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Architectural Plans Received 11.8.2020 · MCU20/0087
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1. FALLS, SLIPS, TRIPS 2. FALLING OBJECTS 5. MANUAL TASKS 7. CONFINED SPACES
LOOSE MATERIALS OR SMALL OBJECTS Components within this design with a mass in excess of 25kg EXCAVATION
a) WORKING AT HEIGHTS should be lifted by two or more workers or by mechanical lifting
Construction, maintenance or demolition work on or around this Construction of this building and some maintenance on the
DURING CONSTRUCTION building is likely to involve persons working above ground level or device. Where this is not practical, suppliers or fabricators should building will require excavation and installation of items within
Wherever possible, components for this building should be above floor levels. Where this occurs one or more of the following be required to limit the component mass. excavations. Where practical, installation should be carried out
prefabricated off-site or at ground level to minimise the risk of measures should be taken to avoid objects falling from the area All material packaging, building and maintenance components using methods which do not require workers to enter the
workers falling more than two metres. However, construction of this where the work is being carried out onto persons below. should clearly show the total mass of packages and where excavation. Where this is not practical, adequate support for the
building will require workers to be working at heights where a fall in 1. Prevent or restrict access to areas below where the work is practical all items should be stored on site in a way which excavated area should be provided to prevent collapse. Warning
excess of two metres is possible and injury is likely to result from such being carried out. minimises bending before lifting. Advice should be provided on signs and barriers to prevent accidental or unauthorised access to
a fall. The builder should provide a suitable barrier wherever a 2. Provide toeboards to scaffolding or work platforms. safe lifting methods in all areas where lifting may occur. all excavations should be provided.
person is required to work in a situation where falling more than 3. Provide protective structure below the work area. Construction, maintenance and demolition of this building will
two metres is a possibility. 4. Ensure that all persons below the work area have Personal require the use of portable tools and equipment. These should be
ENCLOSED SPACES
For buildings with enclosed spaces where maintenance or other
DURING OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE Protective Equipment (PPE). fully maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s
access may be required:
For houses or other low-rise buildings where scaffolding is specifications and not used where faulty or (in the case of
BUILDING COMPONENTS Enclosed spaces within this building may present a risk to persons
appropriate: electrical equipment) not carrying a current electrical safety tag.
entering for construction, maintenance or any other purpose. The
Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or other During construction, renovation or demolition of this building, parts of All safety guards or devices should be regularly checked and
design documentation calls for warning signs and barriers to
components of this building will require persons to be situated the structure including fabricated steelwork, heavy panels and many Personal Protective Equipment should be used in accordance
unauthorised access. These should be maintained throughout the
where a fall from a height in excess of two metres is possible. Where other components will remain standing prior to or after supporting with manufacturer’s specification. life of the building. Where workers are required to enter enclosed
this type of activity is required, scaffolding, ladders or trestles should parts are in place. Contractors should ensure that temporary bracing
spaces, air testing equipment and Personal Protective Equipment
be used in accordance with relevant codes of practice, or other required support is in place at all times when collapse which
should be provided.
regulations or legislation. may injure persons in the area is a possibility. 6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
For buildings where scaffold, ladders, trestles are not appropriate: ASBESTOS SMALL SPACES
Mechanical lifting of materials and components during construction, For buildings with small spaces where maintenance or other access
Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or other For alterations to a building constructed prior to 1990:
maintenance or demolition presents a risk of falling objects. may be required:
components of this building will require persons to be situated If this existing building was constructed prior to:
Contractors should ensure that appropriate lifting devices are used, asbestos Some small spaces within this building will require access by
where a fall from a height in excess of two metres is possible. Where 1990 - it therefore may contain
that loads are properly secured and that access to areas below the asbestos construction or maintenance workers. The design documentation
this type of activity is required, scaffolding, fall barriers or Personal 1986 - it therefore is likely to contain
load is prevented or restricted. calls for warning signs and barriers to unauthorised access. These
Protective Equipment (PPE) should be used in accordance with either in cladding material or in fire retardant insulation material. In
should be maintained throughout the life of the building. Where
relevant codes of practice, regulations or legislation. either case, the builder should check and, if necessary, take
3. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT appropriate action before demolishing, cutting, sanding, drilling or
workers are required to enter small spaces they should be
scheduled so that access is for short periods. Manual lifting and
For building on a major road, narrow road or steeply sloping road: otherwise disturbing the existing structure.
other manual activity should be restricted in small spaces.
b) SLIPPERY OR UNEVEN SURFACES Parking of vehicles or loading/unloading of vehicles on this roadway POWDERED MATERIALS
may cause a traffic hazard. During construction, maintenance or
FLOOR FINISHES By Owner demolition of this building designated parking for workers and loading
Many materials used in the construction of this building can cause 8. PUBLIC ACCESS
harm if inhaled in powdered form. Persons working on or in the Public access to construction and demolition sites and to areas
If designer has not not been involved in the selection of surface areas should be provided. Trained traffic management personnel
finishes, the owner is responsible for the selection of surface finishes building during construction, operational maintenance or demolition under maintenance causes risk to workers and public. Warning
should be responsible for the supervision of these areas.
