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Risk
Assessments
Risk
assessments are complex processes which involve numerous factors,
including the monitoring and investigation of the workplace
environment.
The
comprehensive knowledge and experience in dealing with a particular
hazard, is fundamental in providing effective risk
management.
Depending
on the circumstances, the assessment may include the evaluation of
all or some of the following.
1.
Type, concentration and toxicity of the substance or
material
2. Condition,
friability or volatility of the
substance or material
3.
MSDS,
monitoring and epidemiological data
4.
Workplace environment, location, machinery, plant and
equipment.
5.
Duration
of exposure, dose levels
6.
Potential for physical disturbance, ignition, containment
release
7.
Individual biological sensitivity
8.
Synergistic affects of other substances. I.e.
Smoking
Asbestos
and
Hazardous Materials Risk Assessments (Audits)
The 'Division 5' (whole workplace) or 'Division 6' (pre demolition
/ refurbishment) risk assessments of buildings, structures,
ships and plant for Asbestos. SMF (Rockwool, Glasswool, etc) PCB
(in ballasts and capacitors, etc) Lead Paint, biological, chemical
and other hazards
may be included depending on scope of
work.
Safety
Audits
Compliance
audits / risk assessments focus on the workplace environment,
machinery and equipment and the applicable Regulations and
Codes.
Asbestos,
SMF, Gas, Vapour, Fume and Dust air monitoring
Occupational (personal) and Paraoccupational / Control (fixed
position) air monitoring during asbestos and other hazardous
materials removal and normal work processes.
Paraoccupational
(Asbestos) air monitoring in a factory and office areas (non
removal).
Due
Diligence Audits
The
assessment of buildings, sites and facilities especially for pre
purchase analysis.
Job
Safety Analysis and Safe Work Procedures
For
the removal of hazardous materials and work practices including
construction and demolition, machine guarding, manual handling,
contaminated soil, confined space entry, etc.
Training
A certified OH&S trainer conducts on site awareness programs. A
training needs / job safety analysis is conducted prior to the
training program. Subjects covered in a typical training session
include information about the particular hazard, risk assessment,
applicable legislation or codes of practice and safe work
procedures. A variety of training aids are used such as an MS
Power Point presentation, training notes for each
participant, Q & A time and where applicable a guided walk
through of the workplace.
Project
Management
The
preparation of tender documents, tender evaluation, contracts
administration, site supervision.
Local
Exhaust Ventilation Systems
A variety of testing equipment is used to assess the efficiency of
dust and vapor extraction systems. ACGIH Standards are used,
such as the Industrial Ventilation Manual (25th
Edition).
Machine
Guarding
The
operator, machine, process and the workplace are critical to
machine guarding safety. Re-design of the machine with the
installation of fixed and or automatic guards, operator
training, materials management and the machine surrounds reduces
the incidences of machine injuries.
Ergonomics
(Human Engineering)
Investigating
and designing the workplace environment to better fit the person,
in order to improve safety and productivity.
Noise
Surveys
Noise
Surveys including personal monitoring, is carried out in the
workplace, to determine noise levels and exposures.
Annual
Essential Safety Measures Reports (AESMR)
These
reports are carried out in compliance with the Victorian Building
Regulations 2006.
Essential
safety measures are the fire and life safety items that
are installed or constructed in a building to ensure adequate
levels of fire safety over the life of the
building.
Essential
safety measures include all building fire services such as
sprinklers, mechanical services, but also include passive fire
safety such as fire doors, fire rated structures and other building
infrastructure items, such as paths of travel to exits.
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