Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                             C   4    E18    5   Prior to undertaking steel construction activities, the              WH&S Act      D4    Site Manager /
☒   Steel Erection    Structural Collapse
                                                                 subcontractor engaged to perform steel erection is to provide         2011 Part 2
                                                                                                                                                     H14   Subcontractor
                                                                                                                                      WH&S Reg
                      Falls from heights                        a site-specific Safety Plan which includes Safe Work Method
                                                                                                                                       2011
                                                                 Statements and addresses the following (as a minimum):
                      Falling Objects                           - The method to be used when determining the mass of
                                                                                                                                       Chapter 5,6
                                                                                                                                      VIC OHS Act
                                                                      members and then erecting the structure;                         2004 Part 3
                                                                 - How the structure will be erected, paying particular               VIC OHS Reg
                                                                      attention to bracing bays and temporary bracing;                 2007 sch 3
                                                                 - Plant to be used, with consideration given to the size, type,
                                                                      positioning etc. of crane(s);
                                                                 - The stability requirements for all structural components;
                                                                 - The proposed methods for handling components;
                                                                 - The possibility for pre-assembly (on the ground) of
                                                                      members prior to installation;
                                                                 - The movement/location of heavy members;
                                                                 - The ground conditions and confirmation they are suitable
                                                                      to allow plant to be moved and used in a safe manner;
                                                                 - Exclusion zones and how these will be delineated on site.
                                                             5   Methods to reduce the need for personnel to work at heights                               Subcontractor
                                                                 during steel erection activities are to be considered.
                                                             5   Suitable methods to protect workers from fall from heights                                Subcontractor
                                                                 hazards during steel erection activities are to be detailed in
                                                                 SWMS and implemented. Such methods will include (where
                                                                 practicable) the use of perimeter guardrails, scaffolding, etc.
                                                             5   Workers required to undertake any rigging activities are to                               Subcontractor / HSO
                                                                 hold a current riggers licence/certification. The
                                                                 licence/certification will be sighted and copied (where there
                                                                 is a facility) at induction.
                                                             5   The erection of any component is to only commence when the                                Site Manager /
                                                                 necessary equipment to ensure stability of the structure (i.e.                            Subcontractor
                                                                 temporary guys or bracing) is available and stability of the
                                                                 structure can be maintained at all times.
                                                             5   Persons who are not appropriately qualified / do not hold the                             Site Manager /
                                                                 appropriate certification will not be allowed to undertake                                Subcontractor
                                                                 tasks (e.g. rigging / dogging) for which those qualifications /
                                                                 certifications are required.
                                                             5                                                                                             Site Manager /
                                                                 Hutchinson Builders steel erection checklist is to be completed                           Foreman
                                                                 prior to work starting.




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