Council’s Health and Safety Hazard and Risk Register
Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Asset failures
Failures in the
Inadequate safety
Eliminate
Major
Rare
Mod
Accept
design,
in design
Applicable safety in design principles and practices shall be used during the
construction and
Collapse or
design of Council assets to cover the complete life cycle of Council assets.
integrity of
deterioration (full
assets, e.g.
or partial)
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buildings,
Temporary works
structures, public
failure
Isolate / Prevent Contact
art, parks,
Inadequate long-
pontoons, roads,
term asset
Engineering controls
pedestrian
maintenance
Mechanisms engineered so that critical systems only run at 75% (or thereabouts)
access,
programmes
as per agreed fail safe e.g. server room air conditioning.
infrastructure,
Wear and tear and All design/modifications should be independently verified and assessed as
play equipment,
extended use
suitable.
fountains, etc.
Vandalism
Natural disasters
Administrative
WCC shall ensure it meets relevant industry building regulations and standards
relevant to the asset, e.g. buildings, structures, public art, parks, pontoons, play
equipment, fountains, etc.
WCC shall ensure that it meets applicable earthquake standards as required by
the Building Act,
(http://www.building.govt.nz/bomd-earthquake-prone-
buildings) and set out in its Earthquake-prone buildings policy
(http://wellington.govt.nz/services/rates-and-property/earthquake-prone-
buildings/role-of-local-and-central-government/earthquake-prone-buildings-
policy).
WCC shall use the National Guidelines for the Prevention of Crime through
Environmental Design,
(http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy/crime-
prevention/environmental-design
) when designing new facilities.
WCC shall maintain its assets according to the requirements of its
Service Plan,
including all life cycle phases and repairs as required.
WCC shall maintain emergency evacuation plans for its assets (as applicable),
and shall ensure that drills for the requirements of these plans occur regularly.
WCC shall ensure that it meets all relevant parts of the WCC Code of Practice for
Land Developmen
t http://wellington.govt.nz/services/environment-and-
waste/urban-development/code-of-practice-for-land-development
Regular inspections of work areas / office areas e.g. six monthly checks.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Being near, on Work or public
Loss of
Eliminate
Extreme
Rare
Mod
Accept
or in water
presence in any
consciousness
Options for eliminating any work near, on or in water shall be considered and
situation in which Drowning
adopted whenever reasonably practicable.
a person could
Exposure to
Applicable safety in design principles and practices shall be used during the
lose
contamination
design and layout of Council assets to cover the complete life cycle of Council
consciousness or
causing illness
assets.
drown as a result Electrocution
of immersion in
Substitute
Crushing or
water
trapping under
Isolate / Prevent Contact
wharves or other
Fences and other barriers shall be used around water where practicable and
structural assets
where necessary through regulatory requirements.
over water
Vessel hazards
Engineering Controls
Dehydration from
Administrative
spa/sauna
Swimming pools shall be managed in accordance with the requirements of
http://www.nzrecreation.org.nz/index.php/standards/standards-poolsafe
Adherence to Standards New Zealand published standards fo
r pool water
quality an
d swimming pool design.
A Job Safety Analysis or safe work methodology shall be prepared for any work
near, in or on water. This shall include arrangements for emergencies and a
standby person where practicable.
Workers required to work near, in or on water shall be trained and competent.
Workers required to work on or in open water shall inform the harbour master
(GWRC Harbour Rangers) where relevant, and shall obtain a tide and weather
report prior to work starting.
Monitoring use of spa pools / saunas to ensure members of the public and
workers are using the spa/sauna safely
Diving shall be carried out in accordance with
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/guidelines-for-occupational-diving
Any use of boats shall be carried out in accordance with
http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Publications-and-forms/Commercial-
operations/Shipping-safety/Health-and-safety/Health-and-safety-MNZ-
guide.pdf http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Publications-and-
forms/Recreational-boating/Safer-Boating-an-essential-guide-2014.pdf.
Personal Protective Equipment
Fit-for-purpose illness/injury prevention and life-saving equipment shall be
maintained and available for work near, on or in water.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Biological
Situations in
Inhalation/
Eliminate
Minor
Unlikely
Mod
Accept
agents
which there is
ingestion/
harm to health as
injection/
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a result of
absorption of
exposure to
biological hazard
Isolate / Prevent Contact
biological agents. Skin contact with
Work areas shall be isolated when appropriate.
The harm may be
biological hazard
immediate, or
Foreign material in Engineering Controls
may be a long-
eye
term
Infections / injuries Administrative
consequence of
from living / non-
Standard Operating Procedures shall be prepared for all categories of work that
prolonged or
living animals.
contain the potential for exposure to biological agents. Workers shall be
repeated
Infections from
consulted during the preparation of these plans. These plans shall provide the
exposures.
contaminated
basis for training and inductions.
water.
Emergency response plans shall be communicated to all workers potentially
exposed to biological agents.
Approved bins shall be provided for the disposal of needles and sharps.
Immediate medical treatment shall be obtained following any potential risk of
contamination to a worker. The WCC Crisis Response shall be used to determine
the response provided.
Occupational health monitoring as required.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Appropriate PPE and clothing (e.g. gloves, masks, aprons, sharps containers, long
arm pincers) shall be provided to workers and required to be worn and/or used
when risk of exposure to biological material is present.
