Prevent Injury

Prevent Injury PUAFIR201A Version 1-1 Effective 15 June 2004 Course Overview Avoidance OH&S Procedures Evaluation of risks and hazards Documentation & Reporting Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) Maintenance of personal safety Manual Handling Avoid Hazards by following :      Occupational Health and Safety Policy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) Manual Handling Policies (MHP) Chief Officers Administrative instructions Hazard control guidelines Tasmania Fire Service Hazard Control Procedures Include :           Gear checks Manual handling analysis Tag outs Log in procedures Manufacturers safety instructions Work place safety inspections / audit's Repair , damage or loss forms OH&S newsletters Legislative requirements Critical incident stress management Work Safe S……………………………..Spot the hazard A…………………………….Assess the risk F……………………………..Fix the problem E……………………………..Evaluate the outcome Documentation Overview :       Hazard Reports - what to do with them Accident Reports - what to do with them MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) Brigade OH&S Folder Safety Alerts Newsletters REF- 151560 HAZARD REPORT DOC 3.1.2 OFFICE USE ONLY 1 REPORT: BRIGADE/DIVISION: ................................................................................................................ DATE: ............................ EXACT LOCATION OF THE HAZARD: ................................................................................................................................................ DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD OR UNSAFE ACT: ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Reported by: (Name) ........................................................................... (Signature) ..............................................................................  Repetitive movements  Significant workplace stress  Slide, cave-in, structural collapse  Slip, trip and fall(s) (at same level)  Vehicle  Other (please specify)............................. HAZARD TYPE: (Please tick applicable square(s))  A fall from height  Exposure to noise  Animal/insect  Hitting object with part of body  Contact with chemicals/substances  Hit by moving, falling, flying object  Contact with electricity  Manual handling / other muscle stress  Contact with heat/cold  Other harmful contacts (eg. biological/medical)  Critical Incident Stress  Plant or machinery in operation POTENTIAL SEVERITY OF INJURY FROM THE HAZARD: (Tick one)  Insignificant  Rare  First Aid  Unlikely  Medical Treatment  Possible  Extensive Injuries  Likely  Death  Almost Certain LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY OCCURRING: (Tick one) ACTION TAKEN OR CONTROLS REQUIRED: ........................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Hazard Report Section 1 RESPONSE: DISTRICT OFFICER/ DIVISIONAL MANAGER: (Name) .......................................................... Date ............................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Supervisor: (Name) .................................................................................................................. (Signature) ............................................................................... See handout sample form DISTRICT/ BRIGADE/ DIVISION: .............................................................................................................................................................. AUTHORISED RESPONSE: By Whom When Recorded TO ELIMINATE / CONTROL HAZARD: ................................................................... ............................... ................... ................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Supervisor: (Name) .................................................................................................................. (Signature) ............................................................................... 2 RESPONSE: DISTRICT OFFICER/ DIVISIONAL MANAGER: (Name) .......................................................... Date ................................ DISTRICT/ BRIGADE/ DIVISION: .............................................................................................................................................................. AUTHORISED RESPONSE: By Whom When Recorded TO ELIMINATE / CONTROL HAZARD: ................................................................... ............................... ................... ................... 1................................................................................................................................ 1 ............................. ................... ................... .................................................................................................................................. ............................... ................... ................... 2................................................................................................................................ 2 ............................. ................... ................... .................................................................................................................................. ............................... ................... ................... TO PROTECT PEOPLE: ........................................................................................... ............................... ................... ................... 