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Hazard Control
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A control programme consists of all the steps necessary to protect workers; from exposure to a substance or system, and the procedures required to monitor worker exposure and their health to hazards such as chemicals, materials or substances, or other types such as noise and vibration. A written workplace hazard control programme should outline which methods are being used to control the exposure and how these controls will be monitored for effectiveness.
Selecting an appropriate control is not always easy. It often involves doing a risk assessment to evaluate and prioritise the hazards and risks. In addition, both "normal" and any potential or unusual situations must be studied. Each programme should be specially designed to suit the needs of the individual workplace. Hence, no two programmes will be exactly alike.
Choosing a control method may involve:
- Evaluating and selecting temporary and permanent controls,
- Implementing temporary measures until permanent (engineering) controls can be put in place, and
- Implementing permanent controls, when reasonably practicable.
For example, in the case of a noise hazard, temporary measures might require workers to use hearing protection. Long-term, permanent controls might use engineering methods to remove or isolate the noise source.
Health And Safety Hazard Monitoring Plan - Example
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Health and safety issues |
Potential injury |
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Kitchen floor. Slips and falls can occur if food or drink has been spilt. |
Sprains, fractures, concussion. |
Keep a mop and bucket in the kitchen. Instruct staff to clean up a spill. Reinforce verbal message with written sign. |
Moyo C |
20-Jun-09 |
Quarterly |
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The noisy compressor in the workshop. |
Hearing loss, serious harm. |
Provide all staff with earmuffs or ear plugs, and ensure they are using them correctly. Contract engineer to consider reduction solution such as relocation or enclosure of the compressor. Re-evaluate the need for further controls depending on the contractor's recommendation. |
John B |
15-Jul-09 |
01-Sep-09 |
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Unguarded guillotine. |
Finger laceration/ amputation. |
Replace with a guillotine fitted with a safety guard. |
Lerato B |
01-Jul-09 |
01-Jan-10 |
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Steps outside the workshop. Slippery when wet. |
Sprain/broken bones/bruising. |
Paint with non-slip paint. |
Moyo C |
15-Jul-09 |
01-Sep-09 |
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Stock falling off shelves in the warehouse. |
Serious harm. |
Secure stock with strapping. Require staff to wear hard hats and boots in the warehouse area. |
John B |
01-Jul-09 |
01-Jan-10 |