Whsmp · OPW16/0021

        5   After erection / modification of any scaffold (excluding mobile     Code:
                                                                                Prevention
                                                                                                Subcontractor
            scaffolds under 4m high), the subcontractor erecting /
                                                                                of falls in
            modifying the scaffold will provide a sign-off certificate.         general
        5   Scaffolds will be inspected:                                        construction.   Scaffolding
             - before first use                                                                 Subcontractor
             - every 7 days a visual inspection will be completed
             - immediately following any disturbance, incident or major
                weather impact that might reasonably be expected to
                affect the stability of the scaffold or supporting structure;
             - following any repairs and modifications; and
             - At intervals not exceeding thirty (30) days.
            The following will be implemented to prevent unauthorised                           Site Manager /
             access or injury from falling objects:                                             Subcontractor
        3         Exclusion zones will be established around the
                      scaffolding and adjoining areas
        4         Perimeter containment screening / scaffold fans /
                      hoardings / gantries will be used
        5         Scaffold will be erected / dismantled during quiet
        5             times of the day
        1         Signage / Tags will be posted to warn of hazards
                  Materials will not be dropped from any scaffold
        5   Mesh used from perimeter screening will comply with the                             Site Manager /
             requirements of the relevant legislation / COP / Australian                        Subcontractor
             Standard.
        5   If a scaffold is incomplete or unsafe, and left unattended,                         Site Manager /
            controls including the use of danger tags, warning signs and no                     Subcontractor
            access signs will be used to prevent unauthorised access onto
            the scaffold.
        5   Scaffolder’s certification (licence) is to be sighted and copied                    HSO at Induction
            (where there is a facility) at induction.
        5   Scaffolding tasks including design, erection, modification or                       Site Manager /
            inspection will not be undertaken by persons who do not hold                        Subcontractor
            the appropriate qualification / certification to do those tasks.
        5   Scaffold will not be greater than 225mm gap from the building                       Site Manager /
            or structure with decks not greater than 300mm above or                             Subcontractor
            below the slab level.
        5   Hutchinson Builders Scaffold Inspection Checklist will be                           Site Manager/
            actioned by a site team member together with the licensed                           foreman/HSO
            scaffolder as follows:
                 As part of the Handover Certificate on Erected or Altered
                 scaffolding

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