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SAFE DESIGN AND BUILDING
OF STRUCTURES

 

1. FALLS, SLIPS, TRIPS.

(A) WORKING AT HEIGHTS

DURING CONSTRUCTION

Wherever possible, components of this building should be
prefabricated off site or at ground level to minimize the risk

of workers falling more than two meters. However, construction
of this building will require workers to be working where a fall
in excess of two metres is possible and injury is likely to result
from such a fall. The builder shall provide a suitable barrier
wherever a person is required to work in a situation where
falling more than two metres is a possibility. Site/Task Risk
assessment and safe work method statements are to be
carried out in accordance with the Workplace Health & Safety
Act and Workcover and the Construction Work Code of Practice.
DURING OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE

For houses or other Low-rise buildings where scaffolding

is appropriate:

Cleaning & Maintenance of windows, walls,roof or other
components of this building will require persons to be
situated where a fall from height in excess of two metres

is possible. Where this type of activity is required, scaffolding,
ladders or trestles should be used in accordance with the
relevant codes of practice, regulations and legislation.

Task Risk assessment and safe work method statements

are to be carried out in accordance with the Workplace
Health & Safety Act and Workcover requirements.

For houses or other Low-rise buildings where scaffolding
ladders, and trestles are not appropriate:

Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or other
components of this building will require persons to be situated
where a fail from a height in excess of two metres is possible.
Where this type of activity is required, scaffolding, fall barriers
or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be used in
accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice, Workplace
health & Safety Regulations & Workcover Legisiation.

(B) SLIPPERY OR UNEVEN SURFACES

FLOOR FINISHES

Floor finishes noted on these drawings are only finish types for

the purpose of conducting an energy rating assessmem. The owner

is responsibie for the selection of the surface finishes in the pedestrian
trafficable areas of this Building. Surfaces should be selected in accordance
with AS HB 197:1999 and AS/NZ 4586:2004

STEPS, LOOSE OBJECTS AND UNEVEN SURFACES

Where Steps/and or Ramps are included in the building which may be a
hazard to workers carrying objects or otherwise occupied. Steps should be
clearly marked with both visual and tactile warning during construction,
maintenance, demolition and at all times the building operates as a workplace.
Building owners and occupiers should monitor the pedestrian access ways
and

in particular access to areas where maintenance is routinely carried out to
ensure that surfaces have not moved or cracked, so that they become uneven
and present a trip hazard. Spills, loose material, stray objects or other material
that may cause a slip or trip hazard should be cleaned or removed from
access

ways.

Alf contractors and workers are expected to maintain a tidy work site during
construction, maintenance or demolition to reduce the risks of trips and falls in
the workplace. Materials for construction or maintenance should be stored in
designated areas away from access ways and work areas.

2. FALLING OBJECTS

LOOSE MATERIAL OR SMALL OBJECTS
Construction, Maintenance or Demolition work on or around this
building is likely
to involve persons working above ground level or above floor levels.
Where this
occurs one or more of the following measures should be applied to
avoid objects
falling from the area where the work is being carried out onto persons
below.
1/ Prevent or restrict access to areas below where the work is being
carried out.
2/ Provide toeboards to scaffolding or work platforms.
3/ Provide a protective structure below the work area.
4/ Ensure that all persons below the work are have the appropriate
Personal Protective

Equipment.

BUILDING COMPONENTS

During construction, renovation or demolition of this building, parts of
the structure including

fabricated steelwork, heavy panels, engineered timber products or
roof trusses and many other

components wiff remain standing prior to or after supporting parts are
in place. Contractors should ensure that temporary bracing and other
required support is in place at ail times as the possible collapse may
injure persons in the work area. Refer to Engineer or manufacturers
recommendations if required.

Mechanical Lifting of Materials and components during construction,
maintenance or demolition presents a risk of falling objects.
Contractors should ensure the appropriate lifting devices are used,
that loads are properly secured and that access fo areas below the
load is prevented or restricted.

3. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

For buliding on a major road, a narrow road or steeply sloping road:-
Parking of vehicles or loading/unloading of vehicles on this roadway
may cause a traffic hazard.

During construction, maintenance or demolition of this building
designated parking areas for workers and loading areas should be
provided. Trained traffic managment personnel should be responsible
for the supervision of these areas.

For a Building where on-site loading/unloading is restricted:-
Construction of this building will require loading and unfoading of
materials on the roadway.

Deliveries should be well planned to avoid congestion of loading
areas, and trained traffic management personnel should be used to
supervise loading/unloading.

For aff Buildings:-

Busy construction and demolition sites present a risk of colfisian where
deliveries and other traffic are moving within the site. A traffic
management plan supervised by trained traffic management personnel
may need to be implemented for the work site.

4.SERVICES

Rupture of services during excavation or other activity creates a
variety of risks, including

the possible release of hazardous material. Existing services are to be
located on or around this site. Where known these are identified on
the plans, but the exact location and extent of services may vary from
that indicated.

In locations with underground power, power lines must be
disconnected or carefully located and adequate warning signs used
prior to any construction, maintenance or demolition commencing.

Services should be located using the appropriate service (such as Dial
Before You Dig)

appropriate excavation practice should be used and, where necessary,
specialist contractors should be used.

