STP24-0253 Application for Operational Works Fire Trail - 80 Cooyar Street Noosa Heads · OPW24/0125

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        Activity         Hazard                                                                                                                                                                       Responsible Person




                                                            HOC
                                                                                    (1/Elimination 2/Substitution 3/Isolation 4/Engineering 5/Administration 6/PPE)

                   Working in heat          HIGH            5     All PCBU’s have an obligation to train workers in the process of heat related hazard identification when            M         Site Management
                                                                  working in excessive temperatures and will identify and implement the relevant and effective control                          Contract Partner
                                                                  measures required to address such situations.                                                                                 HSE Advisor with BSBWHS414 OHS
                                                                                                                                                                                                Cert 4
                                                                  Key steps in managing work in excessive temperature events include:
                                                                  - Undertaking detailed forward planning in preparation for the periods of the year when excessive
                                                                       temperatures may occur.
                                                                  - Understanding the potential of the forecast and impending weather conditions
                                                                  - Conducting effective consultation with all relevant parties regarding the scheduling of work and the
                                                                       rostering of individuals at times when excessive temperatures occur
                                                                  -    Providing appropriate cool water stations and shade facilities
                                                                  -    Ensuring that control measures are implemented in a timely manner.
                                                                  -    Monitoring the ongoing wellbeing of workers
                                                                  -    Provision of additional shade where possible
                                                                  -    take adequate rest breaks out of the sun.
                                                                  - rotate jobs where possible.
                                                                  - use of additional fans where required to circulate air.
                                                                  - Site toolbox on the effects of heat and methods for safely managing heat
                   Working in heat          HIGH            6     Sun protection measures to protect from UV radiation may include:                                                   M         Site Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                Contract Partner
                                                                        - Seek shade.
                                                                        - Wearing a hard hat with shade brim to protect face and neck.
                                                                        - Wearing wraparound tinted safety glasses.
                                                                        - Using SPF broad spectrum sunscreen, this should be reapplied every 2 hours.
                                                                        - Where suitable wear long sleeved high-vis shirts
                   Workers not              HIGH            6     Site PPE requirements (hard hat, protective footwear, high vis clothing) will be communicated to                    M         Site Management
                   informed of                                    workers prior to commencement of work and during induction.                                                                   Contract Partner
                   mandatory PPE                                  Signage specifying the mandatory wearing of personal protective equipment will be erected.
                   requirements for
                   the project.

Reference          AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets
                   AS/NZS 2210 Safety footwear
                   AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics - Hearing protectors
                   AS/NZS 1337 Eye protectors for industrial applications



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