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SAFETY MANAGEMENT GUIDE 

Topic: Hazard Identification and Risk

Management 

Hazard Table 

Hazard Types  Hazard Examples 

Any Hazard When determining hazards associated with a particular task,consideration must also be given to the exposure of personnel, theenvironment and assets external to the work task being undertaken.

Kinetic / 

Mechanical 

Energy 

Contact with moving plant/parts (cutting, shearing, drawing in,entanglement, etc)Contact with sharp objects/edgesContact with moving vehicles/mobile plantStruck by projectiles or ejected items (including struck in the eye byforeign object)Mechanical damage to services, personal protective equipment or other items

Gravitational 

Energy 

Fall from heightFalling object from heightSlips and trips Access/work beneath a suspended load/unstable object

Thermal and/or  

Explosive 

Energy 

Fire/ExplosionIgnition of gas/dust in a hazardous areaContact with hot/cold objects/partsExcessively hot/cold environments (including heat stress)

Electrical 

Energy 

Contact with live electrical parts (overhead power line, welding electrode,induced voltage)Exposure to high fault currents (within switchboards, battery banks)Mechanical damage to power leads/fixed electrical wiringIngress of water into electrical components

Pressurised 

Energy 

Release of a stored gas, liquid, solid under pressure

Release of spring/tension energyContact with pressurised agent

Chemicals / 

Substances 

Energy 

Inhalation of dusts, gases, fumes, vapours and mistsIngestion of chemicals/substances Absorption of chemicals/substances through the skin

Radiation 

Energy 

Exposure to ionising radiation source (industrial radiography, non-destructive testing)Exposure to non-ionising radiation source (ultraviolet, laser, welding flash,infrared, microwave, radiofrequency)

Biological 

Hazards 

Exposure to algal, bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic agents (skin contact,ingestion, inhalation) Animal, insect and spider bites/stingsSharps/needle-stick exposure

Manual 

Handling / 

Postural 

Hazards 

Handling heavy, unstable or awkward objects/loadsRepetitious movementsMaintaining static or awkward work posturesTool use that requires excessive force

Noise and/or  

Vibration 

Energy 

Exposure to increased noise (levels that may cause hearing damage/employee discomfort)Contact with vibrating plant/vehiclesContact with vibrating tools/objects

Psychological, 

Mental, Social 

and Medical 

Hazards 

Working for excessive time periods and/or while fatiguedWorking under the influence of alcohol/drugs or other agents

Expooosure tooo workplace bullying, harassment, violence

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT GUIDE 

Topic: Hazard Identification and Risk

Management 

Hazard Types  Hazard Examples 

Work 

Environment 

Hazards 

Inadequate lightingWet/slippery floor/surfaceUneven/unstable ground or working surfaceWeather conditions (including flooding, lightning, wind)Working aloneUnfavourable atmospheric conditions (including dusty or oxygen depletedareas)Restricted access or working spaceInability to communicate due to noiseInability to swim

Environmental 

Hazards 

 Air contamination from uncontrolled release of a gas or stored chemicalWater contamination (including oil spill, disposal into stormwater or incorrect drain)Ground contamination (including oil, chemical/contaminant spills)Release of a harmful solid, liquid or gas during transport on/off siteBush Fire/ExplosionIncorrect waste disposalImport of unauthorised soils, materials, plants or machinery

Aviation Safety 

Hazards 

Wildlife controlForeign Object Debrisetc

Uncontrolled if Printed 

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