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Work Health and Safety Management Plan - (WHSMP-C) (01/2018.8) Commercial and multi-residential construction PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR Name Cole projects QLD ABN 23 608 693 474 QBCC licence number 15005067 Phone 1 Phone 2 Email address [email protected] Facsimile number PROJECT DETAILS Project Soco Noosa Contact Name Steve Cole Site address 31 Bottlebrush Avenue Noosa Heads QLD 4567 Brief description of works 4 units, 3 levels and basement Project Commencement Date 23/06/2021 Estimated project duration 9 months REVISION RECORD Version/Revision date Authorised by (project manager) Signature 1. 17/06/2021 Steve Cole WHSMP-C 01/2018.8 Initials Page 1 of 39 ____ ____
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Supporting documents required for this plan
Appointment of Principal Contractor form
Bullying and harassment policy
Clearance inspection certificate (bonded or B Class asbestos removal)
Crane lifting and fall-arrest equipment inspection register
Electrical equipment (test and tag) register
First aid register
First aid and emergency contacts
Hazard report
Hazardous chemicals register
Hot work permit
Incident investigation report
Induction register
Licensing and training register
Mobile plant register
Placard and manifest quantities - hazardous chemicals
PPE register
Rehabilitation and return to work policy
Risk management and safe work method statements
Safe work method statement checklist (SWMS supporting document)
Safe work method statement register (SWMS supporting document)
Safe work method statement template (Create under SWMS menu)
Service isolation permit
Site health and safety committee constitution
Site health and safety committee meeting minutes
Site HSR and HS committee list
Site safety inspection checklist
Site safety instruction
Subcontractor declaration
Toolbox meeting record
Visitor's log sheet
Work health and safety policy
Work near underground services permit
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SECTION 1
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS (WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLANS)
Principal Contractor duties for Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management Plans
The Principal Contractor is responsible for preparing a written Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management Plan (the Plan) for all
projects where the value of construction work exceeds $250,000. The Plan must be prepared before work on the project starts and
reviewed and amended where necessary to reflect the changing site conditions.
The plan should also take into consideration, all aspects of any designer's report, where provided for the building, formwork
scaffolding or any ancillary structure. The reports should address the health and safety aspects of any atypical features of the
design.
The Principal Contractor must be appointed by the owner of the workplace where construction work is to be undertaken.
Although there is no longer any requirement to notify Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) of the appointment on an
approved form, a written record of the appointment should be retained by both the builder and client.
The Principal Contractor also has a duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that each person who is to carry out
construction work in connection with the project is made aware of:
The content of the Plan; and
The person’s right to inspect the Plan and any revision of the same.
A copy of the Plan should be kept on site at all times, or otherwise made readily available for those carrying out work on the project
(e.g. an electronic copy on a computer).
Under Section 309 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, a Principal Contractor's WHS Management Plan must include:
The names, positions and health and safety responsibilities of all persons at the workplace whose positions or roles involve
specific health and safety responsibilities in connection with the project;
The arrangements in place, between any persons conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace where the
construction project is being undertaken, for consultation, cooperation and the coordination of activities in relation to
compliance with their legal duties;
The arrangements in place for managing any work health and safety incidents that occur;
Any site-specific health and safety rules, and the arrangements for ensuring that all persons at the workplace are informed
of these rules; and
The arrangements for the collection and any assessment, monitoring and review of safe work method statements at the
workplace.
Relevant information in this plan must be communicated by each subcontractor to all their workers before they start work. A
completed toolbox meeting record (see Supporting documents) must then be provided to the Principal Contractor by each
subcontractor, confirming that each worker is aware of the details of the plan. The plan will also be used as the basis of a site
specific induction for each worker when they commence work at the work site.
The subcontractor must sign and return the Subcontractor Declaration form (see Supporting documents) and return it to the
Principal Contractor prior to commencing work on site.
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SECTION 2
PROJECT STAFFING AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Construction management team
All project team members are responsible for ensuring compliance with the company WHS management systems and relevant laws.
