Appendix A - Sample risk assessment
This risk assessment form gives an example of a dairy farm installation and equipment. The hazards and risks have been identified and rated and the control measures that have been used to manage the risks have been selected. This risk assessment needs to be reviewed regularly.
Note that the Regulation requires certain measures for specified electrical equipment. These measures cannot be replaced by other control measures.
Electrical equipment |
Hazard |
Risk |
Risk level |
Control measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Main switchboard |
If removed fuses have exposed live parts |
Electric shock and explosion |
Low |
Regular visual check Replace fuses by suitably trained person |
Workshop shed lighting is within arm’s reach |
If internal parts of light fittings are accessed |
Electric shock |
Low |
Regular visual check Have safety switch installed for lights Electrical maintenance work only by licensed electrical persons |
Poles, cross arms and overhead lines |
If damaged by vehicle or other incident |
Electric shock |
Medium |
Protect poles from vehicular damage by barricading or by administrative controls |
Poles, cross arms and overhead lines |
May become unsafe through deterioration |
Electric shock |
Medium |
Regular inspection and maintenance |
Refrigeration equipment in dairy |
May have moisture ingress |
Corrosion, electric shock risk |
Medium |
Regular inspection and maintenance |
Socket outlets in dairies |
May have unsafe equipment plugged in, or outlets or wiring damaged |
Electric shock |
Medium |
Regular visual check Maintenance plan for plug in equipment and safety switch protection |
Fixed operations equipment, e.g. irrigation pump motors, feed delivery systems |
Wear and tear could cause deterioration of insulation and earthing |
Electric shock |
Medium |
Regular visual check Regular maintenance by licensed electrical persons and safety switch protection for up to 5kW equipment |
Lunch room equipment |
Increased risk area |
Electric shock |
Medium |
Equipment selected fit for purpose Safety switch protection and inspection test and maintenance regime |
Last updated July 16, 2009
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