Stormwater Management Plan - Rev 1

     Health and Safety
                                                                                                           CHAPTER         3
     1. Personal Health & Safety
     When carrying out maintenance operations of the SPEL StormSack all
     contractors and staff personnel must comply with all current workplace health
     and safety legislation.
     The below measures should be adhered as practically as possible:
     • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and standards
     • All those involved are informed and understand their obligations in respect of
        the workplace health and safety legislation.
     • Ensure responsibility is accepted by all employees to practice and promote a
        safe and healthy work environment.




     2. Personal Protective Equipment
     When carrying out maintenance operations of the SPEL StormSack, wearing
     the appropriate personal protective equipment is vital to reducing potential
     hazards. Personal protective equipment in this application includes:
     • Eye protection
     • Safety apron
     • Fluorescent safety vest
     • Form of skin protection
     • Puncture resistant gloves
     • Steel capped safety boots




     3. Maintenance of the SPEL StormSacks is a specialist activity.
     When carrying out maintenance operations of the SPEL StormSack, factors such as equipment handling methods,
     pollutants and site circumstances can impose potential risks to the maintainer and nearby civilians.


     4. Captured Pollutants
     The material captured by the SPEL StormSack can be harmful and needs to be handled correctly. The nature and
     amount of the captured pollutants depends on the characteristics of the site. Pollutants can include from organic
     material such as leaves and sticks through to debris such as plastics, glass and other foreign objects such as syringes.


     5. Site Circumstances
     It is essential that Occupational Safety and Health guidelines and site specific safety requirements are followed
     at all times. It is important that all following steps specified by SPEL are carried out to ensure safety in the entire
     maintenance operation. The general workplace hazards associated with working outdoors also need to be taken into
     account.


     6. Equipment Handling
     Handling activities such as a removing the drain grate a well as managing pedestrians and other non-worker personnel
     at the site should be exercised in accordance with specified safety procedures and guidelines.




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