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1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4 Risk Management ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.1 High Risk Tasks as Identified in the National Standard for Construction Work ................................................ 6
4.2 Take 5 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Safe Work Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Job Hazard Analysis or safe work method statement (SWMS) ...................................................................... 10
4.5 Risk Management System Process................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.6 Hazard and near miss Reporting .................................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Safe Act Observation (SAO) ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.8 Project Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................................ 14
4.9 Design Management and Change .................................................................................................................. 16
4.9.1 Client Design ............................................................................................................................................... 16
4.9.2 Design Change............................................................................................................................................ 16
4.10 life rules ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
5 Evaluation Tools ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Hierarchy of Control ........................................................................................................................................ 22
5.2 Monitoring and Review .................................................................................................................................... 22
5.3 risk management training ................................................................................................................................ 22
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Document ID Document Name Comment
08PR001C Risk Management.
Date Version Description Originator Reviewer Approver
15/10/08 1 Safe Work Procedure Steve Hart Steve Hart Tim Abraham
26/11/09 2 Safe Work Procedure Upgrade Steve Hart Steve Hart Stuart Crofts
29/01/10 3 Safe Work Procedure Upgrade Steve Hart E Kelman S Hart
29/01/10 4 Safe Work Procedure Upgrade Steve Hart T Thompson Stuart Crofts
23/06/10 5 Safe Work Procedure Upgrade Steve Hart T Thompson Stuart Crofts
19/07/10 6 New Document Control Guidelines K Berridge Steve Hart Tony Bevan
28/03/11 7 Safe Work Procedure Update Steve Hart Steve Hart Steve Hart
11/10/11 8 Restructure of procedure Ben Bryan T Thompson Ben Bryan
06/01/12 9 Included design and project risk Ben Bryan T Thompson Ben Bryan
assessment information
12/4/12 10 Included integrated Risk Assessment Ben Bryan Jennifer Graham Ben Bryan
Matrix and grammar corrections
15/2/13 11 Included instructions on the new Andre Naude Ben Bryan Ben Bryan
Take 5
10/06/13 12 Included life rules Ben Bryan Troy Thompson Ben Bryan
03/09/13 13 Included information on SWMS Ben Bryan Troy Thmpson Ben Bryan
28/01/14 14 Included flow chart to explain how Ben Bryan Troy Thompson Ben Bryan
JHAs/SWMS & Take 5s work
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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to ensure hazards are identified, assessed and controlled appropriately, there is an
effective recording mechanism in place, and all personnel are aware of applicable hazards and adopted control
measures.
2 RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of the General Manager, Project Manager, Site Supervisor and/or their Nominee to ensure that a
safe system of work as well as any site requirements for hazard recognition systems has been implemented.
3 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
Accident An unplanned event that results in injury / harm to health or property damage.
Risk Risk is the likelihood of a hazardous event occurring and the severity of its
consequences.
Risk Management The ongoing management process of identifying hazards, assessing risk and
reduction of that risk to as low as reasonably practical (ALARP).
Consequence The most likely or predicted outcome if the situation/incident followed through
to being an accident.
Safe Action SAOs are a field leadership tool used by management to observe site activities
Observation (SAO) to ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed.
Take 5 Take 5s provide personnel with a tool to ensure Brierty Limited procedures and
life saving rules are followed and the work force have read and understood the
relevant Safe Work Procedure and/or Job Hazard Analysis
Safe Work SWPs are task specific procedures that identify hazards and outline company
Procedures (SWP) best practice methods for conducting a task. Before undertaking a new task
employees must identify if an SWP exist for task and work to it. These SWPs
must be adhered to at all times.
High Risk High Risk Tasks are defined in the National Standard for Construction Work
and identified in Section 4.1 Table 2 of this procedure.
4 RISK MANAGEMENT
The hazard identification methods which Brierty Limited follows are mainly concerned with identifying the "initiating
events" which could lead either directly, or in conjunction with other failed systems to result in a major hazardous
situation occurring. Initiating events could include human error, equipment / plant failure, procedural failure, extreme
conditions, etc. Identification of initiating events will usually "flush out" the hazard present. Methods of identification
include:
Brierty Limited and subcontractors are involved in OHS activities using the risk management tools listed below:
Safe Work Procedures exist for reoccurring tasks. These procedures identify
Safe Work
common hazards and controls and list best practice methods for completing
Procedure
the task.
Safe Work A comprehensive step by step work procedure and document, essential in the
Method Building & Construction Industry. These should be developed in consultation
Statement with affected staff.
