Project Hazard_Risk Assessment Ozcare Noosa RACF 23-042024 STP24-0253 Application for Operational Works Fire Trail - 80 Cooyar Street Noosa Heads - Copy · OPW24/0118

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                    Workers electrocuted /   EXTREME     5     Switchboards must be constructed to comply with the following requirements:                                                                         Site Management
                    shocked.                                                                                                                                                                                      Electrical Contractor
                                                               - Be connected to incoming supply by a direct method (e.g., wired to terminals)
                    Faulty installation                        - Be of robust construction
                                                               - Have a door or lid which:
                                                                      •    is fixed so they are kept closed (except for access) and require a tool to remove.
                                                                      •    is lockable,
                                                                      •    be attached so as not to damage cables / extension cords etc.; and
                                                                      •    has a means of keeping the door open when required for electrical work.
                                                               -   Be positioned so that an appropriate flexible extension cord of suitable length can be used.
                                                               -   Be securely attached to the floor, a pole, post, wall.
                                                               -   Have at least one (1) 10amp power point and where required (1) 15amp point.
                                                               -   Have a means of supporting electrical leads off the floor, i.e. lead stand, cross arm.
                                                               -   Isolating switch i.e. “main switch”, “distribution board isolation switch.” “Isolating switch after-hours supply-do not
                                                                   switch off”, must be marked as required by AS/NZS 3000 in letters 6mm high in contrasting colour to background
                                                                   material.
                                                               - Additional switches clearly identified for final sub circuits intended to operate after hours, and emergency systems.
                                                               - Isolating switches provided with isolating device for securing in the open position.
                                                               - Lockable covers (made from non-conductive materials) provided over circuit breakers and RCD associated with
                                                                   outgoing circuits, but which do not prevent access to isolating switches (unless the installation comprises of only one
                                                                   final sub-circuit or includes or incorporates a combined mains circuit breaker / RCD as the main switch, in which case
                                                                   the fitting of the lockable cover is not required).
                                                               - On the cover of the RCD’s and circuit breakers marked “In the event of an RCD or circuit-breaker operating, the cause
                                                                   of any fault should be assessed by a competent person”.
                                                               - Fix a caution or danger safety sign to advise of electrical hazard.
                                                               - Have live parts protected to prevent contact by anyone connecting or disconnecting plugs.
                                                               - Have an insulated anchorage tie bar provided if there are power points on the board to prevent straining on the
                                                                   cable going into the power supply.
                                                               - Have an insulated slot in the base for leads to go through and a sign fitted to it stating, “keep closed – run all leads
                                                                   through bottom.”

Use of electrical   Workers electrocuted /   EXTREME     5     Portable RCDs will be tested by the user before each use daily and undergo an operating time at tripping current test                               Site Management
circuits            shocked.                                   using an RCD tester carried out by a licenced electrician every 3 months.                                                                           Contract Partner
                    Faulty wiring

                    Electricity              MEDIUM      4     Domestic power boards are not permitted on site. All power boards to comply with AS/NZS 3012 and be RCD protected.                                  Site management
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