3................................................................................................................................ 3 ............................. ................... ................... .................................................................................................................................. ............................... ................... ................... 4................................................................................................................................ 4 ............................. ................... ................... Completion Due: ____/____/____ Referred for further Hazard Control Investigation? Completed ____/____/____ Yes  No  (Signature) (Signature) ............................................. Who to: .................................................................... ................................................................ RESPONSIBLE OFFICER (Name) .......................................................... (Date) ............................................ Hazard Report Section 2 REPORT TYPE: ACCIDENT REPORT [DOC 3.3.2] ACCIDENT REPORT [DOC 3.3.2] Accident without injury [DOC 3.3.2] Complete all Sections REF-~~~~~ REF-~~~~~ USE ONLY REF-~~~~~ OFFICE OFFICE USE Comp Claim Injury and Worker’s ONLY OFFICE USE ONLY Attach Workers Compensation form & complete sections 2, 3, 4 Accident with injury Complete all Sections REPORT TYPE: REPORT TYPE: (Tick  one box only) (Tick  one box only) 4 (Tick  one box only) 1 1 1 Accident without injury Accident without injury Complete all Sections Complete all Sections Accident with injury Accident with injury Complete all Sections Complete all Sections Injury and Worker’s Comp Claim Injury and Worker’s Comp Claim Name: ......................................................... Signature: ........................................... AIRS Incident No: (if Appropriate) ............................... Attach Workers Compensation form & complete sections 2, 3, Attach Workers Compensation form & complete sections 2, 3, 4 2 2 2 3 3 3 Brigade/Division: ...................................................... Witness(es): ................................................................................................................... Name: ......................................................... Signature: ........................................... AIRS Incident No: (if Appropriate) ............................... Name: ......................................................... Signature: ........................................... AIRS Incident No: (if Appropriate) ............................... Exact Location: ...................................................... Brigade/Division:...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Witness(es): ................................................................................................................... Brigade/Division: ...................................................... Witness(es): ................................................................................................................... Exact Location: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Accident Date: ...............................Time: ..................... am/pm Notification Date: ................................. Time: .............. am/pm Exact Location: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... ACCIDENT CAUSED BY: (Please tick applicable square(s)) Accident Date: ...............................Time: ..................... am/pm Notification Date: ................................. Time: .............. am/pm Accident Date: ...............................Time: ..................... am/pm Notification Date: ................................. Time: .............. am/pm  A fall from height  Exposure )  Repetitive movements ACCIDENT CAUSED BY: (Please tick applicable square(s)to noise  Animal/insect  Hitting object with part of body  Significant workplace stress ACCIDENT height  A fall fromCAUSED BY: (Please tick applicable square(s)to noise  Exposure )  Repetitive movements Contact with chemicals/substances  Exposure to noise  Hit by moving, falling, flying object  Slide, cave-in, structural collapse  A fall from height  Repetitive movementsstress  Animal/insect  Hitting object with part of body  Significant workplace  Manual handling other body  Slip, (at same level) Contact with  Animal/insectelectricity  Hitting object with/ part ofmuscle stress  Significant workplace stress  Contact with chemicals/substances  Hit by moving, falling, flying object  Slide,trip and fall(s) cave-in, structural collapse  Other harmful falling, flying object  Vehicle heat/cold  Contact with chemicals/substances  Manual handling / other(eg. biological/medical)  Hit by moving, contacts muscle stress  Slide,trip and fall(s) (at same level)  Contact with electricity  Slip, cave-in, structural collapse Critical with electricity  Plant or machinery in operation  Other (please fall(s) (at same level)  ContactIncident Stress  Manual handling / other muscle stress  Slip, trip and specify) ...............................................  Contact with heat/cold  Other harmful contacts (eg. biological/medical)  Vehicle  Contact (Please tick applicable  Other harmful treated (eg.  