required for each specific task or role to ensure all potential hazards are properly addressed.

Client + Job Information

Client Name
Client Representative
Location of the job (list all worksite addresses this work will be performed at)
Workers' job title (note: ensure it reflects the work they will be performing)
Description of job
Work schedule
1. Will any MADEC workers need to operate vessels? e.g. fishing, towing, snorkeling
1.a) Has the MADEC Senior Leadership team provided authorisation for operating a vessel?
Before allowing a worker to operate this type of vehicle, you need to obtain approval from the MADEC senior leadership.
1. b). List all vessels to be operated. Tip: Refer to boat classification and ratings.
1. c) What qualifications, licenses, and/or skills are required for the MADEC worker to safely perform their job? TIP: This is dependent on boat classification and ratings.
2. Are any medical checks required? TIP: Requirement for extended offshore work assignments.
Is a medical clearance required?
Who is responsible for the medical checks?
What vaccinations are required?
Is a swimming assessment required? Tip: This may be required for snorkeling tasks.
Who is responsible for the swimming assessment?
3. What is the job title for the individual overseeing the workers? For example, Master of the vessel.
4. Who should the worker raise health and safety issues with? TIP: This should be the Master of vessel for work offshore.
5. Is there a Health and Safety Representative onsite?

Work-appropriate attire is clothing that is suitable for the nature of work, and is not necessarily PPE. They are the clothing requirements set by the host employer, however not for the purposes of managing health and safety risk. Identify below the required work-appropriate attire, and who will provide this.
Closed-toe shoes. (e.g., crew members may be required to wear footwear that provides a good grip and stability on slippery surfaces)
Who will provide this clothing?
Long trousers
Who will provide this clothing?
Long-sleeved shirts
Who will provide this clothing?
Gloves i.e., required for produce protection not for the workers health and safety
Who will provide this clothing?
Waterproof clothing
Who will provide this clothing?
Other work appropriate attire. Note: list any other work appropriate attire and identify who will provide this clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment worn by workers to reduce their risk of exposure to hazards.
Hi-visibility clothing
Who will provide this PPE?
Hard hats
Who will provide this PPE?
Steel capped gumboots
Who will provide this PPE?
Eye protection (e.g., goggles, glasses)
Who will provide this PPE?
Gloves i.e., required to manage health and safety risks to the worker
Who will provide this PPE?
Skin protection e.g., sunscreen, broad-brimmed hats
Who will provide this PPE?
Respiratory protection e.g., (respirator, face masks, cartridge filters) TIP: Maintenance and cleaning tasks.
Who will provide this PPE?
Hearing protection e.g., ear plugs, ear muffs
Who will provide this PPE?
Safety harnesses and tethers. Note: these may be required to secure workers to the vessel, particularly in rough seas or when working near deck edges.
Who will provide this PPE?
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). Note: crew members may be required to wear Coast Guard approved, properly fitting personal flotation devices when on deck.
Who will provide this PPE?
Other safety equipment. Note: list any other safety equipment and who will provide it. e.g. distress beacon, bilge pump, compass, battery operated torch, radar reflector, sound signal, flares, marine radio, sea anchor, first aid kit, international code flags, life buoy with light and smoke signal, bailing bucket, fire extinguisher.

For any of the hazards that you select yes to, that cannot be validated in the Client WHS Assessment, create an action under the applicable hazard or refer to the corresponding action created in the Client WHS Assessment.
Collision e.g. loss of steering, vessel capsizes, grounding, towing
Confined space
Electrical e.g. engine start up and shut down, maintenance, service and operation.
Entanglement e.g. working with a net, engine room access.
Environmental e.g. changing weather and sea state
Falling objects e.g. dragging, moorings, anchors, lease marker deployment, hiab use, retrieving lease markers
Fatigue
Fire e.g fuel transfer, refueling vessel
Hazardous chemicals e.g. vessel cleaning, battery bank use and maintenance.
High job demand
Manual tasks e.g. lifting, hauling heavy pots, unloading bins
Slips, trips and fall hazards
Work that requires a Licence
Working at heights e.g. accessing crows nest, wheelhouse roof
Working in hot or cold environments
Working on water
Working remote or isolated work e.g. long distance from shore, fishing at night
Working with knives and sharp objects

Validation of Risk Control Measures

Has the Client WHS Assessment identified adequate risk controls for all hazards identified in the JSA?
- Yes, the Client WHS Assessment has validated the risk controls for all hazards deemed relevant to the job in the JSA
- No, the Client WHS Assessment has not yet validated the risk controls for all hazards deemed relevant to the job in the JSA
Escalate to the Regional Manager for discussion with the WHS Consultant, HR Manager and/or Director Labour Hire.

Next Review

Next review date Note: the review date is 6 months from the date the site assessment was completed.
Has the review been set as a reminder in the email calendar?
Schedule the review date on your email calendar. If you need assistance, please ask a MADEC team member.