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All Material Risks and Control Statements

  • Confined Space Incident
    When required to work in a confined space I will:
    • Only conduct confined space tasks if Trained, Competent and Authorised
    • Identify, Isolate, Lock and Verify all energy sources prior to entry
    • Develop a suitable Rescue Plan and ensure that all rescue equipment is in place
    • Confirm my atmospheric gas monitor is bump tested and calibrated prior to use
    • Conduct atmospheric monitoring before and during my task
    • Ensure mechanical or natural ventilation is adequate to purge or ventilate any contaminant prior or during task
  • Dropped Object

    When there is the potential for dropped objects during the task I will:

    • Ensure the drop zone (consider deflection and 4:1 guide) is delineated by red and white danger tape
    • Confirm all tools, materials and equipment are adequately contained to prevent objects from falling
     
  • Electrical Incident (High/Low Voltage)

    When required to conduct electrical work I will:

    • Identify, Isolate, Lock and prove De-energised, before conducting my task
    • Not conduct electrical work unless Trained, Competent and Appointed
  • Engulfment Incident

    When there is the potential for engulfment during the task I will:
    (Stockpile operations)

    • Confirm stockpile condition and valve status
    • Not travel over an operating coal valve
    • Not operate with a Bench height exceeding cab height
    • Conduct pre start inspections prior to operating mobile equipment on stockpile (Trenching)
    • Install batter or shoring when trenching greater than 1.5mtrs
    • Establish suitable barriers and barricading to clearly identify and control trenching work area (CHPP)
    • Identify, Isolate (Dissipate or Eliminate), Lock and Verify all energy sources

     

     
  • Explosives Detonation

    When working with or around explosives I will:

    • Ensure no personnel are within the exclusion zone during blasting and lightning events
    • Ensure blast demarcation and bunding is in place prior to the commencement of loading
    • Ensure that a traffic management plan is in place prior to loading and adhered to throughout
    • Only access, transport or handle explosives if Trained and Appointed
    • Understand and follow the drill and loading plan where hot or reactive ground has been identified
    • Immediately notify the shotfirer in charge of a suspected misfire
    • Always have a shotfirer supervise any recovery or excavation involving misfires.
    • Ensure separation of explosives while being transported and only assemble initiation explosives immediately prior to placing down the hole
  • Fall from Height
    When working at heights I will:
    • Protect the edge - Protect open edges through installation of hard barriers to prevent falls
    • Only use fit for purpose equipment that has been inspected, tested and tagged
    • Assess ground and environmental conditions for suitability and stability
    • Develop effective rescue plans - Equipment is available and standby person trained
  • Fall of Ground
    When working around dumps, highwalls, low walls and stockpiles I will:
    • Inspect my work area to identify geological hazards
    • Follow primary stand off zones
    • Install windrows for primary standoff zones. 10mtrs from the toe and 5mtrs from the crest at all times
    • Ensure that windrows are constructed and maintained to the correct standard
    • Dig and Dump to design
  • Fire & Explosion
    When working on, in or around equipment and infrastructure with the potential for fire and/or explosion I will:
    • Conduct work area inspection to identify ignition sources are adequately controlled
    • Conduct equipment inspection to identify fire suppression and detection systems are operational
    • Ensure a firewatcher is in place for Hot Work activities (monitor for 30 mins after task)
    • Sign on before entry to Hazardous Areas
    • Execute quality maintenance to prevent the risk of fire on equipment
    • Ensure all chemicals used are approved for use onsite and controlled as per SDS
  • Hazardous Substances

    When working with or around hazardous substances I will:
    • Ensure chemicals are approved in CHEMALERT and stored and used as per the SDS.
    • Ensure when decanting chemicals, it is into a suitable container that is clearly labelled
  • Lifting & Cranage
    When conducting lifting tasks I will:
    • Never enter a line of fire / drop zone - With consideration made to fall / equipment trajectory.
    • Only use fit for purpose equipment that has been inspected, tested and tagged
    • Assess ground and environmental conditions for suitability and stability
    • Erect area and drop zone barricading to limit area only to workers involved in the lift
  • Potable Water Contamination
    When preserving the quality of drinking water for site I will:
    • Monitor water quality test results and follow response protocols
    • Inspect tanks, pipes, hoses and connections to ensure they are clean and protected from contamination
  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Incident
    When operating a remotely piloted aircraft I will:
    • Be trained and competent in the operation of the make and model
    • Review upcoming maintenance and complete pre flight planning
    • Select a suitable take off and landing area and consider barricading
    • Monitor the RPA during operation
  • Rotating & Moving Equipment Incident
    When working around Tooling, Equipment and Components that are required to be energised when people are in the vicinity I will:
    • Isolate - Prior to working on equipment.
    • Follow the Exclusive Control process - When diagnosis and function testing is required
    • Ensure guards / barriers / barricading is in place - To protect workers from line of fire & rotating / moving equipment.
  • Severe Weather
    In the event of severe weather I will:
    • Adhere to the instructions of the supervisor in the event of a Red alert
  • Tyre & Rim
    When working around tyres and rims I will:
    • Identify and report suspected hazardous tyres - Remain 300m away from a hazardous tyre - staying clear of the extreme danger zone (between 2 and 10 o'clock).
    • Will not enter barricaded areas - To protect personnel from line of fire/drop zones.
    • Never enter a line of fire / drop zone - With consideration made to drop-zone / equipment trajectory.
    • Only use fit for purpose equipment - Tyre/rims are designed for intended use, defect free, and used as per OEM guidance.
  • Uncontrolled Release of Stored Energy
    When there is the potential for an Uncontrolled Release of Stored Energy during the task I will:
    • Never enter a line of fire
    • Identify, Isolate (Dissipate or Eliminate), Lock and Verify all energy sources
    • Ensure barricading is in place to protect workers from line of fire
  • Vehicle Incident
    When operating or working around vehicles and equipment I will:
    • Maintain equipment separation distance requirements (50/30, 20/10, 10/3) at all times
    • Confirm positive communication is achieved when interacting with other equipment
    • Always drive defensively, check blind spots and apply Hierarchy at intersections
    • Wear a seat belt correctly while operating / traveling in vehicles and equipment
    • Drive to conditions and follow speed limits
    • Ensure my vehicle / equipment is safely parked
    • Ensure that windrows are constructed and maintained to the correct standard
    • Complete daily equipment and walk around inspections prior to use
    • Ensure when spotting equipment into the workshop remain outside of the line of fire and always be visible to the operator
    • Walk on designated walkways in carparks, buildings and on machines
  • Working in or around liquid bodies
    strong>When working on or around liquid bodies I will:
    • Wear a life jacket at all times when on water
    • Ensure that hard barriers are constructed and maintained to prevent inadvertent access
    • Conduct Geotechnical Operational Checklist to identify hazards
    • Check the depth of water prior to tramming a machine into water.
    • All sumps must be barricaded and delineated prior to the excavator leaving the area
  • Working alone in Remote and/or Isolated Areas

    When working alone in remote and/or isolated areas I will:

    • Ensure check-in and communication process is established with primary contact
    • Submit working alone in remote and/or isolated areas checklist before commencement of task
    • Carry a MAC issued Personal Emergency Device (PED)