Title Page

  • Job Number

  • Task

  • SHEWMS Reference

  • Conducted on

  • Person Completing Start Card

  • Location
  • The Start Card must be completed by each individual following the Pre Start Meeting prior to starting work or restarting site work or when moving to another work site, or when planned work processes or work conditions change.
    Before entering any potentially hazardous, uncontrolled or unknown work environments;
    Prior to performing work that is new, not routine or unfamiliar in any workplace.

  • Workflow

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Stop and think through the task

  • You must contact your supervisor if any box turns red.

  • A. Have I signed and do I understand the SHEWMS for this task?

  • B. Is there a change to a procedure, process or design?

  • C. Do I have the required permits and approvals?

  • D. Am I trained, competent and authorised to complete this task?

  • E. Am I wearing the correct PPE for the task?

  • F. Are tools and equipment in good working order, tested/tagged and safe to use?

  • G. Have I signed onto the Pre-start/JSEA Meeting Form today and have I been briefed on the task?

Task Readiness

  • You must contact supervisor if any box turns red.

  • 1. Am I fit to perform this task (aware, rested, alert and physically able)?

  • 2. Am I under the influence of drugs and alcohol?

  • 3. Do I need additional help with the task?

  • 4. Do I understand the directions given by my supervisor?

  • 5. Is my immediate work area neat and tidy (clear access and egress)?

  • 6. Do I have response plans in place for a potential emergency?

  • 7. Am I able to effectively implement the risk control measures identified in the SHEWMS and JSEA?

  • 8. Are there any other safety or environmental hazards associated with this task that are not covered in the SHEWMS and/or Pre-start/JSEA Form?

  • Please complete the following hazard control form section. Attempt to select "Above the Line" controls where possible.

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  • Examples

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  • Likelihood and Consequence

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  • Risk Matrix

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  • Hazard Control Form

  • Hazard Control
  • Hazard

  • Control

  • Residual Risk Rating after my Control has been applied

  • 9. Have I achieved an acceptable risk rating and do I feel safe to carry out the task?

  • Signature

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