A laundering service shall be used for contaminated personal protective
clothing.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Dust,
Situations in
Dust / silica
Eliminate
Mod
Rare
Low
Accept
asbestos
which there is
inhalation
and silica
harm to health as
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/ingestion
a result of
Exposure to
Isolate / Prevent Contact
exposure to dust,
asbestos fibres
Work areas with the risk of exposure to asbestos fibres shall be isolated.
asbestos or silica. Foreign material in
Work areas with the risk of exposure to dust or silica shall be isolated when
The harm may be
eye
practicable.
immediate, or
may be a long-
Engineering Controls
term
Administrative
consequence of
An asbestos register must be held for all WCC properties, and a copy provided
prolonged or
to workers if there is a risk of exposure.
repeated
All workers carrying out work in which there is a risk of exposure to asbestos
exposures.
fibres or dust shall receive appropriate training in the hazards associated with
these, and the risk controls required.
All work carried out associated with or in proximity to asbestos-containing
materials shall be in accordance with
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/new-zealand-guidelines-for-the-management-and-removal-of-asbestos-
3rd-edition and
http://www.legislation.co.nz/regulation/public/1998/0443/latest/DLM269298.htm
l?src=qs
All work carried out in which there is a risk of exposure to dust, including silica
dust shall be carried out in work environments that do not exceed workplace
exposure standard
s http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-
guidance/all-guidance-items/workplace-exposure-standards-and-biological-
exposure-indices/workplace-exposure-standards-and-biological-indices-
2013.pdf.
Water suppression and/or other dust suppression techniques and good
housekeeping shall be undertaken by workers where reasonably practicable.
Occupational health monitoring as required.
Environmental monitoring shall be carried out where Work Exposure Standards
apply.
Personal Protective Equipment
Workers carrying out work associated with asbestos-containing materials shall
be provided with personal protective equipment and clothing in accordance
with the Asbestos Guidelines (above).
Workers carrying out work associated with dust, including silica dust, shall be
provided with personal protective equipment, including fit-for-purpose
breathing apparatus and training for the safe use of it.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Electrical
Work carried out
Electrical shock /
Eliminate
Minor
Rare
Low
Accept
appliances
in any situation
burn
Electrical repairs must only be done by a qualified person, and the power source
and internal
where a worker
deactivated if reasonably practicable.
outlets
would be
subjected to an
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unsafe exposure
to electricity.
Isolate / Prevent Contact
Engineering Controls
Administrative
A procurement and maintenance programme and safety checklists are in place to
ensure appropriate equipment is used including Residual Current Devices.
WCC shall maintain emergency response plans.
Persons responsible for the maintenance of electrical equipment shall ensure that
appliances and leads are used, maintained, stored and checked according to the
requirements of
http://www.med.govt.nz/energysafety/appliances-
fittings/electrical-appliances-fittings/operational-safety/safe-use-of-appliances-
and-tools.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Events in
This covers
Activities
Eliminate
Major
Rare
Mod
Accept
Council
potential sources
Electrical, sound
WCC shall not accept events in which the operator cannot demonstrate that risks
facilities or
of harm to
and lighting
have been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable.
on Council-
members of the
Excessive noise
WCC will not accept events where it cannot be demonstrated that key personnel
owned land
public and
Staging and
such as site managers have appropriate experience levels.
workers at events
structures
Roads shall be closed where reasonably practicable.
at which the
Waste
Council is able to
management
Substitute
influence health
Set up / pack
and safety
down
Isolate / Prevent Contact
management.
Traffic
The first step of any significant event build and/pack down should be isolating the
Crowds
site with appropriate barriers/fencing
Alcohol
Where possible temporary power should be ‘flown’ e.g. strung between two
management
poles at a sufficiently safe height above ground (see NZECP 34:2001 & AS/NZS
Water safety
3002:2008)’. Where flying is not practical power cables should be protected by
management
‘yellow jacket’ and placed in ‘low traffic’ areas only
Amusement rides Power supply shall be placed below the surface where reasonably practicable e.g.
and devices,
permanently at frequently used locations.
including
inflatables
Engineering controls
Weather
Administrative
Event planning and risk assessment undertaken, including Council Event Request
Form.
Event Hazard Management Plan completed and relevant consents obtained.
Traffic Management Plan completed (if necessary)
Plans shall be completed by event organisers and provided to Council contact
person, prior to event commencing for acceptance.
WCC shall notify event organisers of any site-specific hazards.
On-site monitoring shall be carried out during events - measuring performance
against the Event Hazard Management Plan.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE will be provided and used as outlined in the Event Hazard Management Plan.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Excavations
Situations in
Collapse of
Eliminate
Minor
Rare
Low
Accept
which workers or
excavated space /
the public are
face
Substitute
exposed to injury,
Avoid entry into excavations through the use of hydro-vac or horizontal drilling
if excavations fail
through the excavation.
Isolate / Prevent Contact
Engineering controls
Administrative
Work practices shall be carried out according to the requirements of the
Approved Code of Practice for Excavation and Shafts for Foundations,
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/acop-excavation-and-shafts-for-foundations/excavation-acop.pdf). http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/getting-started/safety-around-excavations
Geotechnical reports shall be obtained prior to the design of excavations and
shafts where appropriate.
An emergency response plan shall be prepared prior to work associated with
excavations and shafts.
Weather reports shall be obtained prior to works associated with excavations and
shafts.
Air/gas monitoring shall be carried out as required by the Approved Code of
Practice for Excavation and Shafts for Foundations.
