SAFE WORK METHODS STATEMENTS

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SAFE WORK METHODS STATEMENTS

Personal Qualifications and Experience

• - All Personnel working on site must have current WorkCover Construction Industry Induction Card
  - Construction workers with minimum 1 year of experience

Personnel, Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision, inspections and training to be undertaken by nominated site supervisor

Training Required To Complete Work

• - All personnel working on site must have current WorkCover Construction Industry Induction Card
  - All personnel working on site must be inducted
  - All personnel working on site have read and understood the Safe Working Method Statements
  - All Personnel working on site have signed the Safe Working Methods Statements
  

Engineering Details / Certificates / WorkCover Approvals

Legislation / Code Of Practices / Australian Standards

• - WH&S Act 2011, OH&S Regulations 2001
  - Moving Plant on Construction Sites Safety Guide 2001
  - National Code of Practices for Plant 2001
  - Excavation 31st March 2000
  - Plant Guide 2001
  - Australian Standard for Manual Handling

Plant / Equipment To Be Used

• - Excavator with trenching attachment, sledge hammer, nips, tie wire
  - Dump Truck
  - Watercart
  - PPE, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, dust masks, safety boots, high visibility, clothing, long sleeve shirt, long pants, hard hat

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE : As per Principle Contractor Evacuation Procedure presented during induction

SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL - Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Containment of chemicals, Fuels and Waste

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Water pollution / 1
  - Soil contamination / 2

Control Measures

• - All Chemicals, fuels and waste will be in sealed containers or bundled
  - No chemicals, fuels or stockpiles to be stored within storm water or natural drainage lines
  - Hazardous substances will be stored as per Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  - Hazardous materials will be stored in their original containers clearly labelled

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Water Pollution / 3
  - Soil Contamination / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Contaminated Ground

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Exposure to hazardous materials / 1

Control Measures

• - EPA and other relevant authorities notified immediately if the ground is suspected of being contaminated to provide assessment and further action

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Exposure to hazardous materials / 3

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Dust

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Environmental impact / 2
  - Eye damage / 2
  - Inhalation causing respiratory disease / 2
  

Control Measures

• - Dust will be minimized by use of water
  - Disturbed areas will be minimized
  - Work area will be swept and kept clean at all times
  - Vehicle access will be limited to sealed roads where possible
  - stockpiles, access roads and work areas will be watered down or covered

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Environmental impact / 4
  - Eye damage / 4
  - Inhalation causing respiratory disease / 4
  

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Emission

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Air pollution / 2

Control Measures

• - Machinery will be well maintained with minimal noxious missions
  - Machinery will not be left idling when not in use

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Air pollution / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Existing Services

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Damage from existing services / 1

Control Measures

• - Services search conducted prior to commencement
  - Cables to be exposed and clearly marked
  - Hand excavation near services

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Damage from existing services / 3

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Fauna

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Effects on native wildlife reducing their lifespan or habitat / 1

Control Measures

• - All native wildlife will be protected
  - No firearms are permitted on site other than for security purposes permitted by law

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Effects on native wildlife reducing their lifespan or habitat / 3

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Fill Material

Hazard / Risk Class

• - incompatibility of fill material with the site and its intended use / 2

Control Measures

• - Stripped topsoil will be kept separate from contactable fill, either reused or dispose
  - Stump holes are to be filled with fill that is compatible to the site
  - A silt fence will be installed at the lower end of the stockpile

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - incompatibility of fill material with the site and its intended use / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

High Velocity Discharges

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Increase erosion / 2
  - Sediments entering waterways / 2

Control Measures

• - All discharges will be monitor visually
  - If discharges cause erosion flow will be slowed

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Increase erosion / 4
  - Sediments entering waterways / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Relics of Heritage Value

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Damage to Relics / 2

Control Measures

• - If an item of suspected heritage value is located all construction that may affect the item will ceased and the item will be protected from damage and disturbance by appropriate barriers
  - Relevant authorities notified to further action

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Damage to Heritage items / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Relics of Indigenous Heritage Value

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Damage to Relics / 2

Control Measures

• - If an item of suspected heritage value is located all construction that may affect the item will ceased and the item will be protected from damage and disturbance by appropriate barriers
  - Relevant authorities notified to further action

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Damage to Heritage items / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Soil Stockpiling

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Erosion / 2

Control Measures

• - Measured details in the environmental management plan will be implemented to protect from erosion
  - Temporary sediment control fences and diversion drains installed
  - No stockpiling materials in protected vegetation areas

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Erosion / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Spillage of Sewage

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Water pollution causing risk to public / 2

Control Measures

• - Incident play recorded adhered to
  - Relevant authorities will be notified to further assessment and action

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Water pollution causing risk to public / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Storm Water Control

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Increased erosion / 2
  - Sediments entering waterways / 2

Control Measures

• - Diversion drains are used and maintained
  - Surveyors at to determine level, direction and length
  - Storm water drawing adhered to
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Increased erosion / 4
  - Sediments entering waterways / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Surface Disturbance

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Increased erosion / 2

Control Measures

• - Disturbed areas will be minimized
  - Work area will be rehabilitated as soon as possible once work in area is complete
  - All sediment control devices will be left in place until the site is stabilised

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Increased erosion / 4
  

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Runoff

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Unfiltered particles leave site and contaminate watercourses eg. Dams, Streams / 2

Control Measures

• - An improved sediment control plan is implemented and maintained
  - Silt fences, straw bales and diversion drains generally used
  - All permanent and temporary drainage works are completed promptly to minimise the period of exposure of exposed areas
  - Sediment filtering provided in advance of and in conjunction with earthworks operations to prevent contaminated water leaving the sites
  - exposed erodible materials is limited in active work areas
  - All temporary erosion and sediment control works are inspected regularly especially after each rain period and during periods of prolonged rainfall
  - All Temporarity erosion and sediment controls are removed when revegetation is established one formerly exposed errors before the end of the contract
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Unfiltered particles leave site and contaminate watercourses eg. Dams, Streams / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Working Near Trees and Vegetation

Hazard / Risk Class

• - damage to trees and vegetation / 2

Control Measures

• - Any trees to be retained will be clearly marked and barricaded. Surveyor to set out area to be cleared
  - Any excavation under the drip line of the tree will be carried out by hand
  - Exclusion fencing will be used to protect adjacent vegetation

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - damage to trees and vegetation / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Surface Water Entering Site

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Increase in erosion / 2
  - Contaminated water leaves the site / 2

Control Measures

• - Overburdened to be placed in the form of a bond Upslope on the site where safe
  - Diversion drains are created and maintain

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Increase in erosion / 4
  - Contaminated water leaves the site / 4

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Operating Plant

Hazard / Risk Class

• - operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 1

Control Measures

• - No operator is to operate their machine while under the influence of drugs or under the influence of alcohol
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 3

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Inspect Item of Plant Before Use

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury from faulty equipment / 1
  

Control Measures

• – Daily start-up checks/procedure done on machinery prior to use each day
  – Reversing beepers and flashing beacons must be operational
  – All plans must have appropriate Fire extinguishers, it must be full and have current tags on it
  – All plant to be regularly serviced
  – Recent service records must be submitted to the principal contractor prior to starting work on site

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury from faulty equipment / 3

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Inspect Work Area Prior to Use

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Electrocution from striking existing power services / 1
  – Destruction of existing services such as power, telephone lines, optical fibre, water pipes, sewer pipes / 1
  – Electrocution from overhead hazards / 1
  – Damage or collapse from striking overhead hazards / 1

Control Measures

• – Prior to excavation all existing services are to be located and named
  – Dial before you dig service conducted
  – Refer to as built plans provided by principle contract
  – Principal contractor is notified of any excavation prior to starting excavation works
  – Permit to dig is submitted to principle contractor before starting excavation works
  – Cables are exposed and marked accordingly
  – Excavation is to be conducted by hand when within 600 mm of services
  - Always be aware of overhead hazards such as bridges, tunnels, powerlines, buildings etc
  – Keep at least 3 m away from distribution lines on poles
  - Keep at least 6 m away from transmission lines
  – Keep up with 8 m away from transmission lines
  – Use of spotters or height limiters on Plant if necessary
  - Operator must be appropriately trained and ticketed
  – Coordinate alternate power or controlled outage with supply authority if necessary
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Electrocution from striking existing power services / 3
  – Destruction of existing services such as power, telephone lines, optical fibre, water pipes, sewer pipes / 3
  – Electrocution from overhead hazards / 3
  – Damage or collapse from striking overhead hazards / 3

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Installation of silt fencing - Use of plant - Excavator with 300mm bucket

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury by Fault Machinery / 1
  – Loose debris flung out from plant / 2
  - Fall of plant / 1
  – Dust causing eye damage, respiratory disease or environmental damage / 2
  - Rollover of plant / 1
  - Bucket falls off plant / 2
  - Struck by moving plant / 1
  - Injury/Fire from loose debris in plant cab / 2
  - Overloading machine when lifting / 1
  - Lifted material fall off plant / 1
  - Injury/incident from unauthorized use / 1
  - Cutting,stabbing or puncturing / 1
  - crushing / 1
  - Entanglement / 1
  - Shearing of body parts / 1
  - Amputation / 1
  - Death / 1
  - Hearing Damage from plant and equipment / 2
  - Burns / 1
  - Dust causing eye damage and respiratory disease / 2
  - Environmental damage / 3
  