Name Title WHS responsibility Contact number
1 Steve Cole Project Manager WHS officer, first aid 0412552971
2 Cam Cole Site Administrator First Aid 0407593956
2.2 Consultation and coordination
2.2.1 General consultative arrangements
If no health and safety committee has been established and no health and safety representatives (HSRs) have been elected,
workers and others should raise any health and safety concerns with the relevant representative of the Principal Contractor.
The Principal Contractor will take into consideration any risks and hazards associated with the design of the building, in accordance
with all or any designer’s reports supplied by the client.
The Principal Contractor and other parties will consult with both subcontractors and any workers who may be affected by a health
and safety risk on a work site. This will be achieved via any or a combination of the following processes: (please tick)
Consultative arrangements
Election and appointment of health and safety representatives
Site induction
Establishment of a health and safety committee (see list of members below)
Posting important written information on the site safety notice board
Regular toolbox meetings for all workers
Subcontractor and management planning meetings
An open door policy where workers are free to raise health and safety matters directly with the Principal Contractor or their
representative
Email or fax communication of changes and other health and safety information to subcontractors
Pre-start planning meetings with subcontractors and workers for complex and hazardous tasks
Other (please list)
2.2.2 Health and safety representatives and work groups
HRSs have been elected at the work site Yes No
2.2.3 Health and safety committee
A site health and safety committee has been established Yes No
2.2.4 Issue resolution
Health and safety issues arising at the workplace that are likely to impact significantly on workers and others must be raised with a
representative of the Principal Contractor as soon as possible, and dealt with in accordance with the following procedures:
Issue raised by any relevant party (worker, HSR, subcontractor, Principal Contractor’s representative);
Affected parties hold meeting which includes relevant HSRs and health and safety committee members;
Decisions made on how to resolve matter with timeframes for action determined in accordance with urgency of the matter;
Agreed resolution, including names of parties responsible for actions, is put in writing and distributed to all relevant parties,
as well as the health and safety committee.
2.3 Safe Work Method Statements
2.3.1 High risk construction work
Safe work method statements (SWMS) are required for all high risk construction work activities.
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High risk construction work is construction work that involves a person performing any of the following activities:
Work where there is a risk of a person falling more than two metres;
Work on a telecommunication tower;
Demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure;
Disturbance of asbestos;
Structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse;
Work in or near a confined space;
Work in or near a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater than 1.5 metres;
Work in or near a tunnel;
Using explosives;
Work on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping;
Work on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines;
Work on or near energised electrical installations or services;
Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere;
Tilt-up or precast concrete construction;
Work in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor that is in use by traffic other than pedestrians;
Work in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant;
Work in an area in which there are artificial extremes of temperature;
Work in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning;
Diving work.
2.3.2 Requirements and layout
Any subcontractor intending to perform an activity that is high risk construction work on site must supply the Principal Contractor
with an appropriate safe work method statement (SWMS) before the work starts.
The Principal Contractor will ensure SWMS’s are prepared for any of its employees who are required to undertake high risk
construction work, and that the employees are provided with relevant training and instruction.
The Principal Contractor also reserves the right to request SWMSs or other evidence of risk management from subcontractors for
the management of any risks associated with any work, even work not classified as high risk construction work.
The SWMS for the activity must be prepared by the subcontractor in consultation with the subcontractor’s workers and any other
subcontractor who may be affected by the subcontractor’s work, and must:
Identify the high risk construction activity;
State the hazards related to the high risk work and risks associated with these hazards;
Nominate how these risks will be controlled;
Include processes for monitoring and reviewing the control measures;
Be consistent with the Principal Contractor’s WHS Management Plan and take into account the risks posed by other
subcontractors, work processes, plant and equipment at the work site;
Be available on site to workers performing the work;
Be easily understood by workers involved in the work.
Subcontractors will be responsible for training their workers in their SWMSs and ensuring they comply with the requirements of the
same.
