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Key Features:
• Uniform Structure: Each template includes clearly defined sections for job steps, potential hazards, risk matrices, control measures, and emergency procedures.
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• Regulatory Compliance: Built to align with Australia’s WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, these templates include guidance notes and reference links to help you stay compliant.
• Emergency Preparedness & Documentation: Integrated sections for emergency response planning and thorough documentation review ensure all critical safety information is captured and easily accessible.
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The Avoidance Of Unprotected Skylights Or Roof Openings. Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Lack of training
- Working at height without protection
- 2. Assessment of Potential Fall Zones
- Tripping over equipment
- Falling from height
- 3. Secure Roof Area
- Lack of fall protection equipment
- Materials falling on pedestrians
- 4. Skylight and Roof Opening Identification
- Falling into opening
- Unprotected edges
- 5. Installation of Temporary Protective Covers
- Working at height
- Incorrect installation of covers
- 6. Elevated Work Procedures
- Lack of understanding about procedure
- Improper use of safety equipment
- 7. Spot Checks for Safety Compliance
- Complacency
- Inadequate inspections
- 8. Changing Weather Conditions Monitoring
- Slippery surfaces
- Wind gusts
- 9. Removal of Protective Covers
- Incorrect removal techniques
- Falling objects
- 10. Edge Awareness Training
- Lack of awareness of roof boundaries
- Lack of markers at edges
- 11. Break Schedules
- Dehydration
- Fatigue leading to errors
- 12. Clean Up of Work Area
- Tripping over unsecured materials
- Falling debris
- 13. Emergency Preparedness Drills
- Inadequate emergency response
- Panic situations
- 14. Post-Work Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Neglecting regular maintenance checks
- 15. Documentation and Reporting
- Incomplete incident reports
- No record of safety breaches
- 16. Post Job Evaluation and Debrief
- Insufficient understanding of risk factors
- Complacency in following safety procedures
- 17. Regular Skylight and Opening Inspections
- Inadequate final inspection
- Missed detection of unsafe conditions
- 18. Ongoing Training and Updating of Skills
- Misinterpreted training instructions
- Lack of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- 19. Regular Roof Maintenance
- Negligence in roof maintenance
- Natural deterioration of materials
- 20. Review and Revise Risk Assessment Factors
- Unupdated hazard maps
- Misunderstanding of new risks