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QuarrySAfe
The First Step

Occupational Health
and Safety
Procedures Manual
Printed June 1998
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SA Chamber of Mines and
Energy Incorporated
QuarrySAfe
The First Step Occupational Health
and Safety Procedures Manual
This manual has been developed by QuarrySAfe, in association with the South
Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy Inc., to provide some guidance for the
development of simple OHS management systems in the quarrying industry.
QuarrySAfe - Providing the Tools to Manage Health and Safety
at Work
QuarrySAfe is a major project funded by the Mining and Quarrying Occupational
Health and Safety Committee (MAQOHSC), a tripartite body with representatives
from government, employers and employees.
The First Step Manual is part of a 3 document set, designed by the QuarrySAfe
Group Health and Safety Service (GHSS), to assist quarries manage health and
safety at work.
The documents are:
the OHS Resource Manual - a comprehensive health and safety management
resource for Senior Managers, Quarry Managers and OHS Coordinators;
the First Step OHS Procedures Manual - a guide to the development of
simple OHS procedures for Quarry Managers and Supervisors; and
the Health and Safety Handbook - a pocket sized booklet, providing
information on work activities and hazards which may be found in quarries, for
employees, contractors and visitors.
The GHSS also produces other informative documents including:
health and safety Information Sheets
Guides to Safe Work Practice; and
Best Practice Examples.
All the manuals, handbooks, information sheets, guides and examples are
available FREE to the quarry industry, and can be obtained from the GHSS.
For further assistance with health and safety at work, you can
contact the:
QuarrySAfe Group Health and Safety Service Manager
Neil Storey
Phone (08) 8379 9711 Fax (08) 8379 1142
QuarrySAfe Project Officer
Phone (08) 8238 5791 Fax (08) 8233 2223
Department for Administrative and Information Services
Vin Keane - Quarries Inspector
Phone (08) 8303 0257
MAQOHSC Employee Representatives
Geoff Day (CFMEU)
Phone (08) 8231 5532
Maurie Dwyer (AWU)
Phone (08) 8632 3299
WorkCover Corporation
Phone (08) 8233 2222
Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee

100 Waymouth Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone (08) 8233 2002
Fax (08) 8233 2223
South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy Incorporated
63 Conyngham Street
GLENSIDE SA 5065
Phone (08) 8379 9711
Fax (08) 8379 1142
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Important Disclaimer
This document has been developed to offer guidance only and is not intended as a
substitute for the obtaining of professional advice when needed.
Although the GHSS has taken care in the preparation of this information, the GHSS cannot
guarantee that the information contained in this document is appropriate in every situation.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1.
Occupational Health and Safety Management
2.
Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities
3.
Example OHS Responsibilities Chart
Consultation and Training
4.
Example OHS Policies
Consultation and Training Record

OHS Training Register
Safe Work Procedures

List of Guides to Safe Work Practice
5.
Hazard Reporting and Control

Hazard Report
6.
Workplace Audits
7.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
8.
Emergency Contacts Register

Hazardous Substances Register
First Aid
9.
OHS Workplace Inspection Checklist

Work Practice Observation Form
First Aid Kit Checklist

First Aid Register
Incident Reporting and Investigation
Incident Report
Incident Investigation Report
Incident Investigation Witness Statement
10. Occupational Health and Safety References
Introduction
This FIRST STEP OHS PROCEDURES MANUAL has been developed by
QuarrySAfe (as part of a 3 document set) to help quarries introduce basic
health and safety management systems (Remember that all QuarrySAfe
services, documents and information sheets are FREE !)
It is designed as a starting point for organisations who want to understand and
develop simple OHS management systems. That is why it is called the First
Step. It is not a comprehensive manual and so does not include all the detail
you might require if you already have OHS systems in place.
Why manage health and safety?
The introduction of a workplace OHS management system will help you meet
the responsibilities described in the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
(OHS&W) Act 1986, and the OHS&W Regulations 1995.
Besides meeting your legal obligations, the time, money and effort you spend
improving health and safety at your workplace will bring many other benefits,
including improved efficiency and productivity, better workplace relationships
and reduced costs.
What should I do?
The Act and Regulations require an employer to eliminate, or at least
minimise, the risk of injury or illness at work. This is best done by adopting
a hazard or risk management approach, where hazards at work are
identified and assessed.
Hazards can be identified through workplace inspections. After a hazard has
been identified and assessed, appropriate hazard controls (eg. dust extraction)
can be identified, selected and introduced.
Health and safety needs to be owned by everyone on site to really work. All
employers must have a documented policy (an example is included) which sets
out their commitment to health and safety at work.
However, setting up health and safety consultation processes with employees
(and contractors) is probably the most effective thing that an organisation
can do.
You can have formal committees and elect employee health and safety
representatives, or just hold regular informal meetings of everyone involved on
site to discuss health and safety issues.
Combining consultation and training requirements (eg. holding a safety meeting
and including a presentation on a particular hazard or work activity) can be
very efficient and effective in smaller operations.
There are also legal requirements to keep certain OHS records. Throughout
the manual there are forms that can be used for this purpose.
What other help is available?
The section entitled Safe Work Procedures contains a list of the GUIDES TO
SAFE WORK PRACTICE (GSWP) available from the QuarrySAfe Group
Health and Safety Service (GHSS). By obtaining only the GSWPs that are
applicable to your quarry you can personalise this manual and make it as useful
as possible.
Should you find you require more information or detail on specific workplace
procedures, then you can also refer to the QuarrySAfe OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCE MANUAL.
The OHS Resource Manual is designed to be a much more comprehensive
model for the management of occupational health and safety at work. Specific
sections of the OHS Resource Manual are referenced throughout this manual
(eg [OHS RM s2.6.1]).
The GHSS Manager can provide the appropriate section of the OHS Resource
Manual, or even the whole manual if it will be of use to your operation.
There is also a QuarrySAfe HEALTH AND SAFETY HANDBOOK available from
the GHSS to give to people who work at, or visit, your quarry. The handbook
describes some of the hazards and work activities common to most quarries.
It also provides guidance on legal requirements and safe work methods. It can
be provided to employees, contractors or visitors and can be used during
OHS training sessions.
You can also contact any of the people listed in the previous section.
Section 1
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Occupational Health and Safety

Management
Section 20 of the OHS&W Act, 1986 requires an employer to prepare and
maintain, in consultation with employees, policies relating to health and safety at
work. It also requires employers to provide safe systems of work, that is, to
manage health and safety. This means developing procedures which protect the
health and safety of anyone who works on or visits your site.
1. OHS Polices
Health and safety policies describe what is to be done to provide a safe place of
work. There might be one single policy, or many different ones. How many you
have will usually depend on the size of the organisation.
Included in this section are two examples of OHS policies.
The OHS Policy Statement is a single page describing the health and safety
goals of the organisation. This type of statement is commonly used by larger
organisations but is also useful for smaller organisations as the first document
developed through consultation with employees (and even contractors).
Other documents need to be developed to support this policy statement, detailing
such things as OHS responsibilities, the workplace consultation process and the
way things will be reviewed.
The second example titled OHS Policy and Procedures, combines the main
things you need in one document. This format may be more useful for smaller
organisations.
2. Developing an OHS Policy

Although it is a basic legal requirement, an occupational health and safety policy
developed in consultation with employees can be a valuable asset to the
organisation, as it reflects the culture and goals of everyone who works there. It
is a statement of commitment to health and safety at work, and as such should be
worded very carefully.
To develop a useful and effective document, it is essential that there is
consultation and discussion with employees. Sit down and discuss why you have
a policy and what is in it (it is not just to meet the letter of the law!).
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Then give them some examples (such as the two attached) and ask them to
develop an OHS policy for the workplace. By using some of their words in the
final document they will have some ownership, and this should help everyone
work together as a team to develop and maintain a healthy and safe place to
work.
Remember that an OHS policy developed by management without employee input
or ownership, may be seen as just another piece of paper by the people who
really need to be involved.
Once completed, the policy needs to be made available to everyone on site,
including contractors, so that they know there is a commitment to a safe
workplace. This might mean posting the policy in lunch rooms and offices, or
giving out copies to people during site induction training.
Visitors to the site should also be made aware of the policy and be encouraged to
follow any safe work procedures.
Just like all the other things related to health and safety, it is up to you how
effective and useful the policy will be. A poorly developed policy can alienate
workers, whereas one developed by everyone can help improve the overall
commitment to making the workplace safe.
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Occupational Health and Safety Policy

The management of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . are firmly
committed to a policy that enables all work activities to be carried out with
reasonably practicable measures taken to eliminate, or at least minimise,
risks to the health, safety and welfare of employees, contractors, authorised
visitors, and any other person who may be affected by our operations.
The most valuable assets of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
are its people, and we are committed to ensuring their health and safety in all
that we do.
Example
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Management will:
Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare

