Work Method Statement

Safe Work Method Statement	Organisation: Hobart Food Equipment
Work Description: Maintenance of Commercial Food Equipment			Page: 1 of 3	Date: 11/10/05
Department/ Location of Work: Client's Site/Hobart Food's Workshop
Authorised Person/s: Technicians		Manager: N/A
Qualifications/ Training: Trade Course Experience Internal Training		Qualifications/ Training: N/A
References: NSW OHS Regulation 2001 Chapter 5, Part 5.4 Working with Plant AS/NZS 3661.2-1994 Slip Resistance of Pedestrian Surfaces – Guide to the reduction of slip hazards AS/NZS 4360-1999 Risk Management National Code of practice for Manual Handling Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW) Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 (NSW) Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (VIC) Occupational Health and Safety (Manual Handling) Regulation 1999 (VIC
Tools/ Equipment Required: Essential Hand Tools Digital Instruments Hand drill Extension leads Grinder Welding Machine Oxyacetylene Equipment		PPE Required: Steel capped boots Ear plugs Safety glasses

Task Stages	OH&S Problems	Risk	Corrective Action
Determine the number of staff and time needed to carry out the task
Approach Client contact and enquire about potential fault in the machinery
Carry out a workplace inspection using the checklist	Skips, trips and falls	5	Awareness
Carry out fault finding using digital instruments or hand tools to identify whether the problem is electrical or mechanical	Electrocution Cuts from machinery Manual handling from working on the floor	2 3 4	Ensure testing equipment is in working condition Rubber soled shoes Use isolation tags Awareness Gloves if necessary Take something to lie on, on ground
ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL FAULT Identify the part at fault	Cuts from machinery Manual handling from working on the floor	3 4	Awareness Gloves if necessary
Remove and replace the faulty part	Cuts from machinery Manual handling from working on the floor	3 4	Awareness Gloves if necessary
Test with digital equipment	Electrocution	2	Ensure testing equipment is in working condition Rubber soled shoes
Re-assemble panels and covers	Cuts Manual Handling	3 4	Wear gloves if necessary Attain assistance for large panels
Fill out necessary paper work
Report back to client with results and paperwork