Vehicle person taken to hospital  Injured machinery in operation  Injured RESULT with heat/cold  Critical: Incident Stress square(s))  Plant orpersoncontacts by biological/medical)  Other (please specify) ............................................... No treatment required Doctor or machinery in operation  Injured person deceased  Critical Incident Stress  Plantfor Worker’s Compensation  Other (please specify) ............................................... RESULT: (Please tick applicable square(s))  Injured(specify).......................................................................................................................  Injured person taken to hospital  Received first aid/rest only  Other person treated by RESULT: (Please tick applicable  Injured Worker’s Compensation  Injured person taken to hospital  No treatment required square(s)) Doctor for person treated by  Injured person deceased TYPE OF INJURY: (Please  No treatment aid/rest tick Doctor  Injured person deceased  Received first required only applicable square(s)) for Worker’s Compensation  Other (specify).......................................................................................................................  Received first aid/rest only  Other (specify).......................................................................................................................  Fracture/dislocation(s)  Multiple Injuries (if no primary injury)  Poisoning/Toxic Effects Abrasion/Contusion(s) TYPE OF INJURY: (Please tick applicable square(s))  Burn/Scald(s)  Foreign Body  Nil  Recurrence of previous injury TYPE OF INJURY: (Please  Abrasion/Contusion(s) tick applicable square(s))  Fracture/dislocation(s)  Multiple Injuries (if no primary injury)  Poisoning/Toxic Effects Concussion/Brain Injury  Hearing Loss  Puncture/Needlestick  Smoke Inhalation  Abrasion/Contusion(s)  Fracture/dislocation(s)  Multiple Injuries (if no primary injury)  Poisoning/Toxic Effects injury  Burn/Scald(s)  Foreign Body  Nil  Recurrence of previous  Burn/Scald(s) Amputation(s) Cut/Laceration/  Foreign Body (chest, abdomen, pelvis)  Nil Internal Injury  Occupational Disease  Sprain/strain(s)    Recurrence of previous injury  Concussion/Brain Injury  Hearing Loss  Puncture/Needlestick  Smoke Inhalation  Concussion/Brain Injury Exposure to ( ...............................)  Hearing Loss  Mental/Psychological condition  Puncture/Needlestick  Other (specify)....................................................................................  Smoke Inhalation  Cut/Laceration/ Amputation(s)  Internal Injury (chest, abdomen, pelvis)  Occupational Disease  Sprain/strain(s)  Cut/Laceration/INJURED:  Mental/Psychological condition  Occupational Disease)  Sprain/strain(s) PART OF BODY Amputation(s)  Multiple Locations abdomen, pelvis)  – asterisk part most injured  Exposure to ( ...............................)  Internal Injury (chest,(also tick affected partsOther (specify).................................................................................... Nil  Neck  Shoulders & Arms L R  Exposure to ( ...............................)  Mental/Psychological condition  Other (specify).................................................................................... PART OF BODY INJURED:  Multiple Locations (also tick affected parts – asterisk part most injured )  Eye OF BODY INJURED: L R  Multiple Locations (also tick affected parts Hands & Fingers Trunk (other than back)  – asterisk part most injured ) L R PART   Nil  Neck  Shoulders & Arms L R  Nil L R  Neck  Shoulders & Arms L R Ear Back Hips & Legs L R    Hands & Fingers  L  Eye L R  Trunk (other than back)   R  Face  L  Internal  Feet & Toes L R R  Eye R  Trunk organs  Hands & Fingers L  Ear L R  Back (other than back)  Hips & Legs L R  Head  Other  Ear (other than eye/ear/face) R  Back (specify) ..........................................................................................................................................  Hips & Legs L R  Face  L  Internal organs  Feet & Toes L R TIME LOST than eye/ear/face)  Part of day& Toes only  Face  Other (specify) ..........................................................................................................................................  Feet or shift  One day or oneLshift  R  More than one day   Head (other AS RESULT OF INJURY: (Please tick one square)  Nil  Internal organs  Head (other than eye/ear/face)  Other (specify) .......................................................................................................................................... TIME LOST AS RESULT OF (Please tick one square) one square)  Nil  Part of day or shiftVolunteer dayVisitor shiftContractor  One  or one  only  More than Other  Full-time  Part-time   one day RELATIONSHIP WITH TFS: INJURY: (Please tick TIME LOST AS RESULT OF INJURY: (Please tick one square)  Nil  Part of day or shift  One day or one shift only  More than one day RELATIONSHIP WITH TFS: (Please tick one square)  (Employees  Volunteer  Visitor  Contractor100%  Other  25%  50%  75%   Over-time PART of day/shift WORKED at the time of accident:Full-time Onlytick one square) - Part-time RELATIONSHIP WITH TFS: (Please tick one square)  Full-time  Part-time  Volunteer  Visitor  Contractor  Other PART of day/shift WORKEDSEVERITY OF accident: (Employeestick ONE only). square)  25%  50% SEVERITY OR POTENTIAL at the time of ACCIDENT: (Please Only - tick one IF EXTENSIVE INJURY OR DEATH – ACTION  75% - 100% IN INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED SEE NOTE  Over-time PART of day/shift WORKED at  First of accident: Medical Only - tick one square) the time  25%  50%  75%  100%  Over-time  Insignificant  (Employeestick ONE only).  