Whsmp · OPW16/0021

      3.4   For NSW: Where work is carried out at a height exceeding 4m            Site Manager
            above the lowest ground level of the adjoining public place the
            following will be implemented:
                  a hoarding at least 1800mm high that is fully sheeted with
                  timber, plywood, metal or sturdy synthetic sheets, AND
                  one of the following;
                   a gantry (or overhead protective structure),
                      (incorporating the hoarding), or
                   the adjoining area is closed to prevent objects falling
                      on or otherwise hitting members of the public in that
                      area; or
                   A catch platform with vertical sheeting or perimeter
                      containment sheeting is installed.
            Unless the ration of the horizontal distance to the vertical
            height between the nearest boundary of the public place and
            the where the work is carried out exceeds 2, in which case the
            requirements as per for QLD (above) will be implemented.
        5   Written approval will be obtained from the relevant authority          Site Manager
            to close adjoining areas when excluding members of the
            public. Any controls imposed by the authority will be fully
            implemented and monitored during the project.
        5   “Construction Site – No Unauthorised Entry” signs will be used         HSO / Foreman
            to clearly identify areas on and around the perimeter of sites
            as being a place of work.
        5   During installation, extension or reduction of catch platforms         Subcontractor/
            or screening, appropriate measures (i.e. such as closing the           Hutchinson Builders
            adjoining area) will be taken to ensure that a falling
            component cannot injure a member of the public in the
            adjoining area.
        5    Public areas will be kept clear of any debris, trip or slip hazards   HSO / Foreman
             and protected from any projectiles, dust etc. that may be
             released as a product of work undertaken.
        4   Brick cages that fully enclose the load will be used when              Subcontractor
            craning bricks and other suitable materials around the project.
        4   Hoardings erected on site will:                                        Subcontractor / HSO
            a) be able to withstand a horizontal force of-
                i) 500 N/m2 applied over 1m2 at the top of the hoarding
                    midway between any two posts without deforming
                    permanently; and
               ii) 950 N applied over 1500mm2 at any point on the
                    hoarding without fully penetrating the hoarding;

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