The subcontractor’s supervisor on site must ensure:
Work is stopped immediately if the SWMS is not being complied with;
The SWMS is reviewed regularly and amended where necessary in consultation with the subcontractors’ workers to ensure
risks are being adequately controlled.
The Principal Contractor will record the date of receipt for all SWMSs in a site register (see Supporting documents).
The Principal Contractor will also monitor compliance with subcontractors’ SWMSs and may request amendments from time to time
to ensure the requirements of the SWMSs are appropriate for the work site.
A SWMS template is available through eDocs.
Prior to completing this section, refer to Risk Management and SWMSs in Supporting documents.
2.4 Worker training, licensing and induction
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Any person working at the work site must report to the site office for a site induction before commencing work.
In relation to their workers, subcontractors will be responsible for:
1. Providing training in:
Safe Work Method Statements applicable to the workers;
The use of any personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied to their workers;
Any other task specific training; and
Ongoing safety issues on site through regular toolbox and/or pre-start meetings.
2. Ensuring the Principal Contractor is provided with documented evidence of:
General induction training;
Licences for high risk work;
Competence in the operation of earthmoving equipment;
Note: Although earthmoving equipment licences are no longer required by law, the subcontractor should provide copies of
superseded licences or a statement of attainment in a relevant course, as well as evidence of experience in the operation of the
equipment
Any other training records where the training is required by law to perform a particular task or activity (e.g. asbestos
removal, first aid and swing stage use);
Competence for a specialised task, if requested to do so by the Principal Contractor. Examples may include:
Yellow card for operation of a scissor lift
Accredited training for working safely at heights.
Current business certificates for demolition and asbestos removal work.
3. Ensuring employees are not directed to do any work which they are not competent or licensed to perform.
2.4.1 General induction training
No person will be permitted to commence construction work on site unless they have first provided evidence of successful
completion of a general induction (blue card, white card or statement of attainment).
White cards issued in other states will also be accepted.
The Principal Contractor reserves the right to accept or reject any other general induction cards (i.e. those issued prior to the
introduction of the white card) from other states.
2.4.2 Site specific induction training
Site induction content will be based on the site rules, emergency procedures and other elements of the WHS management plan.
Visitors who only require access to the site offices will not be required to complete a site induction.
Any other visitors requiring access to other parts of the work site will either need to complete an induction or be accompanied at all
times by inducted site personnel.
2.4.3 Task specific training (or work activity inductions)
All workers working at the work site must have received task specific training on the work they will be doing prior to commencing
work. This includes training in any SWMSs submitted to the Principal Contractor for work at the site.
The subcontractor must ensure toolbox meeting records of training are made available to the Principal Contractor.
2.4.4 Training, licensing and induction registers
A register of worker training will be kept at the work site (see Supporting documents).
This register should be used for recording training and licensing details for project workers, particularly those who work in high risk
occupations.
Note that although earthmoving licences are no longer required by law, details of any operator’s superseded licence or other
certificate of competence should be recorded as evidence of some base level of competence.
Induction details (general and site specific) will be recorded in a separate register (see Supporting documents).
The following are examples of training and licences that are required by law to undertake the work:
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Scaffolder (basic, intermediate or advanced);
Rigger (basic, intermediate or advanced);
Dogger;
Tower crane operator;
Self-erecting tower crane operator;
Vehicle loading crane operator (over ten metre tonne capacity);
Non-slewing mobile crane operator (over three tonne capacity);
Mobile crane operator (slewing – up 20 tonne, 60 tonne, 100 tonne capacity and open classes);
Materials hoist;
Personnel and materials hoist;
Boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more);
Concrete placing boom;
Forklift;
Swing stage user;
Asbestos removal (B class);
First aid.
2.5 Compliance and enforcement
Any WHS matters (including breaches, unsafe situations, non-conformances) arising on site should be raised with a representative
of the Principal Contractor as soon as possible after the matter is identified.
The matter can be raised by any individual, including subcontractors, H&S committee members, workers or their HSRs.
