H17 Artificial Extremes of Temperature H17.1 The risks associated with artificial extremes of temperature are identified, Wording amended to clarify intent, requirements remain unchanged, assessed and controlled in accordance with the Hierarchy of Control. except as described below: H17.1 is a new criterion specific to the risk assessment process. former H17.4 and H17.5 removed as standalone criterion as now captured through the risk assessment process (H17.1)and safe systems of work (H17.2 and H17.3). H17.2 Safe systems of work have been developed taking into account the typical Former H17.1 - wording amended to clarify intent, requirements remain ambient conditions including: unchanged. the nature of the work; environmental conditions at the time of work; and any PPE, shelter, amenities or equipment specific to the risks identified. H17.3 Safe systems of work have been developed taking into account potential Former H17.2 - wording amended to clarify intent, requirements remain exposure levels including: unchanged, except as described methods of measurement; dot points added to draw out specific requirements for the safe systems of work. the nature of the work; the duration of the exposure; and the number of workers exposed. H17.4 The system ensures that emergency procedures are established specific Former H17.3 minor wording changes. – to the scope of works. H17.5 Other hazard related activity.
H17 Artificial Extremes of Temperature H17.1 The risks associated with artificial extremes of temperature are identified, assessed and controlled in accordance with the Hierarchy of Control. Wording amended to clarify intent, requirements remain unchanged, except as described below: H17.1 is a new criterion specific to the risk assessment process. former H17.4 and H17.5 removed as standalone criterion as now captured through the risk assessment process (H17.1)and safe systems of work (H17.2 and H17.3). H17.2 Safe systems of work have been developed taking into account the typical ambient conditions including: the nature of the work; environmental conditions at the time of work; and any PPE, shelter, amenities or equipment specific to the risks identified. Former H17.1 - wording amended to clarify intent, requirements remain unchanged. H17.3 Safe systems of work have been developed taking into account potential exposure levels including: methods of measurement; the nature of the work; the duration of the exposure; and the number of workers exposed. Former H17.2 - wording amended to clarify intent, requirements remain unchanged, except as described dot points added to draw out specific requirements for the safe systems of work. H17.4 The system ensures that emergency procedures are established specific to the scope of works. Former H17.3 – minor wording changes. H17.5 Other hazard related activity.