Greater Wellington Regional Council contaminated SLUR register referred
to as applicab
le. http://www.gw.govt.nz/selected-land-use-register-slur-
register-search/
A Job Safety Analysis or safe work methodology shall be prepared for any
excavation work prior to work commencing.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Minimum PPE and other recovery equipment shall be provided as required by the
Approved Code of Practice for Excavation and Shafts for Foundations.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Exposure to
Situations where
Theft from facilities Eliminate
Insignificant
Possible
Low
Accept
criminal
Council workers
/ work sites
Remove valuable items / equipment from vehicles or areas when left unattended
activity
or the public are
Vandalism
– never leave anything on display.
at risk as a result
Potential abuse of
Use Safety in Design principles to prevent / deter vandalism.
of criminal
children or
Pre-employment checks include criminal conviction checks if staff will be working
activities or
vulnerable adults
around children and/or vulnerable adults.
sabotage.
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Use finishes on assets that can be easily cleaned.
Isolate / Prevent Contact
Provide areas in public facilities where valuables can be locked away safely
where practicable.
Isolate work sites with security fencing to prevent unauthorised access where
practicable.
Engineering Controls
Administrative
Armed robbery training provided to workers as required.
Reports of theft and sabotage referred to the Police to investigate.
Work with security team to identify practicable deterrents e.g. alarms, CCTV in
some areas, effective lighting, and security checks/patrolling.
Signage installed in high theft areas warning people not to leave their valuables
unattended.
Park in areas where vandalism or theft is not opportunistic e.g. in full sight
Consider fitting a vehicle tracking device, locking petrol cap and wheel nuts.
Security mark all valuables in vehicles, such as radios and Sat Nav systems.
Ensure these are bolted in
Lock all windows, doors and sunroofs whenever you leave a vehicle or building
unattended, even for just a few minutes
Never leave keys in a vehicle ignition or a door.
WCC shall use the National Guidelines for the Prevention of Crime through
Environmental Design,
(http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy/crime-
prevention/environmental-design) when designing new facilities.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Extreme
Situations in
Exposure to
Eliminate
Mod
Rare
Low
Accept
natural
which workers
extreme weather /
Only emergency works shall be carried out during extreme natural events.
events
are responding to
natural events
Do not proceed if assessed as critical.
emergencies
resulting from
Exposure to
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extreme weather
extreme
events and
temperatures
Isolate / Prevent Contact
earthquakes,
There shall be appropriate (fit-for-purpose) and safe use of equipment to isolate
tsunamis, etc.
Reduced visibility
workers from hazards as far as is reasonably practicable.
Asset damage
Engineering controls
Exposure to
Administrative
damaged services
A Situational Risk Assessment (task analysis) shall be completed prior to work
commencing.
Environmental
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is activated as necessary.
hazards e.g. fallen
The WCC Crisis Management Team is activated as necessary.
trees, landslides,
Business Units activate their BCPs as necessary.
flooding
All workers exposed to risks shall have received emergency management and
response training.
Fatigue, lack of
Escalation and oversight of responders, including worker resources.
resource
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Appropriate PPE and clothing (e.g. sunscreen, wide brimmed hats, long sleeved
shirts, wet weather gear) shall be provided to workers and required to be worn
and / or used when there is risk of exposure to sun, wind, or rain.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Fire arms
Situations in
Gun shot
Eliminate
Extreme
Rare
Mod
Accept
which there is a
risk of harm to
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members of the
Alternative options considered where practical
public and
Use suppressed firearms where possible.
workers as a
consequence of
Isolate / Prevent Contact
firearm discharge.
Use of firearms on WCC land is restricted to authorised workers only.
Firearms may only be used as per the conditions for use agreed with WCC.
Engineering Controls
Firearms must have all safety features in operating order.
Administrative
All operators shall be licenced and competent to use the fire arm safely. Records
of licencing shall be maintained by WCC.
Operators must follow the firearm safety rules outlined in The Arms Code at all
times
http://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publication/arms-code/what-you-
must-know-about-firearms and clause 7.21 of the Land Transport (Road User)
Rule
2004 https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/rules/docs/road-user-
2004.pdf
When transporting firearms they must be kept in a locked carry bag or
immobilised through the use of a trigger lock or similar device, and kept out of
public view as much as practicable.
Notification to Police and WCC prior to firearm use on WCC land.
Signage must be displayed at all relevant locations in the work area to warn
people.
Use correct ammunition.
Occupational health monitoring as required.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment required will be as outlined in the particular
firearm’s operating manual.
Hi-vis vests must be worn at all times.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Fixed plant
Plant such as the
Entanglement/
Eliminate
Minor
Rare
Low
Accept
equipment at
trapped
Applicable safety in design principles and practices shall be used during the design
Council facilities,
Struck by
of Council assets to cover the complete life cycle of Council assets.
for which either
projectile
exposure to
Uncontrolled
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moving parts or
release or inrush
incorrect
of pressure /
Isolate / Prevent Contact
operation /
energy source
When fixed plant is procured or modified it must meet the WorkSafe Best Practice
failure creates the
Fixed plant failure
Guidelines ‘Safe Use of Machinery’ and AS/NZ 4024.1 -
potential for
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
injury.
items/safe-use-of-machinery
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/national-
programmes/safe-use-of-machinery-in-manufacturing
Managers shall use the assessment process contained in
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/tools-resources/safe-use-of-machinery-
toolkit/isolate-2013-choose-the-right-guard to ensure that fixed plant is
adequately guarded and controlled.
Engineering controls
Administrative
Managers shall use this checklist to develop a safe system of work and ensure
relevant training and competency is attained
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/tools-resources/safe-use-of-machinery-
toolkit/control-2013-safe-system-of-work-checklist.
Maintenance schedules.....