Control Measures

• - Traffic control measures are carried out as per traffic control plan
  - Traffic and pedestrian access ways clearly defined
  - Daily start up checks/procedures done on machinery
  - All plant to be regularly serviced monthly or at 250h intervals
  - All plant service records must be submitted to principle contractor before starting work
  - Make sure all fluid caps, drain cocks, valves and filling lines are all secure and in place
  - Shut off engine during maintenance and refueling
  - Only Authorised personnel are to be on site
  - Hard hats, long sleeve shirts, long pants, hi-visibility clothing and safety boots must be worn by all persons on site
  - Designated haul routes to be established
  - Designated zones for plant
  - Other workers to keep clear of moving and working plant
  - only ticketed operators to operate machinery
  - only operator to be traveling on machine
  - Work on stable ground
  - no person other than operator to be traveling on machinery
  - Never mount or dismount moving vehicle
  - Operator to enter and exit facing the plant and maintain 3 points of contact
  - While entering and exiting plant, use all steps and hand rails
  - Use care when mounting vehicle with oil, frost, ice, dew on steps and hand rails
  - Never jump of machine
  - Never lift people with plant
  - When working on top of machine make sure footholds are clean and free of obstructions and grease
  - Dust will be minimized by use of water or other dust suppressant
  - Sediment control to be established and maintained
  - Work on stable ground
  - Rollover protection fitted, undamaged and unmodified
  - Always lower the bucket or equipment as close to the ground as possible when traveling
  - Follow site speed limit rules and reduce speed when turning
  - Always watch for pedestrians, vehicles, plant, hoes, soft edges, obstacles or other hazards when excavating
  - Always operate straight or down slopes
  - If machinery starts to slide or lose stability, lower the bucket immediately and brake the machine
  - Do not travel on slopes over 30 degrees
  - Do not dig the workface under an overhang
  - Do not carry out digging under the front of the machine
  - Do not quickly swing to the side when carrying a heavy load
  - Operator must check all safety pins are attached and secure
  - Audible reverse alarms are to be used for moving machinery
  - All persons must wear hi-vis clothing at all times
  - Establish designated zones for plant in high use areas
  - Secure all tools and items in cab
  - Do not let oily or greasy rags accumulate in cab
  - Do not exceed safe working load of machinery
  - Check weight of materials to be lifted
  - Never lift over persons
  - Only use good condition lifting gear with current inspection tags
  - Visually inspect chains and sling prior to each lift
  - Do not attach lifting gear to teeth of bucket, only attach to specified lifting hooks
  - Do not leave operators seat when load is raised
  - Do not allow anyone inside the operating radius
  - Set machine on safe, flat, stable ground before lifting
  - Keys must be removed from plant when not in use
  - Work area secured
  - Operator must hold appropriate ticket machine
  - Area where there is moving machinery is clearly defined and secured by fencing, barricades, barriers or temporary warning control signs.
  - Do not enter any part of your body of moving parts of machinery
  - Ensure there is no one behind machinery when reversing
  - Ensure there is no one in the vicinity of the turning circle or arm
  - Never pass the bucket over the head of a working, operator cab of the a dump truck or other plant equipment
  - Plant equipment must be operated during specified work hours. No work is to be carried out on Sundays and public holidays unless otherwise allowed
  - Appropriate hearing protection must be worn
  - Hot parts of plant are to be avoided
  - Maintain all panels and guards on plant
  - Dust will be minimized by use of water and dust suppressants
  - Sediment controls to be established and maintained

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury by Fault Machinery / 3
  – Loose debris flung out from plant / 4
  - Fall of plant / 3
  – Dust causing eye damage, respiratory disease or environmental damage / 4
  - Rollover of plant / 3
  - Bucket falls off plant / 4
  - Struck by moving plant / 3
  - Injury/Fire from loose debris in plant cab / 4
  - Overloading machine when lifting / 3
  - Lifted material fall off plant / 3
  - Injury/incident from unauthorized use / 3
  - Cutting,stabbing or puncturing / 3
  - crushing / 3
  - Entanglement / 3
  - Shearing of body parts / 3
  - Amputation / 3
  - Death / 3
  - Hearing Damage from plant and equipment / 4
  - Burns / 3
  - Dust causing eye damage and respiratory disease / 4
  - Environmental damage / 5
  

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Installation of silt fencing - manually

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Manual Handing injury / 3
  - Back strain / 3
  - Repetitive strain injury / 3
  - Slip trips and falls / 2
  

Control Measures

• - Use correct handling handling techniques
  - Rotate work where possible
  - Avoid twisting, bending, maintain correct posture at all times
  - Any heavy or awkward sized materials must be carried by appropriate numbers of people
  - Lift using legs and not back
  - All materials are stored on a flat, level surface
  - Appropriate PPE clothing is to be worn
  - Provide safe access to work areas

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Manual Handing injury / 5
  - Back strain / 5
  - Repetitive strain injury / 5
  - Slip trips and falls / 4
  

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Unauthorized access into excavation site

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Injury of unauthorized person on site / 1
  - Death of unauthorized person on site / 1

Control Measures

• - Excavation site to be isolated
  - Appropriate signage used
  - If excavation is likely to collect or retain water, the site is to be covered and fenced off
  - Excavation over 1.5m deep is to be bunted off
  - Site perimeter to be securely fenced and have locks on gates
  - Ensure site is secured before leaving each day

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Injury of unauthorized person on site / 3
  - Death of unauthorized person on site / 3

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Unanticipated contaminants on site

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Respiratory disease caused by contaminants / 1

Control Measures

• - Contaminated substance evaluation conducted if such materials are found
  - If contaminated materials detected, they are reported
  - Obtain permission to dispose of contaminated materials
  - Appropriate warning signs are clearly displayed
  - Use water to minimize dust
  - Wear appropriate breathing apparatus
  - Wear appropriate eye protection
  - Wear appropriate protective clothing
  - Work area cordoned off into a minimum 10m exclusion zone
  - Operator to remain in machine at all times
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Respiratory disease caused by contaminants / 3

Persons Responsible

• - Supervisor
  - All Employees

Emergency response to Fuel, Oil or Chemical spills

• 1. CONTROL THE SPILL
  If a spill occurs, identify he source and assess whether it can be controlled or stopped in a safe manner. Protect storm water drains and water ways by placing by placing earth, sand or absorbent material around storm water entrance point and along side waterways to prevent pollution.
  
  2.CONTAIN THE SPILL
  Construct bunds of spill kit pillows to stop fuel, oil or Chemicals spreading out. Especially, prevent discharge into storm water drainage, natural watercourses and into private property.
  
  FOR SMALL SPILLS
  Spread absorbent material from spill kit to absorb fuel, oil or Chemical.
  
  FOR LARGE SPILLS
  Use a grader to construct earth bunds around spill or use sand bags. Spread sand on ground to soak up fuel, oil or chemical. If discharge enters waterways and mixes with water, isolate it by booms.
  
  3. CLEAN UP SPILL
  Soak up the spill with absorbent material and ensure the surface is left clean. Material used to clean up the spill should be placed in a water tight container labelled 'spill kit waste' . When this drum is full, it should be removed from the site as prescribed waste. In some instances an EPA (DECC) license tanker (educator truck) may be required to vacuum up the liquid.
  
  FOR SMALL SPILLS
  Load used pads, pillows and absorbent material into watertight containers for disposal at appropriate waste site.
  
  FOR LARGE SPILLS
  Load sand/earth/sand bags into watertight container or utility or truck lined with plastic for disposal at appropriate waste site. Sweep site with broom to collect all sand or earth for disposal, as appropriate.
  