Act 1986, and the associated Regulations, Codes of Practice and
Standards as a minimum level within all of its activities.
Establish and maintain an active health and safety program, aimed at

the prevention of workplace accidents and ill-health.
Train Managers and Supervisors in the management of health and

safety.
Establish and maintain effective procedures for consultation with all

employees.
Require contractors to comply with the quarry's Health and Safety

Policy, Procedures, and all applicable OHS&W legislation.
Establish and maintain safe systems of work throughout the quarry.
Require Quarry Managers and Supervisors to report on the status of

their health and safety programs.
Provide, or arrange to provide, all employees and contractors with

training in health and safety procedures.
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Responsible Officer
Date:
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Employee Representative
Date:

Policy and Procedures
Introduction
Quarry management recognise that a preventative approach is the most
effective means of managing an Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
Program.
The business operates in the extractive industry which includes the undertaking
of hazardous work requiring particular emphasis on the control of risks
associated with:
Example
Only
operation of heavy plant (fixed and mobile)

moving equipment and work platforms
work at height
blasting and explosives (where applicable)
ground control
dust; and
hazardous substances.
Therefore a strong commitment to a pro-active injury prevention strategy is

necessary through the integration of health and safety as part of the overall
quarry management process, where it ranks equally with all other activities of
the organisation.
Duty of Care
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Legislation is developed by State and
Federal Governments. The aim is to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
As an employer, this organisation has the duty, so far as is reasonably
practicable, to provide a workplace that is free from risk, and to protect the
health, safety and welfare of employees at work.
The organisation must also protect any other person who may be effected by
the organisations activities.
OHS Policy
Quarry management is committed to ensuring that all employees, contractors
and visitors are safe from risks to health while they are at workplaces under
our control.
In addition, it is necessary to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of
members of the public affected by, or who may come into contact with,
company works.
The development, implementation and maintenance of a safety program,
including training at all levels, will enable these responsibilities to be met.
OHS Management Objectives
Example
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The aim of OHS management is to ensure that all quarry employees are safe
from injury and risks to health while they are at work.
In particular it aims to ensure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Compliance with the relevant State and Federal Occupational Health and
Safety legislation, including associated regulations, as well as Approved
Codes of Practice and Australian Standards as a minimum level.
The establishment and maintenance of an effective health and safety
program and safe systems of work.
The provision and maintenance of machinery, equipment and substances
in a safe condition.
The provision of information, instruction, training and supervision to
employees as necessary to ensure their health and safety.
The establishment of an effective means of consultation with employees,
and if applicable, their registered associations, on all occupational
health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Effective injury and illness reporting, recording and investigation
procedures.
OHS Responsibilities
Ultimate responsibility for health and safety rests with the Responsible Officer.
However, all quarry staff have health and safety responsibilities.
Health and safety is a line management function. Although everyone has a

responsibility for health an safety, it is the primary responsibility of those
persons who control the work to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to
identify, assess and appropriately control, any risk of injury or illness.
Employees should make any enquires or complaints about health and safety to
their immediate supervisor.
All quarry personnel will protect the health and safety of contractors and
visitors by requiring them to follow the provisions of company OHS policy and
procedures.
1.
The Responsible Officer (Senior Manager)

Provide overall direction and commitment for the continuing
improvement of health and safety at work.
Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the health and
safety program.
Provide and allocate sufficient resources to adequately operate the
health and safety program.
2.
Example
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The Quarry Manager
Promote health and safety in the work place.

Collate all the appropriate legislation and reference material required
to be aware of the organisations OHS responsibilities and make it
available on site to all employees.
Ensure that all specific OHS policies and procedures operating in the
organisation are implemented and kept up to date.
Ensure that any agreed procedures for consultation with health and
safety representatives and committees (or similar) are followed.
Identify all training needs and schedule or develop appropriate
training programs.
Plan the work so that it can be done without risk of injury or illness.
Undertake or direct purchasing with consideration for health and
safety issues.
3.
Work Supervisors
Complete regular inspections of the workplace.
Provide on the job safety training and instruction on safe systems
of work.
Assign tasks only to trained employees capable of performing them

safely.
Insist that safe work procedures and instructions are followed.
Ensure the provision, correct usage and maintenance of approved
safety devices and personal protective equipment.
Encourage the reporting of potential safety problems and risks to
health.
Ensure timely remediation of any identified health and safety
concern.
Support the activities of health and safety committees.
Complete all appropriate emergency drills.
4.
The Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Provide advice and assistance to managers and supervisors and
coordinate the implementation of the occupational health and safety
program.
5.
Employees
Example
Only
Take reasonable care not to place themselves or others in danger.

Follow safe systems of work implemented by the organisation.
Use knowledge and skills gained during training.
Correctly use plant, equipment, safety devices and protective
equipment.
Promptly report any unsafe working conditions, faulty equipment,
hazards and incidents.
Injury Management
Quarry management is committed to ensuring that, where workplace injury or
illness does occur, employees are able to return to an appropriate and
rewarding position as soon as possible through the development of effective
rehabilitation plans and measures [OHS RM s9.2].
Consultation and Communication

The organisation is committed to encouraging consultation and cooperation
between management and employees on health and safety issues.
Arrangements for consultation include the discussion of safety issues at regular

management meetings and the dissemination of information to employees
through their elected or selected health and safety representatives.
Where possible health and safety committees will be formed to represent all
employees. However, as a minimum, employees will be able to meet at least
once every three months to discuss health and safety at work.
The minutes of the meetings shall be recorded and disseminated throughout the
organisation.
OHS Policy Implementation

The organisations OHS policy will be implemented within the workplace
through specific policies, programs and safe work procedures. These will
address any legislative reporting requirements, hazards and hazardous
processes that have been identified in quarry work areas and activities.
Example
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OHS Management System Review
The OHS policy and management systems will be reviewed on an annual basis,
in consultation with employees and their representatives, and will be kept up to
date with regard to legislative changes and organisational health and safety
requirements.
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Responsible Officer
Date:
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Employee Representative
Date:
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Responsibilities
Understanding and describing everyones responsibilities for health and safety
can sometimes be difficult. However, it is important that anyone who has direct
control of work, or is working on the quarry site, understands what their
responsibilities are.
The first step is to develop a simple flow chart, or something similar, which briefly
describes a persons position and what they are responsible for (see the attached
example). This will help everyone on the site understand where they fit in and
what they have to do.
If you have contractors working on your site then include them in the flow chart.
Specific responsibilities can be described in an OHS Policy (see the example in
Section 1) or by developing individual position statements or similar [OHS RM
s2.4].
For example the Quarry Manager is
responsible for planning the work in a
safe manner, so they need to
understand the legal requirement for
safe work, develop the appropriate
procedures and make sure everyone
knows what these are.
A Supervisor on the other hand needs
to understand the procedures and then
make sure that they are being followed
when the work is being carried out.
Employees need to follow the safe
work procedures introduced for their
site, and use any skills developed
through training.
The next thing to do is to make sure
that everyone is aware of their
responsibilities by providing the
appropriate induction and training sessions.
It is important to emphasise that teamwork is the best approach, and that by
working together, and accepting the health and safety responsibilities at work, the
workplace can be made safer for everyone, as well as operate more efficiently.
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OHS Responsibilities Flow Chart
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
(NAME)
Is responsible to ensure that the organisation meets its
obligations to provide a healthy and safe workplace as
required by the OHS&W Act, 1986 and the OHS&W
Regulations, 1995.
QUARRY MANAGER
(NAME)
The Quarry Manager plans, schedules and controls all
work, so must ensure that appropriate measures are
implemented to control risks to health and safety.
SUPERVISORS
(NAMES)
Supervisors control the day to day work at the quarry, so they must ensure
that work is done in accordance with any existing health and safety
procedures, and in any case, in a manner which controls any risk to health
and safety.
E MPLOYEES
(NAMES)
Employees are required to complete their work in a manner that does not put themselves or
others at risk of injury or illness. They are to follow any reasonable instruction and use any
training, personal protective equipment or tools provided with regard to health and safety at
work.
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Consultation and
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Consultation and Training

