Safety Risks
POTENTIAL RISK
MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND TOOLS
COVID-19
The Diocesian processes will be inadequate to minimise the spread of COVID-19
WHS
The parish will not meet its obligations & duty of care to provide a healthy & safe environment
- WHS Policy
- WHS Policy Statement (to be displayed in key ministry buildings)
- WHS Contact Information template
- WHS Guidelines
- WHS Site Inspection
Hazard Identification
Reasonably foreseeable hazards will risk the wellbeing of people and property
Emergency Management
People will be injured because there is not an effective emergency management plan
- Induction Process (information, training & instruction for all new workers)
- Emergency Evacuation Plan
- Emergency Response Procedure
- Emergency Contact List
- First Aid Management Procedure
- First Aid Guidelines
- First Aid Contents Checklist
- First Aid Signage
Incident (Including Injuries) Management
The effect of incidents will be compounded because they are not reported appropriately
- Induction Program
- Incident Form
- Notifiable Incident Fact Sheet (ACT)
- Notifiable Incident Fact Sheet (NSW)
- Injury Form (Incorporated within the Incident Form)
Risk Management
Inadequate risk management may lead to injury, death, property damage, reputational damage and/or litigation
Injury to a Worker
Injured workers will not be supported to return to work
Manual Handling
People will be injured whilst manually handling hazardous objects
- Induction Program
- Sprains and Strains – This video provides simple, clear advice on how to reduce sprains and strains at your workplace. Source: SafeWork NSW
- Manual Handling Guidelines
Want to know more:
Cash Handling
People may be injury and/or money misplaced, not able to be accounted for or stolen due to inadequate cash handling procedures being in place
Travel
Injury to a worker whilst traveling for parish business
- Induction Program
- Approved driver register
- Incident Form
- Travel Declaration Form
- Insurance Policy
- Return to Work Programs
- Guidelines – Volunteer Use of Motor Vehicles
- Form – Volunteer Driver Agreement
Electrical Safety
Injury or damage caused by unsafe electrical equipment
Candle Safety
People will be injured or property will be damaged due to the use of candles
Chemicals
Hazardous chemicals will not be stored and managed appropriately causing injury
- Chemical Safety Guidelines
- Chemical Signage
- Chemical Register
Food Safety
Food prepared or sold through a parish run activity will make someone ill
- Food Safety Policy
- Food Safety – Key Tips
- Online training – IM Alert – Introductory Food Safety Training
Want to know more:
- ACT Health – Food Safety Information for Fundraising Stalls
- ACT Health – Food Safety Laws – Requirements for Community Organisations
- NSW Food Authority – Food Safety Charities, Groups and Volunteers
- NSW Food Authority – Food Safety Requirements for Charitable, Not for Profit Organisations
- NSW Food Authority – Donating Food to Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations
- NSW Food Authority – Health and Hygiene Requirements of Food Handlers
- NSW Food Authority – Food Safety in Emergencies
- NSW Food Authority – Children’s Services Voluntary Food Safety Program Template
Contractor Management
- Fact Sheet
Asbestos
- Hazard Alert – Asbestos
- Incident (ACT Worksafe)