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Pre-Task Stop 'n' Go
Alistair Sweeney

Pre-Task Stop 'n' Go

Short checklist to assess your preparation to carry out a task.

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  • This Pre-Task Stop n Go forms part of the BHX2 RME Safe System of Work. The controls recommended are based on the "BHX2-RME-Master RA" Risk Assessment. The purpose of this document is to tailor the safety controls in the master risk assessment to the specific task you are undertaking. Please complete this form to the best of your knowledge and ability to ensure we can all complete our work safely.

  • Job/Task

  • Date

  • Login

  • Location

Before Task

  • Do you have the relevant skills and training for the task?

  • You are only allowed to work a task which you are qualified for. Stop the task if you do not have the relevant training/skills, or if you are unsure.

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  • Do you have the correct PPE for the task?

  • STOP WORK: ensure correct PPE is worn before continuing.

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  • What tools and equipment does your task require?

    • Handtools
    • Mains Powered Tools
    • Access Equipment
    • N/A

  • Are the Handtools fit for purpose?

  • Do not carry out the task until you have handtools that are fit for purpose. View the RAMS related to the task for more information on the necessary condition of handtools.

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  • Are mains powered tools fit for purpose?

  • Are Mains Powered Tools PAT tested?

  • Without an in-date PAT test label on the power tool you are not allowed to carry out the task. Quarantine the tool.

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  • Carry out a Pre-Use Inspection using the "MEWP Pre-Use Check" iAuditor template before continuing...

  • Pre-Use check complete?

  • Do not continue until Pre-Task Checklist is complete.

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  • Does this task require LOTO?

Work Location

  • Is there a Risk to Others? (e.g. Associates, Contractors, Visitors, other Technicians)

  • Have you Cordoned Off the Area?

  • CAUTION: please ensure others are protected from harm.

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  • Have you warned AA's in the Area?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Is there a risk from Slips, Trips and Falls?

  • Have you ensured the work area is as clean as possible?

  • Clean area of spills, debris and other slip hazards to prevent accidents during work.

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  • Have all trip hazards been removed that can are able to be removed?

  • Remove any trip hazards before commencing work to avoid accidents.

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  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Are Vehicles driving by/inside the task's work area?

  • Are you using a vehicle for the Task?

  • Have you performed the mandatory Pre-Use Inspection?

  • Have you planned the route?

  • Have you Cordoned Off the work area?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Have you Cordoned Off the work area?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Does the work area have Inadequate Lighting?

  • Did you set up an additional Light Source

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

Working at Height

  • Is there a risk of Falls from Height?

  • Are you using Access Equipment? (MEWP)

  • Do you have the appropriate training for Working at Height? (IPAF 3A/3B, Harness)

  • STOP: Do not conduct work at height if you have not had the correct training

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  • Are all technicians in access equipment wearing hard hats, harnesses and lanyards?

  • When using access equipment, you must wear a hard hat, harness and restraint lanyard.

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  • Are you using portable ladders?

  • Do you have the appropriate training for Working at Height? (Ladder User)

  • STOP: Do not conduct work at height if you have not had the correct training

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  • Stiles not damaged, bent or corroded?

  • Do not use a ladder that has not passed the pre-use check!

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  • Feet present and undamaged?

  • Do not use a ladder that has not passed the pre-use check!

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  • Rungs not damaged, bent or corroded?

  • Do not use a ladder that has not passed the pre-use check!

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  • Locking Mechanism not damaged, bent or corroded?

  • Do not use a ladder that has not passed the pre-use check!

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  • Platform not damaged, bent or corroded?

  • Do not use a ladder that has not passed the pre-use check!

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  • Treads not slippery or overly worn?

  • Do not use a ladder that has not passed the pre-use check!

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  • Is the ladder tag in place and in-date?

  • Do not use a ladder that has not had a recent thorough inspection!

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  • Are there open edges (not. including stairs)?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Is there a risk from Falling Objects?

  • Have you Cordoned Off the Area?

  • Are you wearing a Hard Hat/Bump Cap?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

Mechanical Hazards

  • Is there a chance of Objects being Projected?

  • Are you wearing Eye/Face Protection?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Is there risk of injury from Sharp Objects?

  • Are you wearing gloves?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Is there a risk of Entanglement/Entrapment?

  • Do you need to apply LOTO?

  • Have you blocked off the hazard?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Is there a risk of injury from Stored Energy/Unsecured Loads?

  • Have you released the Stored Energy/secured any Loads?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

Health Hazards

  • Does the task involve Manual Handling of Heavy Objects?

  • Do you have support for team lifting Heavy Objects?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Does the task involve Hazardous Substances?

  • Do you have the appropriate PPE to handle the Hazardous Substance?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Is there a risk of Asphyxia or Drowning associated with this task?

  • Have you ensured you are not Lone Working?

  • Do you have Respiratory Protection in place?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Is there a risk of Dust Inhalation?

  • Do you have appropriate Respiratory Protection?

  • Do you have a Hoover for the dust created?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Will the task involve Noise Exposure?

  • Do you have appropriate Hearing Protection?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

  • Will the task expose you to Vibration?

  • Have you set a time limit for Vibration exposure?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

Heat, Fire and Explosion

  • Is there a risk from Heat, Fire or Explosion?

  • Do you have a Permit to Work?

  • If you do not have a permit to work for a task that includes risk of Fire or Explosion, you are only allowed to carry out the task in the Hot Works area of the Work Shop.

  • Do you have Respiratory Protection in place?

  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

Electric Shock

  • Is there a chance of Electric Shock?

  • Have you applied LOTO the power source?

  • Please take a picture of your LOTO Locks

  • Have you cordoned ff the area? (1.5m radius)

  • Do you have a Permit to Work in Place?

  • Stop work, you must have permit to work for live electrical working without a cordon.

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  • Do you have 1000V VDE Rated Handtools for the task? (EN60900 Double Triangle)

  • Do you have a Permit to Work in place?

  • Stop work, for live electrical working you must use rated insulated tools for the work.

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  • Is the Technician completing the work electrically trained?

  • Stop work, live eletrical work must only be carried out by those trained in safe electrical maintenance

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  • Are there any Additional Safety Measures in place?

  • What additional safety measures?

Other Risks

  • Did you identify any other Risks?

  • What other Risks were identified?

  • What Safety Measures were taken to reduce these Risks?

Task Sign Off

  • Is there an in-date Risk Assessment and VSOP for this task? (Check the Task & Tools Sheet if unsure)

  • Does this task involve a High Risk Operation?

    • Lone Working
    • Work at Height
    • Scaffolding
    • Confined Spaces
    • Excavations
    • Drilling, Cutting Floors/Walls
    • Live Testing
    • LOTO
    • Jam Busting
    • Lifting, hoisting, rigging
    • Use of Pups/Reach
    • Hazardous Substances
    • Hot Works
    • Temp. Generators
    • Prototypes
    • Inhibiting Safety Devices

  • Do you have a Permit to Work in Place?

  • You must have a Permit to Work in place for jobs with High Risk Operations that do not have approved VSOPs and RAs.

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  • Is the task a PPM?

  • For Non-High Risk Operation Task a WHS team member is required to countersign the Pre-Task Stop n Go. If no WHS on site, your RME Shift Lead is permitted to sign.

  • WHS (Safety Team) Sign Off

  • Technician Sign Off

  • Thanks for completing the Pre-Task Stop n Go, work efficiently but safely.

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Pre-Task Stop 'n' Go
Alistair Sweeney

Pre-Task Stop 'n' Go

Short checklist to assess your preparation to carry out a task.

Use this Template
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