Take 5s provide personnel with a tool to ensure Brierty Limited procedures and
Take 5 life saving rules are followed and the work force have read and understood the
relevant Safe Work Procedure and/or Job Hazard Analysis
SAOs are a field leadership tool used by management to observe site activities
SAO
to ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed.
Job Hazard
The process of identifying hazards and controls within each step of an activity
Analysis
Hazard Report The process of identifying and controlling hazards on the work site.
General Safety
Toolbox Meetings - Hazards and controls are discussed. Meetings are
Discussion /
conducted regularly and minutes are recorded.
Awareness
Workplace Hazards / housekeeping checklists are used as part of the inspection process.
Inspections Non-conformances are recorded and close-out.
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Plant / Plant / equipment inspections are conducted on a daily basis for the purpose of
Equipment recognising any faults that may jeopardise safety performance and/or create
Inspections environmental concerns with each individual machine (i.e. Leaking oil).
JHAs/SWP/SWMS for 'high-risk construction work' must, as far as practicable, set out:
each high-risk construction work activity that either is or includes a hazard to which a person is likely to be exposed;
the risk of injury or harm arising from those hazards;
the safety measures to be implemented to reduce the risk(s), including the control measures to be applied;
a description of the equipment used in the work activity; and
any qualifications and/or training required to enable people to do the work safely.
(a) construction work where there is a risk of a person falling two metres or more;
(e) construction work involving structural alterations that require temporary support to prevent collapse;
(g) construction work involving excavation to a depth greater than 1.5 metres;
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(j) construction work on or near pressurised gas distribution mains and consumer piping;
(m) construction work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere;
(o) construction work on or adjacent to roadways or railways used by road or rail traffic;
(p) work on construction sites where there is any movement of powered mobile plant;
(q) construction work in an area where there are artificial extremes of temperature;
(r) construction work in, over or adjacent to water or other liquids where there is a risk of drowning; and
4.2 TAKE 5
The Take 5 is a mini risk assessment tool to ensures you identify hazards and put control measures in place which are
relevant to the task, and ensure you are working according to applicable Brierty Safe Work Procedures and/or Job
Hazard Analysis. The Take 5 must be completed prior to performing any work activity, and should be completed at the
work location. You are responsible for carrying out a Take5 before commencing any work and the Take 5 must be
kept on your person and handed to your Supervisor when the job is completed or at the end of the shift.
At the top state your Name, the Date and the Task.
The first step is to ensure you understand the task and to determine if a current JHA/SWP is in place and if so make
sure you have signed onto it. There are also checks to ensure you have the correct tools, PPE and competency to
carry out the task safely, as well as an understanding of how to approach the job. If you answer “No” to any question
in Step 1 you are required to stop and check with your Supervisor.
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Step 5 – Do it Safely
Step 5 is a prompt for you to assess the hazards and the controls measures you listed and make a decision whether
the task is safe to complete or not. You are also checking to ensure the control measures are present and working.
Once the Take 5 has been completed it must be handed to the Supervisor at the end of the shift.
Complete cover page which includes idenitifying person involved, equipment to be used, training required etc
Review methodology and make any required changes
Identify additional hazards which are specific to the site or job
Assess the initial and residual risks
All personnel to read and sign onto the SWMS weekly
Site Supervisor must sign the SWMS
SWMS must be reviewed periodically
A SMWS is developed for high risk or routine tasks e.g., bulk earthworks, trenching etc. They are a live document
and are reviewed and updated regularly.
Brierty use a Take 5 for tasks that are not covered in the SWMS or a non routine activity. If the take 5 states the
activity to be high risk that’s when a JHA is developed.
Note: When assessing the residual risk the consequence can be reduced if the controls have been implemented.
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Brierty has implemented a simple risk matrix which can be used when completing a JHA/SWMS with the permission of
the HSEQ Manager and client. The matrix is a 5 x 5 matrix using terminology to improve the understanding of
inherent and residual risk.
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• Hazards and near misses are preferably reported using the Brierty Limited Hazard and Near Miss Report
form. It is important to note that client hazard and near miss reports can be used on approval from the HSEQ
Manager
• Fill in the site number, date, time, reported by, location of hazard/near miss
• Then describe the hazard/near miss
• Then assess the initial risk rating
• Describe what action has been taken to control/reduce the hazard/near miss
• The assess the residual risk
• Supervisor then completes notes or comments
• Supervisor signs and dates the hazard/near miss report
• The white copy goes to the supervisor for reviewing and assigning appropriate actions and sign off. The
yellow copy remains in the hazard report booklet.
