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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.
• Comprehensive Hazard Identification: Systematically record foreseeable hazards at every stage of your work process—from preparation and equipment checks to final debriefing.
• Customisable Details: Easily insert your organisation’s information, project specifics, and relevant legislative references, ensuring the document meets your unique operational needs.
• 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 Responding To Public Emergencies Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- Equipment failure
- 2. Briefing
- Inadequate training
- Miscommunication
- 3. Shift Start
- Fatigue
- Lack of focus
- 4. Mobilisation
- Vehicle incidents
- Inadequate equipment
- 5. Incident Response
- Physical danger
- High emotional stress levels
- 6. On-Site Assessment
- Misjudgement
- Unrecognised hazards
- 7. Emergency Action
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Injury from erroneous action
- 8. Casualty Handling
- Potential for infection
- Physical injury
- 9. Site Securing
- Risks from remaining hazards
- Public interference
- 10. Debriefing
- Mental stress
- Miscommunication
- 11. Report Writing
- Incorrect information
- Eye strain
- 12. Equipment Restocking
- Injury from lifting
- Incorrect stock checking
- 13. Post-Incident Review
- Miscommunication
- Overlooking of important details
- 14. Rest and Recuperation
- Inadequate rest
- Personal health issues
- 15. End of Shift Duties
- Fatigue
- Complacency
- 16. Training and Improvement
- Risks during practical exercises
- Failure to improve systems
- 17. Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical hazards
- Electrical hazards
- 18. Communication with Public
- Misinformation
- Communication barriers
- Trauma
- 19. Legal and Paperwork Tasks
- Inaccuracy
- Incomplete paperwork
- 20. Dealing with Qestions and Media
- Stress
- Misrepresentation