Start Card

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Step 1 - Initial Assessment

Ask yourself the following questions:
Is mobile plant required to undertake the task?
Does the task involve the use of hazardous substances?
Is the task part of a Permit to Work activity?
When undertaking the task there could be potential exposure to energy sources (e.g. Heat, power, air, hydraulics etc)?
Does the task involve excavation or trenching?
Will the task be conducted at height?
Will the task interact with other plant / equipment, public or traffic?
Will you be working near/in waterways, protected vegetation, sensitive residences or heritage sites?
If you answer "YES" to any of the questions above, you need to see your Supervisor to ensure a TRA is developed prior to commencing.

If "NO", proceed to Step 2 - Hazard / Issue Check.

Step 2 - Hazard / Issue Check

Task / Activity:
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Supervisor:
I have completed Step 1 to determine if a TRA is needed and if so, I have signed onto it.
I have attended a Pre-start meeting today and have been briefed on the task.
Appropriate Permits and Approvals are in place and I understand their conditions.
I am trained and competent to undertake this task.
I have the appropriate PPE to use for this task.
The work area is clean, tidy, and has adequate lighting, waste bins and spill kits for the task.
There is safe access and egress to the work area.
Appropriate controls to work at height are in place.
I know what assistance I may need to lift materials.
The weather conditions will not impact on the environment or quality of works of my task.
Equipment for the task is tested / tagged and safe for use.
The controls in place are appropriate to protect others around me, the environment, and the work itself.
I feel safe to conduct this task.
If you answer "NO" to ANY of the above questions, then fix the hazard and/or inform your Supervisor immediately.

If you answer "YES" to ALL of the questions, then proceed to Step 3 - Final Assessment.

Step 3 - Final Assessment

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