Ozmate undertakes Property Risk Assessments (PRAs) to assist the business, property owners,in understanding the risks associated with their business and providing the recommendation for continuous improvement.
Learn moreConfined spaces pose dangers because they are usually not designed
to be areas where people work. Confined spaces often have poor ventilation,
allowing hazardous atmospheres to develop, especially if the space is small.
The Plant Risk Assessment (PRA) is a tool used to determine any hazard s associated with any item of plant and machinery and establish safety control measures (preventative measures) to prevent harm to life, health, property.
Learn moreUnder the WHS Regulation, a hazardous chemical is any substance, mixture that satisfies the criteria of one or more hazard classes in the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as modified by Schedule 6 of the WHS Regulation.
Learn moreOzmate undertakes Property Risk Assessments (PRAs) to assist the business, property owners, and property managers in understanding the hazards and risks associated with their business and providing the recommendation for continuous improvement and suggesting viable control measures to manage the risks adequately. These PRAs will also assist the property owners and managers in complying with due diligence requirements.
The assessment includes the 3-stage process i.e.
The PRAs involve a physical review of key risk areas such as
The following elements were included in the property risk audit/assessment:
Confined spaces pose dangers because they are usually not designed to be areas where people work. Confined spaces often have poor ventilation, allowing hazardous atmospheres to develop, especially if the space is small fast. The hazards are not always obvious and may change from one entry into the confined space to the next.
The risks of working in confined spaces include loss of consciousness, impairment, injury or death from:
A confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:
is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from:
A confined space is determined by the hazards associated with
a set of specific circumstances and not just because work is performed in a small
space. Entry into a confined space means a persons head or upper body is in the
confined space or within the boundary of the confined space.
Confined space risk assessments are systematic processes that ensure proper safety
and evacuation procedures are followed, and necessary permits acquired when working
in confined spaces.
Ozmate offers a wide range of services to assist businesses in compliance with these legislative and code
of practice requirements which includes;
There are a range of requirements under the various state-based legislation and codes of practice. Ozmate offers a range of services to assist
Get a QuoteThe Plant Risk Assessment (PRA) is a tool used to determine any hazards associated with any item of plant and machinery and establish safety control measures (preventative measures) to prevent harm to life, health, property, or the environment.
There are many duty holders who have a role in managing
the risks of plants in the workplace. These include but are not limited to:
Workers and other persons at the workplace also have
duties under the WHS Act, such as the duty to take reasonable care for their
own health and safety at the workplace.
Ozmate assists site owners who are managing and/or controlling
plants in the workplace through the following 3 step process i.e.
The various state and territory legislation provides guidance on typical control measures for the following i.e.
The following two factors are taken into consideration whilst undertaking Plant Risk Assessment i.e.
By considering the aforementioned factors, Ozmate can provide the overall risk rating (e.g. Low/Medium/High/Extreme) and also recommendations and additional control measures to eliminate or minimise the risks associated with plant and equipment.
The PRA is based around Australian WHS Legislation, Codes of Practice relating to plant and various Australian and International Standards including AS 4024.1-2019 Series – Safety of Machinery, AS1657:2018, AS3760:2010.
Get a QuoteUnder the WHS Regulation, a hazardous chemical is any substance, mixture or article that satisfies the criteria of one or more hazard classes in the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as modified by Schedule 6 of the WHS Regulation. They include many common industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, agricultural and domestic chemicals.
There are two broad types of hazards associated with hazardous chemicals which may present an immediate or long-term injury or illness to people. These are:
Hazardous chemicals must be treated as a risk in the workplace.
This includes storing, handling and managing them correctly to avoid harm to workers,
public members, property and the environment.
Ozmate assist the business
in effectively managing the risk of hazardous chemicals in the workplace by
offering the following impeccable services i.e.
Review of handling and
storage of hazardous chemicals in the workplace followed by detailed reporting
including recommendations and areas of opportunities. These reviews include
Development of Hazardous Chemicals Register/Inventory;
Development of Risk Assessment and Safe work method statement
for the use Hazardous Chemicals