  4. REPORT ALL INCIDENT TO SITE SUPERVISOR AND PRINCIPLE CONTRACTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
  
  Pollution of Waterway
  Uncontrolled release of dirty water into waterway from water quality control structure or bunded area, contact EPA (DECC) Pollutions Line 131 555
  
  

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EXCAVATE LOADING CART MATERIALS OFFSITE - Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Excavating near Services

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Electrocution / 1
  – Overhead Hazards / 1
  – Disruption of existing services / 1

Control Measures

• – Prior to excavation all existing services are to be located and named
  – Dial before you dig service conducted
  – Refer to as built plans provided by principle contract
  – Principal contractor is notified of any excavation prior to starting excavation works
  – Permit to dig is submitted to principal contract before starting excavation works
  – Cables are exposed and marked accordingly
  – Excavation by hand is to be carried out when within 600 mm of service
  – Always be aware of all overhead hazards such as bridges tunnels powerlines buildings etc
  – Keep at least 3 m away from the distribution lines on Poles
  – Keep at least 6 m away from transmission lines
  – Keep at least 8 m away from transmission lines greater than 330 kV
  - Keep at least 8 m away from transmissions lines where voltage is not identified
  – Use of spotter or Heights limiters on plant if necessary
  – Operator must be appropriately trained and ticketed
  – Co-ordinate alternate power and control outage with supply Authority if necessary

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Electrocution / 3
  – Overhead Hazards / 3
  – Disruption of existing services / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant operator

Truck movements

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Maintaining traffic flow safety / 1
  – Injury/death by accident between road users and construction equipments / 1
  – Struck by vehicle / 1

Control Measures

• – Traffic control measures are carried out as per traffic control plan
  – Traffic and pedestrian accessways are clearly defined
  – Construction traffic to travel only in specified times with speeds kept to a minimum
  – Designated haul roots identified with witches hats
  – All traffic must abide safe speed limit identified by signs
  – Stop/slow lollipop to be used during truck deliveries if required
  – All signage barricades and fencing is properly maintained and inspected regularly
  – Wear high visibility clothing at all times
  – All Plant must have audible reversed alarms
  – All plant must have working flashing beacon

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Maintaining traffic flow safety / 3
  – Injury/death by accident between road users and construction equipments / 3
  – Struck by vehicle / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant operators
  – Truck drivers
  – Employees
  

Use of plant and equipment to excavate and load trucks

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 1
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 2
  – Fall off plant / 1
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 2
  – Rollover of plant / 1
  – Bucket falls off plant / 2
  – Struck by moving plant / 1
  – Injury/incidents from unauthorised use / 1
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 1
  – Crushing / 1
  – Entanglements / 1
  – Shearing of body parts / 1
  – Amputation / 1
  – Death / 1
  – Hearing damage from plant and equipment / 2
  – Burns / 1
  – Dust causing I damage and respiratory disease / 2
  – Environmental damage / 3

Control Measures

• – Traffic control measures are carried out as per traffic control plan
  – Traffic and pedestrian access ways are clearly defined
  – Daily start-up checks/procedure done on machine
  – All plant to be regularly serviced monthly or at 250 hours intervals
  – All plant service records must be submitted to principal contract or before starting work
  – Make sure all fluid caps, drain Cocks, valves and filling lines are secure and in place
  – Shut off engine during maintenance and refueling
  – Only authorised personnel are to be on the site
  – Hardhats, high visibility clothing and safety boots must be worn by all persons on-site
  – Designated haul roots is to be established
  – Designated zones for Plant
  – Other of workers to keep clear of moving and working plant
  – Only ticketed operators to operate machinery
  – Only operator to be travelling on machine
  – Work on stable ground
  – No person other than operator to be travelling on the machinery
  – Never mount or dismounts moving vehicle
  – Operator to enter and exit facing the plant and maintain three point of contact
  – While entering and exiting plant, used all handrails and footholds
  – Use care when mounting vehicle with oil, frost, ice and dew on steps and handholds
  – Never jump off the machine
  – Never lift people with plant
  – When working on top of machine make sure footholds are clean and free of obstructions and Grease
  – Dust will be minimise by use of water and other dust suppressants
  – Work area will be swept and kept clean of all time
  – Sediment controls to be established and maintained
  – Roll over protection fitted, undamaged and unmodified
  – Always lower the bucket or equipment as close to the ground as possible when travelling
  – Follow site speed limit rules and reduced speed when turning
  – Always watch for pedestrians, vehicles, plant, holes, soft edges, obstacles or other hazards when excavating
  – Always operate straight up or down slopes
  – If machine starts to slide or lose stability, lower the bucket immediately and brake the machine
  – Do not travel on slopes over 30°
  – Do not dig the work face under an overhang
  – Do not carry out deep digging under the front of the machine
  – Do not quickly swing to the side when carrying a heavy load
  – Operator must check all safety pins are attached and secure
  – Audible reverse alarms are used for moving machinery
  – All persons must wear hi-vis clothing at all times
  – Establish designated zones for plant in high use areas
  – Keys must be removed from plant when not in use
  – Work area secure
  – Operator must hold appropriate tickets for machine
  – Area where there is moving machinery is clearly defined and secured by fencing, barricades, barriers or temporary warning or control signs
  – Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts
  – Ensure there is no one behind the machine when reversing
  – Ensure no one is in the vicinity of the turning circle or arm
  – Never pass the bucket over the head of any worker or over the operator Cab of a dump truck or other plant
  – Plant and equipment operated on specific work times. No work is to be carried out on Sundays or other public holidays unless otherwise allowed
  – Appropriate hearing protection worn
  – Hot parts of the plant are to be avoided
  – Use PPE such as gloves, Eye protection if necessary
  – Maintain all panels and guards on plant
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 3
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 4
  – Fall off plant / 3
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 4
  – Rollover of plant / 3
  – Buckets falls off plant / 4
  – Struck by moving plant / 3
  – Injury/incident from unauthorised use / 3
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 3
  – Crushing / 3
  – Entanglements / 3
  – Shearing of body parts / 3
  – Amputation / 3
  – Death / 3
  – Hearing damage from Plant and equipment / 4
  – Burns / 3
  – Dust causing eye damage and respiratory disease / 4
  – Environmental damage / 5

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant operators
  – Truck drivers
  – Employees
  

Carting material offsite in trucks

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Traffic incidents / 1
  – Pedestrians near site entrance/exits struck by trucks causing crush injury or death / 1

Control Measures

• – Truckdriver not to exceed site speed limits
  – Driver experienced and trained
  – Driver to follow road rules
  – Driver to be aware of any workers on site
  – Be aware of any pedestrians near entrance/exit
  – Truck fitted with reverse alarm
  – All personnel to wear hi – visibility clothing
  – Trucks to give way to plant at all times

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Traffic incidents / 3
  – Pedestrians near site entrance/exits struck by trucks causing crush injury or death / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant operators
  – Truck drivers
  – Employees
  

Working in and around excavated area

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 1
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 1
  – Struck by plant / 1

Control Measures

• – Where possible work must be performed from outside the excavation
  – Bunting around excavation and signage be displayed
  – Bunting to be placed around excavation a minimum of 2 m front edge of excavation
  – Excavation is backfilled as soon as possible
  – Plant exclusion zone to be set up around work area
  – The sides of the excavation are battered, benched or shored when excavation wall above 1.5 m and assessed by competent person prior to entry of any other personnel
  – Excavated materials, equipments and other materials are placed at a distance from the edge of excavation so as not to cause collapse
  – Provide any ladders or appropriate equipment for personnel to access the excavation
  – All loads and plant working near excavated area must be 1m outside the zone of influence, calculated by a plane extending from the load to a maximum angle to the horizontal of 30° in the case of sand and 45° for clay
  – Appropriate protective equipment worn, safety boots, high visibility clothing and hardhats

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 3
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 3
  – Struck by plant / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant operators
  – Truck drivers
  – Employees
  

Unauthorized access into excavation site

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Injury of unauthorized person on site / 1
  - Death of unauthorized person on site / 1

Control Measures

• - Excavation site to be isolated
  - Appropriate signage used
  - If excavation is likely to collect or retain water, the site is to be covered and fenced off
  - Excavation over 1.5m deep is to be bunted off
  - Site perimeter to be securely fenced and have locks on gates
  - Ensure site is secured before leaving each day

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Injury of unauthorized person on site / 3
  - Death of unauthorized person on site / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant operators
  – Truck drivers
  – Employees
  

Unanticipated contaminants on site

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Respiratory disease caused by contaminants / 1

Control Measures

• - Contaminated substance evaluation conducted if such materials are found
  - If contaminated materials detected, they are reported
  - Obtain permission to dispose of contaminated materials
  - Appropriate warning signs are clearly displayed
  - Use water to minimize dust
  - Wear appropriate breathing apparatus
  - Wear appropriate eye protection
  - Wear appropriate protective clothing
  - Work area cordoned off into a minimum 10m exclusion zone
  - Operator to remain in machine at all times
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Respiratory disease caused by contaminants / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant operators
  – Truck drivers
  – Employees
  

EXCAVATION AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND PITS – Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Unload equipments/setup work area

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Manual handling injury / 2
  – Back injury / 2
  – Cuts and bruises / 2
  – Struck by vehicle or plant / 1

Control Measures

• – Any long lengths, heavy or awkwardly sized materials must be carried by appropriate number of persons
  – Lift materials by bending legs not bending back
  – Place materials on flat stable ground
  – Create work area exclusion zone to prevent vehicles and plant entering
  – If affected by traffic establish a traffic management plan and provide traffic controllers when necessary

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Manual handling injury / 4
  – Back injury / 4
  – Cuts and bruises / 4
  – Struck by vehicle or plant / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Operating plant

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 2

Control Measures

• – No operator is to operate machine while under the influence of drugs or under the influence of alcohol
  – Mandatorily drug and alcohol testing

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Excavating near Services

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Electrocution / 1
  – Overhead Hazards / 1
  – Disruption of existing services / 1