Providing training for employees and setting up consultation processes can help
make everyone aware that health and safety is a high priority at work and provide
for information exchange on hazards and their control.
For small employers it is
often most effective to
combine some
consultation and
training processes.
For example, when
meetings are held to
discuss health and
safety issues, use this
time to provide some
training on a particular
issue (eg manual
handling).
Training can also occur during informal meetings. For example, the quarry might
hold tool-box meetings once a week (often on Monday morning before work
begins). These meetings should:
identify any faulty plant or equipment that anyone knows of

allow the employees to raise any health and safety concerns they have
allow the Supervisor to discuss any changes to the work process
allow the Supervisor to inform of any expected contractors, visitors or other
unusual occurrence; and
allow the Supervisor to give general work instructions as to what is to be done
and who is to do it.
The following sections discuss consultation and training requirements. There are
forms at the end of this section for record keeping purposes.
1. Consultation
Section 20 of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 requires
management to consult with employees on occupational health and safety
matters.
After consultation, employees are to be involved in the decision making aspects of
health and safety in the workplace.
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The OHS&W Act also requires the employer to conduct certain processes to
ensure that information on health and safety is obtained, kept up to date and
distributed to all employees. This can be completed as part of the consultation
process.
There is also a
requirement to
identify, assess and
control hazards in
the workplace, and
this can also be
accomplished
through the
consultation
process.
Areas of management/employee consultation should include:
formulating occupational health and safety Policies and Procedures

occupational health and safety training
hazard reports
incident reports and investigation
workplace/hazard inspection results; and
developing safe work procedures.
In some circumstances it is a legal obligation to provide for:

the selection/election of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) to
represent employees [OHS RM s2.6.1]; and
the formation of workplace health and safety committees (HSCs) [OHS RM
s2.6.2].
Keep records of consultation using the OHS Training / Consultation Record.
2. Training
There is also a legal requirement to provide adequate health and safety training
[OHS RM s7.1].
The South Australian OHS&W Act (section 19) states that:
the employer has the responsibility to provide such information,

instruction, training and supervision as are reasonably necessary to
ensure each employee is safe from injury and risks to health
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To meet these requirements, an employer will need to develop and implement a

system to [OHS RM s7.1.1 and s7.1.2]:
identify workplace training needs (ie the occupations, number of employees,
types of training needed etc)
develop a training plan (an annual plan which identifies the training program,
courses, planned training dates etc); and
keep training records (identifying the employees involved, the date of training,
training provider etc).
It is also important to identify processes by which certain types of health and
safety training will be conducted. Training can be provided:
internally by quarry staff or external specialist trainers

externally at specific courses and/or institutions
on-the-job by supervisors, tradespersons etc
in a classroom situation; or
during formal meetings (eg OHS committee or management meetings); or
informal meetings in the workplace (eg tool-box meetings).
Some of the common training provided internally by an organisation includes:
new employee induction;

contractor and visitor induction
employee relocation/activity change;
specific hazard training (eg noise)
task training (eg operating a dozer)
There are some specific requirements for health and safety training where people
must be appointed to do certain tasks, and to do that, they need to have
completed a training course or assessment. These include:
blasting
fire and emergency
first aiders
hazardous substances
health and safety representatives; and
loadshifting equipment operation.
Often it is necessary to get skilled people in to provide this training or send

employees to a course. There is also a requirement to keep records of all OHS
training provided or completed [OHS RM s7.1]. Use the following forms for this
purpose:
OHS Induction Training Record
OHS Training / Consultation Record, or
OHS Training Register.
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OHS Induction Training Record

Name:...................................................................................................................................
Position:...............................................................................................................................
Supervisor:.....................................................
Instructions for Inductor:
Work Area:...............................................
Discuss the applicable section with the employee ensuring that any work
procedures or instructions that apply are included. Enter your name and
date on completion of each section. The completed induction form is to be
returned to the OHS Coordinator for record purposes.
1. ADMINISTRATION
Organisational Structure and Operation
Quality/Environmental Policies and Procedures
Salary/Wages/Superannuation
Visitors
Inductor:............................................
Date:
2. WORKPLACE
Emergency Evacuation
Employee Responsibilities
Facilities and Amenities
Health and Safety Representatives
Supervisors
Inductor:............................................ Date:
3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Employees OHS Handbook
Fire Warden/Fighting
First Aid and Medical Treatment
Hazards in the Workplace
Hazard Reporting
Health and Safety Committee
Incident Reporting
OHS Training
Personal Protective Equipment
Plant - Fixed
- Mobile
Inductor:............................................ Date:
Signed by Employee:.......................................................
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OHS Training/Consultation Record

Instructions: 1.
2.
3.
4.
Tick the box next to the session completed (or describe another).
Fill in the details of the time, date and place, and session leader.
List the people who attended ( and maybe their position or capacity eg adviser).
Record the main points discussed including any specific actions decided.
1. Session Details
Tool - Box Meeting
H&S Committee/Group Meeting
Hazard Management Group Meeting
General Staff Meeting
Induction Training
H&S Committee Training
Hazard Training
On-the-Job Training
Other Session Type: ................................................................................................................................

Date:
Session Leader/Trainer: ..............................................................................
Time Commenced: ...............................................
Time Completed:.................................................
Location:..................................................................................................................................................
2. Persons Present
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3. Session Content/Description or Discussion Points
Action
(by whom and when)
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Next Session (if applicable): ............................................................................................................................
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OHS Training Register

Training Session:.............................................................................................................
Training Type:...............................................................
Name
Position
Trainer:.....................................................................................
Location:....................................................................................
Organisation
Date:
Signature
Trainer Comments:..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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To ensure the health and safety of employees at work, and third parties such as
visitors and contractors, the development of Safe Work Procedures to control
specific hazards, tasks and work activities may be necessary.
A Safe Work Procedure (SWP) should:
identify the job, work activity or hazard

describe the method of work and any hazard controls to be used to minimise
any risk associated with the job
detail any competencies or training required by personnel to complete the job
detail any tools, equipment or personal protective equipment (PPE) required
for the job; and
provide any additional information necessary for the performance of the
activity in a healthy and safe manner.
Safe work procedures may also be called, or be included in:
standard operating procedures (SOP)

work instructions (WI) or work procedures (WP); or
quality procedures (QP) etc.
There are a number of QuarrySafe

GHSS Guides to Safe Work Practice.
There are also extracts from the OHS
Resource Manual which can be used
as models for safe work procedures.
As different organisations undertake
different work it is appropriate for
quarry operators to select those work
practice guides that are applicable to
their operations (eg some quarries do
not conduct blasting operations so
would not need the blasting guide).
All the GHSS Guides to Safe Work
Practice listed below are available free
and can be placed in this section of the
manual.
Note that the GHSS Guides to Safe Work Practice are for guidance
only, and should be used to develop safe systems of work for your
site to meet OHS legislative requirements.
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14.
Compressed Air
Crusher Blockages
Eye Protection
Minor Excavations for Buried Services
Ground Stability and Control
Explosives - Storage and Transport
Blasting
Blasting Misfires
Crane Operation
Care of Off-Highway Tyres
Tipping Over Edges
Noise and Industrial Deafness
Heat Stress
Skin Cancer
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE PHONE THE GROUP HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICE MANAGER
GHSS Manager
63 Conyngham Street
PO Box 493
GLENSIDE SA 5065
Phone:(08) 8379 9711

Fax:
(08) 8379 1142
Mobile: 0417 954 004
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Section 4
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OHS Resource Manual

The following Safe Work Practice information sheets are
contained in Section 5 of the QuarrySAfe OHS Resource
Manual, and are also available from the GHSS.
REF.
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
5.5.10
5.5.11
5.5.12
5.5.13
5.5.14
5.5.15
5.5.16
TITLE
Asbestos and Synthetic Mineral Fibres
Building Structure
Confined Space Work
Dust and Silica
Electrical Safety
Ladders, Stairs, Platforms and Walkways
Hazardous Substances
Hot Work
Isolations (Lock-out)
Manual Handling
Mobile Plant and Load Shifting Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Plant and Machinery (fixed)
Safety Signs
Stacks, Racks and Storage
Vehicles
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE PHONE THE GROUP HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICE MANAGER
GHSS Manager
63 Conyngham Street
PO Box 493
GLENSIDE SA 5065
Phone:(08) 8379 9711

Fax:
(08) 8379 1142
Mobile: 0417 954 004
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Section 5
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It is the employers legal responsibility to develop and implement workplace
procedures that:
identify hazards in the workplace;

assess the level of risk associated with those hazards;
develop risk control options; and
implement the appropriate control.
The South Australian OHS&W Regulations, 1995 (often referred to as the

Consolidated Regulations) set out specific requirements for the identification,
assessment and control of hazards in the workplace (refer to Division 1.3 of the
OHS&W Regulations).
The aim of this process is
to completely remove, or
at least minimise, the risk
of
injury
or
illness
associated
with
workplace activities. To
enable an employer to do
this hazards must be
reported [OHS RM s5.2].
Identifying
hazards
through
Workplace
Inspections, completing
hazard assessments and
then selecting hazard
controls, is an important
part of the management
of health and safety at
work [OHS RM s5.1].
Some of the terms used in this section are:
Consequence
The result or outcome of something happening.
Hazard
Anything that has the potential to cause injury or illness.
Probability
The likelihood or chance that something will happen.
Risk
The probability and consequences of occurrence. That is,

the likelihood that an identified hazard will cause harm.
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1. Hazard Reporting
If a hazard is identified it should be immediately reported to the Supervisor who
controls the work area.
If the hazard cannot be controlled by the Supervisor then a Hazard Report should
be completed to ensure a formal record of the hazard is forwarded to the Quarry
Manager for action.
Note that Part 3 of the Hazard Report requires a risk assessment to be completed
(refer to part 3 of this section).
2. Hazard Identification
Generally hazards can be identified by:
direct observation
reference to information and data; and
consultation with staff or external organisations.
Examples of hazard identification methods are:
workplace inspections
feedback from workplace personnel
hazard reports, incident reports, injury and illness records
workplace monitoring (eg atmospheric)
investigation of staff concerns; and
research and information exchange.
3. Hazard (or Risk) Assessment

