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Take 5 safety checklist

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Task
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The five steps

1. Stop and think
What am I about to do and why?
2. Look and identify
What hazards can I see around me?
3. Assess the risk
What could go wrong and how badly?
4. Control hazards
What will I do to make the task safe?
5. Proceed safely
Am I trained, fit and ready to start?

Hazard checklist

Working at height
Moving plant or vehicles
Electrical hazards
Slips, trips and uneven ground
Manual handling
Hazardous substances
Noise or dust
Confined space
Overhead or underground services
Weather or heat
Working alone
Other people in the area

Controls noted

Safe to proceed

Safe to proceed
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