Sample Hazard Register - Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand.doc

hazard register (sample only)aviation health and safetyhazard register sampledisclaimerthis sample register is intended to be used as a guide only to assist aviation operators to set up their own hazard register. using extracts of this sample does not necessarily mean that the health and safety in employment act 1992 has been complied with: it must not be relied upon to fulfil hse legal obligations. november 2008: version 1.0(page1). office / administration areahazards identifiedpotential harmsignificant hazardyes noeimhazard controlstrainingrequired hazard control reviewdatechecked datecheckeddatechecked visual display units(computers)discomfort pain and injury (dpi) - formerly known as oos. -stress -fatiguexxn ensure (approved code of practice for safe use of vdus) is being complied with.n individual workstation assessments completed at commencement of employment and after reports of discomfort, pain and or injuryn training and information about gradual process injuries and their preventionn rotate tasks, alternate administration and computer workloads to vary tasksn monitor workload, support employees to manage their workload to minimise stress and fatiguen pain & discomfort surveys on employment, then six monthly and when pain and discomfort arisesn fatigue risk management systems are in placen follow up of employees by health professionals as necessary for persistent workstation issues, after obtaining employees informed consent.unsecured filing cabinets and book shelves laceration, bruising, crushing, possibly death.xxn secure filing cabinets/shelves to wallsn no stacking of heavy items on top of book shelves and filing cabinetsn ensure safe means of access and egress.armed robbery / violenceinjury/deathxxn procedure in place to guide employeesn employees trained not to put themselves or others in an unsafe or dangerous situationn emergency alarm is activated and monitoredmanual handling, i.e. lifting, bending ,stretching, moving heavy boxes, bagssprains, strains, pain, discomfort.xxn identify high risk activities.n use trolleys or manual handling aidsn reduce /split loads into manageable weight and/or sizen two person or team liftingn training in correct manual handling techniques/aids (page 2). workshop areahazards identifiedpotential harmsignificant hazardyes noeimhazard controlstrainingrequired hazard control reviewdatecheckeddatecheckeddate checkedcontact with machinery- cleaning, repairing and/or maintenance of machineryelectrocution, injuries- crushing - lacerations- amputationsxxxn all guards are in situ and bolted to machineryn supervision and procedures to ensure no cleaning, repairing and/or maintenance of moving machinery and machinery partsn enforce and maintain strict isolation proceduresn train staff on correct isolation /lockout proceduresn protective equipment and clothing suppliedchemicals & chemical handlingspills of - paints- thinners- fuels- cleaners- pesticidestoxic effects from inhalation and dermal contact-dermatitis-burns-eye injury-iilnessxxxn register of all substances and chemicalsn safety data sheets are availablen ensure correct storage (incl. incompatibles)n all appropriate staff are trained in chemical handling and storagen training records are in placen develop emergency procedures including a spill kit procedure.n spill kit in placen appropriate ppe is provided and available manual handling i.e. lifting, bending , stretchingsprains, strains, pain, discomfort.xxxn identify high risk activities.n use trolleys or manual handling aidsn reduce or split loads to manageable weight and/or sizen two person or team lifting/ transferringn training in correct lifting and manual handling techniquesportable power tools incl.- drills- grinders- circular sawseye damage, cuts etc.xxn wear eye protection at all times when using power toolsn keep hands well clear. n correctly guarded,n maintained and used as recommended for the purposes for which they were designeddust, flying particles.eye injury xxn maintain good housekeeping practises.n do not blow down clothing or parts of body with compressed air.n wear eye protection and masksn ensure good extraction of dust at source.(page 3). workshop area contd:hazards identifiedpotential harmsignificant hazardyes noeimhazard controlstrainingrequiredhazard control reviewdatechecked datecheckeddatechecked bench grinderseye, facial injuriesxxn provide and wear eye protection at all timesn ensure grinding wheel is correct specification for machinen ensure tongue and side guards fitted.n ensure tool rest in place and correctly positioned.n ensure grinder is bolted to the benchlack of appropriate lighting-slips trips and falls - visual fatiguexxn uniform distribution of light over work arean lighting over entire workplace including amenity rooms, passages, stairs, ramps, ladders and gangwaysn all exits are lit or capable of being lit and, where necessary, adequate emergency lighting is providedn outside areas are satisfactorily lit for work and access during hours of darkness to provide safety and securityn all working areas adequately illuminated to standards nzs 6703: 1984 / as/nzs 1680.2.4: 1997noise levels over 85 db(a) over 8 hour period - noise in hanger when testing engines-noise on tarmac- noise induced hearing loss( nihl)-tinnitusxxxn reduce noise at source.n enclose / isolate source of noise.n wear appropriate hearing protection.n annual hearing tests with informed consentn 5 yearly workplace noise monitoring or earlier with the acquisition of new equipment that produces noiseforklifts/vehiclesphysical injurydamage to propertyxxn ensure all employees have the appropriate licencen all forklift drivers to be certified, and certificates to be currentn designate areas of forklift operations.n vehicle maintenancen no person to ride on forks unless in an approved forklift cage.