The risk that a hazard
presents at work is a
combination of the chance
(probability) of an incident
occurring and the severity of
the consequences.
Most often the risk is
assessed through workplace
experience (eg a work
platform at a height of 6
metres
without
handrails
would present a high risk for
people to work on).
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Another way is to use a formal process. Table 1 presents a Risk Assessment

Matrix which allows you to select a Risk Rating from 1 to 5 (see also Part 3 of
the Hazard Report).
TABLE 1 - RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

Consequence
Extreme
High
Medium
Low
Occasional
1
1
Remote
Improbable
Probability
Frequent
Whatever the method adopted, the assessment should take the form of a hazard
prioritisation (ie identify which hazards to control first) based on:
the probability or chance of an incident occurring (with consideration to the
frequency and duration of exposure to the hazard); and
the severity of the consequences (eg injury, death or loss of facility).
Remember, when assessing the risk consider:
the number of people exposed

how often they are exposed
how long they are exposed for
any combination of hazards; and
the seriousness or severity of any consequences.
The likelihood of an injury occurring increases when:

there are more people exposed to the hazard
the duration of hazard exposure is increased; or
the workers have no experience with the task.
The idea is to list the hazards you have identified, assess the risk associated with
them and prioritise them in order of highest risk to lowest risk.
If you have identified lots of hazards then you might give each one a rating (eg
from 1 to 5 as per Table 1), where priority 1 hazards should be fixed
straight away.
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To reduce the risk we need to:
eliminate or control the hazard

provide training and supervision
introduce safe work procedures; and/or
provide personal protective equipment.
4. Hazard (or Risk) Control

After identifying a hazard and assessing the risk the next step is to identify
available control methods and select the appropriate ones. The type of control
will depend on each specific situation and so it is not appropriate to try to describe
them all here (ask the GHSS Manger for assistance).
If you can eliminate the hazard completely then there is no need to control it, so
this is the best option (eg stop using a hazardous substance that is no longer
necessary).
Hazard controls can be grouped into what is commonly referred to as the
Hierarchy of Controls.
That is, the most effective controls should be used first and the least
effective controls used last. The hierarchy of controls is:
1.
Engineering Controls
2.
Administrative Controls
3.
Design out the hazard

Substitute with a less risky hazard
Adopt safer tools and equipment
Enclose or isolate the hazard
Provide ventilation or extraction
Safe work procedures

Job rotation
Maintenance and housekeeping
Training
Hard hats
Safety boots
Safety Spectacles
Ear plugs etc
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Engineering
controls
(eg
guarding of machinery drives)
actually control the hazard.
That is, hazard elimination and
engineering controls should be
the first choice and are the
most reliable controls.
Administrative controls and PPE
only control the exposure of
people to the hazard.
So these exposure controls
are less reliable.
Personal
protective
equipment (PPE) should be
the last choice as it is the last
line of defence (ie. it is actually
on the person it is protecting).
It only controls exposure to the
hazard and can be unreliable if
used
incorrectly.
The
effectiveness
of
PPE
is
completely dependent on the
person using it.
For a simple guide to the order of hazard control selection, remember the three
Es:
1. Elimination of the hazard (this is the best)

2. Engineering Controls (control the hazard itself)
3. Exposure Controls (control the exposure of people to the hazard).
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Hazard Report
Complete Sections 1 and 2. Sections 3 to 6 to be completed by the Supervisor , OHS Cord and/or HSC
1. Report Details
Name:........................................................................................... Time Reported:
Supervisor: ................................................................................................... Date:
PM/AM
/
Location/Work Area: ..................................................................................................................................
2. Hazard Description and Suggested Action

What is the hazard, where is it exactly and how does it effect the health and safety of personnel?.............
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
Suggested action to control hazard: ...........................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
3. Risk Assessment (see Section 5, Table 1 for more information)

How likely is it that an incident will occur? (consider how often a person could be exposed to the hazard,
how many people in the area, how easily they could be injured, how major facility damage could occur).
Frequent (daily)
Occasional (weekly - monthly)
Remote (monthly - yearly)

Improbable (more than a year)
What are the likely consequences of an incident resulting from the hazard?
Extreme (fatality, permanent injury, loss of facility)
High (serious lost time injury, major damage)
Medium (short term lost time injury)

Low (minor injury or damage)
4. Risk Rating - circle the appropriate Risk Rating (refer to the Risk Assessment Matrix)
1
5. Hazard Report Review (Initial and Date)

Supervisor: .......................... Date:
H&S Rep: .......................Date:
OHS Coord: ......................... Date:
H&S Com: ......................Date:
6. Agreed Hazard Action

Action to be taken to satisfactorily rectify or control the hazard: .................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
Action to be completed by:.....................................................................
Estimated Date:
Feedback to reporting Person by: ..........................................................
Completion Date:
Actual Completion Date
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Section 6
Workplace Audits
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Workplace Audits
To ensure that a high standard of occupational health and safety commitment is
achieved, and to monitor the effectiveness of the OHS program, policies and
procedures, it is essential that a regular audits of the physical working conditions
and work practices in the Quarry, be completed by competent persons [OHS RM
s6.1].
Two types of audits should be completed. They are:
Workplace Inspections; and

Work Practice Observations.
The workplace inspection is the

most important audit. Regular
inspections
help
identify
hazards so that they can be
eliminated or controlled.
They also check on items such
fire extinguishers, first aid
cabinets and the like.
By maintaining a safe workplace
the risk of injury or illness is
significantly reduced.
However, valuable information
can also be gained by observing
people working.
By observing a work activity it may be possible to identify ways of improving the
process and reduce risk.
1. Responsibilities
The Quarry Manager will conduct, or delegate the responsibility to conduct,
regular inspections of the quarry area.
Supervisors will ensure that areas of their responsibility are regularly inspected.
Each Quarry Manager and Supervisor should prepare an audit plan and check list
(examples are included in this section).
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Key factors in respect of the inspection process are:

to identify the possible hazards in the quarry and adjoining work areas
to identify hazardous work practices
to prioritise the hazards in order of likely injury or damage, probability of
occurrence and potential to develop further or lead to increased risk; and
the frequency of inspections.
High potential risk areas or activities should be inspected monthly (eg.
housekeeping, conveyors, machine guarding, high risk work practices, personal
protective equipment, explosive magazines, heavy mobile plant etc).
Low potential risks should be inspected on a 6 monthly basis (eg. buildings,
lighting, offices).
1.1
Quarry Manager
The Quarry Manager shall:
1.2
Require Supervisors to participate in regular inspections of the

workplace and complete a safety assessment of their work area.
Maintain a record of hazards requiring attention (eg. a Hazard Register)
and review these at each Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Meeting (or similar).
Provide feedback to Supervisors and employees on the status of hazard
control strategies.
Supervisors
Shall conduct (or supervise) regular inspections of their designated

work areas as directed by the Quarry Manger
2. OHS Workplace Inspections

Physical inspections should be conducted on a regular basis [OHS RM s6.1].
The inspection should be conducted by the Supervisors, and the Health and
Safety Representatives (HSR), for the work area being inspected.
However the Supervisor may appoint an experienced person to undertake the
inspection.
It is also recommended that Supervisors swap work areas from time to time, as
familiarity of the work area may obscure hazards and reduce the effectiveness of
the inspection.
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A floor plan or sketch of the work areas may assist, ensuring a systematic
approach and to record accurate locations of any identified hazards.
At the completion of the inspection ensure that measures are immediately
taken to:
fix those hazards that you have the capacity to fix

implement a short term solution for those you cannot fix
develop and recommend a long term goal to the Quarry Manager to eliminate
the problem; and
complete a Hazard Report where necessary.
Where rectification of the hazard(s) is beyond supervisory control, the Quarry

Manager must always be notified by using the Hazard Report form. They will take
the appropriate action.
2.1
Inspection Procedures
1. Complete the OHS Workplace Inspection Checklist. The whole
checklist can be used, or sections can be completed for specific working
areas (eg quarry pit).
2. Place a tick (,
, ) or OK in the Check column to indicate compliance.
3. If compliance is not met make a brief comment and provide more detail
on any developed hazard report, action plan or inspection report.
4. Define both short term temporary actions and the long term strategies,
establishing target dates where possible.
5. Where an identified hazard cannot be controlled immediately, record
in detail the recommended action to be taken, by whom and by when,
using the Hazard Report.
6. Do not restrict the inspections to the check list. Add any additional
questions appropriate to your quarry.
7. Forward the form, and any associated Hazard Reports, to the
Supervisor, Quarry Manager or OHS Coordinator as appropriate.
3. Work Practice Observations

