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Work Area Hazards - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Admin Controls
      - Suitable PPE
    - - 1000mm minimum clearing
      - Zone of Influence; outside of zone unless support system (shoring)
      - 1.5m; benched/battered at 45 deg.
- - - - Fit for Purpose
      - Suitable for Nature, time of work and correct usage
  - - - If >2m, fencing or safeguards in place
      - Edge Protection regardless of height
        
        Slippery surface
        
        Roof Pitch >26 deg
        
        RP > 15 deg (Asbestos or Fibreglass)
        
        Surface where they fall
        
        Fragile or brittle material
  - - - GR requirements
        
        Must be fixed to structure to anticipate load
        
        Min. 900mm height, have top/mid rail and toeboard
        
        Only erected by Workcover Certified if >4m
        
        Pitch 38 to 45 deg, platform min 450mm wide
        
        RP >45 deg, wider platforms, higher GR, Mesh infill panels, Scaffolding
    - - Scaffolding - Working Platforms or Mobile
      - Trenstle <2m, light duty
      - If >4m, erected by certified, tagged <30 days
      - Unlicensed cannot alter without authority
      - Inspected regularly by competent person
      - Material handling <4m if conductive, <1.5m if non-conductive
      - Mobile has lockable wheels
    - - If PUBU implement FAS, emegency protocol and rescue procedures
      - Info, Instruction and Training to Emergency Protocol
      - Only used if no reasonably practicables
      - Only appropriate for heights over 6.5m
- - - - Risk of Health and Safety from
        
        Not safe O2
        
        Contaminants
        
        Harmful concentrations of airborne contaminants
        
        Engulfment
      - Not at normal atmospheric presure
      - Not designed or intended to be occupied or place of work
      - Open-topped spaces like pits or degreasers
      - Restricted entry and exit
      - Standard applies when persons head or upper body is in confined space