Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                 Hutchinson Builders – ABN:52 009 778 330

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



13. PERSONAL SAFETY (SP:04)

      13.1 Personal Protective Equipment
HB identifies the requirements to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to direct employees. As such
HB will provide suitable PPE in alignment with Australian Standards. Employees will be instructed on how to
adequately use and personal protective equipment. PPE will be replaced on a ‘fair wear & tear’ basis when
defective/damaged or when an expiry date has been reached. Following supply and instruction it is then the
responsibility of the worker to maintain and look after their individual PPE, and inform the appropriate
people if and when equipment replacements are required.
The PPE requirement for visitors on site includes – leather enclosed footwear, hard hat and high-Vis safety
vest (to Australian standard) unless in the site office. Where necessary the site management must make
additional PPE available for use.
HB will meet the requirements through compliance with the relevant Health & Safety Regulations as detailed
below.

            Suitable and sufficient equipment for the employee’s protection
            Information and training on the correct use, maintenance and storage of PPE
            Compatible signage required
            Personal Protective Equipment issued must comply with Codes of Practice and Australian
             Standards.
All persons on site must wear the required PPE as noted in the site induction and in the site rules.
            Additional PPE to shall be worn for tasks where identified in the SWMS.

      13.2 Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a serious illness caused by excessive exposure to heat. It is often brought on by
overexertion or profuse sweating in a hot, humid, poorly ventilated environment. Acclimatization is a factor
that needs to be considered and observed as the change in climate from project area to usual work area may
differ. During prolonged heat waves the very young and the very old are also often at risk, even if they are
not active. If heat exhaustion is recognized and treated promptly, the effects can easily be reversed.
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

            Feeling weak, faint or dizzy with an accompanying headache or nausea.
            Cold, clammy skin with ashen pallor.
            Dry tongue and thirst.
            Severe muscle fatigue.
            Loss of appetite.
            Profuse sweating.
            Physical collapse with muscle fatigue and sometimes cramping
Under the current WHS (2011) legislation, there is no prescribed maximum or minimum temperature
specified where work at a construction site must cease. HB will manage the effects of potential heat stress
by;
            Ensuring cold water bubblers are installed on site, in working order and encourage personnel
             to use them regularly

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