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RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET
Task
Hazard
Risk
Control Measures
Partially fill tank with
diesel connect 12 volt
transfer kit and test
unit operation.
Manual handling: slips
trips or falls:
Electricity: static
Medium Concentrate on the task at hand: follow safe manual
handling techniques: don’t lift on your own, if 20kg
bend knees & keep back straight: keep fingers clear:
keep unit at least 8m from overhead power lines:
use supplied earth lead in specified manner: tank
mounting to comply with the relevant codes of prac-
tice and transport authority requirements
Check weather condi-
tions & select the ap-
propriate PPE to suit
operation of the unit
Manual handling:
slips, trips or falls: die-
sel contact and fumes/
vapours
Low
Use PPE as per chemical requirements in the mate-
rial data safety sheet - coveralls, gloves, safety foot-
wear, glasses & respirator: follow safe manual han-
dling techniques
Fill the diesel tank
As above: diesel
fumes, diesel spillage,
diesel vapour, and
combustibility: weath-
er conditions: un-
trained operators: tank
not secured: tank
used for non diesel
products
Medium Follow the relevant Environment Protection Authority
requirements: fire extinguisher on hand - CO2 or
powder: keep other personal away unless wearing
appropriate PPE: check load security: operate with
diesel only in accordance to “Diesel Only”sticker.
Check that transport
vehicle is safe before
use: wheel nuts, tyre
pressure, bearings,
tow hitch, service his-
tory, etc: operate die-
sel unit.
As above: loss of load:
heat or cold: noise of
pump & vehicle: ex-
ceeding load limit of
vehicle: load security:
hose entanglement:
exhaust fumes: terrain
High
As above: wear suitable clothes: wear hearing pro-
tection if noise is above 85dBa: Follow the manufac-
tures safe operating procedures: do not overload
diesel (approx 0.85kg per ltr): Secure load to vehicle
check earth straps: hoses tidy
Clean up, mainte-
nance & storage
As above. Confined
space inside tank
High
As above: continue to wear PPE for clean up: follow
state legislation & AS2865:2001 safe working in a
confined space guidelines: store tank in a dry well
ventilated area.