Textiles Rubber and Composite Material Processing Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers processing of textiles, rubber and composite materials, including material handling, mixing, processing, heating, coating, cleaning and shutdown. It supports planning and risk management for chemical exposure, dust, moving plant, heat, noise, manual tasks, waste and emergency response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Receive, store and handle raw materials, rolls, pallets, drums and containers
• Mix, batch and prepare chemicals and material inputs
• Cut, trim, grind and prepare materials
• Operate processing plant, presses, rollers and conveyors
• Carry out heating, curing, moulding and work in hot process areas
• Apply sprays, coatings, laminates or adhesives
• Manage manual tasks and repetitive production work
• Manage noise, dust and general airborne contaminants
• Clean, maintain and fault-find plant and work areas
• Handle waste, respond to emergencies and complete shutdown activities

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses processing textiles, rubber or composite materials.

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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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 — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• 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: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• 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