Assessment Task: AWE: Individual Risk Analysis

Please complete five steps before attempting the Individual Risk Analysis:

Step 1: Identify as many hazards as possible

Step 2:Determine risks for 5 selected

Step 3: Assess the level of risk of each hazard

Step 4: Determine actions to control risks

Step 5:Participate in a group WHS Committee Meeting and communicate findings to your class

Once complete, please upload to eGrad for record-keeping.

Student ID

Student Name

Step 1: In small groups, identify hazards and record them below:

HAZARDS

Biological (e.g. Hygiene, disease, infection)

Blood / Bodily fluid Virus/ Disease Food Handling

Other/Details:

Chemicals

Non-hazardous chemical(s) 'Hazardous' chemical(s)

Name of Chemical(s)/Details:

Critical Incident - resulting in:

Lockdown Evacuation Disruption

Other/Details:

Energy Systems - incidents / issues involving:

Electricity (incl. Mains and Solar) LPG Gas Gas / Pressurised containers

Electricity cables / extension cords

Other/Details:

Environment

Sun exposure Animals / Insects Water (creek, river, beach, dam)

Temperature (heat / cold) Storms / Weather Sound / Noise

Other/Details:

Facilities / Built Environment

Buildings and fixtures Driveway / Paths Doorways

Emergency / Fire Exits Furniture

Other/Details:

Machinery, Plant and Equipment

Machinery (fixed) Machinery (portable) Hand tools

Vehicles / trailers Furniture

Other/Details:

Manual Tasks / Ergonomics

Manual tasks (repetitive, heavy) Working at heights Restricted space

Other/Details:

People

Staff / Colleagues Customers Suppliers / Others Physical Stress

Psychological Stress

Other/Details:

Other Hazards / Details

Step 2: Identify risks associated with the hazards

NO.

HAZARDS

ASSOCIATED RISKS

e.g.

Working with computers

Ergonomic Hazards:

Poor posture

Excessive duration in a seated position

Incorrect setup of workstation

Glare

Repetitive movements

Physical injury to the wrists, arms, neck, shoulder or back.

Eye strain

Telephonic dealings with staff and customers

Emotional intimidation

Aggression towards staff members

Emotional strain on staff

Stress and anxiety

Depression

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Step 3: In small groups, assess the risk level of each hazard using the matrices below

Variable Risk Matrix

LikelihoodLabel

(How likely is this to happen?)

Consequences Label (What injury or damage could it cause?)

Insignificant

(1)

Minor

(2)

Moderate

(3)

Major

(4)

Catastrophic

(5)

Rare (1)

Low

Low

Low

Moderate

Moderate

Unlikely (2)

Low

Moderate

Moderate

High

High

Possible (3)

Low

Moderate

High

High

Extreme

Likely (4)

Moderate

High

High

Extreme

Extreme

Almost Certain (5)

Moderate

High

Extreme

Extreme

Extreme

Likelihood

Description of Likelihood

Consequence

Description of Consequence

1.Rare

Will only occur in exceptional circumstances

1.Insignificant

No treatment required

2.Unlikely

Not likely to occur within the foreseeable future

2.Minor

Minor injury requiring First Aid treatment (e.g. minor cuts, bruises, bumps)

3.Possible

May occur within the foreseeable future

3.Moderate

Injury requiring medical treatment or lost time

4.Likely

Likely to occur within the foreseeable future

4.Major

Serious injury (injuries) requiring specialist medical treatment or hospitalisation

5.Almost Certain

Almost certain to occur within the foreseeable future

5.Catastrophic

Loss of life, permanent disability or multiple serious injuries

Risk Calculation Table* (Risk level = Likelihood x Consequence)

Assessed Risk Level

Description of Risk Level

Actions

15-25

Extreme Risk (E)

If an incident were to occur, it would be likely that a permanent, debilitating injury or death would occur.

Activity should not proceed in its current form

8-12

High Risk (H)

If an incident were to occur, it would be likely that an injury requiring medical treatment would result.

Activity should be modified to include remedial planning, action and subject to future assessment

4-6

Moderate Risk (M)

If an injury were to occur, there would be some chance that an injury requiring First Aid would result.

Activity can operate subject to management and/or modification

1-3

Low Risk (L)

If an incident were to occur, there would be little likelihood that an injury would result.

No action required unless escalation of risk is possible

*Risk Level = Likelihood X Consequence

Step 4: In small groups, determine actions to control risks:

Detail the control measures you will implement to eliminate or control the risk.

Note: Control measures should be implemented in line with the preferred Hierarchy of Controls.

Most effective

Physically remove the hazard

Replace the hazard

Isolate people from the hazard

Adapt exposure to the hazard

Change the way people work

Protect the worker with Personal Protective Equipment

Least Effective

Eliminate the z

Step 5: Participate in a group WHS Meeting and communicate your findings to the class:

Considering the specific hazards and risks you identified and recorded in Steps 1 - 4, discuss improvements and inclusions needed for future Workplace Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Then discuss and identify WHS training needs for staff.

Policies and procedure improvements and inclusions

1.

2.

3.

WHS Training Needs for Staff

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2.

3.