It is useful to regularly assess particular work activities by observing the people
completing the task itself [OHS RM s6.1.1]. A work practice observation should
be done openly and with the single goal of reducing risk.
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Completion of the work practice observation will help to:
identify any hazards associated with the work activity

identify any improvements that can be made to the work practice
identify any equipment or tools that would reduce risk
check to see if the procedures controlling the work (where applicable) are
being followed; and
make recommendations as to any changes to the work practice or work
procedures.
An example would be the manual handling of test samples.
The observations should usually be undertaken by work Supervisors. However
they may be completed by leading hands, an employee or a Health and Safety
Representative (HSR).
Formal work practice observations should be completed regularly. For example,
one activity should be observed and the results recorded on the Work Practice
Observation form every one or two weeks.
For larger organisations it can be effective to place a requirement on Supervisors
to complete a set number of audits every month (eg 4 per month). This process
can be part of an overall assessment of the Supervisors OHS performance.
3.1
Observation Procedures
1. Select an activity to be observed.
2. Complete the Work Practice Observation form using the checklist as a
prompt.
3. Record any good, poor, safe or unsafe work practices observed, or
breaches of safe work procedures.
4. If an identified hazardous activity or condition (eg faulty equipment or
the like) can be fixed immediately - do it!
5. Talk to the person doing the task to get their point of view and help
them improve their work practices if necessary.
6. Record any ideas or suggestions for improving the work activity.
7. Forward the form to the Supervisor, Quarry Manager or OHS
Coordinator.
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Organisation: .............................................................................................
Date:
Facility Location/Operation: ......................................................................................................

Inspected By: ..................................................................................
Item
1.
Check
Comment and/or Action
Time:
AM/PM
By
When
Access and Egress
Site access has clear visibility to traffic

arriving, leaving or passing.
Clearly identified entrance, site office,
visitor parking and reception for visitors.
Restricted access areas controlled (eg.
lockable gates , chains, isolations etc)
Speed restriction/Caution or
traffic/pedestrian control signs as
appropriate.
Haul roads clear and well signed.
2.
Conveyors
Emergency stops provided and signed lanyards, emergency stop buttons

Tail drums, head drums and rollers all
guarded unless more than 2.5 metres
above ground or work platform.
All removable guards securely bolted
and/or locked in place.
Warning system or signage in place
where conveyor may start without
warning.
Clear access around equipment, or
access restricted where necessary
General drives, belts etc guarded.
3.
Electrical
All portable electrical equipment used in

conjunction with an RCD (ELCB - earth
leakage protection).
All fixed RCDs are checked 3 monthly
and once every three years (recorded).
All portable RCDs are checked each use
and tested annually (recorded).
Portable power tools and extension leads
are in good order and tested regularly.
Underground power supply has suitable
markings indicating depth and direction.
Adequate clearance for overhead
powerlines.
Adequate interior lighting for the task.
4.
Excavations and Pit
Pit appropriately benched with bench

width/height suitable for material.
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Item
Check
By
When
Pit walls scaled down with no hanging,

loose material
Pit sumps/de-watering ponds adequately
controlled.
General excavations stable and shored,
battered or benched, signed and
controlled as required.
Daily excavation inspections completed
and recorded.
No petrol, diesel or other hazardous
gas/vapour generating equipment
operating within an enclosed excavation.
5.
Explosives and Blasting
Report book up to date.

Magazines licensed with earth straps and
locked doors.
Magazines sited at safe distance from
work areas and clean/tidy.
Magazines appropriately constructed,
bounded and maintained.
Explosives stored correctly with
detonators and explosive separate.
Blasting boards appropriately located and
correctly labelled.
Appropriate fire extinguishers in place.
6.
Fire
Ignition sources separated from

combustible material (eg welding areas)
Fire Extinguishers:
Suitable location and type
Mounted appropriately
Serviced in the last 6 months
Access to fire extinguishers clear and
unobstructed.
Fire Policy and Evacuation Plan is posted
and clearly visible giving details of:
Warning systems
Position of extinguishers
Escape routes
The assembly point
The designated Fire Warden
Fire Evacuation drill conducted with all
staff/contractors participating
7.
Last conducted:
First Aid
First Aid kit(s) provided and contains

sufficient supplies as listed in the First Aid
Kit Contents list.
First Aid Register available/completed
Trained First Aid attendant identified and
available.
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Item
8.
Check
By
When
Floors, Stairs, Ladders, Platforms and Roofs
Even non-slip surfaces, no uncovered

holes.
Free of trip hazards and debris.
Clearly defined or demarcated
storage/work areas as required.
Emergency exits provided, not obstructed.
Stairs, ladders, and platforms above 2 m
have handrails, mid-rails and toe-boards.
Access to walkways and work platforms
not past unguarded equipment/conveyors.
Fixed ladders greater than 6 meters in
height have ladder cages or other fall
protection device.
Fragile roof skylights protected (mesh etc)
9.
Hand Tools and Equipment
Hand tools well maintained and

appropriate for task, equipment clean and
stored well.
Welding, cutting, grinding controlled.
Adequate ventilation provided as
required.
Noise levels not excessive (<90 dB A).
Machinery adequately guarded with
emergency stop/start controls.
Appropriate lock/tag out isolation
procedures exist.
10.
Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods
Hazardous substances register available.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are
readily available.
All substances are clearly labelled.
Emergency eye-wash and shower
installed as necessary.
Bunding provided around large tanks and
storage areas.
Flammable items stored appropriately
(cabinets, cans etc).
Asbestos identified, register kept,
signage/labels suitable.
11.
General Storage
Adequate storage facilities with

convenient racks, shelves; and clear
access.
Heavier or most used items are stored
between knee and shoulder height, are
stable and unlikely to fall.
Storage areas clean and tidy, not a fire
hazard.
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Item
12.
Check
By
When
Mobile Plant
Safe access to cabs and controls.

Tyres, brakes, reversing alarms all
operating and daily checks completed.
Fire extinguishers provided.
Roll over protection provided and
adequate.
Seat belts installed and used.
All moving parts guarded.
Reversing alarms fitted and operable.
Mobile plant operators and special
operators hold appropriate certificates.
13.
Adequate Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE) provided, clean, maintained and
stored
Site personnel using PPE as required
hard hat
safety boots
eye protection
hearing protection
coveralls
gloves
respirators
Respiratory PPE in good condition and
appropriate filters provided.
UV protection provided (eg. hard hat
brims, sun screen).
14.
Waste
Combustible materials are stored in a

safe manner:
Work area free of fire hazards, eg.
accumulation of cardboard boxes,
loose paper, flammable liquids, etc.
Flammable liquids stored in approved
containers.
Flammable waste not stored so as to
increase risk.
Waste not obstructing access/egress; bins
located suitably and emptied regularly.
Notes:.........................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
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Work Practice Observation

1. Details
Task Observed: .....................................................................................
Date:
Location of Audit:...................................................................................
Time:
/
AM/PM
Number of People Observed: .......................................................................................................

Audit Team: .........................................................................................................................
2. Health and Safety Prompt List

Tick all applicable category items where a hazard applies to the task or activity observed.
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE)
People
Ergonomics
People Movement
Striking against
Struck by
Caught between
Falling
Inhaling
Swallowing
Absorbing
M Posture
M Number and type of
motions
M Load handled
M Work area design
M Tools and grips
M Vibration
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Face and eyes

Ears
Head
Respiratory System
Hands and arms
Trunk
Feet and Legs
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Environment
Tools and Equipment
Temperatures
Electricity
Lightning
Noise
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Right for the job

Used correctly
Maintained
Safe to use
M
M
M
M
M
Adjusting PPE
Changing position
Re-arranging job
Stopping job
Attaching job
Category 8
House keeping
M Work area tidy

M Waste removed
M No fire hazards
Established?
Adequate?
Being followed?
Lockouts used
3. Observations
List the hazardous activities or conditions that may be eliminated or further minimised.
Category
Observation
Follow Up
(Who/When)
Priority
4. Audit Report Review (Review, Initial and Date as and where necessary)
Supervisor: .......................... Date:
H&S Rep: .......................Date:
OHS Coord: ......................... Date:
H&S Com: ......................Date:
5. Review Comments: ......................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
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Section 7

Being prepared for emergency situations will ensure that any damage, injury,
trauma or other consequences are minimised [OHS RM s8.1 and 8.2]. The
OHS&W Regulations set out certain requirements for employers to meet that will
provide for a minimum level of emergency preparedness.
Division 2.6 of the Regulations outlines the requirements for Emergency Facilities,
Procedures and Rescue.
Section 2.6.1(1) of the Regulations require an employer to ensure that:
emergency exits, procedures and training are adequate in the event of

emergencies
appropriate emergency facilities are provided; and
that there is access to rescue equipment and suitably trained personnel.
Some common problems faced by quarries which impact on emergency

preparedness are:
remote locations
limited access to water; and
sometimes limited access to competently trained emergency services
personnel.
So the main things to consider are:

