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A. Entanglement

  • Can anyone's hair, clothing, gloves, necktie, jewellery, cleaning brushes, rags or other materials become entangled with moving parts of the plant or materials in motion?

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B. Crushing

  • Can a person be crushed due to:<br>- material falling from plant?<br>- uncontrolled or unexpected movement of the plant or its load?<br>- lack of capacity for the plant to be slowed, stopped or immobilised?<br>- the plant tripping or rolling over?<br>- parts of the plant collapsing?<br>- coming into contact with moving parts of the plant during testing, inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or repair?<br>- being thrown off or under the plant?<br>- being trapped beneath the plant and materials or fixed structures?

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C. Cutting or Stabbing

  • Can anyone be cut, stabbed or punctured due to:<br>- coming into contact with sharp or flying objects?<br>- coming into contact with moving parts of the plant during testing, inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or repair of the plant?<br>- the plant, parts of the plant or work pieces disintegrating?<br>- work pieces being ejected?<br>- the mobility of the plant?<br>- uncontrolled or unexpected movement of the plant?

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D. Shearing

  • Can anyones's body parts be sheared between any two parts of the plant or between a part of the plant and a work piece or structure?

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E. Friction

  • Can anyone be burnt due to contact with moving parts or surfaces of the plant or material handled by the plant?

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F. Striking

  • Can anyone be struck by moving objects due to:<br>- uncontrolled or unexpected movement of the plant?<br>- the plant, parts of the plant or work pieces disintegrating?<br>- work pieces being ejected?<br>- mobility of the plant?

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G. High Pressure Fluid or Air

  • Can anyone come into contact with fluids under high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse of the plant?

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H. Electrical

  • Can anyone be injured by electrical shock or burn due to:<br>- the plant contacting live electrical conductors?<br>- the plant working in close proximity to electrical conductors?<br>- overload of electrical circuits?<br>- damaged or poorly maintained electrical leads and cables?<br>- damaged electrical switches?<br>- water near electrical equipment?<br>- lack of isolation procedures?

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I. Explosion

  • Can anyone be injured by explosion of gases, vapours, liquids, dusts, or other substances, triggered Blythe operation of the plant or by material handled by the plant?

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J. Noise

  • Can anyone suffer ill health or hearing loss due to exposure to high noise levels?

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K. Slipping, Tripping and Fall from Height

  • Can anyone using the plant or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to:<br>- uneven or slippery work surfaces?<br>- poor housekeeping, eg. swarf in the vicinity of the plant, spillage not cleaned up, etc.?<br>- obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant?<br>- lack of proper work platform?<br>- lack of proper stairs or ladders?<br>- lack of guard rails or suitable edge protection?<br>- unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?<br>- poor floor or walking surfaces such as the lack of slip resistant surfaces?<br>- steep walking surfaces?<br>- collapse of the supporting structure?

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L. Suffocation

  • Can anyone be suffocated due to lack of oxygen or atmospheric contamination?

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M. High Temperature or Fire

  • Can anyone come into contact with objects at high temperature?<br>Are there chemicals/substances in the immediate area which are highly flammable or fire sustaining?

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N. Temperature (thermal comfort)

  • Can anyone suffer ill health due to extremes of changes to weather or radiant heat?

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O. Chemical Storage

  • Are chemicals stored in such a manner that they can not be spilt during normal operation?<br>Are chemicals appropriately bundled or stored?<br>Are containers labelled?<br>Are there opportunities for liquids to reach the storm water?<br>Note: Chemicals require a separate risk assessment in accordance with State WHS regulations.

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P. Fumes

  • Can anyone suffer ill health or injury due to exposure to:<br>- toxic gasses or vapours?<br>- fumes?<br>- possible spilt chemical inhalation?

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Q. Ergonomics

  • Can anyone be injured due to:<br>- poorly designed seating?<br>- constrained body posture or the need for excessive effort?<br>- design deficiency causing mental or psychological stress?<br>- inadequate or poorly placed lighting?<br>- lack of consideration given to human error or human behaviour?<br>- mismatch of the plant with human traits and natural limitations?

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R. Manual Handling

  • Can anyone be injured due to:<br>Posture and layout:<br>- stooping where hands pass below mid thigh.<br>- reaching above shoulder height?<br>- reaching forward more than 30cm from body?<br>- significant sideways twisting?<br>- unbalanced or uneven lifting or carrying?<br>- is an awkward grip involved?<br>Task and Object:<br>- is handling performed for more than one hour at a time?<br>- is handling performed more than once every five minutes?<br>- are forces applied to move the object other than lifting?<br>- is there a long vertical distance of travel (more than 25cm)?<br>- is the weight of the object more than 16-20kg?<br>- does the object have sharp edges?<br>- does it have unstable/unbalanced contents?<br>- are slippery materials/objects handled?<br>- is the object bulky or awkward?<br>Note: Any manual handling hazards identified require separate risk assessment as per State WHS regulations.

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S. Other

  • Can anyone be injured or suffer ill health from exposure to:<br>- dust?<br>- vibration?<br>- radiation?<br>- other factors not previously mentioned?

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Environment: Air Quality

  • Can the task or process generate gases, dusts, fumes or odours in harmful amounts?<br>Can the task or process be changed to reduce these emissions?

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Environment: Resource Use

  • What types of energy are used in this process/task? ie. compressed air, gas, electricity, diesel, LPG.<br>How much water will be used as a result of the process/task?<br>Are there opportunities to reduce the amount of energy and/or water used?

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Environment: Waste Generation

  • What type of waste is produced in the process?<br>Are wastes produced hazardous?<br>Does this waste need special disposal?<br>Are there opportunities to reduce waste in this task/area?

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Environment: Water

  • Is there potential for a discharge to storm water of stressors; nutrients, toxic ants, nuisance organisms (algae), suspended solids, human pathogens?<br>Will there be an impact on waste water?<br>Is there a possibility of exceeding site licence discharge limits?<br>Is there opportunity to reduce/capture waste water/storm water?

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Environment: Land

  • Is there potential for land or groundwater to be contaminated as a result of this task/process?

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Environment: Noise/Community

  • Can this task or process generate noise that will impact the local ride cue of the community?<br>(Consider all times of the day the task or process is performed)<br>Can this task/process visually impact the community and/or effect cultural values?

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Environment: Compliance

  • Have the relevant site/state/country licences and associated legislation been reviewed for relevance to the task/process?

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