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE shall be provided that is suitable for the particular hazards associated with
the fixed plant.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Hazardous
Chemicals that
Inhalation,
Eliminate
Minor
Unlikely
Mod
Accept
substances
have the
ingestion,
Alternative non-hazardous substance/practice to be considered.
potential to cause
corrosion and
injury or illness
absorption of
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through
hazardous
Where practicable, hazardous substances shall be substituted with less hazardous
inhalation,
substances
substances.
absorption,
Fire (potential or
ingestion, or
actual)
Isolate / Prevent Contact
corrosion or
Explosion
Storage facilities shall comply with HSNO legislation
through fire or
(potential or
Work areas shall be isolated when preparing hazardous substances and shall take
explosion.
actual)
account of weather conditions.
Illness through
Transport shall comply with NZTA requirements
long term exposure
(http://nzta.thomsonreuters.co.nz/DLEG-NZL-LTSA-T.LTR-45001_1.pdf).
Foreign material in
eye
Engineering Controls
Ventilation / exhaust systems must be in place as required and maintained.
Administrative
Only WCC-approved substance transporters shall be used.
Practices must adhere with relevant Greater Wellington Regional Environmental
Plans
http://www.gw.govt.nz/regional-plans-policies-and-strategies/
Practices must align with WCC Chemical Safety Management Guidelines and the
NZ Agrichemical Safety Guideline
The controls within SDS (safety data sheets) shall be available and communicated
to everyone using hazardous substances.
Workers working with hazardous substances shall be trained, for example,
GrowSafe, HSNO Approved Handlers, Controlled Substance Licence
Managers shall develop a safe system of work and ensure relevant training and
competency is attained. The system must follow
http://www.hazardoussubstances.govt.nz/ and the organic solvent factsheet
Staff and contractors potentially exposed to clan labs must be familiarised with
the information available on the WorkSafe website -
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/clandestine-laboratories
Occupational health monitoring as required, and environmental monitoring shall
be carried out where Work Exposure Standards apply.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Minimum PPE shall be as required on an SDS.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Health and
Situations in
Work postures
Eliminate
Minor
Rare
Low
Accept
impairment
which there is a
Sedentary
Safety-sensitive pre-employment checks shall be carried out to ensure that
risk of harm to
behaviour Work
workers are able to perform the tasks that are required by their positions.
the physical and
planning and
mental health of
demands
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workers as a
Fatigue
consequence of
Impairment from
Isolate / Prevent Contact
the way in which
drugs or alcohol
work is carried
Not physically or
Engineering Controls
out, or factors
emotionally fit for
that affect work.
task
Administrative
Team culture
WCC shall ensure that all workers receive the appropriate resources required to
Responding to
perform the tasks required by their positions. Work planning/scheduling shall be
medical
carried out to enable this.
emergencies
Managers shall monitor the leave balances of their workers and ensure that
Non-work injuries
adequate leave is being taken.
or health
Ergonomically correct equipment and furniture (e.g. computer monitors and
complications
keyboards, chairs, desks, monitors, hand tools, power tools, machinery) shall be
provided and set up so that they provide an ergonomically appropriate
workstation.
Managers shall ensure that workers review the Work Station DVD
Managers shall ensure that WCC workers are aware of the WCC Stress
Management Guideline, the Wellness Strategy and the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Managers shall ensure that workloads are regularly reviewed with their workers.
Managers shall ensure that workers are aware of the processes for early reporting
of work stressors (eg excessive deadlines).
The WCC Early Intervention Physiotherapy Programme For Pain And Discomfort
shall be provided for WCC workers as appropriate.
Managers shall ensure that WCC workers are aware of the services provided by its
EAP partner Stratos.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Helicopters /
Situations in
Entanglement/
Eliminate
Extreme
Rare
Mod
Accept
drones and
which there is a
trapping/ projectiles
WCC will not permit aviation activities in which the operator cannot demonstrate
other powered risk of harm to
Failure of equipment
that risks have been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable.
aviation
members of the
Collision or potential WCC will not permit aviation activities where it cannot be demonstrated that key
equipment
public and
collision
personnel have appropriate experience levels.
workers as a
Failure of Load
consequence
Restraint /
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aviation use.
Loss of load
Alternative options considered where practical
Loss of control
Inappropriate use of Isolate / Prevent Contact
parts and attachments
Areas where aviation equipment is in use may require cordoning off and/or
Getting on/off or in/
security workers to prevent unauthorised access to the site.
out of aviation
equipment
Engineering Controls
Aviation equipment must have all safety features in operating order.
Administrative
A Helicopter Permit must be completed and approved by WCC prior to any use of
helicopters on WCC property.
The Helicopter Permit must be used as a guide on what to cover off in any other
aviation equipment applications.
All operators shall be licenced and competent to use the aviation equipment
safely and records of licencing are maintained, where relevant.
Operators must follow New Zealand Civil Aviation legislation and rules at all times
https://www.caa.govt.nz/ and
https://www.airshare.co.nz/
Signage must be displayed at all relevant locations in the work area to warn
people.
Emergency communication options must be in place.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment required will be as outlined in the particular
aviation equipment’s operating manual.
Hi-vis vests must be worn at all times, including by workers/other people on site
where relevant.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Ignition
Any situation
Fire
Eliminate
Mod
Rare
Low
Accept
sources
(other than
Explosion
Applicable safety in design principles and practices shall be used during the design
hazardous
of Council assets to cover the complete life cycle of Council assets.
substances)
where there is an
Substitute
ignition source
that could lead to
Isolate / Prevent Contact
a fire at a
Council-owned or
Engineering controls
operated fixed /
mobile asset or
Administrative
environment.