in the pedestrian trafficable areas of this building. Surfaces should should ensure good ventilation and wear Personal Protective signs and secure barriers to unauthorised access should be
For building where on-site loading/unloading is restricted:
be selected in accordance with AS HB 197:1999 and AS/NZ Equipment including protection against inhalation while using provided. Where electrical installations, excavations, plant or loose
Construction of this building will require loading and unloading of
4586:2004. powdered material or when sanding, drilling, cutting or otherwise materials are present they should be secured when not fully
materials on the roadway. Deliveries should be well planned to avoid
STEPS, LOOSE OBJECTS AND UNEVEN SURFACES disturbing or creating powdered material. supervised.
congestion of loading areas and trained traffic management
Due to design restrictions for this building, steps and/or ramps are personnel should be used to supervise loading/unloading areas. TREATED TIMBER
included in the building which may be a hazard to workers carrying For all buildings: The design of this building may include provision for the inclusion of 9. OPERATIONAL USE OF BUILDING
objects or otherwise occupied. Steps should be clearly marked with Busy construction and demolition sites present a risk of collision where treated timber within the structure. Dust or fumes from this material RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
both visual and tactile warning during construction, maintenance, deliveries and other traffic are moving within the site. A traffic can be harmful. Persons working on or in the building during
demolition and at all times when the building operates as a This building has been designed as a residential building. If it, at a
management plan supervised by trained traffic management construction, operational maintenance or demolition should ensure
workplace. later date, it is used or intended to be used as a workplace, the
personnel should be adopted for the work site. good ventilation and wear Personal Protective Equipment including
Building owners and occupiers should monitor the pedestrian provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or subsequent
protection against inhalation of harmful material when sanding, replacement Act should be applied to the new use.
access ways and in particular access to areas where maintenance
is routinely carried out to ensure that surfaces have not moved or 4. SERVICES drilling, cutting or using treated timber in any way that may cause
GENERAL harmful material to be released. Do not burn treated timber.
cracked so that they become uneven and present a trip hazard.
Spills, loose material, stray objects or any other matter that may Rupture of services during excavation or other activity creates a VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
cause a slip or trip hazard should be cleaned or removed from variety of risks including release of hazardous material. Existing Many types of glue, solvents, spray packs, paints, varnishes and
access ways. services are located on or around this site. Where known, these are some cleaning materials and disinfectants have dangerous
10.OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITY
Contractors should be required to maintain a tidy work site during identified on the plans but the exact location and extent of emissions. Areas where these are used should be kept well All electrical work should be carried out in accordance with Code
construction, maintenance or demolition to reduce the risk of trips services may vary from that indicated. Services should be located ventilated while the material is being used and for a period after of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks at the Workplace, AS/NZ
and falls in the workplace. Materials for construction or using an appropriate service (such as Dial Before You Dig), installation. Personal Protective Equipment may also be required. 3012 and all licensing requirements.
maintenance should be stored in designated areas away from appropriate excavation practice should be used and, where The manufacturer’s recommendations for use must be carefully All work using Plant should be carried out in accordance with
access ways and work areas. necessary, specialist contractors should be used. Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant at the Workplace.
considered at all times.
Locations with underground power: All work should be carried out in accordance with Code of
THESE NOTES MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD Underground power lines MAY be located in or around this site. All SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRE Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
underground power lines must be disconnected or carefully Fibreglass, rockwool, ceramic and other material used for thermal or Due to the history of serious incidents it is recommended that
BY ALL INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. located and adequate warning signs used prior to any sound insulation may contain synthetic mineral fibre which may be particular care be exercised when undertaking work involving steel
THIS INCLUDES (but is not excluded to): OWNER, construction, maintenance or demolition commencing.
Locations with overhead power lines:
harmful if inhaled or if it comes in contact with the skin, eyes or other
sensitive parts or the body. Personal Protective Equipment including
construction and concrete placement. All the above applies.
BUILDER, SUB-CONTRACTORS, Overhead power lines MAY be near or on this site. These pose a risk
of electrocution if struck or approached by lifting devices or other
protection against inhalation of harmful material should be used when
installing, removing or working near bulk insulation material.
CONSULTANTS, RENOVATORS, plant and persons working above ground level. Where there is a
danger of this occurring, power lines should be, where practical, TIMBER FLOORS
OPERATORS, MAINTAINERS, DEMOLISHERS. disconnected or relocated. Where this is not practical adequate
warning in the form of bright coloured tape or signage should be
This building may contain timber floors which have an applied finish.
Areas where finishes are applied should be kept well ventilated during
used or a protective barrier provided. sanding and application and for a period after installation. Personal
Protective Equipment may also be required. The manufacturer’s
recommendations for use must be carefully considered at all times.
No. Description Date
Working Drawings Safe Design Notes
29/07/2020 8:13:47 AM
Ric Stevens
199 Maximillian Road Project number 2440 REV 3 Revision
D E S I G N E RS : T I M & P H I L C H R I S T O P H E R & AS SOCIATES
email : [email protected] www.christopherdesigngroup.com.au BDAQ member
North Shore Date 29-7-20 Sheet 25
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CHRISTOPHER DESIGN GROUP PTY LTD QBCC LICENSE No. 1307316
5/70 Bulcock Street CALOUNDRA Qld AUSTRALIA
ACN 604467450
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