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Example of a Hazard and First Aid Assessment Register

Location Date of Assessment

Hazard Injury or Illness Significance Eliminate, Isolate or Minimise Controls First Aid Requirements
Manual handling Sprains, strains, fractures Can range from lesser harm to significant harm Minimise Lifting equipment, team lifts, training on safe manual handling Ice packs, bandages, splints
Falls Fractures, bruises, cuts, dislocations, concussion Likely to cause significant harm Isolate, Minimise Scaffolding, use harnesses, forklift cages, handrails, suitable footwear, slip/trip/fall hazard ID Ice packs, bandages, wound dressings, CPR, splints
Electricity Shock, burns, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest Likely to cause significant harm Minimise Inspect and tag electrical leads, work to be conducted by registered electricians Ice packs, bandages, wound dressings, CPR
Plant/machinery Cuts, bruises, dislocations, dermatitis, fractures, amputation, eye damage Likely to cause significant harm Isolate, Minimise Machine guarding, training in safe operating and maintenance procedures, personal protective clothing Ice packs, bandages, wound dressings, eye pads, tweezers, forceps
Hazardous substances Dizziness, vomiting, respiratory problems, burns to skin or eyes Likely to cause significant harm Eliminate, Isolate, Minimise Substitute with less hazardous substances, isolate processes, training in safe work processes, personal protective clothing Emergency shower, eye wash facilities, safety data sheets, eye pads, wound dressings, gloves, aprons, oxygen
Temperature, UV radiation Sunburn, frostbite, heat stress, heat stroke, hypothermia Can range from lesser harm to significant harm Minimise Reduce employee exposure to temperature extremes where practicable, sunscreen, appropriate clothing, provide shade Water or electrolyte rehydration fluids, thermal blankets, ice packs
Occupational violence Nausea, shock, collapse, physical injuries Likely to cause significant harm Minimise CCTV, staff training, security Water, blankets, CPR, wound dressings, bandages, etc

Hazard and First Aid Assessment Register

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