WCC shall adhere to the Electricity and Gas legislation, standards and codes of
Practice
http://www.med.govt.nz/energysafety
WCC shall use the National Guidelines for the Prevention of Crime through
Environmental Design,
(http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy/crime-
prevention/environmental-design) when designing new facilities.
WCC shall maintain its assets in accordance with the requirements of the Fire
Safety in Buildings Regulations
(http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2006/0123/latest/DLM382016.
html)
WCC shall maintain its assets according to the requirements of its Service Plan,
including repairs as required.
WCC shall maintain emergency evacuation plans for its assets, and shall ensure
that drills for the requirements of these plans occur regularly.
WCC shall ensure that appropriate and compliant fire safety equipment is
available for use.
WCC shall ensure that appropriate training in the safe use of fire safety equipment
is provided to workers.
Any work commissioned by WCC must have all relevant certifications from
certified providers
Monitoring of environment to determine appropriateness of work activities and
level of risk.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Manual
Any situation in
One off strain /
Eliminate
Minor
Possible
Mod
Accept
handling
which a task
sprain
Workplaces and operational vehicles shall be designed so that the height of
exposes a worker
Repetitive activity
shelves, benches and storage areas eliminate, as far as reasonably practicable,
to the risk of a
Mishandling of
the manual lifting of loads.
musculo-skeletal
material(s)
injury, as a
Design/purchase
Substitute
consequence of a
of equipment that
Procurement decisions shall take into account weight and other manual handling
mis-match
is too
factors for items designed to be handled by workers. High risk items shall be
between the task,
heavy/awkward.
substituted for lower risk items where reasonably practicable.
or the way the
Poor design of an
task is performed,
area i.e. benches
Isolate / Prevent Contact
and the physical
wrong height, or
capability of the
uneasy access
Engineering Controls
person for that
leading to not
task.
being able to do a
Administrative
task safely
Manual handling shall be carried out in accordance with
Incorrect use of
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
tools/equipment
items/manual-handling-code-of-practice-for
Except during an emergency, mechanical lifting aids and trolleys and/or two
person lifts shall be used for loads >25 kg.
Methods for safe lifting shall be documented and made available to workers.
Training shall be provided for workers who are regularly required to lift and carry
loads, using documented safe methods for lifting and carrying.
Workplace processes that require regular lifting and carrying shall be designed to
enable variation and rotation.
Pre-employment assessment for some roles to identify potential issues and
ensure people are fit and capable for the role applied for.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Noise
Situations in
Exposure to noise
Eliminate
Minor
Rare
Low
Accept
which there is
Workplace noise sources that have the potential to result in noise levels above
harm to health as
85dBA shall be eliminated where practical.
a result of
exposure to
Substitute
noise. The harm
may be
Isolate / Prevent Contact
immediate, or
Work areas with the risk of exposure to noise shall be isolated where practicable.
may be a long-
term
Engineering Controls
consequence of
Noise levels shall be engineered out or reduced where reasonably practicable.
prolonged or
Consider the use of baffles / sound proof rooms.
repeated
exposures.
Administrative
All work carried out associated with potential exposure to noise shall be in
accordance with
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-
guidance/all-guidance-items/acop-%20noise-in-the-workplace/workplace-noise-
acop-pdf.
Occupational health monitoring, e.g. hearing conservation programmes including
testing of employees hearing where exposure to excessive exposure to noise is a
hazard.
Personal Protective Equipment
Workers carrying out work in which they are exposed to noise shall be provided
with personal protective equipment, including fit-for-purpose hearing protection,
according to the requirements of the Code of Practice above.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Other
Other types of
Collision or
Eliminate
Moderate
Rare
Low Accept
mobile
mobile
potential collision
equipment
equipment, (fork-
Failure of Load
Substitute
lifts, specialist
Restraint / Loss of
road working
load
Isolate / Prevent Contact
equipment, brush Loss of control
A procurement and maintenance programme and mobile equipment safety checklists
chippers, diggers, Entanglement/trap
shall be used to ensure purchased, hired and leased mobile equipment is safe and fit
rollers, tractors,
ping/projectiles
for purpose.
mobile elevated
Failure of mobile
When plant is procured, hired, leased or modified it must meet AS/NZ 4024.1 and the
work platforms).
equipment
WorkSafe Best Practice Guidelines for Safe Use of Machinery
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/safe-use-of-machinery
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/guidance-by-hazard-
type/machinery http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/mewp
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/keeping-safe-around-moving-plant-fact-sheet
Engineering Controls
Administrative
Operator competency checks specific to the vehicle / equipment being used shall be
completed for all new operators
All workers driving Council equipment shall have a current and valid drivers’ licence
appropriate for the type of vehicle.
Any modifications shall be independently certified as being safe and suitable.
Special purpose vehicles shall comply with applicable industry standards. They shall
include safety equipment such as reversing beepers in accordance with these
standards.
Loads shall be secured in accordance with NZTA requirements
(https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/heavy-vehicle-road-code/tlc-general-
requirements/load-securing-equipment/).
Standard operating procedures shall be prepared for mobile equipment. These shall
provide for the use of signs and spotters, security, storage, cleaning where
practicable.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category Description
Mechanisms
Personal
Any situation
Public confrontation – Eliminate
Mod
Unlikely
Mod
Accept
confrontation where a worker is
physical and/or verbal
Where possible, WCC shall eliminate the need to expose workers to personal confrontation,
exposed to verbal / Bullying / harassment
e.g. by making information available to the public remotely through digitising records.
psychological abuse
In extreme cases where repetitive behaviour is involved consider trespassing, in
or threats, or actual
consultation with the Issues Resolution Office.
or potential
Substitute
violence.
