Hazards - Controls and Planning Flashcards
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
A hazard is a thing or situation with the potential to cause harm or damage.
A risk is the chance of a hazard causing harm or damage.
a) Who can you talk to about workplace hazards?
b) Why is it important to do this?
a) 1) Safety officers
2) Site engineers
3) Supervisors
4) Colleagues
5) Authorised managers
b) To be made aware of site hazards, policies and procedures
When should hazard control measure be put in place?
Before commencing a task or as soon as a hazard is identified during a task and it must be specific to the hazard.
Name 7 common workplace hazards.
1) Electric lines
2) Overhead service lines
3) Underground services (pipes etc.)
4) Slopes and ramps
5) slippery work surface
6) Poor lighting
7) High wind
Other:
- rain
- vehicle traffic
- pedestrians
- obstructions
- plant and equipment
- low ground bearing pressure
Name 5 hazards other than site hazards.
1) Load characteristics
2) Method of attachment
3) Communications
4) Location of task
5) Specifics of task
Other:
- Permits required
- Equipment required
- Equipment availability
- Forklift capacity
- blind spots
What must you/can you do if you are required to work closer than the minimum safe working distance to Powerlines?
1) Contact the local electricity authority for an exemption to work closer
2) Have the power lines shut off or insulated
3) Use a spotter if local laws allows
What is the best way to determine the correct voltage of overhead power lines?
Contact the authority responsible for the electric lines
What are the minimum safe distances from powerlines in Western Australia?
Up to 1kV (insulated) - 0.5m
Up to 1kV (uninsulated) - 1.0m
Above 1kV and up to 33kV - 3.0m
Above 33kV - 6.0m
a) What colours are “Tiger Tails”
b) What are they used for?
a) Yellow and black
b) To clearly show the location of overhead power lines.
What should you do if your forklift touches power lines?
1) Warn others to stay at least 8m away
2) Attempt to break contact with the power lines
3) Stay in the machine if safe to do so
4) If not safe, jump clear of the machine landing with your feet together and not touching the vehicle, jump or shuffle away until you are at least 8m away
5) Report to management, power company and safety regulator
6) Have the machine checked before re-use
List the 6 different types of hazard controls in order from most effective to least effective:
1) Elimination
2) Substitution
3) Isolation
4) Engineering controls
5) Administrative controls
6) PPE
List 7 hazard control measure to protect pedestrians, other workers, vehicles or mobile plant.
1) Flag person
2) Flashing hazard lights
3) Warning signs and barriers
4) Pedestrian exclusion zones
5) Vehicle exclusion zones
6) Traffic management plan
7) Adequate lighting
What should be done on the forklift when charging a forklift battery?
Any cover over the battery should be kept open while the battery is on charge to allow generated gases to escape.
What should you do when encountering wet and slippery surfaces?
1) Reduce speed
2) Drive and turn slowly
3) Avoid using ramps or inclined paths
4) Proceed with caution
Why should you never refuel while he engine is running?
The engine has the potential to ignite the fuel
