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.
• Comprehensive Hazard Identification: Systematically record foreseeable hazards at every stage of your work process—from preparation and equipment checks to final debriefing.
• Customisable Details: Easily insert your organisation’s information, project specifics, and relevant legislative references, ensuring the document meets your unique operational needs.
• 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 In Compressed Spaces Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Insufficient personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2. Commencement
- Ill-defined entries and exits
- Oxygen deprivation
- 3. Entry into compressed space
- Exposure to harmful gases
- Slippery surfaces
- 4. Working in compressed space
- High noise surroundings
- Unattended tools and equipment
- 5. Communication whilst inside
- Poor signal strength
- Faulty communication devices
- 6. Handling materials and equipment
- Sharp / hazardous objects
- Improper manual handling
- 7. Ensuring ventilation
- Insufficient or ineffective ventilation systems
- Blockage of air passages
- 8. Monitoring environment within the compressed space
- Failure of monitoring equipment
- Inaccurate readings
- 9. Emergency evacuation procedures
- Inadequate escape routes
- Panic during emergencies
- 10. Clean-up
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- Inadequate waste disposal methods
- 11. Debriefing
- Incomplete handover and updates
- Miscommunication
- 12. Maintenance and inspections
- Non-compliance with inspection regulations
- Overlooking defects
- 13. Verifying Safe Atmosphere
- Failure to detect hazardous substances
- Lack of awareness about warning signs
- 14. Space Isolation/Securing Area
- Failure to control access
- Inadequate security measures
- 15. Equipment Shutdown and Isolation
- Improperly secured machinery
- Electrical hazards
- 16. Rescue and Recovery Planning
- Lack of trained personnel
- Inadequate rescue equipment
- 17. Periodic Review of Safety Measures
- Outdated protocols
- Non-compliance to safety standards
- 18. Training & Awareness Programmes
- Shortage of training modules
- Irregularity in awareness sessions
- 19. Toolbox Talks
- Poor participation
- Inadequate content shared
- 20. Compliance Auditing
- Weak adherence to workplace safety norms
- Ignorance of audit findings