2. Documentation Relevant Legislation/Standards Y / N Comments Is plant required to be registered? Y N Is a user license required? Y N Key Reference material AS4024.1 Safety of machinery Plant Documentation Y / N Comments Are operator’s manuals accessible? Y N Is this a restricted use item? Y N Does this item require safe use documents/test? Y N 3. Hazard Identification Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level ENTANGLEMENT Can anyone’s hair, clothing, gloves, cleaning brushes, tools, rags or other materials become entangled with moving parts of the plant or materials? Y N Major Unlikely Medium Loose clothing, long hair, gloves and other material may become entangled with moving parts. Ensure that clothing, gloves, rags or other such items are kept clear of the moving parts when in operation. Overalls can be used to restrict loose clothing. Ensure gloves are well fitted. Secure all rags, ropes and/or other hanging items.
Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level SHEARING Can anyone’s body parts be sheared between two parts of plant, or between a part of the plant and a work piece or structure? Y N PRESSURISED CONTENT Can anyone come into contact with fluids or gases under high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse of the plant? Y N ELECTRICITY Can anyone be injured or burnt due to: Live electrical conductors? (e.g. exposed wires) Y N Working in close proximity to electrical conductors? Y N Access to electricity? Y N Damaged or poorly maintained electrical leads, cables or switches? Y N Water near electrical equipment? Y N Lack of isolation procedures? Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level
ERGONOMICS Can anyone be injured due to: The use of the whipper snipper may require repetitive body movements. Ensure the operator utilises good manual handling techniques whilst operating the whipper snipper and takes appropriate rest breaks. Poorly designed workstation? Y N Repetitive body movement? Y N Moderate Possible Medium Constrained body posture or the need for excessive effort? Y N Design deficiency causing psychological stress? Y N Inadequate or poorly placed lighting? Y N Does the plant impact on the surrounding workplace and create potential hazards? (Consider potential impact on the design and layout of the workplace) Y N Is the location of the plant inappropriate? (Consider potential effects due to environmental conditions and terrain) Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level
RADIATION Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant suffer injury or illness due to exposure to radiation in the form of any of the following: infra-red radiation ultra violet light microwaves Y N NOISE Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, suffer injury due to exposure to noise? Y N Moderate Unlikely Medium Operation of the whipper snipper can result in high noise levels. Appropriate hearing protection should be worn whilst operating the equipment. VIBRATION Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from exposure to vibration? Y N Moderate Unlikely Medium The operator could be exposed to hand and arm vibration as a result of vibration generated when operating this equipment. Use a whipper snipper with engine mount. Take regular breaks from continuous operation. Wear appropriate PPE (e.g. gloves) especially in cold weather. Conduct periodic maintenance to ensure smoother operation and less vibration. FRICTION Can anyone be burnt due to contact with moving parts, materials or surfaces of the plant? Y N SUFFOCATION Can anyone be suffocated due to lack of oxygen, or atmospheric contamination? Y N
Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders? Y N Lack of guardrails or other suitable edge protection? Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level FIRE AND EXPLOSION Can anyone be injured by fire? Y N Major Rare Medium The storage and handling of petrol (e.g. refuelling) may pose a risk of fire and explosion to the operator. Ensure fuel is appropriately stored (e.g. away from ignition sources in a locked storage area). Ensure refuelling is conducted in a safe manner (e.g. equipment is switched off, away from ignition sources etc.). Can anyone be injured by explosion of gases, vapours, liquids, dusts, or other substances? Y N Major Rare Medium TEMPERATURE/MOISTURE Can anyone come into contact with objects at high or low temperatures? Y N Can anyone suffer ill-health due to exposure to high or low temperatures? Y N Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health due to exposure to moisture? Y N OTHER Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from exposure to: The whipper snipper produces exhaust fumes which can build up over time in an enclosed Ensure the whipper snipper is only operated where there is adequate ventilation. Chemicals? Y N Minor Possible Medium
space. Operation of the whipper snipper may cause dust and other debris to become airborne. Refuel only in a well-ventilated area. Ensure appropriate PPE is worn. Toxic gases or vapours? Y N Major Rare Medium Fumes/Dusts? Y N Other? (please specify) Y N 4. Risk Assessment Signoff Authorised By: Signature: Date: