OHS RISK MANAGEMENT Hazard identification risk assessment risk

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OHS RISK MANAGEMENT (Hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control & control review) University of

OHS RISK MANAGEMENT (Hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control & control review) University of Newcastle ENGINEERING STUDENTS September 30, 2003

Safety. Plus Risk Management Services Doug Wakefield MSIA 2276 13 10 50 workcover. nsw.

Safety. Plus Risk Management Services Doug Wakefield MSIA 2276 13 10 50 workcover. nsw. gov. au safemeasure. com. au

Civilisation I The Law: Empowers ALL parties to recognise what is acceptable & what

Civilisation I The Law: Empowers ALL parties to recognise what is acceptable & what is unacceptable in society

Civilisation II The Law: Defines what is ‘in-bounds’ & what is ‘out-of-bounds’

Civilisation II The Law: Defines what is ‘in-bounds’ & what is ‘out-of-bounds’

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

Playin’ de Game. . .

How it all fits together: OHS Act 2000 Injury Mgt Act OHS Regulation 2001

How it all fits together: OHS Act 2000 Injury Mgt Act OHS Regulation 2001 Codes of Practice Australian and National Standards

RISK MANAGEMENT z. Integral part of good management practice z. Repeat process consisting of

RISK MANAGEMENT z. Integral part of good management practice z. Repeat process consisting of sequential steps z. Based upon continual improvement in decision-making

OHS Risk Management – Overview What it’s all about? Identify hazard(s) Assess risk(s) Re-evaluate

OHS Risk Management – Overview What it’s all about? Identify hazard(s) Assess risk(s) Re-evaluate New processes New substances New plant New knowledge Changes to legislation Control risk(s)

What’s the difference between a Hazard and a Risk? z. What is a HAZARD?

What’s the difference between a Hazard and a Risk? z. What is a HAZARD? z. What is a RISK?

A Hazard is. . . Clause 3 of the OHS Regulation 2001 defines a

A Hazard is. . . Clause 3 of the OHS Regulation 2001 defines a hazard as: ‘. . . anything (including work practices or procedures) that has the potential to harm the health or safety of a person. ’

A Risk is … ‘. . . anything (including work practices or procedures) that

A Risk is … ‘. . . anything (including work practices or procedures) that is likely/probable/may or could harm the health or safety of a person. ’

IF EN T ID HAZARDS CONTROL SS SE AS Y Manage your hazards. .

IF EN T ID HAZARDS CONTROL SS SE AS Y Manage your hazards. . .

Employer to identify hazards Clause 9 of the OHS Regulation 2001 states: “… employers

Employer to identify hazards Clause 9 of the OHS Regulation 2001 states: “… employers must take reasonable care to identify any foreseeable hazards to: z any employee of the employer z any other person legally at the employer’s place of work. ”

What hazards must employer identify? z The work premises z Work practices, work systems

What hazards must employer identify? z The work premises z Work practices, work systems & shift work arrangements z Plant z Hazardous substances z The presence of asbestos z Manual handling z Layout/condition of workplace z Biological organisms z Physical working environment including: y. Electrocution y. Drowning y. Fire/explosion y. People slipping, tripping or falling y. Contact with moving/ stationary object y. Noise, heat, cold, vibration, radiation, electricity, contaminated air, confined space y. Workplace violence

Effective hazard identification procedures must be in place: z Immediately prior to using premises

Effective hazard identification procedures must be in place: z Immediately prior to using premises for the first time (as a place of work) z Before and during installation, erection, commissioning or alterations to plant z Before changes to work practices and systems of work are introduced z Before hazardous substances are introduced z While work is being carried out z When new/additional information is made available from an authoritative source

Methods of Hazard Identification Part 1 - THE SENSES & don’t forget: good, old

Methods of Hazard Identification Part 1 - THE SENSES & don’t forget: good, old fashioned INTUITION!

Methods of Hazard Identification Part 2 - THE BRAIN SYSTEMATIC z Safety Audit z

Methods of Hazard Identification Part 2 - THE BRAIN SYSTEMATIC z Safety Audit z Workplace Inspection z Injury & Illness Records z Consultation z Incident Management z Health/Environmental Monitoring INCIDENTAL z Complaints z Observation

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) z. Prepared by employer in consultation with employee z.

Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) z. Prepared by employer in consultation with employee z. Basic SWMS: ACTIVITY HAZARD I/D & ASSESS Additional points Responsibilities Training & Certification Legislation CONTROL Work. Cover approvals Maintenance checks Signed off by all

Employer to assess risks Clause 10 of OHS Regulation 2001 states: “… employers must

Employer to assess risks Clause 10 of OHS Regulation 2001 states: “… employers must assess the risk of harm to: zany employee of the employer zany other person legally at the employer’s place of work

Risk Assessment Factors z. Multiple Factor Hazards z. Likelihood (exposure) z. Consequences (severity) z.

Risk Assessment Factors z. Multiple Factor Hazards z. Likelihood (exposure) z. Consequences (severity) z. Human Differences

OO LI K EL IH FREQUENCY E ASSESS OM TC OU D Consider the

OO LI K EL IH FREQUENCY E ASSESS OM TC OU D Consider the risk. . .

Risk Assessment Tool (Hazpak Matrix) WORKCOVER HAZPAK MATRIX HOW BAD IS IT LIKELY TO

Risk Assessment Tool (Hazpak Matrix) WORKCOVER HAZPAK MATRIX HOW BAD IS IT LIKELY TO BE? Kill or cause permanent disability or ill health HOW LIKELY IS IT TO HAPPEN? Very likely: could Likely: Unlikely: Very unlikely: happen at any time could happen some time could happen, but very rarely could happen, but probably never will -- ++ - + 3 1 1 2 Long term illness or serious injury 1 2 3 4 Medical attention and several days off work 2 3 4 5 First aid needed 3 4 5 6

Employer to eliminate or control risks Clause 11 of the OHS Regulation 2001 states:

Employer to eliminate or control risks Clause 11 of the OHS Regulation 2001 states: z employers must eliminate any reasonably foreseeable risk to the health or safety of: yany employee of the employer yany other person legally at the employer’s place of work z If it is not reasonably practicable to ELIMINATE the risk, the employer MUST control the risk

Hierarchy of Hazard Control ENGINEERING CONTROLS ADMIN. CONTROLS 1: Elimination 2: Substitution 3: Isolation/Ventilate

Hierarchy of Hazard Control ENGINEERING CONTROLS ADMIN. CONTROLS 1: Elimination 2: Substitution 3: Isolation/Ventilate 4: Mitigation 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Employer must ensure … … all measures (including procedures & equipment) that are adopted

Employer must ensure … … all measures (including procedures & equipment) that are adopted to eliminate or control risks to health & safety are PROPERLY USED & MAINTAINED

Employer must review risk assessments & control measures. . . … whenever: zthere is

Employer must review risk assessments & control measures. . . … whenever: zthere is evidence that the risk assessment is no longer valid zinjury or illness results from exposure to a hazard to which the risk assessment relates za significant change is proposed in the place of work or work practices to which the risk assessment relates

Safety. . . “The absence of accidents does not imply the presence of safety.

Safety. . . “The absence of accidents does not imply the presence of safety. . . ” “Safe workplaces don’t just happen… someone works to make them that way…”