HAZARD REGISTER
Ratings: Fatal, Serious, Potentially Serious, Minor
E,I,M: Eliminate, Isolate, Minimise
HAZARD
RATING
E,I,M
CONTROLS USED
DATE
Date of
most
recent
review
Noise – NIHL
Potentially
serious
Minimise
Hearing protection required - when operating tools for longer than 5 seconds and /or when in constant on /off use for longer than two
hours
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
16.6.2011
Hearing protection must be worn not only by person a noisy equipment but anyone else working in the same room or within a 5 metre
range if outside
Darkness – accidents from
unseen hazards
Potentially
serious
Minimise
Lighting to be used in the area to increase visibility
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
Solvents and Paint – inhalation /
explosion / corrosion
Serious
Eliminate
Use non hazardous paint or solvents where possible
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
Minimise
If unable to eliminate then MSDS sheets to be retained on each site. Goods to be stored in a safe separate area. Ventilate areas when in
use. Keep lids on products when not in use. Decant into 1 litre quantity to use
8.7.2012
Minimise
Any lift over 30kg (male) 25kg (female) to be a 2 person lift or use barrows and other tools to move over 30kg Items
1.4.2011
Attend toolboxes on manual handling and safe lifting techniques. Ensure when lifting that the load is evenly distributed in weight between
both arms.
16.8.2012
Manual Handling – Muscle
damage / tears
Serious
19.8.2014
Vibration disease / OOS
Serious
Minimise
Ensure micro breaks are taken every 15 minutes when completing repetitive work. Stretching in between jobs. Alternate tasks so that
repetition is no longer than 6.5 hours in an 8 hour day.
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
Trip Hazards - Cords/ Tools/
Rubbish
Potentially
serious
Eliminate
All rubbish to be placed in provided skips, bins etc. Tools to be put away when not in use.
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
Minimise
Tools in use and electrical cords are to be put against walls, out of traffic areas or in a manner that will not create a hazard for any person
working or walking by.
Minimise
All 3 step ladders will have four feet on stable surface, legs locked, certified safety rails and be level.
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
Fall from unstable ladder
Serious
All open ladders will be tied at the top and footed at the bottom – or tied at the top and a person will hold the bottom. Ladders to be at a
1in 4 angle and the ladder must project at least 1 metre above any landing place.
Fall from ladder
Serious
Minimise
Always check rungs, feet and look for warping, cracking etc before use. Only used certified ladders. Do not use if damaged.
When working on a ladder there must always be three points of contact. Always face the ladder when climbing up or down. Never over
reach sideways, always move the ladder.
When the ladder is not in use it will be safely stored on the ground.
8.2.2013
Fall from roof
serious
Isolate
No work is to commence on a roof unless there is roof edge protection and a Task Analysis that you are inducted to.
Minimise
Follow our working at heights guidelines. 2 men must always be present when working on roof in case assistance is required. Other
person can be a contractor
If thereis roof edge protection then always remove access ladder when not working on the roof. If using scaffolding ensure access
is isolated when not in use.
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
20.6.2013
Rotating Machinery
Potentially
serious
Minimise
When using drills (and any other tools which have rotating machinery) all clothing is to be fitting and not lose. Gloves are not to be worn.
9.5.2011
19.8.2014
Hair ripped from scalp
Potentially
Serious
Minimise
All hair longer than a person’s jaw line must be tied securely at the back of the head when on any Longsilver work site.
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
Electricity
Serious
Isolate
All electrical equipment must be plugged into RCD boxes. Only RCD boxes are to be plugged into wall sockets. Follow the H&S Manual
electrical section.
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
Minimise
All electrical equipment will have current testing tags. All equipment must be checked for faults or exposed wires prior to every use
Electric shock from loose wall
plug or electrical cable
Serious
Eliminate
When working with tools or water (spraying for wallpaper removal) or steam around any electrical outlet you must take great care. Do
not commence work unless you have verified there is no electricity to that outlet.
17.10.2012
19.8.2014
Foreign bodies in eye
Potentially
serious
Isolate
Safety glasses to be used when operating equipment which discharges material
9.5.2011
19.8.2014
Asbestos
Serious
Eliminate
Follow the H&S Manual instructions regarding the discovery of Asbestos. Specialists will be engaged to deal with any asbestos issue.
