Working in Remote locations - Risk assessment
Hazards Hazards Management Objectives Threat
People
Physical hazard associated with travel Prevent injury from numerous sources Poor behaviour
Ergonomic hazard associated with travel over long distances Prevent psychological impairment Not following procedures
Environmental hazard in the form of high winds, rain and Prevent thermal stress from excessive heat or Lack of specialised training
working in extreme hot or cold temperatures cold Inexperience with remoteness
Biological hazards in the form of wildlife and diseases, Control access to the work location Rushing
sometimes through prostitution Drug taking
Psychological hazard associated with remoteness Interpersonal conflict
Fatigue
Drunkenness
Physically unfit
Distractions
Smoking
Poor diet
Poor personal hygiene
Contact with prostitutes
Security - Risk Assessment
Hazards Hazards Management Objectives Threat
People
Physical hazard associated with attacks Prevent theft/loss of property Lack of observation
Psychological hazard Prevent assault/attack Interpersonal confl ict
Prevent unauthorized access to sites Drunkenness
Unauthorised
activities
Criminal intentions
of other people
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT - WORKING IN REMOTE LOC
Threats Prevention Controls
Equipment Process Environment People Equipment
Faulty equipment No JHA/job plan in place Concurrent activities People are welltrained and Barriers and signs used to control
Inadequate No permits Stormy weather certified access
equipment for the No MSDS for chemicals Darkness/night time Be observant Frequent equipment
climate Lack of access control to the work Extreme temperatures People speak out about safety tests/certification
site Wild animals concerns Intrinsically safe tools
Poor supervision Insects People work in designated areas
Ignition sources Poor housekeeping/untidy Well rested
Not enough breaks location Not drunk/drugged
Not enough water available Fitness tested
Minimise distractions
Strict access controls
Adequate supervision
No smoking
Adequate rest breaks
Water available
Shift patterns assessed
Good hygiene
Safe sex practices
Threats Prevention Controls
Equipment Process Environment People Equipment
Damage to Lack of identification badges Darkness/night time People are welltrained Wear identity badge
equipment due to Lack of pre-trip plans Poor visibility Be observant Physical access controls
Sabotage or Lack of journey management Poor housekeeping/ People speak out about security Careful choice of
vandalism planning untidy location concerns transport provider
Uncontrolled access Reputable accommodation
Dress modestly
Lock doors
Secure valuables
SMENT - WORKING IN REMOTE LOCATIONS
Prevention Controls Incidents Consequences
Process Environment People
Job is not started if not safe Weather monitoring Fire/explosion Injury/LTI Stand-by person available
Job is stopped if it becomes Ensure there is sufficient space to Getting lost Equipment damage All people wearing proper PPE
unsafe carry out the activity safely Slips, trips, falls Death First Aid trained person available
Concurrent activities and moving Ensure adequate lighting during Dropped objects Delay to job
machines are controlled hours of darkness Vehicle breakdown Post-traumatic stress
JHA is completed prior to the job Assess the likelihood of heat Dehydration Illness
MSDS available for all chemicals stress or Heat stroke
All permits in place cold stress Hypothermia
Journey management plans Weather is assessed for storms Bites and stings
developed and other extremes Homesickness
Hygiene is considered Assess if activity will generate high Sexually
Advanced 4x4 driver training in noise levels transmitted
place Adequate accommodation disease
Positive housekeeping
Prevention Controls Incidents Consequences
Process Environment People
Escort visitors Positive Physical assault Injury/LTI Take PPE – torch,
Challenge unidentified people housekeeping Robbery Equipment damage sowing kit, pocket
Security guards on Kidnap Death knife, insect
dutyEmergency Bomb-threat Delay repellent
evacuation routes Unauthorised Post-traumatic stress
Be alert for suspicious activity access sites Illness
Loss of property
Mitigation and recovery controls
Equipment Process Environment
Communications equipment Rescue plan in place Shade or protection from
available (phone, two-way radio) JHA considers emergency response issues weather provided
First Aid kit available Report hazards to supervisor Shield working area from wind
Fire fighting equipment available Control extreme temperatures by and
Rescue equipment available rescheduling work tovcooler/warmer times of cold
Spare parts/tools day Consider contact with hot/cold
Provide measures to increase Move work to warmer/cooler locations metal
or reduce temperature as Enforce adequate rest periods in surfaces in extreme
appropriate suitable rest areas climates – insulate
Provide radiant heat shielding Enforce drinking breaks with adequate cold
water supply and or hot drinks/soup
Temporarilyvincrease workforce
to conduct work in extreme conditions
Allow workers to pace work accounting for
extreme heat and cold
Deploy buddy work system for work occurring
in extreme temperatures
Mitigation and recovery controls
Equipment Process Environment
building alarms Travel plan considers emergency response
Communications issues
equipment Report suspicious activity
available (phone, Review bomb threat checklist
two-way radio) Talk to children about stranger
First Aid kit danger
available Insurance
Install adequate
home security