ERMS/Noise risk assessments Audiometric testing for operators Using mobile plant such as pallet lifter or forklift Lack of operator competency/training Risks associated with plant and its operation unassessed/unidentified Unrestricted access by unauthorised workers Poorly maintained plant Fumes from mobile plant in closed areas Possible Major High Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.5 Plant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.6 High Risk Work Health & Safety: Regulated plant requirements Health & Safety: Personal protective equipment requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements ERMS/Plant risk assessments Preoperational checks and log book Training (Licensed operators for forklifts and some other mobile plant) Level of supervision appropriate to level of operator training and skill Restricted access (keys held by authorised person when not in use) Traffic management plan Scheduled maintenance Standard Operating Procedures Plant Registers Prepurchasing checklist – plant and equipment: include purchase of appropriate plant for the area and tasks (eg electric forklift in enclosed area) Low Using mobile plant such as an overhead crane and other lifting devices Lack of operator competency/training Risks associated with plant and its operation unassessed/unidentified Lack of/inappropriate safety features such as emergency stops Unrestricted access by unauthorised workers Poorly maintained plant Manual handling injuries associated with Rare Major Medium Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.5 Plant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.6 High Risk Work AS 1353 (series) Flat Slings Health & Safety: Regulated plant requirements Health & Safety: Personal protective equipment requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements ERMS/Plant risk assessments Preoperational checks and log book Emergency stops Training (Licensed riggers and dogging for some lifting equipment and operations) Level of supervision appropriate to level of operator training and Low
setting up slings and rigging equipment Loss of load due to: failure of plant failure of rigging equipment poorly rigged/tied equipment AS 1380 (series) Fibre-Rope Slings AS 1438 (series) Wire-Coil Flat Slings AS 4497 (series) Round Fibre AS 1418 (series) Cranes, Hoists and Winches skill Restricted access Scheduled maintenance for mobile plant Scheduled maintenance and appropriate storage for slings and lifting gear Slings and lifting gear that meet Australian Standards Standard Operating Procedures Plant Registers Prepurchasing checklist – plant and equipment Personal protective equipment Maintenance of plant – routine preventative and repair Lack of maintenance workers competency/training Risks associated with working on unguarded parts of plant (eg entrapment) Unrestricted access by unauthorised workers Rare Major Medium Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.5 Plant Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.6 High Risk Work Health & Safety: Regulated plant requirements Health & Safety: Personal protective equipment requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements ERMS/Plant risk assessments Isolation/lock out procedures Standard maintenance procedures Level of supervision appropriate to level of operator training and skill Low Using chemicals (eg: lubricants, coolants, degreasers) purchasing storage handling disposal Incompatible chemicals stored together: to fire explosion release of toxic fumes Increased risk of unsafe atmosphere where gas cylinders are used Damaged, removed or incorrect labels Chemicals used in inappropriate containers Fire and explosion during decanting Physical contact with a chemical Rare Major Medium Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.1 Hazardous Manual Handling Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 4.1 Hazardous Substances and Materials Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (Vic) Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012 (Vic) Health & Safety: Chemical requirements Health & Safety: Personal protective equipment requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements SDS obtained prior to purchase/order of chemical(s) Risk assessment of area where chemicals are delivered Risk assessments to determine chemical properties and appropriate handling arrangements Gas cylinders secured Chemicals in small sized containers to reduce weight Chemicals labeled Low
Manual handling hazards associated with large heavy containers of chemical Manual handling injuries from moving and setting up gas cylinders Use lifting aids and trolleys for larger items Use personal protective equipment described in the SDS Training for workers using chemicals Access to chemical storage restricted to authorised workers only Adequate supervision with regards to level of training and experience Cylinder trolleys Manual handling training for gas cylinders Local induction and emergency training Emergency procedures in place Spill kits available First aid kits Trained first aiders Chemicals labeled and disposed of in appropriate containers Removed by EPA licensed contractor Welding Manual handling injuries from moving welding equipment/cylinders Fumes Burns from hot metal Welding arc – flash Gas leak from welding hoses Flashback Electrocution Unlikely Moderate Low Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.1 Hazardous Manual Handling Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 4.1 Hazardous Substances and Materials Health & Safety: Hot work requirements Health & Safety: Personal protective equipment requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements Risk assessment to determine if activity is defined as “hot work” SDS for welding rods and other chemicals Dedicated welding bay Mechanical extraction Welding equipment secured and cylinders on trolley Low