Actions arising from hazard reports should be communicated to the workgroup to ensure they are closed out or
provided sufficient feedback as to their current status. This can be done through the INX reporting system if the project
has the required resources.
Leadership team members establish, explain and communicate the Safe Work Procedures to all personnel
Systems of work are regularly reviewed, improved and modified, as required.
Positive behaviours are commended, and at-risk behaviours are addressed.
Unsafe acts/conditions which are identified are rectified as soon as practicable.
Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) are regularly reviewed against field practices
so that they align with, and reflect best practice.
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A project risk assessment is a systematic survey preformed to identify “big picture” or overall contract/project hazards
and risks.
The project risk assessment is undertaken prior to the commencement of any contract or project or prior to each major
phase of the work. Project specific hazards could include but are not limited to:
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Noise;
Fatigue; and
Biological hazards
Beofre completing the project risk assessment complete 08TE003C_Project Hazarrd Identification Checklist. This tool
idenitifies hazards to complete the project risk assessment.
The project risk assessment will highlight the key high risk activities/hazards and information will be included in the
site specific induction.
The project risk assessment is most effective if performed by a team of persons knowledgeable in similar work and by
brain storming potential failure scenarios. This team could include project managers, engineers, safety and training
personnel etc.
The inherent risks are assessed before the implemented controls have been idenitfied
Identify potential hazards at an early stage, such that the hazards may be eliminated, minimised or controlled as early
as possible in the development process
To systematically identify all HSE hazards, assess their risk and determine management strategies to reduce the risks
to, as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
The following input information should be available (dependent upon project risk assessment purpose):
Design information, sketches, drawings, maps, JHAs and data describing the contract or project to be
undertaken. This could include technical queries and design change notices
Process maps, schedules or other information describing the proposed work breakdown, sequence of
activities, functions and operations during the contract
Any safety related experiences of similar previous contracts or activities including incident reports, hazard
reports, industry bulletins, standards etc.
Outputs from other risk studies including action lists
Risk criteria including matrix and acceptance levels
Previous project evaluation reports
Information on obligations, regulatory requirements, environmental requirements and any other requirements
which may be imposed
Important Note:
The variation register is used to capture design changes. The variation register has a column which allows the project
team to identify a design change which could affect the safe buildability of the project. It is the project manager’s
responsibility to ensure the project risk assessment is reviewed and updated once a design change has been
assessed to affect the health and safety of the project.
When assessing the residual risk the consequence can be reduced if the controls have been implemented.
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Project: Maddington The following input information should be available (dependent upon project risk assessment purpose):
Facilitator: Troy Thompson • Design information, sketches, drawings, maps, JHAs and data describing the contract or project to be undertaken.
This could include technical queries and design change notices
Date conducted: 25/07/2011 Date reviewed: 22/04/2013 • Process maps, schedules or other information describing the proposed work breakdown, sequence of activities,
functions and operations during the contract
Attendees: Attendees: • Any safety related experiences of similar previous contracts or activities including incident reports, hazard reports,
Jonothan Dark industry bulletins, standards e.t.c. Page:
Matt Collins • Outputs from other risk studies including action lists
Domenic Capelutti • Risk criteria including matrices and acceptance levels Attachments:
David Hitchcock • Previous project evaluation reports
Andre Naude • Information on obligations, regulatory requirements, environmental requirements and any other requirements
Stuart McDowall which may be imposed
No Activity Hazard Unwanted Event Existing Management Controls Consequence Initial Risk Ranking Additional Controls Related Documents Final Risk Ranking Actionee Due Date
Category If risk is High or greater
Transport / Delivery
Poorly maintained equipment Injury to Person Dedicated equipment loading area, People Major Unlikely H 10 JHA to be completed for Task JHA Work Sheet Moderate Unlikely M 15 Driver onging
Untrained operators Damage to plant and equipment Competent Personnel, Guidelines in Conducting a JHA, Supervisor
Uncontrolled movements Pre-operational plant inspection, Training and Competency,
Loading equipment OFF/ON Poor weather/ road conditions Designated spotter, Prestart Equipment Checklist
transport float Poor Site conditions Clear and concise communication between Manual Handling
Isolation procedure not followed spotter and operator Lifting Equipment and Suspended Loads
Crane operator and dogman high risk work Tagging and Isolation
certification, JHA to be completed, clear
communication confirmation of load weight,
compliance with lifting equipment inspection
schedule, Confirm SWL of crane and lifting
equipment, PPE
Loading and off loading plan
Approved TMP in place
Fatigue management
Deliveries Poorly maintained equipment Injury to Person Vehicle safety equipment People Minor Possible M 18 Manual Handling Minor Possible M 18 Supervisor / onging
Untrained operators Licensed driver and operators Lifting Equipment and Suspended Loads Operators /
Incorrect tie down equipment Drive to conditions, Tagging and Isolation Personnel
Uncontrolled movements Vehicle pre start checks, Training and Competency,
Poor weather/ road conditions Load management and planning Prestart Equipment Checklist
Poor Site conditions Approved TMP in place
Unauthorized access Loading and offloading plan
Delivery outside of operating hours Spotter in place for unloading vehicles
Visitor procedures
Designated lay down yard
Security of store area.
