Survey Take 5/SWMS

Do I have the correct: • Access to property • Service delivery support • Information • BYDA(DBYD)

 Think about: ·People/Systems affected ·Safe access/exits ·Nearby equipment or tasks ·Task set up ·Environmental impact ·Alternate method

Can I strain or over exert myself (Lifting, twisting, pulling or reaching)?

Use appropriate tools and manual handling techniques. If opening covers that are heavy or that are unable to be slid open organise service delivery assistance.

Can I slip or trip (Wet surface, obstacles, uneven surfaces, steps up/down)?

Appropriate footwear. Assess ground conditions. Avoid slippery and unstable surfaces if possible. Use paths if possible. 3 points of contact when climbing steep steps or on steep terrain.<br>

Can I damage any equipment?

Assess risk to equipment. Are there alternatives? If working in public or busy areas, use one instrument at a time.

Can I be caught in, on or between any equipment, tools or objects?

Stop work. JSEA required.

Could there be any uncontrolled movement (vehicle, mobile plant, equipment)?

Suitable PPE (e.g., high vis, foot protection, long sleeves and trousers, gloves, safety glasses), Maintain situational awareness. Comply with any traffic controls.

Can I come into contact with traffic?

Shadow vehicle as per TW TMP 5A

Is traffic management arranged?

T1-5 signs to be placed 45m up from work area. Check every 2 hours. Log traffic plan.

Can I come into contact with something that may harm me (heat, fumes, electricity, gas, stored energy, traffic, hydraulics)?

Are you using the hydraulic lifter. If so follow Survey SWMS.

Stop work. JSEA required.

Do I need to enter a confined space?

Stop work. Organise access with Service Delivery. Requires multiple trained personnel and JSEA.

Can I fall from a height or a live edge with no barriers (Not maintenance holes)?

Stop work. JSEA required. Organise access with service delivery or revise work method.

Are you surveying/inspecting maintenance holes or similar pits?

Follow SWMS. Laser scan holes deeper than ~1.3m to avoid crossing live edge. Watch footing and minimise work near live edge. Hole must be barricaded or actively attended at all times. Follow confined space gas test procedure (crack/check) if holes suspected of containing gases (long residence times/slow flows).

Could something fall on me or strike me (lifting operations, work overhead)?

Stop work. JSEA required.

Do I need to identify an exit path in case of emergency?

Stop work. JSEA required

Does anything need to be isolated (pump, valve, switch, equipment)?

Stop work. JSEA required. Liaise with other teams.

Do I have work mates or contractors I need to inform of the risk of my task?

Stop work. JSEA required. Liaise with other teams.

Am I working in adverse weather conditions (wind, heat, cold, lightning)?

Use appropriate PPE. If windy, check for potential falling branches and avoid working in potential fall zones. If lightning, stop work and wait.

Can I get sunburnt?

Sunblock, hat, long sleeves/pants

Am I working on a treatment plant or other similar complex site

Are there any hazardous areas (e.g., digesters)?

Identify hazardous areas, or ensure none within your work area.

Is there a chlorine store on site?

Identify chlorine storage, or ensure none within your work area.

Any other chemicals to be aware of?

Identify chemicals, or ensure none within your work area.

Is there a likelihood of wildlife - snakes, insects?

Appropriate PPE - foot protection, gloves, long sleeves/pants

Am I working in an area of high bushfire risk?

Have you checked for any nearby fires - http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colCurrentBushfires

Am I working near or on water?

Life jacket as per Survey SWMS. Spotter required if exiting water likely to be difficult.

Stop work. JSEA required.