Question 7. HAZARD MANAGEMENT
The direct and potential Hazards of each job MUST be Identified and Communicated to every worker on TMOT sites before work starts.
Appropriate Control Measures MUST be put in place to PROTECT People and the Environment from HARM.
Every contractor / worker including our own TMOT Management, Crew boss and workers are responsible for the following:
- - Starting with Good Planning is Essential
- - Ensuring that the detail and scope of all Tasks/Jobs are identified.
- - Ensure that everyone working on the Site is Appropriately TRAINED and COMPETENT to do the Task/Job SAFELY
- - That all Hazards are Identified, Control Measures are in place and the details are Recorded and Communicated to all workers before work starts.
- - Where the Hazard Register doesn’t cover the work or tasks being carried out a JSA (Job Safety Analysis) MUST be completed and the Hazard Register updated as required.
- - To confirm the Risk Level – use the RISK SCORE CALCULATOR which is available from the Business Unit manager.
- - Maps showing the hazards on the farms are available from the Farm manager.
- - Everyone working on the task/job should sign onto the JSA.
- - Regularly review your job and work processes for any new or introduced Hazards and update your control measures accordingly.
ELIMINATE – MINIMISE.
BASIC HAZARDS ON TMOT SITES
Hazards on Te Manawa o Tūhoe Sites are many and varied and before any job or task is started Check with the specific Business Unit Manager / Crew Boss and the BU HAZARD REGISTER.
Some of the Hazards you may find on TMOT Sites include (but are not limited to) the following:
- - Slips, trips and falls.
- - Manual Handling
- - Powered Hand Tools & Equipment
- - Over-head obstructions & objects falling from height.
- - Moving vehicles, mobile plant & machinery.
- - Chemicals / Hazardous Substances, Fuel, Oil, Fueling Operations
- - Fatique
- - Working in Extreme Conditions – Hot, Cold, Wet
- - Noise,
- - Discomfort Pain Injury (DPI)
Forest Operations - Tree Felling, Breaking Out, Chainsaws, Cable Harvesting, Wire Ropes, Tree Driving, Hang Ups, Safety Zones, Safe Retreat Areas – “
Two Tree Lengths”, Log Processors, “Chain Shot”, Skid Work, Forest Fires, Forest Roads, Dust, DPI (OOS)
Farming Operations – Dairy Sheds, Cattle Handling, Farm Tractors & Machinery, Effluent Ponds/Systems, Bio Hazards, Animal Diseases, Races, Bridges & Culverts, Electric Fences, Chainsaws, Post Rammers, Quad & Motor Bikes,
Gas Pipe Line (Hatupere/Forest)
Hazard Identification is the Key Element for a Safe Working Environment
7. There are multiple Hazards found on TMOT Sites - please select the one that does NOT apply?