Extensive Injuries  Death SEVERITY OR POTENTIAL SEVERITY Aid ACCIDENT: (Please Treatment IF EXTENSIVE INJURY OR DEATH – ACTION REQUIRED - SEE NOTE IN INSTRUCTIONS OF SEVERITY OR POTENTIAL SEVERITYAid ACCIDENT RECURRING:  Insignificant OF INJURY OCCURRINGOF ACCIDENT: (PleaseTreatment(Please tick ONE INJURY OR DEATH – ACTION REQUIRED - SEE NOTE IN INSTRUCTIONS.  First OR  Medical tick ONE only). IF EXTENSIVE Extensive Injuries  Death LIKELIHOOD Square Only)  Almost Certain  Rare  Unlikely/ Demonstration  Possible  Likely  Response to Call  Sport  Training  Travel in Almost Certain Vehicle ACCIDENT AROSE DURING: (Please tick applicable square[s])  General Duties  tick applicable Incident  Other (specify) ....................................................................................... ACCIDENT AROSE DURING: (PleaseOperationalsquare[s])  Response to Call  Sport / Demonstration  Training  Travel in Vehicle MEMBER’S Duties Months (.........  Response to Call  Operational Incident Sport Demonstration  Other (specify) ....................................................................................... ) Training  Travel in Vehicle  General EXPERIENCE IN THE TASK /BEING CARRIED OUT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED: Years ( ........ )  General Duties  Operational Incident  Other (specify) ....................................................................................... FACTUAL DESCRIPTION IN ACCIDENT: (attach CARRIED OUT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED: Years ( ........ ) MEMBER’S EXPERIENCE OFTHE TASK BEING notes if needed) Months (......... ) MEMBER’S where, when, how, IN THE TASK BEING CARRIED OUT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED: Years ( ........ ) EXPERIENCE Months (......... ) (Describe what, FACTUAL DESCRIPTION who) ACCIDENT: (attach notes if needed) OF ............................................................................................................................................................................... FACTUAL DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT: (attach notes if needed) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (Describe what, where, when, how, who) ............................................................................................................................................................................... (Describe what, where, when, how, who) ............................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Action Taken/Recommended: (Supervisor to complete) Supervisor Name: (Print) ............................................ Phone Contract ............................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Action Taken/Recommended: (Supervisor to complete) Supervisor Name: (Print) ............................................ Phone Contract ............................... Data Action Taken/Recommended: (For more controls or comments add a separate sheet) ............................................ Person Phone Contract ............................... To eliminate / control hazard: (Supervisor to complete) Supervisor Name: (Print) Completed? Record Responsible: Person Data To eliminate / control hazard: (For more controls or comments add a separate sheet) 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... Completed? Record .......... Person Data 1....................... Responsible: .................. To eliminate / control hazard: (For more controls or comments add a separate sheet) Completed? Record Responsible: 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 2....................... .......... 1....................... .......... .................. .................. 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 1....................... .......... .................. To protect people: 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... ____________ _____ 2....................... .......... ________ .................. 2 ...................................................................................................................................................... .......... .................. 3 ...................................................................................................................................................... 2....................... To protect people: ........... 3....................... ____________ _____ .................. ________ To protect people: ____________ _____ ________ 4 ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 ...................................................................................................................................................... ........... 4....................... 3....................... ........... .................. .................. 3 ...................................................................................................................................................... 3....................... ........... .................. 4 ...................................................................................................................................................... ........... 4.......................Service-wide Safety Alert .................. Additional Recommendation(s)  Further Accident Investigation  Further Hazard Control Investigation  4 ...................................................................................................................................................... ........... 4....................... .................. Control Action Authorised by: ............................................ .................................................. ..................................................... ............................ Additional Recommendation(s)  Further Accident Investigation  Further Hazard Control Investigation  Service-wide Safety Alert  Insignificant  First Aid  Medical Treatment  Extensive Injuries  Rare  Unlikely  Possible  Likely LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY OCCURRING OR ACCIDENT RECURRING: (Please tick ONE Square Only) LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY OCCURRINGapplicable square[s]) RECURRING: (Please tick ONE Square Only)  Rare  Unlikely  Possible  Likely ACCIDENT AROSE DURING: (Please tick OR ACCIDENT  Death Certain  Almost 4 4 4 Additional Recommendation(s)  Further Accident Investigation  Further Hazard Control Investigation  Service-wide Safety Alert Control Action Authorised by: ............................................ .................................................. ..................................................... ............................ District Officer / Divisional Managerby: ............................................ .................................................. ..................................................... ............................ name position date Control Action Authorised RESPONSIBLE OFFICER (Name) ................................. Signature: ............................................ signature DATE: ...................... District Officer / Divisional Manager name position signature date District Officer / Divisional Manager name position signature date Accident Investigation  Avert injury to yourself and others  Provide First Aid/Rescue  Leave scene intact Secure area for investigation  DO/FWO will lead formal investigation You assist  Standard report format will be used Safety Alerts  Two copies per brigade – Onto noticeboard – Into OH&S Folder  Raised at next brigade meeting/training  Updated list from OH&S Project Officer Personal Protective Equipment      Wearing appropriate gear SOP’S for PPE Bush fire gear (Wildfires) Structural Gear (Urban fire suppression) Specialist Gear incident specific. Remember: NO GEAR NO GO Protective Clothing for Fire-fighting Personal Safety Accessories May include:  Communications equipment  Torch  Water  Matches  Breathing Apparatus or Filtration mask  Pocket knife  Map/Compass/GPS  Sunscreen Urban Fire P.P.E  Structural helmet  Gloves  Turnout coat  Over trousers  Boots  Breathing apparatus  Extinguishing agent Urban Fire Hazards         Structural collapse Electrical Explosions Hazardous Materials Biological Hazards Fire Public Vehicle  Safe points  Disconnect supplies  Identify prior to entry  Identification and P.P.E  P.P.E and training  P.P.E. and training  Police  Alternative route , fend off positioning of appliances Urban Fire Rules        Never work alone P.P.E Check charged line Safe firefighting locations Safety Officer on entry Watch Stairs Check doors and windows prior to opening Wildfire P.P.E         Helmet Goggles Mask Gloves Bush fire coat Over trousers Boots Extinguishing agent Wildfire Hazards      Topography Weather Fuel Competency Personal Features on a map Atmospheric conditions Type and quantity Level of experience and knowledge Correct P.P.E, Hydration  Critical incident stress management Wildfire Hazards  Fitness levels  Machinery  Environmental  Man made Knowing your limitations Limited visibility, type of approach vehicles, aircraft etc Dust ,smoke, fire, bites & stings, rocks and trees Electrical, bridges, roads and Fire fighting equipment Wildfire Rules         Never work alone Communication P.P.E Water Never work on a steep slope with fire below Don’t work immediately downwind Weather changes Remember (L.A.C.E.S) Safety messages Wildfire  L ookouts  A nchor points  C ommunication  E scape routes  S afety zones Urban fire  Whistles  Sirens  Horns  Radio  B.A. Distress Incidents other than fire      Specialist P.P.E Rope rescue gear Hazmat chemical suits Splash suit Confined space Chainsaw PPE Vehicle safety  Obey all road rules  SOP's including – Sit down and Buckle up – Guide when reversing     Visual contact Fend off position Lights and Siren Dismount by steps-do not jump Manual Handling What is Manual handling? Application of force delivered by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, hold or restrain a person, animal or object. Mechanism of injury         Spinal Flexion Incorrect posture Allow recovery period Test weight prior to lifting Avoid twisting, and lifting Acceleration of load Avoid prolonged sitting Consider rest break strategies Manual Handling Injuries     50% of all Australian claims Muscle and joint injury or pain Impact injuries Physical tiredness Accidents or cumulative damage Principles of safety       Surround the load Maintain neutral spinal curve Support spine Mobile - Feet aligned to the load Let your legs do the work Don’t be afraid to ask for help to lift heavy/awkward items. Principles for economy of movement     Assess the Load Use momentum Use Body weight (counterbalance) Work to a rhythm Principles relating to the load      P.P.E. Choose your grip Use the environment Match workers to the task Know your own limits. Preparation for moving an object         Plan event Match operator to task Team lift Apply manual handling principles Communicate Mechanical advantage Eliminate high risk Follow S.O.P’s Occupational Stress      Limit exposures Avoid where possible Effect on personnel C.I.S.M Counsellor follow up LOOK AFTER MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL AS PHYSICAL