Control Measures

• – Prior to excavation all existing services are to be located and named
  – Dial before you dig service conducted
  – Refer to as built plans provided by principle contract
  – Principal contractor is notified of any excavation prior to starting excavation works
  – Permit to dig is submitted to principal contract before starting excavation works
  – Cables are exposed and marked accordingly
  – Excavation by hand is to be carried out when within 600 mm of service
  – Always be aware of all overhead hazards such as bridges tunnels powerlines buildings etc
  – Keep at least 3 m away from the distribution lines on Poles
  – Keep at least 6 m away from transmission lines
  – Keep at least 8 m away from transmission lines greater than 330 kV
  - Keep at least 8 m away from transmissions lines where voltage is not identified
  – Use of spotter or Heights limiters on plant if necessary
  – Operator must be appropriately trained and ticketed
  – Co-ordinate alternate power and control outage with supply Authority if necessary

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Electrocution / 3
  – Overhead Hazards / 3
  – Disruption of existing services / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees
  – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Use of plant and equipment to excavate pipe trench and pits

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 1
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 2
  – Fall off plant / 1
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 2
  – Rollover of plant / 1
  – Bucket falls off plant / 2
  – Struck by moving plant / 1
  – Injury/incidents from unauthorised use / 1
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 1
  – Crushing / 1
  – Entanglements / 1
  – Shearing of body parts / 1
  – Amputation / 1
  – Death / 1
  – Hearing damage from plant and equipment / 2
  – Burns / 1
  – Dust causing I damage and respiratory disease / 2
  – Environmental damage / 3

Control Measures

• – Traffic control measures are carried out as per traffic control plan
  – Traffic and pedestrian access ways are clearly defined
  – Daily start-up checks/procedure done on machine
  – All plant to be regularly serviced monthly or at 250 hours intervals
  – All plant service records must be submitted to principal contract or before starting work
  – Make sure all fluid caps, drain Cocks, valves and filling lines are secure and in place
  – Shut off engine during maintenance and refueling
  – Only authorised personnel are to be on the site
  – Hardhats, high visibility clothing and safety boots must be worn by all persons on-site
  – Designated haul roots is to be established
  – Designated zones for Plant
  – Other of workers to keep clear of moving and working plant
  – Only ticketed operators to operate machinery
  – Only operator to be travelling on machine
  – Work on stable ground
  – No person other than operator to be travelling on the machinery
  – Never mount or dismounts moving vehicle
  – Operator to enter and exit facing the plant and maintain three point of contact
  – While entering and exiting plant, used all handrails and footholds
  – Use care when mounting vehicle with oil, frost, ice and dew on steps and handholds
  – Never jump off the machine
  – Never lift people with plant
  – When working on top of machine make sure footholds are clean and free of obstructions and Grease
  – Dust will be minimise by use of water and other dust suppressants
  – Work area will be swept and kept clean of all time
  – Sediment controls to be established and maintained
  – Roll over protection fitted, undamaged and unmodified
  – Always lower the bucket or equipment as close to the ground as possible when travelling
  – Follow site speed limit rules and reduced speed when turning
  – Always watch for pedestrians, vehicles, plant, holes, soft edges, obstacles or other hazards when excavating
  – Always operate straight up or down slopes
  – If machine starts to slide or lose stability, lower the bucket immediately and brake the machine
  – Do not travel on slopes over 30°
  – Do not dig the work face under an overhang
  – Do not carry out deep digging under the front of the machine
  – Do not quickly swing to the side when carrying a heavy load
  – Operator must check all safety pins are attached and secure
  – Audible reverse alarms are used for moving machinery
  – All persons must wear hi-vis clothing at all times
  – Establish designated zones for plant in high use areas
  – Keys must be removed from plant when not in use
  – Work area secure
  – Operator must hold appropriate tickets for machine
  – Area where there is moving machinery is clearly defined and secured by fencing, barricades, barriers or temporary warning or control signs
  – Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts
  – Ensure there is no one behind the machine when reversing
  – Ensure no one is in the vicinity of the turning circle or arm
  – Never pass the bucket over the head of any worker or over the operator Cab of a dump truck or other plant
  – Plant and equipment operated on specific work times. No work is to be carried out on Sundays or other public holidays unless otherwise allowed
  – Appropriate hearing protection worn
  – Hot parts of the plant are to be avoided
  – Use PPE such as gloves, Eye protection if necessary
  – Maintain all panels and guards on plant
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 3
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 4
  – Fall off plant / 3
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 4
  – Rollover of plant / 3
  – Buckets falls off plant / 4
  – Struck by moving plant / 3
  – Injury/incident from unauthorised use / 3
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 3
  – Crushing / 3
  – Entanglements / 3
  – Shearing of body parts / 3
  – Amputation / 3
  – Death / 3
  – Hearing damage from Plant and equipment / 4
  – Burns / 3
  – Dust causing eye damage and respiratory disease / 4
  – Environmental damage / 5

Persons Responsible

• – Employees
  – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Working in and around excavated area

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 1
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 1
  – Struck by plant / 1

Control Measures

• – Where possible work must be performed from outside the excavation
  – Bunting around excavation and signage be displayed
  – Bunting to be placed around excavation a minimum of 2 m front edge of excavation
  – Excavation is backfilled as soon as possible
  – Plant exclusion zone to be set up around work area
  – The sides of the excavation are battered, benched or shored when excavation wall above 1.5 m and assessed by competent person prior to entry of any other personnel
  – Excavated materials, equipments and other materials are placed at a distance from the edge of excavation so as not to cause collapse
  – Provide any ladders or appropriate equipment for personnel to access the excavation
  – All loads and plant working near excavated area must be 1m outside the zone of influence, calculated by a plane extending from the load to a maximum angle to the horizontal of 30° in the case of sand and 45° for clay
  – Appropriate protective equipment worn, safety boots, high visibility clothing and hardhats

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 3
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 3
  – Struck by plant / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees
  – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Laying conduits, setting pits and sealing with PVC pipe cement

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Manual handling injury / 2
  – Back strain / 2
  – Repetitively strain injury / 2
  – Slip trips and falls / 3
  – Skin irritation / 2
  – Ingestion / 4
  – Inhalation causing Respiratory problems / 3
  – Eye irritation / 1
  – Fire / 1

Control Measures

• – MSDS for PVC pipes cement to be on-site at all time
  – Induction into MSDS before starting work
  – Avoid Eye or skin contact
  – ensure area is well ventilated
  – Wear protective clothing if necessary
  – If PVC cement comes into contact with skin, removed contaminated clothing immediately, wash thoroughly with mild neutral soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation or any chemical burns to the skin
  – Do not purposely ingest
  – If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, give plenty of water to drink to dilute stomach contents, then seek medical attention
  – If inhaled remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if any respiratory symptoms
  – Take care not to flick PVC cement onto the workers in the area
  – If PVC cement comes into contact with eyes, flushed thoroughly with flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms, irritation or redness persists seek medical attention
  – Wear appropriate PPE eye protection
  – Avoid sources of ignition
  – Store in cool, well ventilated and dry place
  – Do not incinerates
  – Do not puncture can
  – Avoid twisting, bending forward or bending backwards
  – Correct posture at all time
  – Frequent job rotation to avoid repetitive strain injury
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Manual handling injury / 4
  – Back strain / 4
  – Repetitively strain injury / 4
  – Slip trips and falls / 5
  – Skin irritation / 4
  – Ingestion / 6
  – Inhalation causing Respiratory problems / 5
  – Eye irritation / 3
  – Fire / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees
  – Supervisor
  

Backfilling trench

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Backfilling trapping person / 1
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 1

Control Measures

• – As much work as possible as performed from outside excavation
  – Plant exclusions zone to be set up around work area
  – Do not backfill if workers are in Trench

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Backfilling trapping person / 3
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees
  – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Operating upright compactor / plate compactor to compact backfilled trench

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Vibration Hazard / 2
  – Manual handling injury / 2
  – Knocks, Crushing, Slipping or Tripping / 1
  – Dust Eye damage / 1
  – Dust Inhalation / 2
  – Cave in of trench or excavate / 2

Control Measures

• – Do not use upright compactor for longer than the recommended usage time specified in the operators manual
  – Lift via mechanical means if not, always use two or more people to lift the upright compactor into and out of trench using handles provided
  – Upright compactor must be serviced and all pre start checks must be done before operation
  – Appropriate PPE such as safety boots and gloves must be worn when using the upright compactor to prevent injury
  – If compacting is generating dust, a dust mask must be worn by operator and any employee close in the vicinity
  – Ensure trench or excavation is benched, shored or battered correctly if over 1.5 m in depth and be wary of trench conditions and trench stability. Never leave trench open when not occupied

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Vibration Hazard / 4
  – Manual handling injury / 4
  – Knocks, Crushing, Slipping or Tripping / 3
  – Dust Eye damage / 3
  – Dust Inhalation / 4
  – Cave in of trench or excavate / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees
  – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

EXCAVATIONS OF FOOTINGS – Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Operating Plant

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 2

Control Measures

• – No operator is to operate machine while under the influence of drugs or under the influence of alcohol
  – Mandatorily drug and alcohol testing

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Excavating near Services

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Electrocution / 1
  – Overhead Hazards / 1
  – Disruption of existing services / 1

