Ensure your workplace remains safe and compliant with our versatile risk assessment templates, designed to meet Australia’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards. These professionally crafted documents follow a consistent, structured approach that can be adapted for any industry or task.
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 Working During Bad Weather Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slippery surface
- Falling objects
- 2. Safety Briefing
- Misunderstanding instructions
- Attention lapse
- 3. Equipment Check
- Failures in equipment
- Improper use
- 4. Travel to Site
- Adverse road conditions
- Visibility issues
- 5. Setting up Workplace
- Working at heights
- Trips and falls
- 6. Work Commencement
- Weather changes
- Unpredictable events
- 7. Breaks and Rest Periods
- Lack of suitable shelter
- Lack of warmth
- 8. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate training
- Panic situations
- 9. Continuation of Work
- Weather worsening
- Fatigue
- 10. Ongoing Risk Assessment
- Ignored risks
- Complacency
- 11. Reporting Issues
- Lack of communication tools
- Lack of protocol adherence
- 12. Repair Work
- Faulty materials or tools
- Incorrect procedures
- 13. Work Monitoring
- Poor visibility
- Missed complaints
- 14. Clean up Site
- Debris
- Hazardous substances left
- 15. Travel from Site
- Adverse road conditions
- Driver fatigue
- 16. Debrief Session
- Miscommunication
- Non-compliance
- 17. Assessment and Review
- Ignored feedback
- Overlooking near misses
- 18. Reporting and Documentation
- Inaccurate reporting
- Delay in reporting
- 19. Maintenance of Equipment
- Lack of maintenance schedule
- Inadequate repairs
- 20. Post-Work Health Check
- Neglecting personal health
- Ignoring symptoms