In the first instance, the Project Manager / Site Supervisor shall contact the client and request a copy of the
designers risk assessment documentation prior to commencement of works. This shall be evidenced by an
email, letter or diary note. It is recognized that this is not always achievable as control rests with the client
Signature on the accepted contract
Any design related HSE hazards and risks identified in project risk assessments and JHAs / SWPs
Any design related HSE hazards and risks communicated to workers at induction and safety meetings such
as toolbox and committee meetings.
Ensure all design changes are documented. This is achieved by retaining design change records or writing it
down
Review all design changes for potential HSE hazard and risk issues. Review is demonstrated by a signature
and evidence of communication
Only the Project Manager is authorized to accept any design change
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Communicate any new HSE hazards resulting from design changes to workers. This is achieved by revising
risk assessments, SWPs, JHAs, safety meetings, notice boards etc. The toolbox meeting agenda includes a
line item for considering design change.
Design changes may require a review of existing project risk assessment, SWPs, JHAs to assess the impact of the
change on identified hazards and controls.
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5 EVALUATION TOOLS
Hazards are evaluated based upon consequence severity and likelihood. A matrix is then used to determine risk level.
This will then result in a risk decision being made based upon the decision matrix. Controls are then implemented
utilising a hierarchy of control system. The tables below are used to facilitate the process above.
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STEP 1 - Select the Consequence Severity (e.g., Insignificant, Minor, Moderate, Major or Catastrophic) that best describes the outcome or potential impact of the activity/hazard. Note: When assessing the
residual risk the consequence can be reduced if the controls have been implemented.
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STEP 2 - Select the Likelihood (e.g., Rare, Unlikely, Possible, Likely or Almost Certain) that best describes
the likelihood or potential likelihood of the activity/hazard.
Almost Consequence expected 1 case per 10 person years 1 or more times per week
to occur in most cases
Certain
Likely Consequence will 1 case per 100 person years 1 or more times per month
probably occur in most
cases
Possible Consequence could 1 case per 1,000 person years 1 or more times per year
occur at some time
Unlikely Consequence may occur 1 case per 10,000 person years Occurs once every 1 to 10
at some time years
Rare Consequence may occur 1 case per 100,000 person years Occurs once every 10 to 100
under exceptional years
circumstances
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STEP 3 - Combine the consequence and likelihood sections which will result in a risk score. This score will
either be Extreme, High, Moderate or Low.
Step 4 - The decision matrix is a tool to give direction on what is required when the residual risk has been
identified. The table below explains the approvals required for each residual risk rating.
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Hierarchy of Controls
HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS
These controls should be applied in the following order
Control Description Example (hazard is an open
excavation)
ELIMINATE The complete elimination of the hazard Backfill the excavation
SUBSTITUTE Replace the process with another less Consider drilling to prevent the
hazardous one need for an excavation
ENGINEER Redesign the equipment or process Put a cover or bridge over the
excavation
ADMINISTRATE Provide training or create procedures etc. Erect signage and do a JHA
PPE Use properly fitted personal protective Ensure workers have safety boots
equipment (PPE) and long clothing on.
REMEMBER THE MORE CONTROLS WE IMPLEMENT THE STRONGER OUR DEFENCE
START AT THE TOP AND IMPLEMENT AS MANY CONTROLS AS PRACTICABLE
Corrective actions that have been identified in the risk assessment process shall be placed in the INX Data
Base InControl system. This will assist in not only the allocation of a responsible person to review and
closes out the actions identified, but to monitor the progress of the close out actions by placing time and date
stipulations for tracking.
The site specific induction covers risk management tools (e.g, Take 5 & JHA)
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