Control Measures

• – Prior to excavation all existing services are to be located and named
  – Dial before you dig service conducted
  – Refer to as built plans provided by principle contract
  – Principal contractor is notified of any excavation prior to starting excavation works
  – Permit to dig is submitted to principal contract before starting excavation works
  – Cables are exposed and marked accordingly
  – Excavation by hand is to be carried out when within 600 mm of service
  – Always be aware of all overhead hazards such as bridges tunnels powerlines buildings etc
  – Keep at least 3 m away from the distribution lines on Poles
  – Keep at least 6 m away from transmission lines
  – Keep at least 8 m away from transmission lines greater than 330 kV
  - Keep at least 8 m away from transmissions lines where voltage is not identified
  – Use of spotter or Heights limiters on plant if necessary
  – Operator must be appropriately trained and ticketed
  – Co-ordinate alternate power and control outage with supply Authority if necessary

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Electrocution / 3
  – Overhead Hazards / 3
  – Disruption of existing services / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Employees
  – Plant Operator

Truck movements

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Maintaining traffic flow safety / 1
  – Injury/death by accident between road users and construction equipments / 1
  – Struck by vehicle / 1

Control Measures

• – Traffic control measures are carried out as per traffic control plan
  – Traffic and pedestrian accessways are clearly defined
  – Construction traffic to travel only in specified times with speeds kept to a minimum
  – Designated haul roots identified with witches hats
  – All traffic must abide safe speed limit identified by signs
  – Stop/slow lollipop to be used during truck deliveries if required
  – All signage barricades and fencing is properly maintained and inspected regularly
  – Wear high visibility clothing at all times
  – All Plant must have audible reversed alarms
  – All plant must have working flashing beacon

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Maintaining traffic flow safety / 3
  – Injury/death by accident between road users and construction equipments / 3
  – Struck by vehicle / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Employees
  – Plant Operator

Use of plant and equipment to excavate footings

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 1
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 2
  – Fall off plant / 1
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 2
  – Rollover of plant / 1
  – Bucket falls off plant / 2
  – Struck by moving plant / 1
  – Injury/incidents from unauthorised use / 1
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 1
  – Crushing / 1
  – Entanglements / 1
  – Shearing of body parts / 1
  – Amputation / 1
  – Death / 1
  – Hearing damage from plant and equipment / 2
  – Burns / 1
  – Dust causing I damage and respiratory disease / 2
  – Environmental damage / 3

Control Measures

• – Traffic control measures are carried out as per traffic control plan
  – Traffic and pedestrian access ways are clearly defined
  – Daily start-up checks/procedure done on machine
  – All plant to be regularly serviced monthly or at 250 hours intervals
  – All plant service records must be submitted to principal contract or before starting work
  – Make sure all fluid caps, drain Cocks, valves and filling lines are secure and in place
  – Shut off engine during maintenance and refueling
  – Only authorised personnel are to be on the site
  – Hardhats, high visibility clothing and safety boots must be worn by all persons on-site
  – Designated haul roots is to be established
  – Designated zones for Plant
  – Other of workers to keep clear of moving and working plant
  – Only ticketed operators to operate machinery
  – Only operator to be travelling on machine
  – Work on stable ground
  – No person other than operator to be travelling on the machinery
  – Never mount or dismounts moving vehicle
  – Operator to enter and exit facing the plant and maintain three point of contact
  – While entering and exiting plant, used all handrails and footholds
  – Use care when mounting vehicle with oil, frost, ice and dew on steps and handholds
  – Never jump off the machine
  – Never lift people with plant
  – When working on top of machine make sure footholds are clean and free of obstructions and Grease
  – Dust will be minimise by use of water and other dust suppressants
  – Work area will be swept and kept clean of all time
  – Sediment controls to be established and maintained
  – Roll over protection fitted, undamaged and unmodified
  – Always lower the bucket or equipment as close to the ground as possible when travelling
  – Follow site speed limit rules and reduced speed when turning
  – Always watch for pedestrians, vehicles, plant, holes, soft edges, obstacles or other hazards when excavating
  – Always operate straight up or down slopes
  – If machine starts to slide or lose stability, lower the bucket immediately and brake the machine
  – Do not travel on slopes over 30°
  – Do not dig the work face under an overhang
  – Do not carry out deep digging under the front of the machine
  – Do not quickly swing to the side when carrying a heavy load
  – Operator must check all safety pins are attached and secure
  – Audible reverse alarms are used for moving machinery
  – All persons must wear hi-vis clothing at all times
  – Establish designated zones for plant in high use areas
  – Keys must be removed from plant when not in use
  – Work area secure
  – Operator must hold appropriate tickets for machine
  – Area where there is moving machinery is clearly defined and secured by fencing, barricades, barriers or temporary warning or control signs
  – Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts
  – Ensure there is no one behind the machine when reversing
  – Ensure no one is in the vicinity of the turning circle or arm
  – Never pass the bucket over the head of any worker or over the operator Cab of a dump truck or other plant
  – Plant and equipment operated on specific work times. No work is to be carried out on Sundays or other public holidays unless otherwise allowed
  – Appropriate hearing protection worn
  – Hot parts of the plant are to be avoided
  – Use PPE such as gloves, Eye protection if necessary
  – Maintain all panels and guards on plant
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 3
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 4
  – Fall off plant / 3
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 4
  – Rollover of plant / 3
  – Buckets falls off plant / 4
  – Struck by moving plant / 3
  – Injury/incident from unauthorised use / 3
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 3
  – Crushing / 3
  – Entanglements / 3
  – Shearing of body parts / 3
  – Amputation / 3
  – Death / 3
  – Hearing damage from Plant and equipment / 4
  – Burns / 3
  – Dust causing eye damage and respiratory disease / 4
  – Environmental damage / 5

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Employees
  – Plant Operator

Working in and around excavated area

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 1
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 1
  – Struck by plant / 1

Control Measures

• – Where possible work must be performed from outside the excavation
  – Bunting around excavation and signage be displayed
  – Bunting to be placed around excavation a minimum of 2 m front edge of excavation
  – Excavation is backfilled as soon as possible
  – Plant exclusion zone to be set up around work area
  – The sides of the excavation are battered, benched or shored when excavation wall above 1.5 m and assessed by competent person prior to entry of any other personnel
  – Excavated materials, equipments and other materials are placed at a distance from the edge of excavation so as not to cause collapse
  – Provide any ladders or appropriate equipment for personnel to access the excavation
  – All loads and plant working near excavated area must be 1m outside the zone of influence, calculated by a plane extending from the load to a maximum angle to the horizontal of 30° in the case of sand and 45° for clay
  – Appropriate protective equipment worn, safety boots, high visibility clothing and hardhats

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 3
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 3
  – Struck by plant / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Employees
  – Plant Operator

Unauthorized access into excavation site

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Injury of unauthorized person on site / 1
  - Death of unauthorized person on site / 1

Control Measures

• - Excavation site to be isolated
  - Appropriate signage used
  - If excavation is likely to collect or retain water, the site is to be covered and fenced off
  - Excavation over 1.5m deep is to be bunted off
  - Site perimeter to be securely fenced and have locks on gates
  - Ensure site is secured before leaving each day

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Injury of unauthorized person on site / 3
  - Death of unauthorized person on site / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Employees
  – Plant Operator

Unanticipated contaminants on site

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Respiratory disease caused by contaminants / 1

Control Measures

• - Contaminated substance evaluation conducted if such materials are found
  - If contaminated materials detected, they are reported
  - Obtain permission to dispose of contaminated materials
  - Appropriate warning signs are clearly displayed
  - Use water to minimize dust
  - Wear appropriate breathing apparatus
  - Wear appropriate eye protection
  - Wear appropriate protective clothing
  - Work area cordoned off into a minimum 10m exclusion zone
  - Operator to remain in machine at all times
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Respiratory disease caused by contaminants / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Employees
  – Plant Operator

IMPORTING AND PLACING MATERIAL ON SITE - Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Operating Plant

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 2

Control Measures

• – No operator is to operate machine while under the influence of drugs or under the influence of alcohol
  – Mandatorily drug and alcohol testing

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 2

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Delivery of fill material onto site

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Traffic incidents / 1
  – Pedestrians near site entrance/exits struck by trucks causing crush injury or death / 1

Control Measures

• – Truckdrivers do not exceed site speed limit
  – Driver experienced and trained
  – Driver to follow Road rules
  – Driver to be aware of any workers on site
  – Be aware of pedestrians near the entrance/exit of the site
  – Truck fitted with reverse Alarm
  – All personnel to wear high visibility clothing
  – Trucks to give way to plant at all times
  
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Traffic incidents / 3
  – Pedestrians near site entrance/exits struck by trucks causing crush injury or death / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Unloading material

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Respiratorily disease caused by excessive exposure to dust / 2
  – Eye damage from dust / 2
  – Rollover of truck / 1
  – Struck by material falling from truck / 2

