Training

Untrained worker may not be aware of hazards that could affect themselves or others.

Ensure Construction Induction Card (Red, Blue, White) company induction, site induction & any task training & certification as required.

Temporary access to heights

Fall from ladder or other temporary access and injure worker

Industrial grade ladder used (min. 120 kg SWL).

Secure ladder safely at 4:1 pitch.Ladder to extend 900 mm+ past any safe step off point.

Working at heights

Fall or slide from work platform and injure worker

Object could fall on and injure other workers below

Only light duty work to be carried out from secured ladders.

Don’t step higher than 3 steps from the top on a straight or extension ladder or 2 steps from the top on a stepladder.

All scaffolds and working platforms to comply with AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for Scaffolding.

Prevent workers from working below other workers where falling objects are possible.

What are the tasks involved?

What are the hazards and risks?

How will hazards and risks be controlled?(describe the control measures and how they will be used)

Using electrical tools

Worker could be electrocuted by electrical leads or equipment

All electrical equipment & tools to be tested & tagged every 3 months.

Earth leakage protection to be provided & tested monthly.

Electrical leads to be clear of ground & water.

Multi-plug outlet devices to industrial standard & comply with AS3105.

No green sheathed leads to be used.

Temporary switchboards to be set up correctly.

Using portable generators

Electrocution

When using portable generators ensure:

Provide RCD on the generator;   and

an earth stake is driven into the ground and bonded to the generator frame where required.

Using electrical powered saws

Worker could receive cuts.

Ensure guarding is correctly operating on saws.

Ensure automatic stop is operating when trigger is released.

What are the tasks involved?

What are the hazards and risks?

How will hazards and risks be controlled?(describe the control measures and how they will be used)

Manual handling

Musculoskeletal injuries such as back or shoulder strains from incorrect lifting

Plan all lifts to reduce the likelihood of strains & sprains.

Use mechanical means of lifting heavier loads whenever possible.

Keep the work area free of obstacles.

Where mechanical means cannot be used then:

Only light loads to be carried by hand;

Split materials into lighter loads;

Use team lifting to lift materials;

Use 2 or more workers to move/carry loads over 20 kg;

Keep duration of handling short;

Handle loads evenly;

Carry loads close to the body;

Don’t twist or bend body excessively;

Keep back straight when lifting;

Use your legs to lift the load not your back;Ensure a clear unobstructed pathway & work area is prepared;

Ensure the work area is not slippery, the area is clear & lighting is sufficient;

Ensure object is easy to grasp, not slippery & free from sharp edges.

Working outdoors

UV rays from sun could cause skin cancers

Provide wide brimmed hat, loose protective clothing as per Sunsmart Policy and 30+ sun block