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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.
• Comprehensive Hazard Identification: Systematically record foreseeable hazards at every stage of your work process—from preparation and equipment checks to final debriefing.
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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 Carrying Out Pre-Start Checks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 2. Tools and equipment selection
- Improper tool use
- Equipment failure
- 3. Pre-start inspection of work area
- Ignoring potential hazards
- Inadequate lighting
- 4. Pre-operation machine checks
- Chemical spills or leaks
- Machine malfunction
- 5. PPE Inspection
- Worn out PPE
- Improper fit
- 6. Machine start-up
- Sudden machine start
- Unintended machine operation
- 7. Operational testing
- Inaccurate readings
- Failure of operational systems
- 8. Brake system check
- Faulty brakes leading to uncontrolled movement
- 9. Safety device inspection
- Faulty safety devices
- Bypassing of safety systems
- 10. Fuel and lubricant check
- Fuel leaks
- Overheating due to less oil
- 11. Coolant system check
- Coolant leak leading to overheating
- 12. Controls and indicators check
- Failure of controls
- Unclear indicator warnings
- 13. Clear area check
- Mishap due to crowded area
- Ignoring zone demarcations
- 14. Documentation check
- Missing documents
- Invalid or expired documents
- 15. End of pre-start check protocol
- Unused tools and equipment not put away
- Not resetting control systems
- 16. Post-Inspection Clean-up
- Injuries from cleaning chemicals
- Hazardous waste not disposed of correctly
- 17. Debriefing
- Miscommunication
- Ignoring safety briefings
- 18. Reporting anomalies
- Incomplete reporting
- Error in incident handling
- 19. Operational readiness check
- Unnoticed damage to equipment
- Ignorance about operation status
- 20. Final sign-off
- Signing off without complete checks
- Overlooking minor anomalies