Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                 Hutchinson Builders – ABN:52 009 778 330

                                   WHSMP:01 – Work Health & Safety Management Plan
                                                                                                               Version: 9.2



7. FITNESS FOR WORK (SP:04)

HB has a Fitness for Work Policy and associated Procedure SP:04. Site personnel shall be advised of the effects
of drugs, alcohol and fatigue on their fitness for work and of the relevant HB management procedures.
This section of the WHSMP:01 covers area such as:

            Drugs and Alcohol (Refer SP:04).
            Fitness for Work (Refer SP:04).
            Smoking.

      7.1    Fatigue Management
Fatigue may be due to mental, physical or emotional reasons and affect the ability of an employee to carry
out their duties in a safe manner. Where fatigue may affect a person’s ability to work safely it must be
identified, assessed and controlled like other hazards in the workplace.
HB Employees / Contractors will be encouraged to report to the Site Manager on any occasion where
tiredness or physical condition is impacting on their ability to perform the work in a safe manner. The Project
team is to review all personnel at pre-start meetings toolbox meetings and during the working day to identify
any personnel who are displaying signs of fatigue. Reasonable rest periods shall be allowed according to the
physical demands of the work and in accordance with SP:04 Fitness for Work procedure.
Wherever possible and practicable, heavy work shall be scheduled for the cooler part of the day.
Any additional work time shall be subject to approval from the Site Manager through Project Manager in
liaising with the client and the Health & Safety Officer.
Controlling fatigue in the workplace requires cooperation between employers and employees. Preventing
fatigue is the best form of control but is not always possible due to the number of factors. Not all of these
factors are work related. The Site Manager shall regularly monitor shift lengths and resourcing to help
minimize fatigue.

      7.2    Drugs and Alcohol
HB has a zero tolerance level for drugs and alcohol. If any member of personnel returns a non-negative test
result for drugs or alcohol, their works on this project will cease immediately.
No person may enter or remain on, or in, a project area or operate any equipment if that person is:
 a)   Knowingly suffering from any physical or mental condition, to the extent that the person is prevented
      from performing their duties in an acceptable manner.
 b)   Under the influence of alcohol or drugs or unfit to work in a safe manner.
Any person who is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol must, if requested, immediately submit
themselves for testing, or voluntarily leave the work site.

      7.3    Smoking
Smoking shall be permitted within approved areas only smoking is strictly prohibited in the following areas
or circumstances:
            Inside any workplace building, including workshops and storage containers.
            Within 4 meters of any building entrance as defined by Smoking legislation.


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