Tasman Power Exposure to Dust and Fumes

• Site conducted

• Date and Time

  Date

• Task

• Location

• Conducted on

• Prepared by

Engineering Control Systems

• 1. Are the mechanical ventilation or extraction systems in the work area<br>turned on and operating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are the dust suppression water spray systems in the work area turned on<br>and operating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are the controls in the work area operating effectively to protect all<br>workers (e.g. pot / cell hoods, seals, skirts, ducting, enclosures, boilermaker<br>bay)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. If there is a positive pressure system (e.g. in-cab or control room), is it<br>turned on and operating?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Administration Controls

• 5. Do personnel know the areas and tasks where mandatory respiratory<br>protection is required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are personnel trained and able to identify dust and fume and the related<br>controls in their work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are personnel using appropriate hygiene practices (e.g. washing hands<br>before eating, drinking and smoking, showering and changing when<br>required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are personnel aware of the health effects associated with long-term<br>exposure to the dust and / or fume?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• 9. Are personnel wearing respirators at all times in mandatory respiratory<br>protection device (RPD) areas or when completing mandatory RPD tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are personnel wearing clothes / PPE that protects their skin from<br>exposure to hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Are personnel communicating without removing their respirators in<br>mandatory RPD areas / tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. If required, are personnel using the right respirator filter cartridge for<br>the job?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are personnel cleaning, maintaining and storing their respirators<br>correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Face Fitting Respirator

• 14. Are personnel fit tested for the face fitting respirator they are wearing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Have personnel completed a fit check (positive and negative pressure<br>seal checks) each time they put on a respirator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Have personnel shaved to meet the site facial hair policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Is the seal between the respirator and face of personnel clear of<br>anything that could reduce its effectiveness (e.g. balaclavas, headscarves,<br>jewellery, glasses, hair and other PPE)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Positive Pressure Respirator

• 18. Have personnel completed an air flow check before wearing their<br>respirator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Is the respirator and it components free of damage or leaks (e.g. seals,<br>hose)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A