[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Raleway||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]A hazard is defined as a situation or thing that has the potential to harm a person. This procedure outlines PEER Construction\u2019s process for managing hazards.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose and scope” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Purpose<\/h2>\n
This procedure outlines the requirements for the management of hazards and provides a standard model for hazard management. <\/p>\n
This procedure is to be used in the identification, assessment, and control of hazards by all employees, apprentices, contractors, volunteers or visitors on all PEER Construction worksites.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_search _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_search][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F5F5F5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 1 grey background” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Use of SWMS and a JSA<\/h2>\n
A SWMS (for high risk construction work activities) or JSA (for other activities), must be prepared, including consultation with relevant people for all tasks.
Prior to starting any activities, the SWMS or JSA must be reviewed and agreed to by all workers.<\/p>\n
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Process<\/h2>\n
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Identifying how people could be harmed can be achieved by direct observation, for example, workplace inspections and walking through an area, consultation with workers, hazard reporting and reviewing accident and ill-health records.<\/p>\n
To help identify potential hazards, you may ask the following questions:<\/p>\n
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- Can any body part get caught in or between objects?<\/li>\n
- Do tools, machines, or equipment present any hazards?<\/li>\n
- Can the worker make harmful contact with moving objects?<\/li>\n
- Can the worker slip, trip, or fall?<\/li>\n
- Can the worker suffer strain from lifting, pushing, or pulling?<\/li>\n
- Is the worker exposed to extreme heat or cold?<\/li>\n
- Is excessive noise or vibration a problem?<\/li>\n
- Is there a danger from falling objects?<\/li>\n
- Can weather conditions affect safety?<\/li>\n
- Can contact be made with hot, toxic, or caustic substances?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
All hazards identified in the course of work, should be reported to your manager.<\/p>\n
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Having identified the hazards, decide how to manage them.<\/p>\n
Review your current practices; consider the controls you have in place and how the work is organised. Compare this with good practice principles and see if there is more you should be doing to meet these standards.<\/p>\n
Apply the hierarchy of control:<\/p>\n
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- Elimination – can I remove the hazard altogether? If not, how can I control the risks so that harm is unlikely?<\/li>\n
- Substitution \u2013 is there a less risky option such as using a less hazardous chemical.<\/li>\n
- Isolation \u2013 involves physically separating the source of harm from people by distance or using barriers for example installing guard rails around exposed edges and holes in floors; using remote control systems to operate machinery; storing chemicals in a fume cabinet.<\/li>\n
- Engineering – prevent access to the hazard such as by guarding, isolation, modifying plant and equipment and use of lifting equipment.<\/li>\n
- Administration \u2013 training, development of standard operating procedures or rotating people through a job.<\/li>\n
- PPE – issue personal protective equipment – clothing, footwear, goggles etc and provide welfare facilities such as first aid and washing facilities for removal of contamination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Involve workers and health and safety representatives to assist you in the development of risk control measures. As the duty holder you must ensure that the controls are fit for purpose, suitable for the nature and duration of the work and are installed and set up correctly.<\/p>\n
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A risk assessment is the process of determining the level of risk involved and the likelihood of injury, illness or death occurring. It is a formal safety process which identifies all the risks associated with an activity. Once identified, each risk is analysed on a couple of important dimensions, and then controls are put in place to mitigate or eliminate as many risks as possible – using the analysis to prioritise certain risks.<\/p>\n
The likelihood that someone will be harmed can be estimated by considering:<\/p>\n
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- How often is the task done? Does this make the harm more or less likely?<\/li>\n
- How often are people near the hazard? How close do people get to it?<\/li>\n
- Has it ever happened before, either in your workplace or somewhere else? How often?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
After you identify the likelihood that a particular risk will affect the work activity you are completing, you need to determine the magnitude of the consequences or effects that may result.<\/p>\n
Determining if the risk is low to high on a scale comes from assessing the risk\u2019s likelihood along with its significant effect.<\/p>\n
To rate the likelihood of a business activity not being properly performed complete a risk assessment.<\/p>\n
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- Likelihood: is assessed on the assumption that there are no existing risk management and compliance processes in place.<\/li>\n
- Consequence: rating the consequence of not properly performing the business activity quantifies damage in terms of financial loss to PEER Construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Assign the risk rating based on a combination of the risk rating using the tables below.<\/p>\n
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