WHS Management Plan Ozcare Noosa RACF WC OHS 002 Rev 23 4 July 2023 STP24-0253 Application for Operational Works Fire Trail - 80 Cooyar Street Noosa Heads - Copy · OPW24/0118

5.4.2 High Visibility
   •   The wearing of high visibility long sleeved shirts is mandatory. Visitors are required to wear long
       sleeved shirts and Hi-Vi’s vest to be worn at all times whilst on site.

5.4.3 Eye Protection
   •   Eye protection is to be worn where there is any possibility of objects entering the eye.
   •   Welding masks must be worn when using any welding equipment.
   •   Appropriate welding shields to be installed to protect all other workers on site where appropriate.
   •   Oxy goggles to be worn when using gas cutting equipment.

5.4.4 Hearing Protection
   •   Protection is required to be worn where the noise levels exceed exposure standards for noise
       (Laeq,8h of 85dB(A) or a Lc, peak of 140dB(C)).

5.4.5 Respiratory Protection
   •   Respiratory Protection must be worn any time there is cutting or grinding of fibrous materials
       including RCS containing products.
   •   Respiratory protection must be used in accordance with the relevant SDS for the substance being
       used at the time.
   •   All dust generating activities are prohibited.
   •   A fit test register must be provided by the Contract Partners for all workers using RPE as a control.
   •   Engineering controls, mechanical extract or water suppression is required for all dust generated
       activities. Workers conducting task and workers working in the vicinity must wear appropriate RPE.
       Workers not requiring RPE whilst using an engineering control must produce a hygienist report
       identifying the engineering controls are sufficient.
   •   Vacuums with H & M filters to be used instead or sweeping and bags to be disposed of correctly.
   •   Wet down of high traffic areas with water to supress dust.

5.4.6 Foot Protection
   •   All workers are required to always wear safety boots when on site. Boots must have a construction
       that carries above the ankle, consists of a leather upper and laces for support.
   •   Visitors approved by the Site Manager may wear only enclosed footwear and must always be
       escorted by an inducted person.

5.4.7 Hand Protection
   •   Suitable hand protection must be worn on your body at all times. Gloves must be worn when
       conducting manual tasks and/or as per the approved SWMS.
   •   Appropriate gloves must be used in accordance with the relevant SDS for the substance being used at
       the time. SDS to be provided and maintained by Contract Partners.
   •   Gloves must be worn at all times when handling any light gauge steel framing products or sharp objects.

5.4.8 Sun Protection
   •   Long sleeved shirts must be worn at all times and Sun Block shall be worn on unprotected areas of
       skin as conditions require.
   •   Brims on hard hats are encouraged to be worn whilst working outdoors.

5.5 Alcohol and Drugs
   •   Random drug and alcohol testing are conducted on this project.



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