The Body Corporate is liable for any person who sustains bodily injury while voluntarily working on the
behalf of the Body Corporate. Some of these incidents are preventable.

Risk exposures that could lead to a claim include:
· Slips, trips, and falls
· Cuts
· Burns
· Electrocution
· Dismemberment
· Lifting injuries
· Toxic fume inhalation
· Animal attacks and
· Violent evicted tenants.

Controls:
·Do you conduct Risk Assessments prior to any work or activities?

- If workers are involved in landscaping operations they should be provided with
heavy-duty rubber or leather gloves to use when handling chemicals? Do they wear
goggles to protect their eyes from chemical splashes?
· Are ladders and other equipment in good condition? Are workers trained in the proper
use of these?
· Are workers involved in or around construction sites issued the proper personal
protective equipment, such as hardhats,  gloves, and steel-toed work boots?
· Is breathing protection (e.g., face masks, respirators) provided to any employees
exposed to noxious fumes or airborne particulate?
· Are all areas where painting is to be done indoors well ventilated?
· If buildings contain airborne asbestos or lead paint appropriate contractors should be
utilized to perform abatement services?
· Are all employees instructed in the proper lifting techniques and provided with the
appropriate materials-handling equipment?
· If pets are allowed on the premises, prior to arriving on the premises, do workers call
tenants to alert them to their visit and request that dogs be restrained or kept indoors?
· Do you send flyers in monthly billing statements that remind tenants about the
hazards of dog bites and the importance of keeping their dogs restrained during visits from
technicians?
· Workers should be prohibited from operating any vehicles eg forklift that require them to
be appropriately licensed.
· Has any staff member been trained in basic first aid.
· Are emergency phone numbers posted for local hospitals, doctors, ambulance, fire
brigades and police?





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