Site Safety

  • Spill Control
  • Fire Safety & Storage
  • Hazchem & Lockout/Tagout
  • Signage
  • Traffic Control

    USEFUL REFERENCES

  • AS1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment.
  • AS1743-2001 Road signs - Specifications.
  • AS1841.1:2007 Portable fire extinguishers - General requirements.
  • AS2444-2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location.
  • AS2675-1983 Portable first aid kits for use by consumers.

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APPLICATION
Workplaces are bound by legislative requirements in the areas of site safety, hazardous/flammable storage, fire protection, first aid and environmental protection. This section lists the necessary product range that will assist with the ‘safe place of work’ and ‘safe system of work’ obligations of statute law.

RISK ASSESSMENT
Signage: Signs are identified in categories - mandatory (PPE), prohibition (smoking), danger (work practices that threaten life), warning (eg. hot surface), emergency (exits), fire (extinguishers) and general site safety.

Flammable Storage & Fire: Fire emergency & evacuation must be part of the initial induction processes for new employees.  Review fire classes - A (ordinary combustibles), B (flammable liquids), C (flammable gases), D (combustible metals), E (electrical) and F (cooking oils & fats).

First Aid: Workplaces must satisfy the state legislative requirements for provision of suitable first aid for workers. First aid kits contents must be appropriate to injuries risk assessments in the workplace and there must be employees trained in first aid. After hours provisions are essential.

Spill Control: An appropriate spill prevention/control/response programme to comply with local regulations and environmental obligations is part of an overall environmental management system. Key aspects include the management & storage control of hazardous materials (reduce the chance of a spill), contain and minimise the spill (stop it from spreading) and absorb the spill and clean up using safe practices including appropriate disposal.

Lockout: Many workplace accidents/incidents could have been prevented by proper lockout/tagout procedures. Lockout is the use of specific devices to prevent power from being accidentally turned on during equipment maintenance or inspection. Tagout is the use of specific tags to warn workers of the danger of starting the equipment.


Safety Tips

  • Consider ongoing site activities (refer to www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au).
  • Set up a health and safety notice board in a common staff area.
  • Incorporate OHS as a regular agenda item at staff meetings or start a newsletter safety column.
  • Introduce a ‘Safe Employee of the Month’ award.
  • Launch a safety suggestion box.
  • Promote your workplace safety committee.

SafetyQuip offers a full scope safety supply service for site safety products including safety signs, cones, warning signs, bollards, hazard signs, barrier mesh, traffic signs, first aid kits and lockout products.