Isolate / Prevent Contact
Workplaces shall be configured to create natural barriers and separation using seating
arrangements, furniture, clear access/egress areas, and visible evidence of CCTV cameras.
Engineering Controls
Administrative
Workers shall have the discretion to not enter a property or area if they have a safety
concern.
Reports of personal confrontation, in particular any physical assaults or personal threats
made, must be referred to the Police to record and investigate if the situation warrants it.
A lone worker device shall be provided to workers potentially exposed to confrontation.
Site Alert Lists shall be maintained and communicated to workers. These shall identify at-
risk properties, clients, public, and dogs.
Standard Operating Procedures shall be prepared for all categories of work that contain the
potential for exposure to personal confrontation. Workers shall be consulted during the
preparation of these plans. These plans shall provide the basis for training and inductions.
Reference to
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/violence-at-work-a-guide-for-employers-and-employees-on-dealing-
with/violence.pdf may assist.
A tracking system and means of communication for workers potentially exposed to personal
confrontation away from their offices, shall be established, for example using office in/out
boards, outlook calendars, texting supervisor arriving/departing sites, RT/cellphone
communications, GPS fleet tracking, lone worker devices, and tailgate meetings at start of
working day with team.
Workers shall receive training in customer service, dealing with difficult situations, non-
violent crisis intervention, armed robbery and dealing with aggressive dogs.
Security personnel shall provide assistance with assessment of premises, if requested.
If a worker is at risk of serious injury or being detained, while working alone, the WCC
Crisis
Response (Serious Incident Protocol) shall be used to determine the response provided.
Bullying shall be prevented and managed in accordance with
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-items/bullying-
guidelines/workplace-bullying and Council's guidelines for Workplace Harassment and
Bullying.
Personal Protective Equipment
Workers shall be provided with a lone worker device if required.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category Description
Mechanisms
Stacking,
Material that is
Fall of materials
Eliminate
Mod
Rare
Low
Accept
racking
stored in either
from storage
Applicable safety in design principles and practices shall be used during the design of
and
racks (archived
Collapse of a
Council assets to cover the complete life cycle of Council assets.
material
documents, tools
product/material
Where possible, WCC shall eliminate the need to stack materials, for example through
storage
and equipment),
stockpile
digitising records or discarding redundant items.
as well as
Racking failure
stockpiles and
Blocked access /
Substitute
storage of natural
exit
materials, waste
Isolate / Prevent Contact
and logs.
Where possible, materials shall be stored in locations where they are isolated from other
Inadequate set up
workers or the public.
and maintenance
Mobile ladders / platforms guarded to prevent falls where practicable.
of racking and
storage systems.
Engineering controls
Administrative
WCC shall maintain its assets according to the requirements of its
Service Plan
, including
repairs as required.
All materials shall be stacked and/or racked in accordance with
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/disaster-recovery-stacking-and-shelving-hazards/stacking-shelving-hazards.pdf
WCC shall use signs to notify workers and other people of hazards arising from stored
materials and areas to be kept clear.
Audits, inspections, building WOF
, office hazard checklist are undertaken to ensure
access/egress areas are kept clear at all times.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Surface
Situations in
Slips, trips or falls
Eliminate
Mod
Unlikely
Mod
Accept
conditions
which there is a
from uneven
Replace or cover slippery surfaces with non-slip solutions.
risk of injury as a
surface
Repair uneven surfaces to eliminate trip hazards.
consequence of
Slips, trips or falls
uneven, or
from slippery
Substitute
slippery surfaces,
surface
or obstacles in
Slips, trips and falls Isolate / Prevent Contact
the environment
caused by obstacles
Areas where there are slip, trip or fall hazards shall be isolated where reasonably
Trips or falls into
practicable.
holes/dips
Engineering Controls
Administrative
Areas where there are slip, trip or fall hazards and it is not reasonably practicable to
isolate these, shall have signs.
Keep access ways clear and good housekeeping practices.
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety footwear shall be worn in outside environments where there are slip, trip or
fall hazards.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category Description
Mechanisms
Tools and
The use of tools
Equipment failure
Eliminate
Mod
Unlikely
Mod
Accept
equipment and equipment by Wrong or
workers, leading
inadequate tool for Substitute
to actual or
task
Where practicable, tools and equipment shall be substituted with less hazardous
potential injury.
Incorrect use of
tools or equipment e.g. quieter or more ergonomic equipment.
tool / poor
positioning
Isolate / Prevent Contact
Inadequate
Tools and equipment shall be fitted with appropriate guards, barriers, lock
securing of tools
out/tag out and safety devices, and these shall be maintained in good working
from unauthorised
order.
use or access
Exposure to
Engineering Controls
vibration
Administrative
A procurement and maintenance programme and safety checklists are in
place to ensure tools and equipment are safe and fit for purpose.
All operators shall be trained and competent to use the tools/equipment safely
and records of training are maintained.
Standard operating procedures shall be prepared for the use of all powered
tools and equipment. These shall incorporate safe use requirements contained
in suppliers operating manuals, industry standards or similar.
Personal Protective Equipment
Appropriate personal protective equipment shall be provided in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and hazard assessment.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category Description
Mechanisms
Traffic and
This covers
Vehicle collision
Eliminate
Mod
Unlikely
Mod
Accept
pedestrian
potential sources
or potential
movement of harm to
collision, other
Substitute
during
members of the
vehicle
work
public and
Vehicle collision
Isolate / Prevent Contact
activities
workers when
or potential
Traffic Management practices shall be provided for as required by the Code of
work activities are
collision,
Practice for Temporary Traffic Management,
being
pedestrian
(http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/code-temp-traffic-management/copttm.html).
undertaken. This
Breach of
Exceptions to this may only permitted by the Road Controlling Authority and must be
may include on
exclusion zone
in writing e.g. community garden work on berm.
