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Risk Assessment Record
Title: SUN PROTECTION FOR OUTDOOR STAFF Division:
Date of
Section: OUTDOOR STAFF
assessment:
WHSR/WHSO Signature……………………..…..……………….
Assessment team:
Supervisor/ Technical Officer Signature……………………..…………………..
Identify/describe activity, equipment, area or event you are assessing:
PPE for sun exposure - long sleeve shirts and long trousers - creation hazard/ risk of causing health conditions due to over heating of the body i.e.
heat stress and skin conditions (prickly heat)
Item Step 1: Step 2: Assess the risks - Note there may be several risks Step 3 & 4: List the controls needed to remove or reduce the Step 5: How will the risk be monitored
Identify the hazard/s associated with each hazard risks and record the date additional controls are completed or and who has the responsibility?
List the Consequence (how bad would it be?), Likelihood & Risk due for completion. Record review date
rating for each risk. Refer to Risk Matrix
Date Review method & Review
What could cause harm? What could go wrong? C L R Controls completed Date
position/person responsible
(1) Harmful effects of heat to outside May cause medical conditions e.g. heat Manager/Supervisor
(1) Clothing for UV protection which
workers stress/ illness and skin conditions (
allows movement of air around the
in summer months –staff . prickly heat
body ( short sleeved shirts and long
short trousers).
Current issued clothing (PPE) restricts
If this control is chosen staff MUST have
to free circulation of air around the Major effects from Heat Stress /Illness 3 3 6
Sunscreen applied (30+ water resistant) at
body Moderate Risk
all times while working in the sun
(As per current advice from health
authority)
Minor / Sub-acute symptoms of heat 5 2 7
(2) Training for staff working outdoors on
stress which impact on health/
the working in the sun and heat safely
wellbeing/ productivity and morale –
(3) Provision of cooling bands to reduce
High Risk
body heat ( neck & head) while
exposed to increased environmental
heat
(4) Outdoor staff conscious of need to
increase water intake while exposed
to increased heat
CONTINUE CURRENT CONTROLS FOR
EXPOSURE TO THE SUN
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Date Review method & Review
What could cause harm? What could go wrong? C L R Controls completed Date
position/person responsible
(2) Harmful effects of the suns UV rays on Harmful effect of the suns UV rays on the CURRENT CONTROLS measures used for Current Previously Implemented
the skin - Outdoor staff working in the skin – protection against exposure to the sun– Controls Current Review Feb 2010
sun Long sleeved shirts and long
After current control measures trousers
implemented 3 1 4 Sunscreen (30+ water resistant)
Low Risk at all time while working in the
sun – application 20 minutes
(See current controls in place) before going into sun and apply
every 2 hours
Broad brimmed hat,
Sunglasses AS/NZS 1337 &
AS/NZS 1067
Reorganise work, where possible,
so outdoor tasks done outside
hottest part of the day (10-2pm)
Take advantage of natural and
artificial shade, where possible
Rotate tasks that involve direct
sun exposure
Rest breaks if required
Rest & meal breaks out of the
sun
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Risk Assessment Matrix
This matrix and risk score system helps determine priority for corrective action.
1. Consider what can go wrong
2. Determine how bad the outcome would be - Consequences
3. Determine how likely it is to happen - Likelihood
4. Calculate the risk level
CONSEQUENCES
Catastrophic Major Moderate Minor Insignificant
LIKELIHOOD 5 4 3 2 1
Almost certain
10 9 8 7 6
5
Likely
9 8 7 6 5
4
Possible
8 7 6 5 4
3
Unlikely
7 6 5 4 3
2
Rare
6 5 4 3 2
1
CONSEQUENCES: How severely could it hurt someone/cause damage?
Catastrophic death or large number of serious injuries, environmental disaster, huge cost
Major serious injury, extensive injuries, severe environmental damage, major cost
Moderate medical treatment required, contained environmental impact, high cost
Minor first aid treatment required, some environmental and/or financial impact
Insignificant No injuries, low financial/environmental impact
LIKELIHOOD: How likely is it to happen?
Almost Certain expected to occur in most circumstances
Likely will probably occur in most circumstances
Possible might possibly occur at some time
Unlikely could occur at some time
Rare may occur only in exceptional circumstances
Risk Score What should I do?
9-10 Extreme Immediate action required
Action plan required, senior management attention
7-8 High
needed
Specific monitoring or procedures required,
5-6 Moderate
management responsibility must be specified
2-4 Low Manage through routine procedures
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RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT DETAILS
Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Queensland Government
Causes and sources of heat stress
Understanding heat stress
Heat stress occurs when heat is absorbed from the environment faster than the body can get rid of it. Several
factors may contribute to heat stress, such as the type of work activity, the surrounding air
temperature/humidity level, and the physical condition of the individual (he/she may be new to the job or new
to Queensland).
Our bodies maintain a fairly constant internal temperature even though they may be exposed to varying
environmental temperatures.
To keep internal body temperatures within safe limits in hot conditions, the body has to get rid of excess heat -
and it does this by evaporating sweat and varying the blood flow to the skin. These responses are controlled by
the brain and usually occur when the blood exceeds 37 degrees centigrade.
Factors that may contribute to heat-related health problems at work include:
inadequate cooling off or rest periods
insufficient water consumption
climatic conditions (such as low air movement, high humidity levels and high air temperature)
inappropriate clothing
individual factors that may cause dehydration (such as poor diet, vomiting, diarrhoea or
alcohol and caffeine consumption)
individual medical conditions that may cause heat stress (such as heart problems, diabetes or
hypertension)
individual medication that may affect the body's temperature regulation
an individual's age, general physical fitness and weight
Environmental factors
Environment and seasonal factors that can contribute to heat problems:
high air temperatures
radiant heat from hot objects such as machinery
radiant heat from working outdoors in the sun
higher relative humidity levels
low air movement
Various engineering controls are effective for reducing heat in workplaces. Examples include:
reducing the body's metabolic heat production using automation and mechanisation of tasks
reducing radiant heat emissions from hot surfaces and plant e.g. by insulation and shielding
using ventilation and air-conditioning
humidity reducing methods e.g. install a dehumidifier (seek engineering advice)
creating some shade (tarp, umbrella) or at least find a tree for outdoor workers' rest breaks.
Information last updated 03 September 2009
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