Hazard Export TEMPLATES Templates 01 February 2017, 16:00:39 1 PBhazardType/3269.5 BOARD Shearing Board "Floor space" "Insufficient floor space increases risk of collisions and interference with other shearers." 3 false "Ensure correct orientation of left/right handed shearers. Leave a gap if not using all stands." S-BOARD Floor Space 1 1 2 PBhazardType/3269.5 BOARD Shearing Board "Back Harness Fixing Point" "Non use of harness resulting in back injury" 1 false "Refusal to work on stand without a secure fixing point Free to swivel and clear of overhead obstructions and machinery." S-BOARD1 Back Harness Fixing Point 1 1 3 PBhazardType/3269.5 BOARD Shearing Board "Floor condition" "slip, fall, cut" 1 false "Ensure floor is even and level Protruding nails should be countersunk Loose or slippery boards should be cleaned, repaired or replaced" S-BOARD2 Floor Condition 1 1 4 PBhazardType/3269.22 CHEM Chemical "Chemical spill or contamination" "Rash, irritation, poisoning, feeling ill" 1 false "Ensure the shearing shed is free from chemicals and residue Only staff with appropriate training shall handle and apply chemical treatments. Apply all animal treatments outside. Cordon off any chem spill area and contain Seek professional advice if required" S-CHEM Chemical spill or contamination 1 1 5 PBhazardType/3269.17 ELECT Electrical Hazards "Electical shorting or damage" "Burns, electrocution, trip on cable" 1 false "Keep electrical cables suspended above the work area where possible Don't overload plugs Don't use unsafe equipment or plugs" S-ELEC Electrical 6 1 6 PBhazardType/3269.7 FALL Falls, Slips and Trips "Floors - Trips, slips and falls" "Broken bones, cuts and sprains and equipment damage" 3 false "Check floors in shed are even and look for any protrusions and remove/repair as needed. Keep floor clean and clear." G-FALL Fall - General 1 1 7 PBhazardType/3269.12 FIRE Fire Hazard "Fire" "Burns, spoke inhalation, death" 1 false "Always have a working fire extinquisher Make sure all staff know where it is and how to use it. Have an evacuation plan and practiced fire drill Call the authorities" G-FIRE Fire 1 1 8 PBhazardType/3269.20 HEAT Heat "Shed temperature" "Heat exhaustion, tiredness, fatique, fainting, inattention, cramps, heat stroke" 1 false "Ensure employees have access to fresh water and drink regularly Wear protective appropriate clothing Warm up and down Open windows and doors for ventilation" S-TEMP Shed Temperature 6 1 9 PBhazardType/3269.21 LT Light "Good lighting in all work areas" "Eye strain, headache, other injury due to poor vision - fall, slip, cut, collision etc" 1 false "Test lighting before work commences Cover windows if glare is too much Ensure good lighting in all work areas. Have portable lighting if required and secure power cables" S-LIGHT Shed Lighting 6 1 10 PBhazardType/3269.11 NOISE Noise "Excessive or continued loud noice" "Damage to hearing" 3 false "Try to reduce noise levels Provide earplugs Ensure proper maintainance and repair of machinery and equipment Limit the use of radio" S-NOISE Noise in Shed 1 1 11 PBhazardType/3269.8 PENS Pens, Gates and Doors "Condition of Pens, gates, and doors" "Cuts and splinters, trips,slips and falls" 1 false "Gates, hinges railings should be well maintained Pen gates should swing in and out freely and be self closing Check for any sharp edges, protrusions and splinter and repair before commencing" S-PENS Pens Gates and Doors 1 1 12 PBhazardType/3269.8 PENS Pens, Gates and Doors "Pen Floor" "Physical strain, bumps and bruising, trips" 1 false "Ensure pen floors are sound, clean and dry Battens should run towards the pen gate to make dragging easier Level any uneven surface or step between pen and board" S-PENS2 Pen Floor 1 1 13 PBhazardType/3269.9 PLANT Overhead gear and plant "Contact with overhead drive shafts or plant" "Cuts or entanglement with moving parts." 3 false "Staff training. Proper clothing. Visual inspection to ensure overhead gear is clear of workers area. Everyone knows where the emergency stop is All plant is in good condition with joint guards fitted" S-PLANT2 Overhead Plant 1 1 14 PBhazardType/3269.10 PRESS Wool Press "Wool Press" "Entrapment of body parts, bruising, cuts, burns" 1 false "Only fully trained staff should operate Visually inspect press prior to operating for damage to hydralics, wiring, structure etc Keep electrical leads safely out of the way. Must have a safety stop" S-PRESS Wool Press 1 1 15 PBhazardType/3269.16 RSI Repetitive Strain Injury "Repetitive / Gradual Strain Injury" "Muscle, tendon strain and damage" 3 false "Warm up and down, stretch Vary work practice as much as practical Use supports - harness, support brace, compression bandage etc. Take regular breaks" G-RSI Repetitve STrain Injury 1 1 16 PBhazardType/3269.19 SHED Shed Access "Access to and around the shed" "Injury from trip, fall etc Strain from jumping off raised board or elevated platform" 1 false "Provide steps to raised boards and platforms with handrails Ensure floor is non-slip and clear of tripping hazards Ensure entrance ways are clear of Plant and machinery Identify and plan emergency exit if needed" S-SHED Shed access 1 1 17 PBhazardType/3269.23 SHEEP Sheep "Overfull sheep" "Slips, bruising, strains from handling" 3 true "Advise farmer to ensure sheep are emptied out prior to shearing Ensure board is continually cleaned and maintained slip free Refuse to shear them" S-SHEEP Overfull Sheep 1 1 18 PBhazardType/3269.23 SHEEP Sheep "Wet Sheep" "Bodily injury from jambed cutters Boils and infection Fire from stored wet fleeces" 1 true "Refuse to shear" S-SHEEP1 Wet Sheep 1 1 19 PBhazardType/3269.15 TOOL Tools and Equipment "Handpieces" "injury to hands, arms, and shoulders strains, sprains and fatique" 3 false "The handpiece must be in the best pos condition with no worn parts. Correctly functioning safety clutch Supervisor to check all handpieces as second opinion" S-TOOLS1 Handpiece 1 1 20 PBhazardType/3269.15 TOOL Tools and Equipment "Grinder" "damage to face, eyes hands etc from flying metal particles or sparks" 1 false "Wear protective glasses, gloves and earmuffs Use only by trained staff Advise when using grinder Ensure safety guards are fitted and maintained in good condition Ensure power cable is mounted out of the way Grinder should be in a secure, propertly lit, enclosed space" S-TOOLS Grinder 6 1 21 PBhazardType/3269.6 VEH Vehicle Hazards "Vehicle Accident" "Cuts bruises, broken bones, serious harm, death" 1 false "Ensure driver is fully competent and experienced driver Make sure vehicle is safe - current wof and fully maintained. Where possible limit travel to 1 hr" V-CRASH Vehicle Accident 6 1 22 PBhazardType/3269.13 WOOL Woolhandling "Tables and equipment" "cuts, bruises, tripping" 3 false "Sharp edges and protrusions on table and equipment should be covered or removed. Allow plenty of room between equipment to avoid collisions etc Table must be correct size and height" S-WOOL1 Tables and equipment 1 1 23 PBhazardType/3269.13 WOOL Woolhandling "Woolhandling practice" "Back injury, strains" 3 false "Ensure staff are correctly trained and experienced for job Raised boards reduce back strains Practice correct lifting techniques Allow min 1m clear space between board and table" S-WOOL Woolhandling 1 1