WCC premises
Loss of control of
Always ensure safe travel routes for traffic, pedestrians and cyclists.
where public or
vehicles and / or
worker exclusion
equipment
Engineering controls
is required.
Loss of load from
vehicle and / or
Administrative
machinery
All road corridor activities shall be set up and operated in accordance with an
Slips, trips and
approved Traffic Management Plan(s).
falls from uneven
Workers shall have appropriate training and competency in temporary traffic
surface or into
management and site traffic management supervision.
exposed
Housekeeping maintained at all times
voids/chambers
Slips, trips and
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
falls from slippery
Minimum PPE shall be according to the requirements of the Code of Practice for
surface
Temporary Traffic Management.
Slips, trips and
falls caused by
obstacles
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category Description
Mechanisms
Vehicles
Two or four-
Collision or
Eliminate
Major
Rare
Mod
Accept
on/off
wheeled vehicles
potential collision
WCC workers shall walk or use public transport, where practicable and efficient.
roads
and bicycles that
Failure of Load
(including
are permitted for
Restraint / Loss of
Substitute
bicycles)
use on public
load
roads. These may Loss of control
Isolate / Prevent Contact
also be used off-
Inappropriate use
road.
of vehicle parts
Engineering Controls
and attachments
Getting on/off or
Administrative
in/out of vehicles
A procurement and maintenance programme and vehicle safety checklists shall be
used to ensure purchased, hired and leased vehicles are safe and fit for purpose. This
shall be used to ensure that vehicles have correct tyre specifications, in particular for
vehicles that may be used off-road. GPS tracking devices may be required.
Drivers shall comply with the WCC Policy for Vehicle Use.
All workers driving Council vehicles shall have a current and valid drivers’ licence
appropriate for the type of vehicle.
Drivers shall be trained and competent for trailer use before towing a trailer.
Drivers towing loads shall comply with the NZTA Guidelines
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/glovebox-guide-safe-loading-
towing/docs/guide-safe-loading-towing.pdf.
Drivers shall be trained and competent for off-road use before using any vehicle off-
road.
Drivers shall only operate on approved routes/areas off-road.
Monitor driver behaviour (speeding etc.) using fleet tracking reports where relevant.
Drivers will be reported and monitored in the NZTA Driver Check system
Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category Description
Mechanisms
Work at
Work carried Fall from elevated
Eliminate
Moderate
Rare
Low
Accept
height
out in any
location – above
Alternative options that eliminate the need to work at height shall be considered and
situation in
ground
adopted whenever reasonably practicable.
which a
Fall from ground
Substitute
worker could
level to below
Isolate / Prevent Contact
fall.
Fall through
If work at height is required, workers shall utilise suitable safe work at height
Work carried
penetration covers
equipment, (excluding ladders and harnesses) and comply with the requirements in
out in any
Falling objects
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
situation
items/best-practice-guidelines-for-working-at-height-in-new-zealand
where people
Controls shall be in place to prevent the fall of objects from height e.g. toe boards,
in the vicinity
safety nets, exterior scaffold cloth
could be
Scaffolding shall comply with the requirements in
injured by
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
falling objects.
items/scaffolding-best-practice-guideline-for-scaffolding-in-new-zealand.
Elevated work platforms shall be used in accordance with the requirements of
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/mewp
Work on roofs shall comply with the requirements in
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-
items/best-practice-guidelines-for-working-on-roofs
Scaffolding must be left in a safe state when workers are not on site – with methods
for preventing public access actioned e.g. area cordoned off with fence, removal of
ladders.
Roof access restricted to authorised people only where reasonably practical eg civic
complex.
Engineering Controls
Administrative
A Job Safety Analysis or safe work methodology shall be prepared for any work at
height.
Workers required to work at height shall be trained and competent.
Ladders shall be used for short duration work (minutes not hours) or access only. Use
shall comply with the requirements of
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-items/safe-
working-with-ladders-and-stepladders/factsheet-safe-working-ladders-
stepladders.pdf5.
All floor penetration covers shall be fit for purpose and secured.
Personal Protective Equipment
All workers who are required to work at height shall have fall prevention equipment as
specified
in http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-
guidance-items/best-practice-guidelines-for-working-at-height-in-new-
zealand/working-height.pdf and be trained and competent in its use.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category Description
Mechanisms
Working
Work carried out
Prolonged
Eliminate
Mod
Unlikely
Mod
Accept
alone /
in any situation in
exposure to
Where practicable, any remote or high risk hazardous work shall be carried out in
remote
which a worker
weather
pairs.
work
could be injured as Inability to access
a consequence of
help
Substitute
working alone or
Vulnerability to
in remote areas.
attack /
Isolate / Prevent Contact
threatening
behaviour
Engineering Controls
Mental stress and
fatigue
Administrative
Remote/isolated
A tracking system for workers working alone shall be established, for example using
areas
office in/out boards, outlook calendars, texting supervisor arriving/departing sites,
Dense/restricted
RT/cellphone communications, GPS fleet tracking, lone worker devices, and tailgate
access to
meetings at start of working day with team.
bush/WCC estate
Emergency response plans shall be prepared and communicated to workers. Plans
Working at night
shall include activation of duress alarms, calling ICE (in case of emergency) number,
including closing
notifying emergency services, access to emergency equipment and supplies, and
facilities
notifying security.
