Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                - contractors to address the safe storage of plant not in use
                                                                - HB to
                                           C   4    E18    5   All electrical equipment including power tools will be tagged          Electrical       C3    Subcontractor / HSO
    Portable       Electrocution
☒   Power Tools
                                                               and tested every three (3) months (unless a compliant risk              Safety
                                                                                                                                       Regulation       H13   / Site Management
                   Trips and Falls                            report is completed), and will be fitted with a durable tag             2013                   Team
                                                               identifying the date of the next inspection.                           VIC Electrical
                   Contact with or
                                                           1   Piggyback leads/plugs or double adaptors will not be used on            Regulation
                    entanglement in –                                                                                                  2009
                                                               site.
                    moving parts of                                                                                                   AS
                                                           5   Only competent persons are permitted to operate portable
                    electrical                                                                                                         3760:2010
                                                               electrical tools on-site.
                    equipment                                                                                                         NSW COP
                                                           5   Portable power boards will be Class H and will comply with              Electrical
                   Contact with or                            AS/NZS 3111 or 4898.                                                    Practices for
                    impact from – flying                   3   Portable electrical equipment generating heated material                Construction
                                                                                                                                       Work.
                    particles and                              (i.e. Sparks, hot metal etc.) will not be used in the vicinity of
                                                                                                                                      Managing
                    moving objects                             flammable or combustible materials.                                     electrical
                                                           3   All portable powered tools will be electrically isolated or             risks in the
                   Exposure to                                                                                                        workplace
                                                               disconnected prior to changing blades, discs, bits, etc. or
                    excessive noise                                                                                                    2012 TAS &
                                                               undertaking other maintenance procedures.
                                                                                                                                       NT
                   Manual handling                        5   Tools that are damp or wet or have been exposed to the rain
                    tasks                                      will not be used, unless they have been examined by an
                                                               electrician and cleared for safe use.
                                                           5   All guards will be in place and the tool will be inspected prior
                                                               to use to ensure it can be used safely.
                                                           5   If using portable electrical equipment at height, measures
                                                               will be taken to ensure that tools cannot be dropped onto
                                                               workers below.
                                                           5   Only manufacturer’s recommended components will be
                                                               fitted, including blades, discs, etc. and they will be checked
                                                               prior to starting the equipment.
                                                           5   All tools will be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
                                                               specifications.
                                                           6   Appropriate personal protective equipment will be used
                                                               whilst undertaking tasks involving portable power tools.
                                                           5   Plugs will comply with AS/NZS 3112 & extension sockets will
                                                               comply with AS/NZS 3120 (shrouded).
                                                           4   Leads will not be used in a coiled or reeled configuration.
                                                           5   Subcontractors will supply an electrical register to
                                                               demonstrate compliance with the above requirements
                                                           4
                                                               Electrical leads will not be positioned in mud, water or areas
                                                               where they may be damaged or create a tripping hazard.

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