1. has the appropriate fire fighting equipment been provided and suitably
maintained?
2. are the facilities constructed and maintained to allow people to escape easily
in an emergency situation?
3. has an emergency plan been developed for the quarry and the facilities?
4. have personnel been adequately trained to handle emergency evacuations or
situations, and in the use of the fire fighting equipment?
5. have local emergency services been contacted and informed of your activities
and location?
1. Emergency Plan
An emergency plan should be developed which can be in the form of site plans
and written procedures.
Use the Emergency Contacts Register to record all emergency phone numbers.
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A site or facility plan should be located in each building and indicate:
the location of any emergency exits

any areas to avoid during an emergency (eg dead end access ways)
the location and type of fire fighting equipment
the direction to the evacuation assembly area
the evacuation procedure (eg any warning signals/bells/sirens, where to
proceed, who is in charge etc); and
all local emergency phone numbers.
2. Training
2.1
Emergency Evacuations
Evacuations will not go
smoothly unless they have
been practiced. Therefore it
is
essential
that
an
emergency evacuation drill
be completed at least every
six months. The drill should
be as real as possible (ie
managers are not to remain
in their office just because it
is a drill!!).
Everyone
should
be
evacuated including visitors
and contractors so that if a
real emergency occurs,
supervisors
and
Fire
Wardens will be able to achieve a timely and effective result.
2.2
Emergency Rescue
Section 2.6.4(1) of the regulations states that:
persons involved in the work (rescue) must receive appropriate training

and instruction in the action to be taken in an emergency situation.
Where emergency rescues may be necessary because of the remote
location of the site, hazardous work activity or lack of local emergency
services, personnel will need to be trained in rescue procedures.
2.3
Fire Wardens
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At least one person must be trained in the use of fire fighting equipment.
The number of persons trained will depend upon:
the nature of the hazards within the quarry

the size, location and type of work being performed; and
the number and location/mobility of employees.
Fire training must include both training in evacuation procedures and in the
use of fire extinguishers. It must be adequate to allow that person to
perform their job competently.
Where multistorey office accommodation exists:
one fire warden shall be appointed per floor (Floor Warden); and
one head warden shall be appointed (Head Warden).
All fire wardens shall be trained in the

use of the fire protection equipment
provided including:
fire extinguishers
fire hoses
fire sprinkler systems
fire alarm systems and
evacuation procedures.
Notices should be posted identifying

the fire wardens by name and work
area. Fire wardens shall be provided
with white or red, labelled hard hats for
easy identification in an emergency
situation.
3. Emergency Exits
Requirements for emergency exits apply to buildings, sites, major plant and the
like.
All facilities must have appropriately identified emergency exits (eg green and
white signs by or above the access/exit point). These exits should be away from
any significant hazards and kept clear at all times.
If night work occurs then emergency exits must be identified by illuminated signs.
4. Emergency Facilities
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Appropriate
facilities
may
include first aid kits, fire
extinguishers, showers, eye
wash stations, first aid rooms
etc. First Aid is covered in the
section on First Aid. Fire is
covered below.
Other special equipment may be
required on site to conduct a
rescue due to work activities (eg
working in a confined space,
operating heavy equipment,
working at height). This might
include
stretchers,
lifting
devices etc.
5. Fire Requirements
Fire prevention and control strategies include:
containment and removal of flammable waste
appropriate storage of flammable and combustible substances, including fire
proof cabinets and compounds
erection of warning signs which comply with AS 1319 "Rules for the Design and
Use of Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment", to indicate materials
which burn with extraordinary speed or could cause an explosion
provision of adequate fire extinguishers of the correct type for all buildings and
work sites
mounting of extinguishers in an accessible location with the correct signs
displayed
provision of fire hoses, alarm systems and sprinklers to satisfy local building
regulations, OHS&W legislation, and codes of practice
completion and recording of regular checks and maintenance of all fire
extinguishers, hoses sprinklers, and alarm systems (at least 6 monthly)
adequate arrangements must exist for the safe shutdown and evacuation of the
workplace in the event of an emergency, with all staff informed and the details
displayed in an appropriate place
fire escape routes and fire service points are maintained free from obstruction
at all times. Staff and contractors must not obstruct any fire fighting equipment
or fire exits
all company vehicles should be fitted with fire extinguishers; and
fire wardens are to be appointed and trained.
5.1
Fire Hose Reels and Extinguishers

Basic requirements are:
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Portable fire extinguishers and blankets will be provided, mounted and

signed in accordance with AS 2444
Fire hose reels shall be installed as per AS 2441; and
All fire fighting equipment must be checked 6 monthly as per the
requirements of AS 1851 "Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment"
and the SA Building Regulations.
Fire extinguishers and hose reels are the first line of defence in the event
of a fire and prompt use of the correct fire extinguisher can prevent serious
injury or damage.
However, there is no single type of fire extinguisher that is effective for all
fires. The following types of extinguishers may be available at the
workplace (for further information refer to AS 2444).
Water Extinguisher - Colour Code Red
Only for use on fires involving wood, paper, plastic, and other solid
combustible material. Stream should be directed at the base of the fire.
Do not use on electrical or solvent fires.
Foam Extinguisher - Colour Code Blue
Used predominantly on flammable liquid fuel type fires (ie petrol, oils,
thinners and solvents). Do not use on electrical fires.
Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) - Colour Code Red with a Horizontal
White Band
Can be used on all fires but especially for flammable liquid fires, and fires
involving live electrical equipment. Use with a sweeping motion across the
flames. This is a non-conductive extinguishing agent.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - Colour Code Red with a Horizontal Black Band
Can be used on all fires but is not particularly effective, especially
outdoors. They are most effective for electrical fires, especially for portable
electrical equipment (eg computers) as there is no residue.
There is also a Yellow BCF extinguisher sometimes available. These
contain a chemical and are effective on all types of fires. They were to be
discontinued from January 1996 due to their effects on the ozone layer and
are not refilled. Therefore these extinguishers will not usually be available.
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5.2
Special Fire Considerations

Special consideration must be given to particular fire hazard risks:
LPG and other gas storage areas must be regularly cleared of rubbish,
vegetation or other material which may cause a fire to start
Vehicles which are driven in areas where long grass or weeds may be
prevalent should have heat shielding on their exhaust systems; and
Flammable substance stores, conveyors and the like should be
protected from the sparks generated by welding/cutting or other
maintenance procedures.
Also consider:
How far away is the nearest assistance (MFS or CFS)?

Even if they are relatively close, how much water is going to be
available to them to fight the fire?
How thoroughly trained do the quarry employees need to be?
What fire fighting equipment is available on the site and does is need
increasing or updating?
Are quarry facilities at risk from bushfire?
6. Hazardous Substances
Develop and maintain a register of all classified hazardous substances including a
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each one. By recording the location,
volume of material and type of container this will assist emergency services in any
emergency situation.
If the accidental escape of a hazardous substance at a workplace could pose a
risk to the health and safety of employees, other people close by or a person
involved in a shutdown or clean up procedure, suitable response measures
should be developed and clothing and equipment must be available and
maintained.
Appropriate provisions must be made for the capture and clean up of hazardous
substances where there is this type of risk. This might mean providing
appropriate bunding to hazardous substances storage areas or the provision of
materials which can absorb or neutralise spilled substances.
Employees must have immediate access to deluge facilities (ie. eye wash
fountains, emergency showers) if there is any risk that they could come into
contact with a corrosive or other substance which could cause injury to the skin
or eyes.
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HazChem placards and dangerous goods symbols should be clearly displayed at

locations where hazardous substances are stored. Keep the Hazardous
Substances Register (see attached example) on site for emergency services to
refer to when necessary [OHS RM s5.5.5].
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Important Note:
This Hazardous Substances Register lists both:
1. substances that are classified HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH (H) under Worksafe Australia Guidelines; and
2. NON-HAZARDOUS substances (NH) for which a current Material Safety Data Sheet is available.
Precautions should be taken with all the NH substances as per the MSDS, especially if the substance is classified combustible or flammable under
Australian Standard 1940:
N
N
Combustible [C1 or C2]; or

Flammable [Packaging Group (PG) I, II, or III].
All MSDSs that are 5 years or older MUST be replaced. Contact the listed supplier for an updated version.
Product Name and Comment
First Step Hazardous Substances Register
MSDS
Date
ADG
Class
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Volume and
Container
Storage Location
Supplier and Contact
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Product Name and Comment
First Step Hazardous Substances Register
MSDS
Date
ADG
Class
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Volume and
Container
Storage Location
Supplier and Contact
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Emergency Contacts
The general phone number for all emergency services is 000
Function/Service
Telephone No.
Ambulance
Electricity Authority
Department for Industrial Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency
Fire Fighting Authority
Gas Authority
Local Government Authority
Medical Practice or Doctor
Nearest Hospital
Poisons Information Centres
Police
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Telephone Authority
Water Authority
WorkCover
First Step Emergency Contacts Register
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Location
Section 8
First Aid
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First Aid
The Approved Code of Practice Occupational Health and First Aid at the
Workplace sets out the requirements to provide first aid kits and trained first
aiders [OHS RM 8.1.1].
1. First Aid Kits