Control Measures

• – Use water to minimise dust if necessary
  – Wear a face mask if necessary
  – Where Eye protection if necessary
  – Only drive on stable ground
  – Do not drive until tipper body is in the down position
  – Wear Seat belts
  – All loads must be covered
  – Site speed limit to be adhered to at all times
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Respiratorily disease caused by excessive exposure to dust / 4
  – Eye damage from dust / 4
  – Rollover of truck / 3
  – Struck by material falling from truck / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Compacting Fill

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 1
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 2
  – Fall off plant / 1
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 2
  – Rollover of plant / 1
  – Bucket falls off plant / 2
  – Struck by moving plant / 1
  – Injury/incidents from unauthorised use / 1
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 1
  – Crushing / 1
  – Entanglements / 1
  – Shearing of body parts / 1
  – Amputation / 1
  – Death / 1
  – Hearing damage from plant and equipment / 2
  – Burns / 1
  – Dust causing I damage and respiratory disease / 2
  – Environmental damage / 3

Control Measures

• – Traffic control measures are carried out as per traffic control plan
  – Traffic and pedestrian access ways are clearly defined
  – Daily start-up checks/procedure done on machine
  – All plant to be regularly serviced monthly or at 250 hours intervals
  – All plant service records must be submitted to principal contract or before starting work
  – Make sure all fluid caps, drain Cocks, valves and filling lines are secure and in place
  – Shut off engine during maintenance and refueling
  – Only authorised personnel are to be on the site
  – Hardhats, high visibility clothing and safety boots must be worn by all persons on-site
  – Designated haul roots is to be established
  – Designated zones for Plant
  – Other of workers to keep clear of moving and working plant
  – Only ticketed operators to operate machinery
  – Only operator to be travelling on machine
  – Work on stable ground
  – No person other than operator to be travelling on the machinery
  – Never mount or dismounts moving vehicle
  – Operator to enter and exit facing the plant and maintain three point of contact
  – While entering and exiting plant, used all handrails and footholds
  – Use care when mounting vehicle with oil, frost, ice and dew on steps and handholds
  – Never jump off the machine
  – Never lift people with plant
  – When working on top of machine make sure footholds are clean and free of obstructions and Grease
  – Dust will be minimise by use of water and other dust suppressants
  – Work area will be swept and kept clean of all time
  – Sediment controls to be established and maintained
  – Roll over protection fitted, undamaged and unmodified
  – Always lower the bucket or equipment as close to the ground as possible when travelling
  – Follow site speed limit rules and reduced speed when turning
  – Always watch for pedestrians, vehicles, plant, holes, soft edges, obstacles or other hazards when excavating
  – Always operate straight up or down slopes
  – If machine starts to slide or lose stability, lower the bucket immediately and brake the machine
  – Do not travel on slopes over 30°
  – Do not dig the work face under an overhang
  – Do not carry out deep digging under the front of the machine
  – Do not quickly swing to the side when carrying a heavy load
  – Operator must check all safety pins are attached and secure
  – Audible reverse alarms are used for moving machinery
  – All persons must wear hi-vis clothing at all times
  – Establish designated zones for plant in high use areas
  – Keys must be removed from plant when not in use
  – Work area secure
  – Operator must hold appropriate tickets for machine
  – Area where there is moving machinery is clearly defined and secured by fencing, barricades, barriers or temporary warning or control signs
  – Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts
  – Ensure there is no one behind the machine when reversing
  – Ensure no one is in the vicinity of the turning circle or arm
  – Never pass the bucket over the head of any worker or over the operator Cab of a dump truck or other plant
  – Plant and equipment operated on specific work times. No work is to be carried out on Sundays or other public holidays unless otherwise allowed
  – Appropriate hearing protection worn
  – Hot parts of the plant are to be avoided
  – Use PPE such as gloves, Eye protection if necessary
  – Maintain all panels and guards on plant
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 3
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 4
  – Fall off plant / 3
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 4
  – Rollover of plant / 3
  – Buckets falls off plant / 4
  – Struck by moving plant / 3
  – Injury/incident from unauthorised use / 3
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 3
  – Crushing / 3
  – Entanglements / 3
  – Shearing of body parts / 3
  – Amputation / 3
  – Death / 3
  – Hearing damage from Plant and equipment / 4
  – Burns / 3
  – Dust causing eye damage and respiratory disease / 4
  – Environmental damage / 5

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator
  – Employees

INSTALLATION OF BARRICADES AND BUNTING – Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Determine location of barricade

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Poorly located barricades may not serve the purpose intended / 2

Control Measures

• – Assess area to be barricaded prior to commencing, if creating an exclusion zone, insure the exclusion zone is big enough to ensure that all activities within the exclusion will be contained without being too large that the area cannot be controlled
  – Barricades for excavation should wherever possible be located 1 to 2 m from the excavation dependent on excavation depth, deeper excavations should have the barricade setback further
  – Barricades should as much as possible not impede access on the site, emergency equipment, water, toilets, power boards and accessways must be left clear
  – If facilities must be relocated all affected persons must be informed

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Poorly located barricades may not serve the purpose intended / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

Determine type of Barricade

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Barricade may not serve the intended purpose and may not be of adequate length / 2

Control Measures

• – Assess type of barricade to use. Generally there are three levels of barricade, fence panel, bunting and danger tape
  – Fence panels are to be used whenever bunting will be required to be in place for longer periods of time or to barricade falls from heights and control falling objects
  – Bunting is ideal for defining accessways and restricted areas, but should be avoided where Strongwind is likely as bunting will be knocked down by strong
  – Danger tape is ideal to mark off or define an area that is constantly changing, danger tape can only provide a visual barrier and therefore should not be used to control falls from Heights

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Barricade may not serve the intended purpose and may not be of adequate length / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

Selection of the post type

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Post type will affect stability / 2

Control Measures

• – Bollards, star posts, bolted posts and barricade boards with stands are ways in which to support the Barriers
  – Bolted posts and star posts should be used for long term or semipermanent applications, bollards and barrier boards Are to be used for temporary applications
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Post type will affect stability / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

Unloading equipments

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Manual handling injury / 2
  – Back injury / 2
  – Cuts and bruises / 1

Control Measures

• – Any long lengths, heavy or awkward sized materials must be carried by appropriate number of persons
  – Lift materials by bending legs not bending back
  – All materials are stored on a flat, level surface
  – Appropriate PPE is worn when handling sharp or hot Materials
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Manual handling injury / 4
  – Back injury / 4
  – Cuts and bruises / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

Star post installation

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Electrocution from striking existing services / 1
  – Damage to existing services / 1
  – Cuts and bruises / 2
  – Cuts and impalement caused from contact with top of post / 1

Control Measures

• – Confirm location and depth of live services prior to driving posts
  – A conduit when struck with a star post will often be detected by a different sound when driving combined with sudden resistance, if this occurs immediately cease driving the post and notify the site supervisor
  – Star post drivers should be used wherever available, if driving posts with a sledge hammer gently tapping the post until it is able to support itself in the ground and only striking the post with force when all hands are clear will prevent hands crushing injury
  – User must be wearing PPE
  – All Star posts should be capped immediately upon being driven to desired depth

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Electrocution from striking existing services / 3
  – Damage to existing services / 3
  – Cuts and bruises / 4
  – Cuts and impalement caused from contact with top of post / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

Star post removal

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Manual handling injuries from removing star posts / 2

Control Measures

• – Star posts should not be driven any deeper than required to minimise required force to remove the post
  – A star post remover or available plant should be used if the post can not be comfortably removed manually

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Manual handling injuries from removing star posts / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

Post Spacing

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Inadequate stability or strength / 2

Control Measures

• – When used for bunting on excavation star post should not be spaced further than 2.5 m apart

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Inadequate stability or strength / 2

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

Tie off fence panels

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Cuts from sharp edges, inadequate strength / 2

Control Measures

• – Appropriately sized cable ties should be used to tie fence panels to start post
  – Use gloves when tying off with Tie wire

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Cuts from sharp edges, inadequate strength / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

Clean up work area

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Manual handling injury / 2
  – Back injury / 2
  – Cuts and bruises / 1

Control Measures

• – Any long lengths, heavy or awkwardly sized materials must be carried by appropriate number of persons
  – Any heavy equipment to be lifted by mechanical means
  – Lift materials by bending legs and not bending back
  – All materials are stored on a flat, level surface
  – Appropriate PPE is worn when handling sharp or hot materials

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Manual handling injury / 4
  – Back injury / 4
  – Cuts and bruises / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employee
  – Supervisor

GENERAL LABOURING – Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Access to work area

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury and incident / 2

Control Measures

• – Adequate lighting is provided to all work areas
  – Areas will be swept and kept clean at all times

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury and incident / 2

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Size up load

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Heavyweights, awkward shape or dimension / 2

Control Measures

• – Used lifting machinery where possible
  – Any long lengths, heavy or awkward sized materials must be carried by appropriate number of persons
  – Assess the load to be carried. Check weights which may be written on item, if not tilt the item or push with foot to determine approximate weight of item
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Heavyweights, awkward shape or dimension / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Assess travel path and distance

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Uneven ground / 2
  – Slips trips and falls / 2
  – Slope up or down / 2
  – Fatigue over distance / 2
  

