Risk/Hazard Treatment
Once risks have been identified, analysed, and evaluated, risk treatment options need to be considered and applied. Risk treatment involves selecting one or more options to modify a risk and then implementing the selected option/s.
There are a number of ways to control the risks of falls. Some control measures are more effective than others.
A typical isolation procedure may consist of the following:
- Power sources are identified and isolated. Electrical equipment should be shut off at the main isolator not just by way of a stop button.
- Isolating points are locked/secured with padlocks and danger tags.
- All stored energy is dispersed.
- Isolation is checked for effectiveness.
- Safe area of work is identified.
When using locks and danger tags remember that:
- Tags should be dated and signed.
- Locks should have a tag giving the name of the person who locked out the plant.
- Tags and locks should only be removed by the person who applied them (or an authorised person).
- Tags and locks should be fitted to all isolation points.
- The scope of tasks and the safe work practices you are going to apply should be referred to, and documented, when completing Safe Work Method Statements.
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