Recycling Operations Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers recycling operations, including site systems, consultation, plant, traffic, contractors and emergency arrangements. It supports planning by identifying operational hazards that may need to be considered when managing recycling activities.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Set and review responsibilities, resources and coordination for recycling operations.
• Consult workers and communicate hazards, changes and safety information across shifts.
• Verify competency, induction, training and supervision arrangements.
• Manage plant inspections, maintenance, defects and equipment records.
• Assess safety impacts when introducing plant, materials, contractors or operational changes.
• Coordinate contractor activities and verify relevant site information.
• Manage traffic interactions involving vehicles, mobile plant, pedestrians and visitors.
• Plan fire and emergency arrangements, including communication and evacuation.
• Maintain accessible, current procedures, permits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Monitor operations, investigate issues and track corrective actions.

Who is this for?

Suitable for workers, supervisors, contractors and businesses carrying out recycling operations.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use