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A COMMENT 19-11-20 B.M.J.
B PRE BA ISSUE 14-12-2020 B.M.J.
SAFE DESIGN REPORT.
USE OF BUILDING: RESIDENCE
1. FALLS, SLIPS, TRIPS – Low Residual Risk (Use PPE & Controls) 4. SERVICES – Low Residual Risk (Use PPE & Controls) VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
a) WORKING AT HEIGHTS Rupture of services during excavation or other activity creates a variety of risks including Many types of glue, solvents, spray packs, paints, varnishes and some cleaning materials and
DURING CONSTRUCTION release of hazardous material. Existing services are located on or around this site. Where disinfectants have dangerous emissions. Areas where these are used should be kept well
Wherever possible, components for this building should be prefabricated off-site or at ground level known, these are identified on the plans but the exact location and extent of services may ventilated while the material is being used and for a period after installation. Personal Protective
to minimise the risk of workers falling more than two metres. However, construction of this building vary from that indicated. Services should be located using an appropriate service (such as Equipment may also be required. The manufacturer’s recommendations for use must be
will require workers to be working at heights where a fall in excess of two metres is possible and Dial Before You Dig), appropriate excavation practice should be used and, where carefully considered at all times.
injury is likely to result from such a fall. The builder should provide a suitable barrier wherever a necessary, specialist contractors should be used. SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRE
person is required to work in a situation where falling more than two metres is a possibility. Overhead power lines are near or on this site. These pose a risk of electrocution if struck or Fibreglass, rockwool, ceramic and other material used for thermal or sound insulation may
DURING OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE approached by lifting devices or other plant and persons working above ground level. contain synthetic mineral fibre which may be harmful if inhaled or if it comes in contact with the
Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or other components of this building will require Where there is a danger of this occurring, power lines should be, where practical, skin, eyes or other sensitive parts or the body. Personal Protective Equipment including
persons to be situated where a fall from a height in excess of two metres is possible. Where this disconnected or relocated. Where this is not practical adequate warning in the form of bright protection against inhalation of harmful material should be used when installing, removing or
type of activity is required, scaffolding, ladders or trestles should be used in accordance with coloured tape or signage should be used or a protective barrier provided. working near bulk insulation material.
relevant codes of practice, regulations or legislation. TIMBER FLOORS
b) SLIPPERY OR UNEVEN SURFACES 5. MANUAL TASKS – Low Residual Risk (Use PPE & Controls) This building contains timber floors which have an applied finish. Areas where finishes are
FLOOR FINISHES Components within this design with a mass in excess of 25kg should be lifted by two or applied should be kept well ventilated during sanding and application and for a period after
The owner is responsible for the selection of surface finishes in the pedestrian trafficable areas of more workers or by mechanical lifting device. Where this is not practical, suppliers or installation. Personal Protective Equipment may also be required. The manufacturer’s
this building. Surfaces should be selected in accordance with AS HB 197:1999 and AS/NZ fabricators should be required to limit the component mass. recommendations for use must be carefully considered at all times.
4586:2004. All material packaging, building and maintenance components should clearly show the total
STEPS, LOOSE OBJECTS AND UNEVEN SURFACES mass of packages and where practical all items should be stored on site in a way which 7. CONFINED SPACES
Due to design restrictions for this building, steps and/or ramps are included in the building which minimises bending before lifting. Advice should be provided on safe lifting methods in all EXCAVATION
may be a hazard to workers carrying objects or otherwise occupied. Steps should be clearly areas where lifting may occur. Construction of this building and some maintenance on the building will require excavation and
marked with both visual and tactile warning during construction, maintenance, demolition and at all Construction, maintenance and demolition of this building will require the use of portable installation of items within excavations. Where practical, installation should be carried out using
times when the building operates as a workplace. tools and equipment. These should be fully maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s methods which do not require workers to enter the excavation. Where this is not practical,
Building owners and occupiers should monitor the pedestrian access ways and in particular access specifications and not used where faulty or (in the case of electrical equipment) not carrying adequate support for the excavated area should be provided to prevent collapse. Warning signs
to areas where maintenance is routinely carried out to ensure that surfaces have not moved or a current electrical safety tag. All safety guards or devices should be regularly checked and and barriers to prevent accidental or unauthorised access to all excavations should be provided.
