RISK RISK TASKS PROCEED LEVEL* LEVEL* INVOLVING MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES Yes / No (prior to (after HAZARDS mitigation) mitigation) Trips and any obvious hazards such as slippery Falls logs, loose rocks, steep embankments etc. Remove trip hazards from the worksite by filling holes, removing unnecessary objects etc. Flag, or cordon off, immovable trip hazards. Allow at least 2 metres space’ ‘visibility between participants when walking along tracks. Ensure that boots are firmly laced. Exercise additional caution when walking downhill, e.g. walk across the slope, and have a strong leader control walking speed. Avoid carrying heavy or awkward sized, objects on uneven ground. Identify, and closely supervise, workers with pre-existing back, knee or ankle injuries. Working in Hot/ Maintain hydration by providing adequate Conditions drinks and regular drink breaks. Take advantage of, or create, shaded work Schedule, or reschedule, work to heavy exertion during the most intense heat of the day. Reinforce the need for long trousers and long sleeves, brimmed hats and sunglasses. Provide and encourage the regular use of a SPF 30 sunscreen on any exposed skin. Closely monitor participants for of fatigue, particularly those who are less fit, inexperienced or not acclimatised. Working in Cold/ Make ample food and fluids available, Conditions including warm drinks if possible. Demonstrate and encourage simple warm up stretches before commencement, and after breaks. Rotate tasks to avoid prolonged exposure. Identify shelter area and use this during periods of inactivity e.g.: breaks or extreme conditions. Structure work to the coldest times of the day. Encourage participants to wear layered clothing that enables them to adjust their body temperature according to weather conditions and activity level. Wear a warm hat (the head is a major heat loss area). RISK RISK TASKS PROCEED LEVEL* INVOLVING MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES Yes / No (prior to (after HAZARDS mitigation) mitigation)
TASKS INVOLVING HAZARDS RISK LEVEL* (prior to mitigation) MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES RISK LEVEL* (after mitigation) PROCEED Yes / No Trips and Falls any obvious hazards such as slippery logs, loose rocks, steep embankments etc. Remove trip hazards from the worksite by filling holes, removing unnecessary objects etc. Flag, or cordon off, immovable trip hazards. Allow at least 2 metres ‘visibility space’ between participants when walking along tracks. Ensure that boots are firmly laced. Exercise additional caution when walking downhill, e.g. walk across the slope, and have a strong leader control walking speed. Avoid carrying heavy or awkward sized, objects on uneven ground. Identify, and closely supervise, workers with pre-existing back, knee or ankle injuries. Working in Hot/ Conditions Maintain hydration by providing adequate drinks and regular drink breaks. Take advantage of, or create, shaded work Schedule, or reschedule, work to heavy exertion during the most intense heat of the day. Reinforce the need for long trousers and long sleeves, brimmed hats and sunglasses. Provide and encourage the regular use of a SPF 30 sunscreen on any exposed skin. Closely monitor participants for of fatigue, particularly those who are less fit, inexperienced or not acclimatised. Working in Cold/ Conditions Make ample food and fluids available, including warm drinks if possible. Demonstrate and encourage simple warm up stretches before commencement, and after breaks. Rotate tasks to avoid prolonged exposure. Identify shelter area and use this during periods of inactivity e.g.: breaks or extreme conditions. Structure work to the coldest times of the day. Encourage participants to wear layered clothing that enables them to adjust their body temperature according to weather conditions and activity level. Wear a warm hat (the head is a major heat loss area). TASKS INVOLVING HAZARDS RISK LEVEL* (prior to mitigation) MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES RISK (after mitigation) PROCEED Yes / No
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