Information
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
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Plant name
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Manufacturer, Model Number
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Plant function and scope
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Building; Location
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Assessment Date
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Assessed by
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Persons consulted / HSR
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Manufacturers conditions of use
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Incident history
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Plant Photo
INSTRUCTIONS
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This is a basic risk assessment tool. If risks are assessed as High a FULL risk assessment involving the local HSR, Supervisor and a member of the WHS team is required.
PLANT RISK ASSESSMENT
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Entanglement
1.0 Entanglement
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1.1 Hair, clothing, gloves, neck tie, jewelry, cleaning brushes, rags or other materials
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Risk / Harm
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Add media
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Control measures
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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Crushing, striking, cutting
2.0 Crushing, striking, cutting
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2.1 Body parts being sheared between two parts of the plant or structure
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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2.2 Other crush
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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2.3 Material falling off the plant
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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2.4 Uncontrolled or unexpected movement of plant or load
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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2.5 Inability for plant to be slowed, stopped or immobilized
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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2.6 Plant tipping or rolling or collapsing
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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Coming into contact with moving parts
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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2.7 Being trapped between the plant, materials or structure
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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2.8 Being caught , thrown off or under plant
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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2.9 Coming into contact with sharp or flying objects
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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2.10 Plant, or parts or work pieces disintegrating
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Risk / Harm
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2.11 The mobility of the plant
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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2.12 Work pieces being ejected
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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Friction, burns, temperature
3.0 Friction, burns, temperature
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3.1 Contact which may cause thermal or friction burns
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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3.2 Exposure to extreme high or low temperatures
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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3.3 Other friction
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Risk / Harm
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Control measures
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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Electrical risks
4.0 Electrical risks
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4.1 The plant contacting live electrical conductors
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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4.2 The plant contacting live electrical conductors
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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4.3 Close proximity to electrical conductors or services
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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4.4 Damaged or poorly maintained electrical leads and cables
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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4.5 Overload of electrical circuits
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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4.6 Lack of electrical isolation procedures
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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4.7 Water near electrical equipment
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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4.8 Damaged electrical switches
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Risk / Harm
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4.9 Damaged electrical switches
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Risk / Harm
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Noise and Vibration
5.0 Noise and Vibration
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5.1 Noise risk > 85dBAeq8h for operator
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Risk / Harm
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Add media
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Control measures
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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5.2 The plant creates significant, prolonged or frequent vibration to operator or nearby persons
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Risk / Harm
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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RAP
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5.3 Noise risk > 85dBAeq8h for nearby persons
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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5.4 Distracting Noise for nearby persons
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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5.5 Other Noise
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Risk / Harm
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Slips, Trips, Falls
6.0 Slips, Trips, Falls
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6.1 Steep, uneven or slippery work or walking surfaces
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Risk / Harm
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6.2 Poor slip resistance or environmental conditions
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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6.3 Poor housekeeping or waste build up
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Risk / Harm
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Control measures
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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RAP
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6.4 Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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6.5 Falls from height due to work platform or access
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Risk / Harm
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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6.6 Falls from height due to guardrails or other edge protection around plant
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Risk / Harm
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Add media
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Control measures
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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6.7 Other Slip, Fall Hazards
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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Ergonomic or Manual Tasks
7.0 Ergonomic or Manual Tasks
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7.1 Repetitive or sustained postures, movement or forces
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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7.2 Awkward or constrained body postures [ dynamic or passive]
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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7.3 Forceful effort or actions .
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Risk / Harm
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Control measures
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RAP
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7.4 Excessive reach or weights from standing or sitting positions
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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7.5 Job design deficiencies causing psychological stress
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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7.6 Reports of musculoskeletal pain or injury associated with this task or equipment use
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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7.7 Inadequate or poorly placed lighting
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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7.8 Other manual handling or ergonomic factors
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Risk / Harm
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Atmospheric hazards
8.0 Atmospheric hazards
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8.1 Respiratory distress or suffocation due to lack of oxygen or other atmospheric contamination
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Risk / Harm
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8.2 Respiratory irritation from chemicals eg: toxic gases, vapors or dust given off equipment or plant process
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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8.3 Other Atmospheric
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Risk / Harm
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General hazards - Load, radiation, explosive
9.0 General hazards - Load, radiation, explosive
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9.1 Contact with high-pressure fluid under plant failure or misuse
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Risk / Harm
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9.2 Radiation exposure - EMR, ionizing or non-ionizing, microwaves etc.
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Risk / Harm
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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9.3 Explosion triggered by operation of plant or material
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Risk / Harm
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9.4 Excessive reach or weights from standing or sitting positions
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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9.5 Moisture contact – plant processes, leaks, biological contaminants
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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9.6 Loads likely to be lifted outside of SWL [load]
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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9.7 Other General Hazards
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Risk / Harm
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Design, storage, location, assess
10.0 Design, storage, location, assess
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10.1 Unsafe state when not in use or during maintenance / cleaning etc.
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Risk / Harm
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10.2 Controls cannot be locked off and power disconnected easily
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Risk / Harm
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10.3 Safety doors, alarm systems or other suitable emergency equipment is not easily available eg: gas detectors, extraction, eyewash
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Risk / Harm
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10.4 Operating controls are not clearly identified and conveniently located
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Risk / Harm
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10.5 Guarding is unsatisfactory for type of plant involved
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Risk / Harm
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10.6 Guards can be easily removed or disabled
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Risk / Harm
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10.7 Regular inspections and preventative maintenance programs are not undertaken
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Risk / Harm
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10.8 Other Design
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Risk / Harm
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Environmental hazards
11.0 Environmental Hazards
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11.1 Environment is unprotected from fugitive emissions – vapors, gases or fumes
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Risk / Harm
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11.2 Discharge of hazardous emissions is not able to be controlled and monitored
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Risk / Harm
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11.3 Poor access and egress to and around plant
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Risk / Harm
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11.4 Other environmental
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Risk / Harm
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General training, Authority to operate
12.0 General training, Authority to operate
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12.1 Operation requires a statutory certificate or license
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Risk / Harm
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12.2 Specific training is required for equipment operation
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Risk / Harm
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12.3 Operating controls are not clearly identified and conveniently located
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Risk / Harm
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Add media
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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12.4 Operating instructions are available and easily understood.
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Risk / Harm
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Add media
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Is rectification (RAP) required ?
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RAP
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Ease of rectification
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12.5 Manufacturer operating manuals are available for operator.
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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12.6 A CIF Authority to Operate is required to operate this plant or equipment
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Risk / Harm
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RAP
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12.7 Other training
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Risk / Harm
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OVERALL RISK ASSESSMENT
The OVERALL assessment represents the highest combination of risk levels for all elements.
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Record overall Risk Level
RECTIFICATION ACTION
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Enter number of Rectifications
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Forward the assessment report to the WHS Coordinator and CiWHS email account
2. Upload assessment report to relevant folder on SharePoint Documents Folder: Key Hazard Areas / Plant