cracked so that they become uneven and present a trip hazard. Spills, loose material, stray objects Personal Protective Equipment should be used in accordance with manufacturer’s ENCLOSED SPACES
or any other matter that may cause a slip or trip hazard should be cleaned or removed from access specification. Enclosed spaces within this building may present a risk to persons entering for construction,
ways. maintenance or any other purpose. The design documentation calls for warning signs and
Contractors should be required to maintain a tidy work site during construction, maintenance or 6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES – Low Residual Risk (Use PPE & Controls) barriers to unauthorised access. These should be maintained throughout the life of the building.
demolition to reduce the risk of trips and falls in the workplace. Materials for construction or ASBESTOS Where workers are required to enter enclosed spaces, air testing equipment and Personal
maintenance should be stored in designated areas away from access ways and work areas. This building was constructed prior to 1986 and therefore is likely to contain asbestos either Protective Equipment should be provided.
in cladding material or in fire retardant insulation material. The builder should check and, if SMALL SPACES
2. FALLING OBJECTS – Low Residual Risk (Use PPE & Controls) necessary, take appropriate action before demolishing, cutting, sanding, drilling or otherwise Some small spaces within this building will require access by construction or maintenance
LOOSE MATERIALS OR SMALL OBJECTS disturbing the existing structure. workers. The design documentation calls for warning signs and barriers to unauthorised access.
Construction, maintenance or demolition work on or around this building is likely to involve persons POWDERED MATERIALS These should be maintained throughout the life of the building. Where workers are required to
working above ground level or above floor levels. Where this occurs one or more of the following Many materials used in the construction of this building can cause harm if inhaled in enter small spaces they should be scheduled so that access is for short periods. Manual lifting
measures should be taken to avoid objects falling from the area where the work is being carried powdered form. Persons working on or in the building during construction, operational and other manual activity should be restricted in small spaces.
out onto persons below. maintenance or demolition should ensure good ventilation and wear Personal Protective
1. Prevent or restrict access to areas below where the work is being carried out. Equipment including protection against inhalation while using powdered material or when 8. PUBLIC ACCESS – Low Residual Risk (Use PPE & Controls)
2. Provide toeboards to scaffolding or work platforms. sanding, drilling, cutting or otherwise disturbing or creating powdered material. Public access to construction and demolition sites and to areas under maintenance causes risk
3. Provide protective structure below the work area. TREATED TIMBER to workers and public. Warning signs and secure barriers to unauthorised access should be
4. Ensure that all persons below the work area have Personal Protective Equipment. The design of this building includes provision for the inclusion of treated timber within the provided. Where electrical installations, excavations, plant or loose materials are present they
structure. Dust or fumes from this material can be harmful. Persons working on or in the should be secured when not fully supervised.
BUILDING COMPONENTS building during construction, operational maintenance or demolition should ensure good 9. OPERATIONAL USE OF BUILDING
During construction, renovation or demolition of this building, parts of the structure including ventilation and wear Personal Protective Equipment including protection against inhalation This building has been designed as a residential building. If it, at a later date, is used or
fabricated steelwork, heavy panels and many other components will remain standing prior to or of harmful material when sanding, drilling, cutting or using treated timber in any way that intended to be used as a workplace, the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or
after supporting parts are in place. Contractors should ensure that temporary bracing or other may cause harmful material to be released. Do not burn treated timber. subsequent replacement Act should be applied to the new use.
required support is in place at all times when collapse which may injure persons in the area is a
possibility. 10. OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITY
Mechanical lifting of materials and components during construction, maintenance or demolition All electrical work should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing
presents a risk of falling objects. Contractors should ensure that appropriate lifting devices are Electrical Risks at the Workplace, AS/NZ 3012 and all licensing requirements.
used, that loads are properly secured and that access to areas below the load is prevented or All work using Plant should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing Risks
restricted. of Plant at the Workplace.
All work should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing Noise and
3. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT – Low Residual Risk (Use PPE & Controls) Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
Busy construction and demolition sites present a risk of collision where deliveries and other traffic Due to the history of serious incidents it is recommended that particular care be exercised when
are moving within the site. A traffic management plan supervised by trained traffic management undertaking work involving steel construction and concrete placement. All the above applies.
personnel should be adopted for the work site.
Issue Scale: @A2
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Client Project Job No.
PO BOX 807 Licensed Building Designer
N. COBURN PROPOSED REMOVAL HOME 00208−20 Date: 19−11−2020 DALBY QLD 4405 B.M. JEMPSON.
83 TUMBA CT Approved
QBCC ACT Lic. No. 1061963
Sheet: Designed Ph/ Fax: (07) 4669 7312
COOROY MT. QLD 4363 T/A: PLANS TO INSPIRE
B.M. JEMPSON E: [email protected]
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