1.4.2011
19.8.2014
Stipple ceiling
Serious
Eliminate
Any ceiling which has stipple could potentially have asbestos. Only painting is acceptable work. No grinding or sanding is to be completed
unless it has been tested for asbestos and a certificate is on site advising it is all clear.
26.4.2011
19.8.2014
Grinding Plaster / Morter –
particles inhaled in lung
Potentially
Serious
Minimise
Full nose and mouth filtering dust masks to be used
2.6.2011
19.8.2014
Compressed air nail guns
Serious
Minimise
Only fully trained staff to use
03.03.2012
19.8.2014
Ramset Guns
Serious
Minimise
Only certified and qualified staff to use. Certification will be recorded by Longsilver Construction on their training register.
01.11.2011
19.8.2014
Scaffolding – collapse
Serious
Eliminate
Scaffolding where the work platform is over five metres will be erected by certified scaffolders only
16.6.2011
19.8.2014
Minimise
Only trained staff will erect scaffolding where working platforms are less than 5 metres. A Scaffolding certificate is to be held in each site
box. Regular inspections of scaffolding erected by staff will occur.
Circular saw
Potentially
Serious
Minimise
Only guarded saws to be used.
01.03.2012
19.8.2014
Working under a floor
Serious
Minimise
If any person is working under a floor there must be another employee present in the immediate area. No music or other noisy equipment
to be used so that the need for help can be heard immediately. Clear close exits must be available. No entry unless inducted into a specific
Task Analysis for that work.
24.8.2011
19.8.2014
Working with Stanley knives
Potentially
Minimise
When using a Stanley knife all care should be taken to ensure your other hand and your body are not placed where the Stanley knife
9.5.2012
19.8.2014
Serious
would go to if a slip occurs.
12.6.2012
When not in use the knife must be retracted or guarded
Hydrated Lime
Minor
Minimise
Use a lightweight nose and mouth filter. If long exposure (4 hours +) use eyesheilds, gloves, tight fitting clothing
16.8.2012
19.8.2014
Crack repair –epoxy resins and
mortar binders
Potentially
Serious
Minimise
Do not wear contact lenses when using this product. Ensure area is ventilated, use gloves when handling, recommended to use eye or
face shields. Do not smoke, eat or drink when handling this product. Wash hands after handling.
16.8.2012
19.8.2014
Selleys liquid sugar soap
Minor
Minimise
Wash hands after use and before eating. If irritates then use nitrile or neoprene gloves.
16.8.2012
19.8.2014
Substance / Chemical spill
Potentially
Serious
Minimise
Keep lids on all products when not in use. Where possible all chemicals on site should be in 1 litre or less containers. Use good
housekeeping and keep chemicals away from walkways and work areas
16.8.2012
19.8.2014
Methylated Spirits or
Turpentine
Potentially
Serious
Minimise
Flamable over 40oC. Do not smoke near. Keep in cooler place. If using for longer than 10 minutes at a time then gloves must be worn
16.8.2012
19.8.2014
Resene Lumbersider- extended
use
Potentially
Serious
Minimise
Always wash hands before eating, recommended to use gloves
16.8.2012
19.8.2014
ELiminate
Use a different product where possible to completely eliminate this hazard
Eliminate
When using a Tyrol gun a hopper must be used
22.8.2012
19.8.2014
Minimise
When using a Tyrol gun for over 8 square metres of coverage two fully competent plasterers must complete the job
Plastering with Tyrol gun
Serious
muscle strain when Plastering
outside
Potentially
serious
Minimise
When completing any exterior plaster work a break of 5-10minutes must be taken every 1.25 hours
22.8.2012
19.8.2014
Injury to visitors
Potentially
Serious
Minimise
All visitors must be inducted to SSSP and must be accompanied on the site at all times. Notice requiring visitors to report to a staff
member on the entry point to a site.
1.2.2013
19.8.2014
Ramset Foam Handiseal and
Blazebreak
Potentially
Serious
Eliminate
Use a different product. No hazard once foam has set
24.6.2013
19.8.2014
Minimise
Use nitrile gloves, full face filtered mask when spraying seal.