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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Personnel
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It should be noted that this tool may not identify all potential hazards/ risks associated with the activity and the intent of this audit is to identify possible drowning/ general hazards and risks likely to be encountered on sewerage treatment plants, reservoirs and whilst performing sampling/ environmental activities to assist in implementing and prioritising resources for effective safety mitigation controls.
The auditor performing the activity should assess the risk of each hazard/ risk identified and provide recommendations with consideration for QUU workers, contractors and the general public.
Examples of controls (but not limited to):
1. Signage
2. Emergency devices i.e.Floatation devices etc
3. Housekeeping/ facilities management i.e. Cut long grass etc
4. Administrative procedures
5. Fall restraint Devices
6. Design of plant/ workplace
7. Lighting
8. Barriers/ Handrails
9. Security i.e. Fencing, CCTV etc
10. Ergonomic design considerations
11. PPE
1. Drowning Risk(s)/ Hazards Identified
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Relates to WHS Regulation 2011 s32, 35,
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011
QUU PRO363 WHS Hazard & Risk Management Procedure -
1.1 Aerated Tank(s)
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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1.2 Settling Tank(s)
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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1.3 Outfall(s)
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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1.4 Still Pond(s)
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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1.5 Inlet(s)
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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1.6 Sampling Point(s)
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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1.7 Open Bodies of Water
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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1.8 Other
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
2. Fall/ Heights Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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Relates to WHS Regulation 2011 s32, 35, 78,
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011
Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice 2011
QUU PRO409 Managing the Risk of Falls Standard Operating Procedure
QUU PRO363 WHS Hazard and Risk Management Procedure -
2.1 Stair access
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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2.2 Guardrails in place i.e. Handrails, midrails, kick boards
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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2.4 Roof used to access areas i.e. on reservoirs
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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2.5 Pits & covers
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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2.5 Platforms/ Grates
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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2.6 Slips, Trips & Fall Hazards
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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2.7 Other
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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Additional Recommendations:
3. Security & Access Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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Relates to WHS Regulation 2011 s32, 35, 78, 298, 705
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011
QUU PRO363 WHS Hazard and Risk Management Procedure -
3.1 Fencing
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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3.2 Signage
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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3.3 Restricted Site Access i.e Swipe Card Access, Keys
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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3.4 Barriers/ Rails/ Bollards
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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3.5 Lighting
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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3.6 CCTV
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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3.7 Public Protection
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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3.8 Other
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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4. Lone Workers Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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Relates to WHS Regulation 2011 s32, 48
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011
QUU PRO460 Remote and Isolated Work Standard Operating Procedure
QUU PRO363 WHS Hazard and Risk Management Procedure -
4.1 Mobile Phone Use (signal strength)
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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Other
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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5. Ergonomic/ Hazardous Manual Tasks
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Relates to WHS Regulation 2011 s32, 60
Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice 2011
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011
QUU PRO416 Manual Tasks Standard Operating Procedure
QUU PRO363 WHS Hazard and Risk Management Procedure -
5.1 Manual tasks undertaken for activities i.e. covers, grates, require to be removed?
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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5.2 Specialised tools and equipment used and fit for purpose
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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5.3 Other
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6. Flora/ Fauna Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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6.1 Access points free from overgrown vegetation
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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6.2 Sampling locations located near live stock
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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6.1 Other
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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7. Site Condition Assessment
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Relates to WHS Regulation 2011 s32
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011
QUU PRO428 Flora & Fauna Standard Operating Procedure -
7.1 Plant, equipment, work environment is safe?
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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Other
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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8. Hygiene Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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Relates toWHS Regulation 2011 s32
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011
QUU PRO363 WHS Hazard and Risk Management Procedure -
8.1 Visible signs of pests i.e. droppings, rats
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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8.2 Immunisations requirements identified
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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8.3 PPE Required
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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8.4 Other
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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9. Emergency Response & Preparedness Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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Relates to WHS Regulation s43, 80, 84
Managing the risk of Falls at Workplaces Code of Practice 2011
QUU PRO WHS Emergency Response And Preparedness Procedure -
9.1 Does an emergency plan exist for the workplace?
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9.2 Is there adequate controls in place for emergency situations?
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9.3 Other
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Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
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Personnel Details
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Auditor Signature
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Persons Consulted During Inspection