Control Measures

• – Clear all rubble in path
  – Secure ramps
  – Avoid difficult terrain
  – Get help for carrying loads over longer distances
  – Clear area to place load

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Uneven ground / 4
  – Slips trips and falls / 4
  – Slope up or down / 4
  – Fatigue over distance / 4
  

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Check equipment

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Lifting equipment in poor condition / 2
  – Lack of PPE / 2

Control Measures

• – Check equipment
  – Repair as necessary
  – Use suitable gloves, safety footwear and other PPE appropriate for the job

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Lifting equipment in poor condition / 4
  – Lack of PPE / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Position yourself

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Unnecessary twisting or turning / 2
  – Back or shoulder strain / 2

Control Measures

• – Face yourself in direction of travel
  – Avoid twisting, bending forward or bending backwards
  – Correct posture at all times
  – Avoid jerky movements

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Unnecessary twisting or turning / 4
  – Back or shoulder strain / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Prepare to lift

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Standing too far away from loads / 2
  – Bent back causing injury / 2
  – Shoulder strain / 2

Control Measures

• – Get as close to the load so that the back can be kept straight during the lift
  – Place 1 foot forward and 1 foot back
  – Load should be on palm of hand not finger tips
  – Avoid twisting, bending forward or bending backwards
  – Correct posture at all times
  – Avoid jerky movements

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Standing too far away from loads / 4
  – Bent back causing injury / 4
  – Shoulder strain / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Lift load

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Incorrect lifting techniques / 2
  – General sprains and strain / 2

Control Measures

• – Use correct lifting stance
  – Straighten back and arms, chin in, bent knees, 1 foot slightly forward
  – Be prepared to move forward when weight is lifted
  – Avoid twisting, bending forward or bending backwards
  – Correct posture at all times
  – Avoid jerky movement

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Incorrect lifting techniques / 4
  – General sprains and strain / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Carrying the load

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Lack of balance / 2
  – Twisting body / 2
  – Back, shoulder, ankle, knee strain / 2
  – Loads too heavy causing injury / 2

Control Measures

• – Keep pace even and steady
  – Keep back straight and chin in and keep load close to body
  – If load is too heavy, gently put it down and call for assistance
  – Take frequent breaks if you get tired

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Lack of balance / 4
  – Twisting body / 4
  – Back, shoulder, ankle, knee strain / 4
  – Loads too heavy causing injury / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Lowering the load

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Bending back causing injury / 2
  – Placed materials causing trip hazard or collapse hazard / 2
  

Control Measures

• – Keep back straight and chin in and keep load close to body lower with 1 foot forward and 1 foot back bending knees to lower the load
  – Material to be stacked in a neat and orderly fashion adjacent to the area of installation or use
  – Material guidelines are to be followed in regards to maximum stack Heights.

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Bending back causing injury / 4
  – Placed materials causing trip hazard or collapse hazard / 4
  

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Working around hot surfaces

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Burns / 1

Control Measures

• – Do not touch hot surfaces
  – Protective clothing to be worn

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Burns / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Use of trolleys/wheelbarrows for horizontal movement

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Inappropriate or poorly maintain trolley or wheelbarrow causing injury / 2

Control Measures

• – Where plant can not be used and where applicable trolleys or wheelbarrows should be used to minimise carrying
  – The trolley/wheelbarrow must be appropriate for the task and in good working order
  – All tyres to be fully inflated
  – Type of terrain weights of materials and size of openings should be considered

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Inappropriate or poorly maintain trolley or wheelbarrow causing injury / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Working with multiple contractors

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Time delay / 4
  – Injury or incidents / 2

Control Measures

• – Communication with all personnel on-site in meetings
  – Coordinate work with other subcontractors

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Time delay / 6
  – Injury or incidents / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Thunderstorms and electrical storms

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Lightning strike causing injury or death / 1
  – Falling due to heavy rain, hail and slippery surface / 1
  – Injury from hailstones / 1

Control Measures

• – In events of thunderstorm open spaces, hilltops, exposed areas, swimming pools, ponds, lakes, overhead electrical wires and isolated trees all buildings are to be avoided
  – Workers to use caution when on slippery or unstable surfaces
  – Workers to stay in shelter when it is hailing

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Lightning strike causing injury or death / 3
  – Falling due to heavy rain, hail and slippery surface / 3
  – Injury from hailstones / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

Working in sunny conditions or hot weather

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Skin cancer / 1
  – Sunburn / 2
  – Heat stress / 2
  – Raised body temperature / 1
  – Dehydration / 1

Control Measures

• – Work in shade if possible
  – Wear sunscreen and replenish regularly
  – Where appropriate T-shirt and all brim hat
  – Drink water regularly
  – Take regular breaks

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Skin cancer / 3
  – Sunburn / 4
  – Heat stress / 4
  – Raised body temperature / 3
  – Dehydration / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees

WORKING NEAR OVERHEAD POWER LINES – Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Operating Plant

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 2

Control Measures

• – No operator is to operate machine while under the influence of drugs or under the influence of alcohol
  – Mandatorily drug and alcohol testing

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Inspect item of plant before use

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury from faulty equipment / 1

Control Measures

• – Daily start-up checks and procedures done on machinery prior to use each day
  – Reversing beepers and flashing beacons must be operational
  – All plans must have appropriate fire extinguisher
  – All plans to be regularly serviced
  – Recent service records must be submitted to the principal contactor prior to starting work

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury from faulty equipment / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Working near overhead powerlines

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Electrocution from striking existing power services / 1
  – This ruction of existing services such as power, telephone lines, optical fibre, water pipes, sewer pipes / 1
  – Electrocution from overhead hazards / 1
  – Damage or collapse from striking overhead hazards / 1

Control Measures

• – Prior to excavation all existing services are to be located and named
  – Dial before you dig service conducted
  – Referred to as built plans provided by principle contract
  – Principal contractor is notified of any excavation prior to starting excavation works
  – Permit to dig is submitted to principal contract before starting excavation works
  – Cables are exposed and marked accordingly
  – Excavation by hand is to be carried out when within 600 mm of services
  – Always be aware of overhead hazards such as bridges, tunnels, powerlines, buildings etc
  – Keep at least 3 m away from lines on poles
  – Keep at least 6 m away from all transmission lines
  – Keep at least 8 m away from transmission lines over 330 kV
  – Use of spotters or height limiters if necessary
  – Operator must be appropriately trained and ticketed
  – Co-ordinate alternative power or controlled outage with supply authority if necessary
  – Erect danger high-voltage overhead sign
  – Plans operator to be in visual or radio contact with Spoto
  – If powerlines are hits the operator must stay in machinery until cleared, ring energy provider immediately, if anyone is injured contact 000
  – Keep all persons clear of work area
  – Work area is secured during non working hours
  – Operator must be appropriately trained and ticketed

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Electrocution from striking existing power services / 3
  – This ruction of existing services such as power, telephone lines, optical fibre, water pipes, sewer pipes / 3
  – Electrocution from overhead hazards / 3
  – Damage or collapse from striking overhead hazards / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Working within transmission line electrical Easement

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Plans colliding or damaging Powerline structure causing destruction to service / 1
  – Plans colliding or arcing with powerlines causing electrocution or destruction to services / 1
  – Topsoil And Spoil Stockpiled in Easement Area Causing obstruction / 1
  – Trees and refused stockpiles in Easement area causing obstruction / 1
  – Flammable materials stored in the area causing fire or disruption to services / 1
  – Flammable liquid carriers used within easement area / 1

Control Measures

• – Prior permission to carry out works with the area from energy supplier
  – High visibility fence or bunting to provide exclusion zone 20 m from base of each power structure
  – No vehicles or plant equipment to exceed 4.3 m in height to be in easement area
  – All topsoil and spoil will be carried out of the easement area and stockpiled out of the easement area
  – All tree matter and refuse will be carted out of easement area and stockpiled out of the Easement area
  – No flammable materials to be stored within the easement area
  – No plant refuelling to take place within the easement area

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Plans colliding or damaging Powerline structure causing destruction to service / 3
  – Plans colliding or arcing with powerlines causing electrocution or destruction to services / 3
  – Topsoil And Spoil Stockpiled in Easement Area Causing obstruction / 3
  – Trees and refused stockpiles in Easement area causing obstruction / 3
  – Flammable materials stored in the area causing fire or disruption to services / 3
  – Flammable liquid carriers used within easement area / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Access to work area

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Unauthorized plant in easement area / 1
  – Unauthorized personnel in easement area / 1
  – Obstructing access of energy suppliers personnel to the easement area / 2

Control Measures

• – Work site and easement area to be appropriately signed for plant Heights
  – Work site and easement area to be appropriately signed for unauthorised access
  – Vehicles and plant shall not be parked in a way that would obstruct access to the electrical easements area by the energy suppliers personnel
  – Vehicles and plant shall not park within 20 m of power structure
  – Haul/access road shall be cut in to allow for vehicle access to easement area

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Unauthorized plant in easement area / 3
  – Unauthorized personnel in easement area / 3
  – Obstructing access of energy suppliers personnel to the easement area / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