The ‘Hazard report’ template (see Supporting documents) should be used for any ongoing hazards on site that are unable to be
rectified promptly.
All subcontractors, site personnel, visitors and others at the work site must:
Comply with all relevant requirements of:
The Principal Contractor’s health and safety management system;
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011;
The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011;
Approved Queensland Codes of Practice;
Any other safety legislation, codes of practice, safety alerts, guidance notes and other government publications
applicable to the work site;
Any Australian Standard referred to in WHS legislation as a standard which should be followed; and
Any amendments to the above, at the time the amendments come into force.
Cooperate with WHSQ inspectors, HSRs, H&S committee members and representatives of the Principal Contractor to
ensure safe practices are followed.
Site safety performance and compliance will be closely monitored through regular audits and site inspections.
Any non-conformances will be dealt with according to the Principal Contractor’s disciplinary procedures and contractual
arrangements, and may include sanctions such as:
Withholding of progress payments until the subcontractor is compliant;
Back-charges levied against the subcontractor to rectify non-compliances; or
Termination of contract for repeated non-compliances with the potential to seriously compromise the health and safety of
those at the work site.
2.6 Subcontractor management
The Principal Contractor will:
Monitor compliance with the WHS Management Plan;
Provide current copies of the WHS Management Plan to all subcontractors performing work at the work site;
Provide site specific inductions for all subcontractors and their workers prior to commencing work on site;
Discuss relevant requirements of the plan with subcontractors at the time of engagement;
Issue written site safety instructions as required; and
Instigate disciplinary procedures and sanctions for non-compliance.
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2.6.1 General requirements for subcontractors
Subcontractors must:
Familiarise themselves with the content of the Principal Contractor’s WHS Management Plan;
Agree to abide by the provisions of and any amendments to:
The Principal Contractor’s WHS Management Plan, including all policies, procedures and instructions;
All relevant health and safety and worker’s compensation clauses in any contractual arrangements between the
Principal Contractor and the subcontractor;
Relevant health and safety legislation and other safety laws and codes of practice;
Site safety instructions issued by the Principal Contractor; and
Notices issued by government agencies or inspectors.
When requested to do so by the Principal Contractor, participate in meetings with the Principal Contractor and/or other
relevant subcontractors to discuss or resolve health and safety matters.
Comply with any instruction or direction given by the Principal Contractor in relation to a health and safety matter.
Promote a positive safety culture among their workers.
Ensure any SWMSs or health and safety procedures prepared by the subcontractor, are consistent with the Principal
Contractor’s WHS Management Plan and the SWMSs used by other relevant subcontractors at the work site.
Ensure their workers (including labour hire workers) are provided with appropriate:
Supervision, training and instruction;
Plant, tools and equipment to carry out their tasks;
PPE (as required); and
SWMSs (where required).
Provide the Principal Contractor with:
Records of worker induction, training and licensing;
Copies of SWMSs used on the project;
Current maintenance and registration records of any plant brought to the work site;
Copies of any notification forms to WHSQ associated with work on site (e.g. incident reports, five day prior
notifications for demolition and asbestos removal, etc.);
All drawings and plans and specifications as required by health and safety laws;
Electrical test and tag registers;
Safety data sheets for any hazardous chemicals used;
Copy of business certificates for demolition or asbestos removal work (where required);
Details of any employees who have been elected as HSRs at the work site;
Any other health and safety document required to be kept by law, or otherwise as requested by the Principal
Contractor; and
A signed copy of the subcontractor declaration form (see Supporting documents).
Notify the Principal Contractor immediately of:
Any dangerous event associated with the subcontractor’s work at the work site;
A work-related injury/illness sustained by an employee or subcontractor at the work site;
Any health and safety concern raised by the subcontractor’s workers; or
Any incident involving bullying or harassment either instigated by or affecting their worker/s at the work site.
Monitor employee work loads, hours of work and travelling time to and from site to comply with legal requirements for
managing worker fatigue.