(page 4). workshop area contd:hazards identifiedpotential harmsignificant hazardyes noeimhazard controlstrainingrequired hazard control reviewdatechecked datecheckeddatechecked fire and emergenciesinjuries during evacuation- burnsxxxn follow emergency and safety proceduresn emergency procedures are prominantly displayed and practised at least annuallyn fire and emergency egress exits are kept clear ,easily identified, well lit and capable of being open from within n fire extinguishers fully charged and within service periodn employees trained in use and operation of portable/ other fire fighting and emergency equipment providedemployees using facilities need for good housekeepingspread of infection from poor hygiene or -drinking supplies are contaminated by processes or activities-slips, trips and falls over stored goodsxxn facilities/amenities conveniently located and kept clean and tidy.n rubbish bin with lid.n hot and cold water, soap and drying means availablen spills are cleaned upn adequate supply of free, cool wholesome drinking watern appliance to cool drinking water inspected regularly, tested and maintainedexposure to steam, fumes dust, other contaminantsoccupational asthmalegionnaires diseaseasbestosiscopdsolvent neurotoxicityxxn sufficient fresh air and ,extraction of contaminated air/steam with contaminants drawn away from the breathing zone of workers, not through itn protective equipment and clothing suppliedn monthly sampling and reporting of water quality for air conditioning units and cooling towers ( as/nzs3666.3) and the new zealand building code actions of contractors and/or sub-contractorsaction or inaction of employeesinjury/harm to other people in the place of workn contractor agreements are in placen ensure preferred contractors maintain health and safety standards, and keep to designated areasn restrict access, sign in and out n informed of hazards and informed about hazards they bring into workplaceunsafe actions of employees or unsafe workplace/ machineryworkplace injuries such-fractures- lacerations- amputations xxn first aid kit labelled, stocked ,and easily accessible in accordance with health and safety in employment regulations 1995.n annual inspection of first aid kit and after usen accident register is in place, all accidents/incidents are recorded in the accident/incident registern accidents are investigated to determine whether it was caused by or arose from a significant hazard(page 5).hanger /tarmac pre flight and aircraft in operation i.e. taxiing including push back, taking off, flying and landinghazards identifiedpotential harmsignificant hazardyes noeimhazard controlstrainingrequired hazard control reviewdatechecked datecheckeddatechecked hanger (obstacles)- aircraft in hanger- protruding aircraft parts- slippery floor- chemical exposureslips, trips and fallsburns lacerationsxxxn designated walkway highlighted with aisle marking used to indicate crew pedestrian wayn crew to stay on designated walkway at all timesn safety warning signs in placeaircraft or aviation vehicle movements on tarmacserious injuryxxn high visibility vests and hearing protection worn at all timesn appropriate lines to be painted on tarmac to guide passengers and crew to aircraftn crew escorted ( driven ) to aircraft by ground crewn sufficient crew to ensure all passengers are guided onto correct path to their aircraftignition of vapours from refuellingfire xxn refuelling procedures in place, and adhered ton follow safety and emergency proceduresimpact of aircraftfatal or serious injuryxxn full harness available for pilot and passengern roll cage fittedpoor visibility on tarmac serious injuryxxn appropriate lighting to be in place in all tarmac areasslippery surface- ice on ramp- decks -walkways- steps- floor at aircraft entranceslip hazardsprains / strains, fracturesleg and back injuriesxxn fix netting to decks and walkways made of wood, that slope and/or are prone to icingn clean up any spillages immediatelyn cover steps of metal construction with non skid paint or materialn in wet weather, keep doors closed for as long as possiblen dry off wet areas and use handrail providedn warn crew and passengers about wet floorn warn crew and passengers about ice on rampelectrical equipment/leadselectrocution, possibly death.trips and falls.xxxn equipment conforms to electrical act & regulations n equipment checked /tagged in accordance with “in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment”. standard as/nzs 3760:2003.n use electrical appliance