Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                  Hutchinson Builders – ABN:52 009 778 330

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



17. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (PP:07)

HB will ensure the safety and the absence of risks to health of personnel, contractors, visitors and the general
public so far as is practical, in connection with design, purchase, installation, commissioning, operation,
maintenance, and decommissioning of plant.
HB shall provide such information, training and supervision in relation to plant safety to personnel and
contractors, as far as is practicable, to enable them to perform their work in a manner that is safe and without
risk to health.
Subcontractors will be required to provide any/ all of the information listed below prior to arriving on site.
Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the order.
To achieve the objectives of this policy, HB will:

             Develop and maintain an up-to-date Plant and Equipment Register (HB-HSEQ-F-032).
             Ensure risk assessments are completed for all plant & equipment operated at the site. Prior to
              initial use such risk assessments will be reviewed at least annually thereafter or whenever
              conditions change or a hazard is noted;
                      o After a major service or modification.
                      o Before use in an unusual operating mode.
             Keep up-to-date records for plant information, plant maintenance, plant hazards,
              manufactures specifications, statutory records and requirements.
             Provide current health and safety information to personnel and contractors using and/ or
              exposed to plant in the workplace.
             Provide training on the purchase, design, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal of
              all plant.
             Keep relevant information and personnel training records on Site training Register (HB-HSEQ-
              F-031).
             Provide appropriate procedures and training for emergencies involving plant.
             Ensure all electrical leads and portable equipment are tested and tagged for safety by a
              qualified person every 3 months for field equipment and as regulated for office equipment
              (QLD, NSW – 6 monthly, VIC – 3 monthly).
             Ensure that a Residual Current Device (RCD) governs all electrical equipment.


In addition to those items listed, the following requirements will be met;

      17.1 Mobile Plant and Equipment
All mobile plant and equipment shall be operated by competent operators who will hold appropriate licenses
or have the necessary Statement of Attainment (SOA) in a nationally recognised competency where required.
Previous experience and competence can be demonstrated by any of the following:
             Holding a previous certificate of competency or
             Holding a statement of attainment from RTO or nationally recognised course or
             Holding an industry competency card for that type of equipment or
             Completion of Subcontractor Operator Competency Declaration Form (HB-HSEQ-F-025B).


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