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Managing risks

Working safely

  1. Identify hazards in a work situation.
  2. Assess the risk of injury or damage to property that the hazard presents.
  3. From this assessment, devise a list of ways to minimise risks or eliminate hazards. Think how you can:
    • eliminate risk;
    • substitute with a less hazardous material, process or equipment;
    • redesign equipment or work process;
    • isolate the hazard;
    • introduce administrative controls; and
    • use appropriate personal protective clothing.
  4. Implement control measures.
  5. Monitor and review their effectiveness.

Refer to Section 4.3 of the Code of Practice for help in identifying hazards.

Appendix B details further information on electrical hazards.

Be aware of other issues not directly relating to electrical safety that may pose hazards too. For example, working on roads or in confined spaces. Read more general information on risk management.

Last updated July 16, 2009