Where overhead power lines are on or near this site they pose a
risk of efectrocution if struck or approached by lifting devices or other
plant and person working above ground level.

Where there is a danger of this occurring, power lines should be,
where practical, disconnected or relocated. Where this is not practical
adequate warning in the form of bright coloured tape or signage
should be used or a protective barrier provided.

5. MANUAL. TASKS

Components within this design with a mass in excess of 25kg
should be lifted by two or more workers or by a mechanical lifting
device. Where this is not practical suppliers or fabricators should
be required to limit the component mass.

All material packaging, building and maintenance components
should clearly show the total mass of packages and where
practical ail items should be stored on site in a way which
minimizes bending before lifting. Advice should be provided on
safe lifting methods in all areas where lifting may occur.
Construction, maintenance and demolition of this building wilf
require the use of portable tools and equipment. These should be
fully maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications and not used where faulty or (in the case of
electrical equipment) not carrying a current electrical safety tag. All
safety guards or devices should be regularly checked and
Personal Protective Equipment should be used in accordance with
manufacturers specification.

6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Powered Material

Many materials used in the construction of this building can cause
harm if inhaled in powdered form. Persons working on or in the
building during construction, operational maintenance or
demolition should ensure good ventilation and wear Personal
Protective Equipment including protection against inhalation of
harmful material when sanding,drifing, cutting or otherwise
disturbing or creating powdered material.

Treated Timber

The design of this building includes provision for the inclusion of
treated timber within the structure. Dust or fumes from this
material can be harmful. Persons working on or in the building
during construction, operational maintenance or demolition should
ensure good ventilation and wear Personal Protective Equipment
including protection against inhalation of harmful material when
sanding, drilling, cutting or using treated timber in any way that
may cause harmful material to be released. Do not burn Treated
Timber.

Volatile Organic Compounds

Many types of glue, solvents, spray packs, paints, varnishes and
some cleaning materials and disinfectants have dangerous
emissions. Areas where these are used should be kept well
ventilated while the material is being used and for a period after
installation. Personal Protective Equipment may also be required.
The manufacturers recommendations for use must be carefully
considered at all times.

Synthetic Mineral Fibre

Fibreglass, rockwool, ceramic and other material used for thermal
or sound installation may contain synthetic mineral fibre which
may be harmful if inhaled or if if comes in contact with the skin,
eyes or other sensitive parts of the body. Personal Protective
Equipment incfuding protection against inhalation of harmful
material should be used when installing, removing or working near
bulk insulation material.

Timber Floors

Areas where finishes are applied should be kept well ventilated
during sanding and application and for a period after installation.
Personal Protective Equipment may also be required.

The manufacturers recommendations for use must be carefully
considered at ail times.

7, CONFINED SPACES

Excavation

Construction of this building and some maintenance on the
building may require excavation and installation of items within
excavations. Where practical, installation should be carried out
using methods which do not require workers to enter the
excavation. Where this is not practical, adequate support for the
excavated area should be provided to prevent collapse. Warning
signs and barriers to prevent accidental or unauthorized access to
alf excavations should be provided.

7. CONFINED SPACES CONT.

Enclosed Spaces

Where workers are required to enter enciosed spaces, air testing
equipment and Persoani Protective Equipment should be
provided.

Small Spaces

Where small spaces within this building require access by
construction or maintenance workers provide warning signs and
barriers to unauthorized access, These should be maintained
throughout the life of the building. Where workers are required to
enter small spaces they should be scheduled so that access is for
short periods. manual Lifting and other manual activity should be
restricted in small spaces.

8. PUBLIC ACCESS

Public access to construction and demolition sites and to areas
under maintenance causes risk to workers and the public.
Warning signs and secure barriers to unauthorized access should
be provided. The perimeter fence must be adequate and be of a
suitable height to deter entry,

eg:1800H and be constructed from dedicated materials and be
difficult to climb.

Be difficult to gain access underneath the gates and joints in the
fence and should be secure and not present a weak point for
entry.

In case of emergency, builders must ensure signs are clearly
visible form outside the site, stating the names and contact
telephone numbers of the person in control of the building work.
Where electrical installation, excavations, plant or loose materials
are present they should be secured when not fully supervised.

9. OPERATIONAL USE OF BUILDINGS

(For Residential Buildings)

This building has been designed as a residential building. if at a
later date it is used, or intended to be used as a workplace, the
provisions of the Workplace Health & Safety Act 2017 or
subsequent replacement Act should be applied for the new use.

10. OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITY

All electrical work should be carried out in accordance with the
Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks at the
Workplace, AS/NZ 3012 and ail licensing requirements.

All work using Plant should be carried out in accordance with the
Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the
workplace. All work should be carried out in accordance with the
code of practice: Managing Noise and preventing Hearing Loss
at work.

Due to the potential risks involved in Steelwork and Concrete
placement particular care fs to be exercised.

The principal contractor is to implement and monitor Workpiace
Health & Safety, Safe Work Method Statements, and Risk
Assessments. All workers are to comply with the Relevant Code
of Practice and Australian Standards and in General the Code of
Practice:

Managing Risks in Construction Work. (Work Place Health &
Safety Act 2011.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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