close to power sourcen use isolating transformers or residual current device (where necessary)n extension cords protected or kept clear of floor or ground so as to prevent damage or injuryn cover or ( tape down) electrical leads (page 6). tarmachazards identifiedpotential harmsignificant hazardyes noeimhazard controlstrainingrequired hazard control reviewdatechecked datecheckeddatechecked aircraft engines and rotating propellersxxn trained not to approach or leave an aircraft while the propellers are rotatingn ensure that safety strops are fitted to the propellers once they have come to restn stay within the approved access ways on the tarmac or when leaving the aircraftnoise exposure to noise levels greater than 85db (a) over an eight hour period- cockpit area apron noise exposure- aircraft engines,gradual noise induced hearing loss(nihl)xxn pilots to wear noise attenuating headsets at all times when aircraft engines operating n annual audiometry (with the informed consent of the individuals involved ) for employees exposed to excessive noise levels)n 5 yearly workplace noise assessmentn all employees on tarmac are to wear hearing protectionn employees using hearing protection are trained in the selection, use and maintenance of that equipmentn cabin crew to use hearing protection ( ear plugs ) as necessary when seated during flightn spare hearing protection on board aircrafttrip hazard- apus- gpus- aircraft external leadxxn gpus place all cables and cords underground ( where practicable ) in areas where employees or the public may walkn suitable signs and covers are fitted over exposed cables and cordsaircraft /moving aircraft- terminal and tarmac areaspotential for contact with aircraft , props, and other aviation vehiclesxxn board aircraft close to hanger or, use transportation over tarmacn wear high visibility jackets at all timesn situational awareness be aware of all activities taking place on the tarmacgolf carts on tarmacserious injury or death after being hit by cartsn drivers have received training in safe operation of cartsn training records are in place , training is currentn care to be taken by employees who operate cartsn follow approved procedures when approaching or leaving cartsn all employees to practice situational awareness for any vehicles, and other people on the tarmac (page 7). agricultural operations pre flight and aircraft in operation i.e. taxiing including push back, taking off, flying and landinghazards identifiedpotential harmsignificant hazardyes noeimhazard controlstrainingrequired hazard control reviewdatechecked datecheckeddatechecked organophosphate exposure by deposition drift and aerosol vapour drift- exposure via dermal contact and ingestionattacks the nervous system of insects and humans alike, inhibiting cholinesterase, an essential enzyme.xxn meet mandatory regulatory requirements for aerial agrichemical operators n personal protective equipment and clothingn employee health monitoring (with informed consent), blood testing for both plasma cholinesterase and erythrocyte cholinesterase activityimpact of aircraftfatal or serious injuryxxn full harness available for pilot and passengern roll cage fittedpoor airstrip conditionfatal or serious injuryxxn pilot provided with information on condition, length and slope of airstrip before operation beginsn pilot used airstrip risk assessment sheet, sheet is incorporated with job documents and savedn airstrip is maintained to recognised standardn pilot is aware of right to refuse to use unsafe airstripn pilot trained in how to explain to farmer the reasons an airstrips unsafe and works refused aircraft obstaclestrees, fences, stock fatal or serious injuryxxxn pilot briefed by farmer on known flight hazardsn fly over of area needed?n stock removed from airstrip, airstrip fenced offpoor fertiliser conditionhung load ,fatal or serious injuryxxn pilot and farmer know procedure for communicating result of flow test to farmer and employer if requiredn pilots aware of right to refusal to sow the productn fertiliser is free of contaminants, foreign objects or debris and dry enough to flow freely from hopperworn surface on foot pegs on fuselage and foot areas on wings fall injury xxn fuel/oil leaks are cleaned up and tools put awayn ensuring non slip surfaces on foot pegs is part of ongoing maintenance programmeoperating aircraft or loaderinjuryxxxn remove people not directly involved in agricultural operation from airstrip and loading area.n high visibility clothing worn if walking around area while operationaln no movement in front of aircraft while props rotatingrefuelling firexxn refuelling procedures in place, and adhered ton ensure fuel/oil leaks are fixed immediatelyn follow safety and emergency proceduresnoise from aircraft and other machinery over 85db (a) over an 8 hour period hearing losstinnitus for loader driver or other people in vicinityxxn wear hearing protection n enclose / isolate source of noise.n annual hearing tests with informed consentn 5 yearly workplace noise monitoring or earlier with the acquisition of new equipment that produces noise(page 8). agricultural operations pre flight and aircraft in operation i.e. taxiing including push back, taking off