First aid kits must be provided for all workplaces under company control.
person must be appointed to be in charge of the first aid kit.
First aid kits shall contain all the items listed in the attached First Aid Kit
Checklist. Regular checks should be carried out to ensure that they do.
Requirements for the provision of first aid kits are:
1 basic kit for each 50 employees or part thereof
1 occupational kit for any workplace where there are more than 25 personnel
(replaces a basic kit)
1 occupational kit for any workplace where there are significant hazards (may
replace a basic kit)
1 basic kit for any workplace where there are less than 25 employees
1 basic kit per floor of a multistorey workplace; and
1 mobile kit should be provided for each vehicle that operates off site.
For quarrying activities it is recommended that an occupational kit be provided.
Each first aid kit must be in
the care of an appointed
person
Where that kit is an
occupational
kit,
that
person must be a trained
first
aider
(minimum
requirement - senior first
aid certificate).
The first aid kit is to be
located so it is easily
accessible
to
all
employees with its location
signed so that it is clearly
visible.
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2. Appointment of Trained First Aiders

Where more than 25 personnel are at the workplace, then a trained first aider
must be appointed.
However, where significant hazards exist at a workplace (which would be at
most quarries) a first aider should always be appointed and trained, no matter
how many employees there are.
Where there is restricted access to appropriate medical services due to distance,
location, shift work or casual work then at least one first aid person should be
appointed for each work group (eg each shift).
A person who is the holder of a Senior First Aid Certificate must be appointed
when:
there are more than 50 personnel at a workplace
where an occupational first aid kit is provided at any workplace; and
for each floor of a multistorey workplace.
Where a first aid room is provided at (more than 150 people for site work) a
holder of an Occupational First Aid Certificate shall be appointed.
3. Maintenance of First Aid Equipment

The person in charge of first aid equipment and provisions should check it at
regular intervals to ensure the contents meet legislative requirements. Use the
attached list of First Aid Kit Checklist.
Any other first aid equipment (eg stretcher) should be checked regularly to ensure
it is well maintained and in a state of readiness.
4.
Reporting of First Aid Treatment
Where a company staff member provides first aid treatment to any person, that
persons particulars and other relevant details should be recorded. Reporting is
especially important for minor injuries where a doctors visit is not required, as it
provides the evidence that a person was injured at work, and will protect their
rights to workers compensation should a claim need to be lodged in the future.
By using the attached First Aid Register you can record the treatment and what
was used so it can be replaced later. You can also use the quarry diary, or a first
aid treatment notebook (the Incident Report form can also be used, especially
where there is serious injury or damage to property).
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First Aid Kit Checklist

Item
Basic First
Aid Kit
Occupational
First Aid Kit
Gause pieces 75 mm x 75 mm, sterile packets

containing 5
BPC wound dressings No. 15
5 pkts
20 pkts
Wound dressings sterile, non-adherent, small
12
Wound dressings sterile, non-adherent, large
Eye pads, sterile, individually wrapped
Conforming cotton bandages, 50 mm
Triangular bandages (minimum width 90 mm)

Non-stretch adhesive tape
25 mm x 2 m rolls (hypo allergenic)
Adhesive dressing strips, independently
wrapped, minimum quantity
Paracetamol tablets (panadol)
Disposable wound cleaning swabs
(1% Cetrimide BP)
Povidone-iodine 10% solution
2
1
6
1
50
100
10
24
25
15 ml
2 x 15 ml
50
5 pairs
10 pairs
Disposable eye wash (holding at least 30 ml)
Approved resuscitation face mask*
Scissors (sharp/blunt points)
Splinter forceps
1
10
1
25
5
1
10
1
Cotton Tipped applicators

Disposable latex gloves
Splinter probe/remover
70% alcohol swabs (ethanol or methanol)
(for instrument disinfection)
Safety pins
Recording book (or first aid register) and
pencil for recording injury and illness first aid
Leaflet, First Aid Instructions
Items
Required
* Persons using an approved resuscitation mask should have received recent training in its
use.
(This list should be kept in or near the First Aid Kit)
Checked By:..........................................................
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First Aid Register

Date
and
Time
Injured Persons Name
Illness/Injury/What Happened
Treatment Given and Treating Person
(This register should be kept in or near the First Aid Kit)

First Step First Aid Register
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Incident Reporting and
Investigation
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Incident Reporting and Investigation

Occurrences that put the health and safety of people at risk are often referred to
as accidents.
As there are many different types of accidents that can happen, it is now more
common to refer to these as health and safety incidents [OHS RM s9.1].
Incidents may include any person or thing involved in company controlled activity,
such as employees, contractors, members of the public, hire plant and equipment,
vehicles, mobile plant, fixed plant, buildings etc.
All incidents, regardless of their consequences, must be reported to the Quarry
Manager and any elected Health and Safety Representative as soon as possible,
but at least within 24 hours of the accident occurring.
The following terms are commonly used to describe incidents that may occur in
the workplace.
Near Miss Incident

(Dangerous
Occurrence)
any event which does not cause injury or damage but

which had the potential to cause injury or damage.
Some particular near miss incidents are prescribed by
the
OHS&W
Regulations
as
Dangerous
Occurrences and these must be reported to the
Department for Administrative and Information Services
(DAIS - formerly Department for Industrial Affairs).
Property Damage
Incident
damage to property occurs during the completion of work

activities (ie no injury). The property could be plant,
equipment, vehicles, buildings, tools, personal effects etc,
and may belong to the employer, employee or any other
party.
Medically Treated
Injury (MTI)
an incident where an injured person requires first aid or

medical treatment, but there is no lost time (ie the person
is off work for less than one full day or shift).
Lost Time Injury

(LTI)
an incident where there is a fatality, permanent

disability or an injury that prevents the employee from
attending work for one full day/shift or more.
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Investigation
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1. Incident Action
It is essential that all incidents are reported, and where necessary, investigated.
This action is required to:
commence any emergency
response required
provide
appropriate
assistance
to
injured
personnel
control the hazard(s) which
contributed to the incident
reduce the risk of injury or
illness to other people in the
area; and
fulfil the legislative reporting
requirements.
The Quarry Manager must
advise the Department for
Administrative and Information
Services within 24 hours where
an incident has occurred which:
(a)
causes the death of any person;
(b)
causes a person to be hospitalised (ie admitted to hospital as an IN

PATIENT);
(c)
meets the criteria of a classified "notifiable dangerous occurrence"

under Division 6.6.(3) of the regulations under the Occupational Health,
Safety and Welfare Act.
To make incident reporting and investigation easier, and to ensure that the Quarry
meets its' statutory requirement to report and retain records of work related
injuries, use the following incident report and investigation procedures.
The Incident Report form should be completed immediately after any incident
has occurred and forwarded to the Quarry Manager.
Dangerous Occurrences and injury incidents resulting in death or hospital
treatment (as an in-patient) are required to be reported to the Department for
Administrative and Information Services within 24 hours. The Quarry Manager
shall provide the mechanism to complete these reporting requirements as
necessary.
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Incident Report forms should always be available from the Quarry Manager or
work Supervisor.
All sections of the Incident Report form must be completed in full by the
appropriate person where possible. Refer to the section on Commonly Used
Terms in the introduction, or the report form for assistance with the terms used.
The work Supervisor should also provide assistance where necessary.
2. Incident Investigations
Incidents that should
investigated are:
be
serious injury, and any

injury that requires
hospitalisation
property damage incidents
lost time injuries (LTIs);
and
statutory reportable
Dangerous Occurrences.
Use
the
Incident
Investigation Report form as
a guide.
Incidents should be investigated immediately after they occur or are reported.
The investigation should be carried out by the Quarry Manager, work Supervisor,
and/or Health and Safety Coordinator/Officer, depending on the seriousness.
The appropriate employee Health and Safety Representative (HSR) should also
be involved if you have them at your workplace (in any event they should be
notified as soon as is practicable).
The Incident Investigation - Witness Statement form should be completed by
any reliable witnesses to the incident.
Some specific accidents and dangerous occurrences (as described in Part 1 of
this section) must be reported to the Department for Administrative and
Information Services.
In such cases, the Quarry Manager shall take the necessary action.
investigation must be completed for these types of incidents.
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Incident Report
1. Personal Details
Full Name: ..........................................................Position: ........................................................ Staff No.: ...............
Employer: ........................................................................................ Supervisor: .....................................................
2. Incident
Date of Incident:
Time of Incident: .................................am/pm
Location of Workplace: ................................................................. Time Started Work: .............................am/pm

Exact location of Incident: ........................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................
Incident resulted in:
Injury to Employee
Injury to Public
Injury to Contractor Employee
Damage to Company Property

