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Safety Alert

Forklift operation– (QLD May 2010). The purpose of the safety alert is to remind employers and forklift operators of the need to operate forklifts in a safe manner. A recent fatality in Queensland has highlighted the need for employers and operators to ensure forklifts operations and processes meet best practice
 
Go-kart– (NSW April 2010). A fatal accident at a New South Wales go-kart track has prompted a safety alert, recommending people do not go for a ride if their hair or clothing is not properly secured. The 26-year-old Sydney woman died earlier this month when her Islamic head dress got entangled in the rear axle of the go-kart at a Port Stephens track.
 
Foil ceiling insulation– (NT March 2010). Electrical workers & contractors, tradespersons and householders must be aware of the electrical safety risks associated with ceiling spaces where foil insulation has been laid.
 
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The concept of incorporating the O.H.&S. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment methodology into the Lift Industry practices arrived quite late (late 1990’s) and was driven largely by a number of incidents and accidents

For members of the Industry, particularly the field workers, it has been a welcome transition and has resulted in many previous out dated and unsafe practices abolished.

MINC Risk Services is a supporter of the more stringent requirements which apply as equally to the Lift Companies as they do for Building Owners and Managers. Naturally after the initial flurry of activity and as the requirements slowly became clearer to all concerned, it was evident that a large number of sites were (still are) containing far too many hazards and exposing lift workers and users to unnecessary and risks which can in most cases be eliminated or at worst controlled.

Using the MINC Risk Services specifically designed checklists for the relevant type of plant – lift, escalator or dumb waiter and incorporating checks and measures outlined by the Australian Elevator Association, our auditors will assess the site conditions, collect the data and pictorial evidence using the field tools and compile a detailed report which covers the following sections.

 

  • Section 1: A covering letter
  • Section 2: Introduction and Methodology
  • Section 3: Risk and Hazard Checklists
  • Section 4: Risk and Hazard Assessment
  • Section 5: Implementation Plan

Our assessment follows a similar standard approach to that used with all of the other MINC Risk Service Risk process.

Risk Score Chart

The level of risk, or ‘risk rating’, is determined by the relationship between Likelihood and Consequence. This relationship can be represented using a matrix, as follows.

LIKELIHOOD
CONSEQUENCES
Disaster
Very Serious
Serious
Substantial
Minor
Almost Certain
Very High
Very High
High
High
High
Likely
Very High
Very High
High
Moderate
Moderate
Possible
Very High
High
High
Moderate
Low
Remote
High
Moderate
Moderate
Low
Low
Practically Impossible
Moderate
Low
Low
Low
Low

Determine the risk score for each risk by plotting consequence and likelihood estimates on the table above.

This stage of the risk assessment gives a basis for ranking risks in terms of their priorities. It is important to note that the risk scores obtained have no absolute value. This chart provides a means of ranking the risks ONLY.

The ratings (Very High to Low) in the risk priority chart indicate how important it is to do something about each risk, as follows:

Rating
Action
Very High
The risk may need immediate isolation to prevent injury
High
Take some action to reduce these risks immediately
Moderate
Do something about these risks as soon as possible
Low
These risks may not need immediate attention

Where there are a large number of hazards identified which offer a number of similar level risks, it may be necessary to apply further determinants to the equation to assist with the prioritisation and therefore order of actions.

MINC Risk Services look forward to helping answer your questions and developing your business to the new highs in the area of Health & Safety.

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