Safety Information - Braemar Down Series Owners Manual Installation, Operating & Service Instructions

SAFETY INFORMATION

EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The installation and maintenance of evaporative air conditioning units, particularly at height, has the potential to
create Occupational Health and Safety issues for those involved. Installers are advised to ensure they are familiar
with relevant State and Federal legislation, such as Acts, Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Australian
Standards, which offer practical guidance on these health and safety issues. Compliance with these regulations
will require appropriate work practices, equipment, training and qualification of workers.
a guide to contractors and employees to assist in minimising risk.
Risk Assessment:
A risk assessment of all hazardous tasks is required under legislation. A risk assessment is an essential element
that should be conducted before the commencement of work. To identify and eliminate the risk of falls and other
risks, or to minimise these risks by implementing control measures. This does not need to be a complicated
process - it is a matter of assessing the job to be done and considering what action(s) are necessary so the person
doing the job does not injure themselves.
This should be considered in terms of:
What are the chances of an incident occurring?
What could the possible consequences be?
What can be done to reduce, or better still, eliminate the risk?
Some points to consider when working on or in a roof:
Check State regulations regarding working at height.
What is the best and safest access to the roof and working areas?
What condition is the roof in? Should the roof structure and surface be checked?
Does the worker have appropriate footwear?
Are all power cables/extension leads safe and appropriately rated?
Are all ladders, tools and equipment suitable and in good condition?
Where ladders are to be used, is there a firm, stable base for them to stand on? Can they be tied or secured
in some way at the top?
Is there a roof anchor to attach a harness and lanyard to? If so, instruction should be issued for the use of an
approved harness or only suitably trained people used
Are all tools and materials being used, prevented from slipping and falling onto a person at ground level? Is
the area below the work area suitably protected to prevent people entering this area?
Does the work schedule take into account weather conditions, allowing for work to be suspended in high
winds, thunder storms/lightning or other types of weather giving wet, slippery surfaces?
Is there an on-going safety check system of harnesses, ropes, ladders and access/lifting equipment, and
where they exist on roofs, anchor points before the commencement of work?
Is there a system which prevents employees from working on or in roofs if they are unwell or under the
influence of drugs or alcohol?
Are there any special conditions to consider ie. excessive roof pitch, limited ground area, fragile roof,
electrical power lines?
Use the appropriate lifting equipment.
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