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NO
Can anyone be injured by explosion of gases, vapours, liquids, dusts or other substances, triggered by the operation of the plant or by material handled by the plant?
Slipping, Tripping and Falling                                                                                                                                          YES  NO
Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to:
    * uneven or slippery work surfaces?
    * poor housekeeping e.g. offcuts, cables, hoses obstructing walkways, spills not cleaned up?
    * obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant?
    * other factors not mentioned?
Can anyone fall from a height due to:
    * lack of a proper work platform?
    * lack of proper stairs or ladders?
    * lack of guardrails or other suitable edge protection?
    * unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?
    * poor floor or walking surfaces, such as the lack of a slip-resistant surface?
    * steep walking surfaces?
    * collapse of the supporting structure?
    * other factors not mentioned?

Ergonomic                                                                                                        YES  NO
Can anyone be injured due to:
    * poorly designed seating?
    * poorly designed operator controls?
    * high forces?
    * repetitive movements?
    * awkward body posture or the need for excessive effort?
    * vibration?
    * other factors not mentioned?
Combination of hazards                                                                                           YES  NO
Can anyone be injured due to unexpected start-up, unexpected over-run/over-speed (or similar malfunction) from:
    * failure/disorder of the control system, for example a hydraulic system?
    * restoration of energy supply after an interruption?
    * external influences on electrical equipment?
    * other environmental factors (gravity, wind, etc.)?
    * errors in the software?
    * errors made by the operator?
Other hazards                                                                                                    YES  NO
Can anyone be injured due to:
    * noise?
    * inadequate or poorly placed lighting?
    * entry into any confined spaces of the plant?
    * failure to select plant that is suitable for its intended use?
    * contact with hot or cold parts of plant?
    * exposure to hazardous chemicals, radiation or other emissions released by the plant?
    * lack of operator competency?
    * other factors not mentioned?

APPENDIX C – EXAMPLES OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS

The following table is a list of published technical standards that provide guidance on the design, manufacture and use of certain types of plant. These technical standards provide guidance only and compliance with them does not guarantee compliance with the WHS Act
and Regulations in all instances. This list is not exhaustive.

Plant Description                                   Reference Number                                                                                                                                                                    Standard Title                                                                   Design  Make  Use

Amusement Structures                                AS 3533                                                                                                                                                                             Amusement Rides and Devices                                                      •       •     •

Cranes including hoists and winches                 AS 1418 (Series)                                                                                                                                                                    Cranes Including Hoists and Winches                                              •       •

AS 4991 - 2004                                      Lifting devices                                                                                                                                                                     •                                                                                •       •

AS 2550 (Series)                                    Cranes – Safe use                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            •

Conveyers                                           AS 1755 - 2000                                                                                                                                                                      Conveyers - Safety requirements                                                  •       •     •