TRACK

An important safety element is for employees and contactors to conduct a pre-task risk assessments. A pre-task risk assessment helps identify any hazards or deficiencies, and then allows the correction or mitigation of any issues prior to commencement of work. The following 'TRACK' system has been developed to assist employees and contractors when performing their pre-task risk assessments.

Think through the task(s)
Think about each step in the task(s)
Permits and authorizations needed to work
Equipment and tools that are to be used
Area personnel that need to be notified

Recognize the Hazards
Check your work area is safe
Check equipment and tools are safe
Check energies and substances isolation
Check above and below for potential hazards.

Assess the Risks
Could an injury or accident be avoided
What equipment/systems could be damaged
What are the likelihood and consequences

Control the Hazards
Eliminate (Remove the hazard)
Substitute (less hazardous chemicals)
Engineering (guards, covers, handrails)
Administration (JSAs, SOPs , permits, signage)
Correct PPE (harness, glasses, gloves)

Keep Safety First in all Tasks
Check for changes in work conditions (e.g., wind)
Monitor safety controls for effectiveness
If the task changes, reassess safety
Continually reassess work progress
Look after yourself and others

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