Damage to Other Property
Near Miss (Dangerous Occurrence) Only
Description of Incident (Describe the activity, the incident and how it occurred) .......................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................Other Documentation Attached? YES
NO
Witnesses:...............................................................................................................................................................
Staff/Contractor Signature: ............................................................
Date Completed:
3. First Aid Report
Not Applicable
Injury or Complaint: .................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................................................
Treatment Provided:.................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................
Back to Work
To Doctor
To Hospital
MTI
4. Plant, Equipment or Property
LTI
Not Applicable
Description of Damage:............................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................
Repair/Replacement Requirements: .........................................................................................................................
5. Management Action
IS THIS INCIDENT REPORTABLE UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL OHS REGULATIONS?
Reported By:.......................................................... Date:
YES
NO
Signed: .........................................
What action could have prevented the incident or is needed to avoid a recurrence? ..................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
Note: This form is to be completed by the Employee (or a Contractors Employee if their activity is controlled by the
quarry), and their Supervisor. The completed form shall be forwarded to the Quarry Manager for review and action.
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In the event of a serious injury/damage incident occurring, or in the case of a reportable
dangerous occurrence, this form shall be completed as soon as possible after the incident by the
work Supervisor and forwarded to the Quarry Manager for action and comment.
1. Investigation Details
Person Completing this Investigation:................................................................................
Location of Workplace: ............................................................
Date:
Work Supervisor:................................................
2. Injured Persons Details of Employment
Not Applicable
Injured Persons Full Name: ...............................................................................................

Permanent Employee
Contractor Employee
Staff No.:....................
Casual Employee
Other (Specify: ...............................................................................)
Employer (if Contractor):...........................................................................................................................................
3. Injured Persons Position
Not Applicable
Title: .......................................................................................
Usual Hours of Work: .........................................
Main tasks performed in this position: .......................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................
Training provided by Employer:
Induction
Other (specify below)
Task specific (on-the-job)

None
Other Training:..........................................................................................................................................................
4. Lost Time Injury or Disease

Will the injured/ill person be off work?
Not Applicable
YES
NO
Date Work Ceased:
What is the expected duration of the lost time? .........................................................................................................
5. Property
Not Applicable
What occurred:
Fire
Equipment Failure
Property Damage
Property Missing
Fire Extinguished by:...........................................................
Extinguishing Method:..............................................
Extinguisher Replaced/Refilled: YES
NO
Equipment/Property/Damage Description: .................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
Estimated Repair/Replace Requirements and Cost:...................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
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6. Other People Involved
Was another employee, contractor, client or any other person involved?
Yes
No
If yes, give details: ....................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................
(Please ensure that the attached Witness Form is complete where appropriate)
7. Contributory Factors (What caused the incident to occur?)

Environment (eg rain, wind, dust, hot, cold, poor lighting, excessive noise etc)
.................................................................................................................................................................................
Design (eg plant or equipment failure, inadequate guards, height of work surface, weight/size/shape of item etc)
.................................................................................................................................................................................
Systems (eg lack of supervision, inadequate safe work procedure (SWP)/work permit, lack of training etc)
.................................................................................................................................................................................
Human (eg lack of experience, fatigue, failure to follow SWP, failure to wear PPE etc)
.................................................................................................................................................................................
8. Action(s) Required to Prevent Recurrence (+
+)
Improve design/construction
Install guard/protection device
Equipment repair/replacement
Consult manufacturer/supplier
Review Safe Work Procedure

Increase supervision
Additional instruction/training
Improve consultation
Personal protective equipment

Improve housekeeping
Improve inspections
Relocate personnel
Other: .......................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
Supervisor
What action was taken to immediately control the event and

prevent recurrence?
Name: ..........................................
Signed: .........................................
Date:
Quarry Manager
Was the action appropriate?

Is further action required? By whom and when?
Name: ..........................................
Signed: .........................................
Date:
Health and Safety Coord.
Was the action appropriate?

Is further action required? By whom and
when?
Name: ..........................................
Signed: .........................................
Date:
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Incident Investigation - Witness Statement

Where there are witnesses to serious incidents a witness statement should be completed.
Statement by Witness
Full Name: ............................................................................................
Employer: ................................................................................
Date of Statement:
Position: .............................................................
Incident Information
Name of Injured Person: .........................................................................................................................................
Date of Injury:
Location of Incident: ...........................................................................
Details
Please fully describe the incident in your own words
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................
Signed: .....................................................................................................................
Statement Witnessed by: ...............................................................

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OHS References
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References
The following reference documents describe an organisations legal requirements
for providing a healthy and safe place of work.
This is not a full list. It only contains those documents that would be commonly
used in the quarrying industry.
For more information on other Approved Codes of Practice etc., phone the
Department for Administrative and Information Services (08 8207 1888) or
WorkCover (08 8233 2222).
Note that other documents, including Worksafe Australia Codes of Practice,
Guidance Notes, Technical Notes etc, and Australian Standards not listed here,
may also be applicable or useful.
1.
Acts and Regulations
The following Acts and Regulations apply to workplaces in South Australia:

Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act, 1986
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, 1995
2.
Approved Codes of Practice
Approved Code of Practice for Manual Handling

Approved Code of Practice for Occupational Health and First Aid
Approved Code of Practice for Asbestos Work
Approved Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Synthetic Mineral Fibres
Approved Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous
Substances
Welding Technical Note 7 - July 1989 - Health and Safety in Welding
The following Australian Standards are also Approved Codes of Practice:

Ref. No.
Title
AS 1418
AS 1657
AS 1674
AS 1715
SAA Crane Code

Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders
Safety in Welding and Allied Processes Part 1 - Fire Precautions
Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective
Devices
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Ref. No.
Title
AS 1755
Conveyors Design, Construction, Installation and Operation

Safety Requirements
The Selection, Care and Use of Industrial Safety Helmets
Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment Parts 1 - 4
Workplace Injuries and Disease Recording Standard
Industrial Safety Belts and Harnesses
Portable Ladders
Earthmoving Machinery - Protective Structures
Cranes - Mobile, Tower and Derrick - Selection and Operation
Industrial Safety Belts and Harnesses - Selection, Use and
Maintenance
Safe Working in a Confined Space
Electrical Installations - Surface Mines and Associated Processing
Plants, Parts 1 - 5
In-Service Safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
AS 1800
AS 1851
AS 1885.1
AS 1891
AS 1892
AS 2294
AS 2550
AS 2626
AS 2865
AS 3007
AS 3760
3.
Australian Standards and Worksafe Australia
The following Australian Standards and Worksafe Australia documents are called
up by the OHS&W Regulations. That means that the sections referred to in the
regulations become law and must be implemented.
3.1
3.2
Australian Standards
Ref. No.
Title
AS 2444
Portable Fire Extinguishers - Selection and Location
Worksafe Australia
Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational

Environment
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances
List of Designated Hazardous Substances
Guidance Note on Storage of Chemicals
National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety Competency
Standards for the Operators of Load Shifting and other Types of
Specified Equipment
National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standard for
Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment
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The First Step

Phone (08) 8233 2222

Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Occupational Health and Safety Management

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities

Example OHS Responsibilities Chart

Consultation and Training

Example OHS Policies

Consultation and Training Record

Safe Work Procedures

Hazard Reporting and Control

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergency Contacts Register

OHS Workplace Inspection Checklist

First Aid Kit Checklist

Incident Reporting and Investigation

10. Occupational Health and Safety References

Occupational Health and Safety

2. Developing an OHS Policy

First Step OHS Procedures

First Step OHS Procedures

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare

Establish and maintain an active health and safety program, aimed at

Train Managers and Supervisors in the management of health and

Establish and maintain effective procedures for consultation with all

Require contractors to comply with the quarry's Health and Safety

Establish and maintain safe systems of work throughout the quarry.

Require Quarry Managers and Supervisors to report on the status of

Provide, or arrange to provide, all employees and contractors with

Occupational Health and Safety

operation of heavy plant (fixed and mobile)

Therefore a strong commitment to a pro-active injury prevention strategy is

OHS Management Objectives

Health and safety is a line management function. Although everyone has a

The Responsible Officer (Senior Manager)

The Quarry Manager

Promote health and safety in the work place.

Assign tasks only to trained employees capable of performing them

The Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Take reasonable care not to place themselves or others in danger.

Consultation and Communication

Arrangements for consultation include the discussion of safety issues at regular

OHS Policy Implementation

OHS Management System Review

Occupational Health and Safety

First Step OHS Procedures

OHS Responsibilities Flow Chart

First Step OHS Procedures

Consultation and Training

identify any faulty plant or equipment that anyone knows of

First Step OHS Procedures

formulating occupational health and safety Policies and Procedures

In some circumstances it is a legal obligation to provide for:

the employer has the responsibility to provide such information,

First Step OHS Procedures

To meet these requirements, an employer will need to develop and implement a

internally by quarry staff or external specialist trainers

Some of the common training provided internally by an organisation includes:

new employee induction;

Often it is necessary to get skilled people in to provide this training or send

OHS Induction Training Record