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Key Features:
• Uniform Structure: Each template includes clearly defined sections for job steps, potential hazards, risk matrices, control measures, and emergency procedures.
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• Regulatory Compliance: Built to align with Australia’s WHS legislation and Codes of Practice, these templates include guidance notes and reference links to help you stay compliant.
• Emergency Preparedness & Documentation: Integrated sections for emergency response planning and thorough documentation review ensure all critical safety information is captured and easily accessible.
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The Filing Sharp Edges Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect tools
- Inadequate training
- 2. Assess situation
- Poor lighting
- Unsecure footing
- 3. Set up workstation
- Tripping hazards
- Cluttered workspace
- 4. Sharp edge detection
- Hand injury
- Eye injury from flying debris
- 5. Select correct tool
- Improper tool usage
- Inappropriate PPE
- 6. File sharp edges
- Vibration related injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
- 7. Cleaning up
- Slip or trip hazards
- Hazardous residues left behind
- 8. Dispose of filings
- Inhalation of fine particles
- Eye injury from debris
- 9. Check work quality
- Unfiled edges
- Faulty tools
- 10. Report & document
- Missed documentation
- Error in reporting
- 11. Store equipment
- Improper storage
- Equipment damage
- 12. Final inspection
- Oversights
- Remaining hazards
- 13. Completion & sign off
- Incomplete procedures
- Compliance issues
- 14. Emergency procedure
- Lack of emergency plan
- Panic during emergency
- 15. Debrief & review
- Inadequate feedback
- Non-compliance with regulations
- 16. Continuous improvement
- Complacency
- Resistance to change
- 17. Training new staff
- Inadequate supervision
- Learner mistakes
- 18. Regular maintenance
- Missed faults
- Equipment wear and tear
- 19. Tool selection
- Long term damage to tools
- Incorrect tool for job
- 20. Renew safety training
- Outdated knowledge
- Lack of regular practice