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SECTION 3
ON-SITE MANAGEMENT OF RISKS AND HAZARDS
The following section is intended to include all aspects of hazards and risks at the work site, for which the Principal Contractor is
primarily responsible for, rather than those that relate to a specific trade, occupation or service, such as:
Electrical work;
Formwork;
Tilt-up and pre-cast concrete work; and
Demolition
Steel erection
Specific risks associated with any of these activities should be addressed in a SWMS supplied by the subcontractor.
3.1 Access and egress
The Principal Contractor will ensure there is safe access to and from the construction site.
Designated pedestrian access ways will be provided to and from the site and also within the site where required;
Designated access ways within site must be kept clear at all times;
Liquid spills in access ways must be cleaned up immediately;
All new workers must first report to the site office for an induction before starting work;
Visitors must also report to the site office and must be either inducted or accompanied by an inducted site staff member
before proceeding on to site; and
Pedestrians are not permitted to use the vehicle and mobile plant site access and egress points.
Subcontractors must ensure materials, plant or equipment does not impede safe access or egress to the site.
Multi-level buildings
Access to different levels of the building will be via
Lifts (when commissioned)
Personnel and materials hoist/s (recommended for six storeys and over)
Perimeter scaffolding
Stairs (fire)
Stairs (permanent)
Other (provide details below)
Other (detail)
3.2 Amenities
The Principal Contractor holds primary responsibility for the provision of amenities. Except where otherwise previously agreed with
individual subcontractors, the following amenities will be provided by the Principal Contractor.
3.2.1 Toilets and washing facilities
Chemical toilets will be provided during bulk earthworks stage, until the plumbing is connected;
Separate male and female toilets will be provided (if required);
All toilets will be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis;
Wash basins, soap and paper towels are provided in, or adjacent to, each toilet facility; and
One toilet will be provided for every 15 workers (or part thereof) on the work site and will be located as listed below.
For multi-level buildings, toilet locations will be in the following locations
Ground floor, 4th floor, and every 3rd floor above the 4th floor
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
Toilet locations for other buildings, such as demolition sites, industrial sheds, shopping centres, refurbishments, etc.: (please list)
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3.2.2 Drinking water
Where no town water supply available, the following arrangements will be in place for the supply of cool, clean drinking water
Portable drinking containers and disposable cups provided by Subcontractors
On-site water tank and disposable cups supplied by Principal Contractor
Other
Where town water supply available, the Principal Contractor will supply water fountains in the following locations
Multi-level buildings – ground floor and then every 2nd level
Other buildings – within a 30 metre radius of all work areas
Other
3.2.3 Lunch rooms
Separate lunch rooms will be available to accommodate the number of workers on the job site;
Workers will not be permitted to consume food outside of the lunch rooms, where provided; and
Lunch rooms will be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis.
Basic lunchroom facilities will include
Tables and chairs
Refrigerator
Wash basin
Electric jug or urn
Microwave oven
Washing facilities (with hot water)
Storage cupboards
Basic crockery and cutlery
Food waste bins and receptacles
Other
Other (details)
Lunch rooms will be provided in the following locations
Site sheds in the office/administration area
Temporary lunch rooms in the building under construction
Other
Other (details)
3.2.4 Other amenities
The Principal Contractor will also supply the following amenities
Showers
Change rooms
Lockers
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
3.3 Housekeeping, storage and site security
3.3.1 Housekeeping and storage
The Principal Contractor will:
Allocate appropriate storage areas to subcontractors for storage of tools, materials, plant and equipment; and
Arrange for the regular removal of all rubbish and waste materials from site.
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The Principal Contractor will provide the following waste receptacles
Skips
Wheelie bins
Garbage chutes
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
All subcontractors must
Ensure work areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each work shift
Ensure any liquid spills which may present a slip hazard are barricaded off and cleaned up immediately
Ensure wheelie bins are emptied into the skips provided when full
Adopt a ‘clean as you go’ policy
Place all waste in separate recycling skips, as required
Provide suitable lock-up and storage facilities in their allocated areas for their tools, materials and equipment (e.g. gang-boxes,
lockable cabinets, portable sheds or shipping containers)
Ensure all tools, materials, plant and equipment are stored within the site boundary
Store all dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals in safe locations and ensure all relevant signs and labels are in place
Other conditions (provide details below)
Other conditions
Note: Non-compliance with these procedures could result in back-charges to the subcontractor.
