STP24-0253 Application for Operational Works Fire Trail - 80 Cooyar Street Noosa Heads · OPW24/0125

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                                             Initial
                                                                                                                    Proposed Controls




                                                       HOC
                                              Risk




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

Drilling, grinding,   Worker and visitor     HIGH      3         Where practical an engineered control is to be implemented to reduce or eliminate as far as reasonably practicable                        Site Management Contract
grinding, mixing,     exposure                                   RCS dust exposure to the acceptable national exposure limit. These controls include:                                                      Partner
scraping of RCS                                              -     Extraction / vacuums
materials
                                                             -     Tool attachments (shrouds / drill pieces etc.)
                                                             -     Misting / water application
                                                             -     Prefabrication / modifications off site
                                                             -     Cast in components or block outs to reduce agitation of RCS.
                                                             -     Accurate site measures to eliminate the requirement for cuts or alterations.

                      Worker exposure      EXTREME     6     Those personnel involved in cutting, drilling, grinding, mixing, scraping where an exposure to dust exists must wear                          Site Management Contract
                      to RCS                                 suitable Respiratory Protective Equipment for the task and receive adequate training in its use and application.                              Partner

                      Worker exposure      EXTREME     2     Alternative materials with no or reduce silica amounts to be used.                                                                            Site Management Contract
                      to RCS                                                                                                                                                                               Partner

General cleaning      Worker and visitor   EXTREME               General Cleaning activities that may expose a worker to RCS Avoid blowing, areas:                                                         Site Management Contract
                      exposure                                                                                                                                                                             Partner
                                                             -     suitable vacuum / extraction method to be utilised where practical.
                                                             -     dust to be bagged in vacuum cleaner.
                                                             -     When emptying vacuum ensure contents are not emptied from the bag directly into the bin
                                                             -     Misting/water application when emptying site bins.
                                                             NOTE – suitable Respiratory Protective Equipment is still required to be worn when vacuuming.
                                                             - If vacuum is not practical, then another means of dust suppression (e.g. water) is to be applied to the area.
                                                             - Dust cleaned up and stockpiled for removal is to be enclosed in sealed plastic prior to placing in bin
                      RCS levels           EXTREME     5     The workplace exposure limit shall be in accordance with the national exposure guidelines for RCS.                                            Site Management Contract
                      exceeding national                                                                                                                                                                   Partner
                      exposure
                      guidelines

                      Worker exposure      EXTREME     5     General Dust management refer to Environmental Management Plan                                                                                Site Management Contract
                      to RCS                                                                                                                                                                               Partner
                                                             - Prior to overturning bins to empty, apply a light mist over the contents to reduce the risk of agitation.
                                                             - No bins are to be overturned in enclosed areas
Health monitoring     Health impacts       EXTREME     5     Where Woollam direct employees are undertaking activities exposing them to hazardous substances health                                        Site Management Contract
                                                             surveillance / monitoring as required by relevant legislation will be undertaken, or those identified as significant risk to                  Partner
                                                             a worker’s health through the Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment. Procedure is outlined in the Woollam Health                                HSE Advisor with
                                                             Monitoring Program.                                                                                                                           BSBWHS414 OHS Cert 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Occupation Hygienist.




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