5 Operational 1 14 Review of Electricity Electrocution Ensure all equipment is in good condition Rubber sole steel Observation, current control cap boots Stress Property Inspect for powders or irritants (insecticides etc.) and use Functional measures by Damage appropriate PPE (i.e. respirator / eyewear) Protective Manual Testing, and worker on site Clothing Handling Physical Protective covers and panels should remain on the machine where Actuator prior to Injury possible, and securely attached Manual handling Slips & Inspection, commencing gloves (where Trips Fatigue If covers / panels are removed, re-notify site staff to keep clear, where machine the tasks. needed) and cease any activities. Wet Powder ‘wet’ is energised Knee pads / surfaces inhalation / Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. (if required) Check to board (where irritation spade terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk Powders ensure all needed) treatments subject to site conditions, and implement Chemical controls are in immediately (e.g. Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Eyewear (where burn place, Tape, to ideally 3m). No unauthorised persons are to come needed) appropriate, into any isolated work area. Remove conductive jewellery or Respirator (where and in working personal items. needed) condition. Do not contact any exposed electrical components Barricade Tape Keep site staff informed if machine will be run Tape Unless If any dangers appear, shut machine off safely Any other PPE as determined by Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, determined while the worker on on or around the machine on, or by, site site, a safety Tape down any hazardous sharp edges observer is not Use good manual handling technique, including mechanical aids, required. dismantling loads, or multiple people. Plan movements, ensure you are stretched / warmed up for the task Take time to complete the task SAFELY surfaces as Don’t assume wet ‘water’ Be observant for any existing and new hazards. Ensure to LOOK, LISTEN, and SMELL
5 Operational Observation, Functional Testing, and Actuator Inspection, where machine is energised (if required) Electricity Stress Manual Handling Slips & Trips Wet surfaces Powders Electrocution Property Damage Physical Injury Fatigue Powder inhalation / irritation Chemical burn 1 Ensure all equipment is in good condition Inspect for powders or irritants (insecticides etc.) and use appropriate PPE (i.e. respirator / eyewear) Protective covers and panels should remain on the machine where possible, and securely attached If covers / panels are removed, re-notify site staff to keep clear, and cease any ‘wet’ activities. Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments subject to site conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No unauthorised persons are to come into any isolated work area. Remove conductive jewellery or personal items. Do not contact any exposed electrical components Keep site staff informed if machine will be run If any dangers appear, shut machine off safely Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, on or around the machine Tape down any hazardous sharp edges Use good manual handling technique, including mechanical aids, dismantling loads, or multiple people. Plan movements, ensure you are stretched / warmed up for the task Take time to complete the task SAFELY Don’t assume wet surfaces as ‘water’ Be observant for any existing and new hazards. Ensure to LOOK, LISTEN, and SMELL Rubber sole steel cap boots Protective Clothing Manual handling gloves (where needed) Knee pads / board (where needed) Eyewear (where needed) Respirator (where needed) Barricade Tape Tape Any other PPE as determined while on, or by, site 14 Review of current control measures by worker on site prior to commencing the tasks. Check to ensure all controls are in place, appropriate, and in working condition. Unless determined by the worker on site, a safety observer is not required.
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