Construction Activity with risk Sources of risk in addition Control examples cycle phases of MSD to the risks detailed in the Substitution, isolation and Adminstrative controls and Manual tasks risk register engineering personal protective equipment (PPE) Operation Rollers Seat design and set up. Operate plant via remote control. Consultation with workers, industry of mobile Scrapers Poor cabin design - Hydraulic platforms (i.e. vertilifts). and suppliers regarding plant plant Dump visibility, lack of Plant designed for ease of selection/pre-purchase trialling. trucks adjustability of seat, access and egress (e.g. effective Work is scheduled to minimise Dozers pedals, steering wheel / three points of contact with hand exposure to risk, operator error controls, holds; designed and located to and fatigue so it: monitors/displays. minimise harmful postures, includes task variety Prolonged periods of forces and movements). avoids long periods of sedentary work. Steps have adequate width and sedentary work and reduced Devices - mirrors, depth to accommodate foot, exposure to whole body cameras, windscreen surface to allow the worker to vibration (where relevant) wipers and washers etc. access and egress the plant includes appropriate breaks, that are not maintained/ without exertion/awkward rest and recovery fit for purpose. postures. accommodates for extended Mismatch of operator Safe access to prestart shifts (physical dimensions) to checkpoints. manages peaks in the cabin and seat design. Safe landing for operator access workload (e.g. enough staff Access to and from in to and out of the cabin. working, rotation to other cabin. Plant have gates/barriers tasks). Frequently used and/or installed to prevent slips and falls Plant operated as per safety critical controls during maintenance or access on manufacturer’s instructions. not located within the the plant. Regular maintenance of plant, zone of reach. The machine is fit for purpose windows, seat and access- Insufficient clearance (i.e. the appropriate size, cleaning of steps. around controls and and capacity for the work and the Workers wear appropriate workstation equipment. ground conditions). footwear. High job demands - Roadways well prepared and Workers use backpack or maintained. mechanical aids to carry loads production pressure, onto/off plant. cognitive overload.
Construction cycle phases Activity with risk of MSD Sources of risk in addition to the risks detailed in the Manual tasks risk register Control examples Substitution, isolation and engineering Adminstrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE) Operation of mobile plant Rollers Scrapers Dump trucks Dozers Seat design and set up. Poor cabin design - visibility, lack of adjustability of seat, pedals, steering wheel / controls, monitors/displays. Prolonged periods of sedentary work. Devices - mirrors, cameras, windscreen wipers and washers etc. that are not maintained/ fit for purpose. Mismatch of operator (physical dimensions) to cabin and seat design. Access to and from cabin. Frequently used and/or safety critical controls not located within the zone of reach. Insufficient clearance around controls and workstation equipment. High job demands - production pressure, cognitive overload. Operate plant via remote control. Hydraulic platforms (i.e. vertilifts). Plant designed for ease of access and egress (e.g. effective three points of contact with hand holds; designed and located to minimise harmful postures, forces and movements). Steps have adequate width and depth to accommodate foot, surface to allow the worker to access and egress the plant without exertion/awkward postures. Safe access to prestart checkpoints. Safe landing for operator access in to and out of the cabin. Plant have gates/barriers installed to prevent slips and falls during maintenance or access on the plant. The machine is fit for purpose (i.e. the appropriate size, and capacity for the work and the ground conditions). Roadways well prepared and maintained. Consultation with workers, industry and suppliers regarding plant selection/pre-purchase trialling. Work is scheduled to minimise exposure to risk, operator error and fatigue so it: includes task variety avoids long periods of sedentary work and reduced exposure to whole body vibration (where relevant) includes appropriate breaks, rest and recovery accommodates for extended shifts manages peaks in the workload (e.g. enough staff working, rotation to other tasks). Plant operated as per manufacturer’s instructions. Regular maintenance of plant, windows, seat and access- cleaning of steps. Workers wear appropriate footwear. Workers use backpack or mechanical aids to carry loads onto/off plant.
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