1. Identify hazards arising from the use of plant and associated systems of work Research of common hazards associated with different types of mobile and fixed plant. Report on hazards in the: Design Manufacture Registration Supply Installation Commissioning Use Maintenance Testing Dismantling Storage Disposal Systems of work Types and use of hazard identification tools and appropriate systematic reporting mechanisms for hazards associated with plant. Types and use of internal and external information and data Involvement of stakeholders Research and report Investigate various types of plant and report on common hazards associated with these. Consider the points listed in the coverage column. Provide examples of standards/codes of practice associated with plant. Where possible students could compare their workplace procedures with current standard requirements. 2. Analyse OHS risk associated with Assess risk and create a risk register Involvement of stakeholders in the risk assessment process Review of existing controls during the risk assessment process Document and make recommendation for further control action Case study or workplace activity Develop a plant hazard/risk register for the case study/your industry/workplace. Ensure current controls are documented in this. 3. Control associated with plant hazards Investigate controls options Requirements of recognised standards and legislative requirements Consultation with stakeholders Hierarchy of controls Short answer questions/research questions to chapter 7 of OHS in Australia (Toohey) Students could also research a particular standard for plant safety. Develop questions that will require students to know various types of common controls for hazards associated with plant.
Factors that potentially influence effectiveness of controls. controls for access, egress, dangerous parts, guarding, operational controls, emergency stops and warning devices, registrations and design of plant, and operator certification. e.g. What are the four main types of guards associated with plant? Give an example of each. e.g. common hazards and controls for forklifts. 4. Identify and recommend controls for hazards associated with maintenance activities and continued safe use of and equipment Cost/benefit analysis Develop control programs in consultation with stakeholders that consider: Isolation procedures Permit to work procedures Safe purchasing procedures Maintenance procedures flow charts Include monitoring strategies to ensure maintenance of the systems effectiveness. 1. Case Provide an example of a hazard associated with plant – or details of an incident involving plant. Students should recommend and justify controls to be implemented. Develop a control program from the first activity. 2. Develop an Inspection and Testing Schedule, for an item of in your workplaces that contains the following detail. 3. Policies and procedures that are linked to statutory requirements. 4. Responsibility and accountability for the inspection and testing process. 5. What equipment is used to ensure that standards are maintained? 6. Procedures for corrective actions 5. Identify and advise on licensing and certificate issues associated with plant and equipment. Document/register types of plant that require registration and /or operator licensing/certification Understand legislative requirements and communicate to key personnel Develop and recommend training strategies for requirements Develop and maintain recording systems for these requirements. provision for organisational continuing assessment of Case Study Provide students with an example of plant that they are to research the regulatory certificate/licensing requirements for. They should develop training strategies including: Providers Locations costs People to be trained Record keeping procedures Maintenance of the training program
competence of licence holders & the recording of that assessment, (rather than just accepting that a licence holder is competent for life.) 6 Review and evaluate risk control measures for Definition of (as low as reasonably practicable) Development of review programs, including: Timeframes Responsibility Consultation Performance indicators Reporting and recommendations of outcomes from review Maintenance, storage and use of OHS records considering Confidentiality Access Currency Accuracy Organisational information/reporting requirements Legislative requirements – external reporting requirements Case Study This case study can carry on from the previous suggested activities. Develop a review program for this piece of plant that includes the detail in the Coverage column. Practical Exercises: Assessment can be carried out or undertaken using or through role plays of “hypothetical” situations. This method is also useful for formative assessment as it enables the whole class to participate either through ‘role play’ (would relate to giving “staff members” accurate advice regarding how to: identify areas for OHS risk improvement analyse relevant workplace information and data contribute to the assessment of the resources needed to systematically manage OHS and, where appropriate, access resources research skills to access relevant OHS information and data numeracy skills to carry out simple arithmetical calculations (e.g. % change), and to produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations. If the interactions are recorded they can be used for summative assessment of communication skills, and the ability to relate to people in a range of situations. It also gives the teacher insight into how the learner(s) operate in different environments. Discussion
3. Control risks associated with plant hazards Investigate controls options Requirements of recognised standards and legislative requirements Consultation with stakeholders Hierarchy of controls Factors that potentially influence effectiveness of controls. Apply controls for access, egress, dangerous parts, guarding, operational controls, emergency stops and warning devices, registrations and design of plant, and operator certification. 4. Identify and recommend controls for hazards associated with maintenance activities and continued safe use of and equipment Cost/benefit analysis Develop control programs in consultation with stakeholders that consider: Isolation procedures Permit to work procedures Safe purchasing procedures Maintenance procedures Communication/information flow charts Include monitoring strategies to ensure maintenance of the systems effectiveness. 5. Identify and advise on licensing and certificate issues associated with plant and equipment. Document/register types of plant that require registration and /or operator licensing/certification Understand legislative requirements and communicate to key personnel Develop and recommend training strategies for these requirements Develop and maintain recording systems for these requirements. the provision for organisational continuing assessment of competence of licence holders & the recording of that assessment, rather than just accepting that a licence holder is competent for life. 6. Review and evaluate risk control measures for plant Development of review programs, including: Timeframes Responsibility Consultation Performance indicators Reporting and recommendations of outcomes from review Maintenance, storage and use of OHS records considering Confidentiality Access