The purpose of this audit tool is to identify potential risks relating to drowning risks/ hazards and hazards/ risks associated with related QUU operations.
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Document No.
Audit Title
Client / Site
Conducted on
Prepared by
Location
Personnel
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
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)
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
1.2 Settling Tank(s)
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
1.3 Outfall(s)
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
1.4 Still Pond(s)
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
1.5 Inlet(s)
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
1.6 Sampling Point(s)
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
1.7 Open Bodies of Water
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
1.8 Other
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
2. Fall/ Heights Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
2.2 Guardrails in place i.e. Handrails, midrails, kick boards
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
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
3.2 Signage
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
3.3 Restricted Site Access i.e Swipe Card Access, Keys
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
3.4 Barriers/ Rails/ Bollards
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
3.5 Lighting
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
3.6 CCTV
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
3.7 Public Protection
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
3.8 Other
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
Additional Recommendations:
4. Lone Workers Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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)
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
Other
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
Additional Recommendations:
5. Ergonomic/ Hazardous Manual Tasks
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?
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
5.2 Specialised tools and equipment used and fit for purpose
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
5.3 Other
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
Additional Recommendations:
6. Flora/ Fauna Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
6.1 Access points free from overgrown vegetation
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
6.2 Sampling locations located near live stock
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
6.1 Other
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
Additional Recommendations:
7. Site Condition Assessment
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?
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
Other
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
Additional Recommendations:
8. Hygiene Risk(s)/ Hazard(s) Identified
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
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?
Recommended Action(s)/ Control(s):
9.2 Is there adequate controls in place for emergency situations?
The purpose of this audit tool is to identify potential risks relating to drowning risks/ hazards and hazards/ risks associated with related QUU operations.
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