Manual handling hazards associated with Use lifting aids and trolleys for large heavy containers of chemical larger items Manual handling injuries from moving and Use personal protective setting up gas cylinders equipment described in the SDS Training for workers using chemicals Access to chemical storage restricted to authorised workers only Adequate supervision with regards to level of training and experience Cylinder trolleys Manual handling training for gas cylinders Local induction and emergency training Emergency procedures in place Spill kits available First aid kits Trained first aiders Chemicals labeled and disposed of in appropriate containers Removed by EPA licensed contractor Welding Manual handling injuries from moving Unlikely Moderate Low Occupational Health and Safety Health & Safety: Hot work Risk assessment to determine if Low welding equipment/cylinders Act 2004 (Vic) requirements activity is defined as “hot work” Fumes Occupational Health and Safety Health & Safety: Personal SDS for welding rods and other Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.1 protective equipment requirements chemicals Burns from hot metal Hazardous Manual Handling Health & Safety: Risk management Dedicated welding bay Welding arc – flash Occupational Health and Safety requirements Mechanical extraction Gas leak from welding hoses Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 4.1 Welding equipment secured and Flashback Hazardous Substances and cylinders on trolley Electrocution Materials
Manual handling hazards associated with large heavy containers of chemical Manual handling injuries from moving and setting up gas cylinders Use lifting aids and trolleys for larger items Use personal protective equipment described in the SDS Training for workers using chemicals Access to chemical storage restricted to authorised workers only Adequate supervision with regards to level of training and experience Cylinder trolleys Manual handling training for gas cylinders Local induction and emergency training Emergency procedures in place Spill kits available First aid kits Trained first aiders Chemicals labeled and disposed of in appropriate containers Removed by EPA licensed contractor Welding Manual handling injuries from moving welding equipment/cylinders Fumes Burns from hot metal Welding arc – flash Gas leak from welding hoses Flashback Electrocution Unlikely Moderate Low Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 3.1 Hazardous Manual Handling Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) Part 4.1 Hazardous Substances and Materials Health & Safety: Hot work requirements Health & Safety: Personal protective equipment requirements Health & Safety: Risk management requirements Risk assessment to determine if activity is defined as “hot work” SDS for welding rods and other chemicals Dedicated welding bay Mechanical extraction Welding equipment secured and cylinders on trolley Low
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