INSTALLATION OF STORM-WATER - Task and Hazard Assessment

• Required

Unload equipment and set up work area

Hazard / Risk Class

• - Manual Handling Injury / 2
  - Back Injury / 2
  - Cuts and Bruises / 2
  - Struck by Vehicle or Plant / 1

Control Measures

• – Any long lengths, heavy or awkward sized materials must be carried by appropriate number of persons
  – Lift materials by bending legs not bending back
  – All materials are stored on a flat, level surface
  – Appropriate PPE is worn when handling sharp or hot Materials
  - Create work area exclusion zone to prevent vehicles and plant entering area
  - If affected by traffic, establish a traffic management plan and provide traffic controllers where necessary

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• - Manual Handling Injury / 4
  - Back Injury / 4
  - Cuts and Bruises / 4
  - Struck by Vehicle or Plant / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator
  - Employee

Operating Plant

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 2

Control Measures

• – No operator is to operate machine while under the influence of drugs or under the influence of alcohol
  – Mandatorily drug and alcohol testing

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Operator under the influence of drugs or alcohol / 4

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Excavating near Services

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Electrocution / 1
  – Overhead Hazards / 1
  – Disruption of existing services / 1

Control Measures

• – Prior to excavation all existing services are to be located and named
  – Dial before you dig service conducted
  – Refer to as built plans provided by principle contract
  – Principal contractor is notified of any excavation prior to starting excavation works
  – Permit to dig is submitted to principal contract before starting excavation works
  – Cables are exposed and marked accordingly
  – Excavation by hand is to be carried out when within 600 mm of service
  – Always be aware of all overhead hazards such as bridges tunnels powerlines buildings etc
  – Keep at least 3 m away from the distribution lines on Poles
  – Keep at least 6 m away from transmission lines
  – Keep at least 8 m away from transmission lines greater than 330 kV
  - Keep at least 8 m away from transmissions lines where voltage is not identified
  – Use of spotter or Heights limiters on plant if necessary
  – Operator must be appropriately trained and ticketed
  – Co-ordinate alternate power and control outage with supply Authority if necessary

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Electrocution / 3
  – Overhead Hazards / 3
  – Disruption of existing services / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Use of plant and equipment to excavate pipe trench and pits

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 1
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 2
  – Fall off plant / 1
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 2
  – Rollover of plant / 1
  – Bucket falls off plant / 2
  – Struck by moving plant / 1
  – Injury/incidents from unauthorised use / 1
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 1
  – Crushing / 1
  – Entanglements / 1
  – Shearing of body parts / 1
  – Amputation / 1
  – Death / 1
  – Hearing damage from plant and equipment / 2
  – Burns / 1
  – Dust causing I damage and respiratory disease / 2
  – Environmental damage / 3

Control Measures

• – Traffic control measures are carried out as per traffic control plan
  – Traffic and pedestrian access ways are clearly defined
  – Daily start-up checks/procedure done on machine
  – All plant to be regularly serviced monthly or at 250 hours intervals
  – All plant service records must be submitted to principal contract or before starting work
  – Make sure all fluid caps, drain Cocks, valves and filling lines are secure and in place
  – Shut off engine during maintenance and refueling
  – Only authorised personnel are to be on the site
  – Hardhats, high visibility clothing and safety boots must be worn by all persons on-site
  – Designated haul roots is to be established
  – Designated zones for Plant
  – Other of workers to keep clear of moving and working plant
  – Only ticketed operators to operate machinery
  – Only operator to be travelling on machine
  – Work on stable ground
  – No person other than operator to be travelling on the machinery
  – Never mount or dismounts moving vehicle
  – Operator to enter and exit facing the plant and maintain three point of contact
  – While entering and exiting plant, used all handrails and footholds
  – Use care when mounting vehicle with oil, frost, ice and dew on steps and handholds
  – Never jump off the machine
  – Never lift people with plant
  – When working on top of machine make sure footholds are clean and free of obstructions and Grease
  – Dust will be minimise by use of water and other dust suppressants
  – Work area will be swept and kept clean of all time
  – Sediment controls to be established and maintained
  – Roll over protection fitted, undamaged and unmodified
  – Always lower the bucket or equipment as close to the ground as possible when travelling
  – Follow site speed limit rules and reduced speed when turning
  – Always watch for pedestrians, vehicles, plant, holes, soft edges, obstacles or other hazards when excavating
  – Always operate straight up or down slopes
  – If machine starts to slide or lose stability, lower the bucket immediately and brake the machine
  – Do not travel on slopes over 30°
  – Do not dig the work face under an overhang
  – Do not carry out deep digging under the front of the machine
  – Do not quickly swing to the side when carrying a heavy load
  – Operator must check all safety pins are attached and secure
  – Audible reverse alarms are used for moving machinery
  – All persons must wear hi-vis clothing at all times
  – Establish designated zones for plant in high use areas
  – Keys must be removed from plant when not in use
  – Work area secure
  – Operator must hold appropriate tickets for machine
  – Area where there is moving machinery is clearly defined and secured by fencing, barricades, barriers or temporary warning or control signs
  – Do not enter, or put your hand or arm or any other part of your body between movable parts
  – Ensure there is no one behind the machine when reversing
  – Ensure no one is in the vicinity of the turning circle or arm
  – Never pass the bucket over the head of any worker or over the operator Cab of a dump truck or other plant
  – Plant and equipment operated on specific work times. No work is to be carried out on Sundays or other public holidays unless otherwise allowed
  – Appropriate hearing protection worn
  – Hot parts of the plant are to be avoided
  – Use PPE such as gloves, Eye protection if necessary
  – Maintain all panels and guards on plant
  

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Injury by faulty machinery / 3
  – Loose debris flung out from plans / 4
  – Fall off plant / 3
  – Dust causing Eye damage, Respiratory disease or environmental damage / 4
  – Rollover of plant / 3
  – Buckets falls off plant / 4
  – Struck by moving plant / 3
  – Injury/incident from unauthorised use / 3
  – Cutting, stabbing or puncturing / 3
  – Crushing / 3
  – Entanglements / 3
  – Shearing of body parts / 3
  – Amputation / 3
  – Death / 3
  – Hearing damage from Plant and equipment / 4
  – Burns / 3
  – Dust causing eye damage and respiratory disease / 4
  – Environmental damage / 5

Persons Responsible

• – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator
  - Employee

Working in and around excavated area

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 1
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 1
  – Struck by plant / 1

Control Measures

• – Where possible work must be performed from outside the excavation
  – Bunting around excavation and signage be displayed
  – Bunting to be placed around excavation a minimum of 2 m front edge of excavation
  – Excavation is backfilled as soon as possible
  – Plant exclusion zone to be set up around work area
  – The sides of the excavation are battered, benched or shored when excavation wall above 1.5 m and assessed by competent person prior to entry of any other personnel
  – Excavated materials, equipments and other materials are placed at a distance from the edge of excavation so as not to cause collapse
  – Provide any ladders or appropriate equipment for personnel to access the excavation
  – All loads and plant working near excavated area must be 1m outside the zone of influence, calculated by a plane extending from the load to a maximum angle to the horizontal of 30° in the case of sand and 45° for clay
  – Appropriate protective equipment worn, safety boots, high visibility clothing and hardhats

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 3
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 3
  – Struck by plant / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees
  – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator

Cutting and placing Formwork for Storm Water Pits

Hazard / Risk Class

• – Manual handling injury / 2
  – Back strain / 2
  – Repetitively strain injury / 2
  – Slip trips and falls / 3
  - Excavation Collapse / 1
  - Crush Injury / 2
  - Injury or Electrocution from Faulty Equipment / 1
  - Hearing Damage / 2
  - Dust / 2
  - Cuts or abrasions / 2
  - Amputation / 1
  - Flying Chips or blade fragment Injury / 1
  – Skin irritation / 2
  – Ingestion / 4
  – Inhalation causing Respiratory problems / 3
  – Eye irritation / 1
  – Fire / 1

Control Measures

• – Where possible work must be performed from outside the excavation
  – Bunting around excavation and signage be displayed
  – Bunting to be placed around excavation a minimum of 2 m front edge of excavation
  – Excavation is backfilled as soon as possible
  – Plant exclusion zone to be set up around work area
  – The sides of the excavation are battered, benched or shored when excavation wall above 1.5 m and assessed by competent person prior to entry of any other personnel
  – Excavated materials, equipments and other materials are placed at a distance from the edge of excavation so as not to cause collapse
  – Provide any ladders or appropriate equipment for personnel to access the excavation
  – All loads and plant working near excavated area must be 1m outside the zone of influence, calculated by a plane extending from the load to a maximum angle to the horizontal of 30° in the case of sand and 45° for clay
  – Appropriate protective equipment worn, safety boots, high visibility clothing and hardhats

Hazard / Revised Risk Score

• – Collapse of excavation trapping person / 3
  – Plant or personnel falling into excavation / 3
  – Struck by plant / 3

Persons Responsible

• – Employees
  – Supervisor
  – Plant Operator