Safe Working Procedure

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Learning Objectives   By the end of this program
participants will be able to demonstrate their
understanding of the control measures to be
followed , as detailed in the safe working
procedure, in order to provide and maintain a
safe and healthy working environment .
To begin we will consider the OAC model for
managing safety
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Set your work objectives to include ...tasks/
activities are to be completed on time and in a
manner that does not cause harm to the employees,
customers, other non-employees, or the company/
organisation.

• Three key questions to start with are
• What can cause harm?
• What are you doing about it?
• Is it enough?

Remember the process is simple but it is NOT to
be considered simplistic.
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The OAC e-learning package can be accessed free
at www.confinedspaces.com   Click here to open
the "Work Safety - Manage Safely" e-learning
program. (Work Safety - Manage Safely)   also A
5 Minute Safety Seminar (PowerPoint) is available
from www.web-safety.com   Click here to link to
Safety Exchange - Then open the 5 minute Safety
Seminar.
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Know where the harm is Identify the key hazards
outcomes of exposure to workplace hazards.

• Source of Hazards(non-exhaustive list)
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• Cleanliness of premises
• Waste, dirt refuse
• Spillage Tripping hazards
• Floors floor surfaces (levels, openings,etc.)
  
• Ramps, gangways roadways
• Steps, corners fixed obstacles
• Height suitability of seating/benches
• Location of machine controls instrumentation
• Lighting (including emergency lighting)
• Work space, furniture and tool storage
• Glass doors
• Edges (e.g. of pits)
• Weather conditions, Temperature
• Noise and ventilation

• Outcomes of exposure(non-exhaustive list)
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• Infection and disease
• Slips, trips and falls
• Entrapment and entanglement
• Cuts and bruises
• Asphyxiation
• Crushing
• Electrocution
• Noise induced deafness

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• Controlling the Hazard - Options
• In priority order
• Eliminate where possible,
• Use control measures,
• Protect all those exposed to the hazard

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Insert control image
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• Workplace inspections
• Carry out regular workplace OHS inspections and
  tests.
• Where the business activity is construction or
  when construction is underway the inspection
  arrangements are to be detailed in the
  construction OHS plan.

• Environmental Conditions
• Ensure that, where applicable, the effect of
  weather conditions, including wind, rain, snow
  ice, on the business activity is taken into
  account before any work starts.

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• All visitors are to be
• Apprised of the hazard control measures
  relevant to the nature of their visit.
• Accompanied by a company employee throughout
  their visit, and
• Prevented from accessing any restricted areas.

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Duty Holders
Responsible for
Managing Director
Ensuring compliance.
Safety Managers
Providing professional safety advice.
Business Activity Managers
Complying with the requirements.
Employees
Co-operating with the requirements.
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• Documentation
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• Workplace OHS inspections log.
• Construction OHS plans.