If a worker is injured while working alone, the WCC Crisis Response shall be used to
determine the response provided.
Workers required to work alone or in remote locations shall be trained and
competent.
Site co-ordinates mapped and available.
Personal Protective Equipment
Lone workers shall be provided with a means of emergency communication.
Remote workers shall be provided with adequate clothing for the range of weather
conditions that could be encountered.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Work in
Work carried out
Exposed to
Eliminate
Mod
Rare
Low
Accept
confined
in any situation in
hazardous energy
Options for eliminating any work in confined spaces shall be considered and adopted
spaces
which a worker
/ substance
whenever reasonably practicable.
could be injured
Exposure to gases
or become ill, as a
/ Fumes
Substitute
result of
Engulfed
conditions that
Trapped
Isolate / Prevent Contact
occur as a result
Inrush of water /
of the work area
mud / debris
Engineering Controls
being restricted.
Oxygen depletion
Note: A confined
Impact with
Administrative
space means an
Except in emergencies, no work shall carried out at times during which the air
enclosed or partially
confined space
temperature is too great and poses health risks to the worker –air temperature
enclosed space that is
walls or ceiling
not designed or
measures must be undertaken on regular frequencies .
intended primarily to
All work in a confined space must comply with the requirements in AS 2865:2009.
be occupied by a
An Entry Permit / Job Safety Analysis shall be prepared for any work in confined
person; and is, or is
spaces. This shall include arrangements for a standby person and for evacuation and
designed or intended
emergency response plans.
to be, at normal
atmospheric pressure
Air testing shall be carried out to verify that the environment within a confined space
while any person is in
is suitable for entry, and then monitored for safe occupation as required.
the space; and is or is
Workers required to work in confined spaces, and as standby’s shall be trained and
likely to be a risk to
competent.
health and safety
from: an atmosphere
that does not have a
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
safe oxygen level, or
PPE for work in confined spaces shall comply with the PPE requirements in AS
contaminants,
2865:2009
including airborne
gases, vapours and
dusts, that may cause
injury from fire or
explosion, or harmful
concentrations of any
airborne
contaminants, or
engulfment.
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Working
Work undertaken
Exposure to UV
Eliminate
Minor
Possible
Mod
Accept
outside
in the outside
light / radiation /
Only emergency works shall be carried out during extreme weather.
environment in
lasers
which a worker
Weather
Substitute
could be injured
conditions
or suffer health
Exposure to
Isolate / Prevent Contact
effects as a
broken glass and
consequence of
litter
Engineering Controls
working in
Exposure to
prolonged sun,
poisonous or
Administrative
heat, humidity,
hazardous plants
Job safety analyses or safe work methodologies for external work shall include
rainfall or cold.
Exposure to
assessment and controls for exposure to weather conditions and outdoor hazards
debris blown by
Work schedules shall be set up to reduce the duration of work in direct weather
wind
conditions where reasonably practicable e.g. shaded areas during peak hours of the
Dense/restricted
day, work in sheltered areas in moderate wind.
access to
Occupational health monitoring as required
bush/WCC estate
Working at night
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
– reduced
Appropriate PPE and clothing (e.g. sunscreen, wide brimmed hats, long sleeved shirts,
visibility,
wet weather gear) shall be provided to workers and required to be worn and / or
antisocial
used when there is risk of exposure to sun, wind, or rain.
behaviour
Personal protective equipment and clothing shall be provided to ensure that workers
Steep terrain
are not injured or made ill by exposure to hazardous plants and litter.
Unsecure
banks/rocks
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Hazard
Hazard
Injury
Controls
Consequence
Likelihood
Risk
Treat /
Accept
Category
Description
Mechanisms
Work with
Situations in
Service strike
Eliminate
Mod
Unlikely
Mod
Accept
or in the
which workers or
during
Applicable safety in design principles and practices shall be used during the design of
vicinity of
the public are
underground
Council assets to cover the complete life cycle of Council assets.
services
exposed to injury,
works
Where practicable, risk should be eliminated before works are carried out, for
if Council work
Service strikes
example turning power off.
contacts or
during above
damages services,
ground works
Substitute
in particular gas
Outage impacts
Consider use of hydro-vac or threading items to reduce damage to services.
and electricity.
e.g.
power/gas/water
Isolate / Prevent Contact
cut to critical
service facility
Engineering controls
Administrative
WCC shall adhere to ‘Think Safe, Work Safe, Home Safe’ booklet ‘ Your Guide to
Working on the Road and Staying Alive, published by the NZ Utilities Advisory Group
http://www.powerco.co.nz/uploaded_files/Safety/NZUAGRoadWorkersBookletWeb.
pdf
Corridor Access Request or alternative land owner approval received from WCC
WCC shall use the Before U Dig service
http://www.beforeudig.co.nz/# an online
service enabling anyone undertaking excavation works to obtain information on
location of underground pipes and cables.
Work shall be carried out according to the requirements of WorkSafe Guide for Safety
with Underground Services,
(http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-
guidance/all-guidance-items/underground-services-guide-for-safety-
with/underground.pdf).
Comply with ECP34 Electrical Safe Distances
http://www.energysafety.govt.nz/legislation-policy/electricity-acts-regulations-
codes/standards-and-codes-of-practice/new-zealand-electrical-codes-of-practice
A Job Safety Analysis or safe work methodology shall be prepared for any work with
or in the vicinity of services prior to work commencing.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Appropriate PPE and clothing shall be provided to workers and required to be worn
and / or used when there is the risk of exposure to services.
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