Project Hazard_Risk Assessment Ozcare Noosa RACF 23-042024 STP24-0253 Application for Operational Works Fire Trail - 80 Cooyar Street Noosa Heads - Copy · OPW24/0118

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                                                                                            (1/Elimination 2/Substitution 3/Isolation 4/Engineering 5/Administration 6/PPE)                                             Person




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Use of electrical   Injury                         HIGH     5     All tools will be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.                                                                      Site Management
equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                           Contract Partner
                    Electrocution                  HIGH     5     All electrical equipment including power tools will be tagged and tested every three (3) months (unless relevant                                  Site Management
                                                                  jurisdiction legislation requires a short testing time frame) and will be fitted with a durable tag identifying the person                        Contract Partner
                                                                  conducting the test, date of the test and next inspection.

                    Workers electrocuted /        EXTREME   4     Flexible cords used in extension leads will be heavy duty sheathed, have a minimum 10amp rating and a minimum cable                               Site Management
                    shocked.                                      size of.                                                                                                                                          Contract Partner
                    Faulty installation                           - 1mm2 for a maximum cable length of 25m.
                                                                  - 1.5mm2 for a maximum cable length of 30m.
                                                                  - 2.5mm2 for a maximum cable length of 60m – 10amp rating
                                                                  Flexible cords will comply with requirements for maximum length / current rating / conductor size applicable as per
                                                                  AS/NZ 3012.

                    Workers electrocuted /        EXTREME   5     Leads will not be joined such that the total length of any such combination exceed the relevant maximum length specified                          Site Management
                    shocked                                       in section 2.6.7 in AS/NZS 3012 Electrical Installations - Construction                                                                           Contract Partner

                    Workers electrocuted /        EXTREME   4     All electrical leads will be protected from mechanical damage, heat sources and not to positioned in water or moist areas.                        Site Management
                    shocked                                                                                                                                                                                         Contract Partner

                    Metal structures energised.   EXTREME   4     Where extension leads are run on insulated stands, hangers or clip brackets, clearances of at least 2m will be maintained                         Site Management
                                                                  in work areas and higher clearances where vehicles operate.                                                                                       Contract Partner
                    Trips and falls

                    Metal structures energised    EXTREME   4     Extension leads are not to be wrapped or slung off metal piping, lift cages, scaffolding or any other non-insulated bracket                       Site Management
                                                                  or fixing – an insulated type of hanger or stand must be used.                                                                                    Contract Partner

                    Electrocution                  HIGH     1     Leads with piggyback plugs, leads with multiple plugs or double adaptors will not be used on site.                                                Site Management
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                    Fire                           HIGH     3     Portable electrical equipment generating heated material (i.e., sparks, hot metal etc.) will not be used in the vicinity of                       Site Management
                                                                  flammable or combustible materials.                                                                                                               Contract Partner

                    Trips and falls.               HIGH     5     Plugs will comply with AS/NZS 3112 – Approval and test specification – Plugs and sockets & extension sockets will comply                          Site Management
                                                                  with AS/NZS 3120 -– Approval and test specification – Cord extension sockets.                                                                     Contract Partner
                    Manual handling task

                    Electrocution                  HIGH     4     Leads will not be used in a coiled or reeled configuration.                                                                                       Site Management
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                    Injury to worker               HIGH     3     Electrical leads and equipment will be electrically isolated or disconnected prior to changing blades, discs, bits, etc. or                       Site Management
                                                                  undertaking other maintenance procedures and in advance of pack up of equipment.                                                                  Contract Partner

                    Electrocution                  HIGH     5     Tools that are damp or wet or have been exposed to the rain will not be used unless they have been examined by an                                 Site Management
                                                                  electrician and cleared for safe use.                                                                                                             Contract Partner




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