3.3.2 Site security
The Principal Contractor will provide the following measures to prevent unauthorised access to site
1.8 metre high perimeter fence
Timber hoardings
Lockable gates, doors and hatches to site access points and Principal Contractor supplied plant and machinery
After hours security patrols
Anti-climbing barriers to tower crane base sections
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
Security cameras
Subcontractors will be responsible for ensuring any mobile plant is locked away after hours with:
Ignition keys removed;
Booms lowered (where applicable);
Telescopic booms retracted (where applicable); and
The machines stored on level stable ground.
3.4 Delivery, lifting and handling of materials and equipment
3.4.1 Site deliveries
Delivery of all materials shall be coordinated via the Principal Contractor to ensure no disruption to critical activities (e.g.
concrete pours, crane erection and dismantling, etc.); and
All materials should arrive on site in appropriate containers or packaging to facilitate safe lifting and cranage.
Site deliveries shall be via Designated delivery areas on site
The construction zone or other specified location (as listed below)
Construction zone or other location details
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3.4.2 Lifting equipment
Lifting equipment supplied by the Principal Contractor
Unless already provided by the subcontractor through prior agreement, the principal contractor will provide the following
equipment for the lifting and handling of materials and equipment
Brick cage/s
Crane/s (mobile)
Crane/s (tower)
Forklift/s
Hoist/s (formwork)
Hoist/s (personnel and/or materials)
Loading bays (cantilevered)
Loading bays (scaffold)
Material boxes with lifting points
Satellite boom/s (concreting only)
Skips
Telehandler/s
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
Inspection details should be recorded in the ‘Crane lifting & fall-arrest equipment inspection register’ (see supporting
documents)
Lifting equipment supplied by the subcontractor
Subcontractors will provide the following equipment for the lifting and handling of materials and equipment associated with their work
Brick cage/s
Crane/s (mobile)
Crane/s (tower)
Forklift/s
Hoist/s (formwork)
Hoist/s (personnel and/or materials)
Loading bays (cantilevered)
Loading bays (scaffold)
Material boxes with lifting points
Satellite boom/s (concreting only)
Skips
Telehandler/s
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
Inspection of lifting equipment
All crane-lifting points on plant, equipment, pre-cast/tilt-up concrete panels and formwork shutters must be designed and
approved by a qualified engineer, as per relevant standard.
Lifting equipment must be visually inspected prior to use each day and inspected and tagged by a competent person.
3.5 Works on roads and footpaths (where applicable)
3.5.1 Principal Contractor's responsibilities
The Principal Contractor has determined by risk assessment that
The following additional traffic management measures will be implemented No traffic control or additional traffic
management is required for this work site
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Additional traffic management measures
Engage qualified traffic controllers to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic on roads and footpaths adjacent to the work site
Provide gantries over the footpath for pedestrian access
Prepare a traffic management plan outlining the layout of traffic barriers, signs and other traffic control devices
Arrange supply, installation and removal of all traffic control devices
Arrange road and footpath closure permits from relevant authorities as required
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
3.5.2 Subcontractor's responsibilities (where applicable)
Subcontractors should ensure that:
Workers required to work in the above situations are provided with approved high visibility vests or clothing.
Employees who may be required to work on the road/s or footpath/s adjoining the site have been trained and instructed in
the approved traffic management plan.
3.6 Signage
Signage at the work site will be provided by either the Principal Contractor or the subcontractor, in accordance with the table below:
Item Supplied by
Builder’s sign (QBCC compliant) Principal Contractor Subcontractor
CAUTION Nailing tool in use Principal Contractor Subcontractor
DANGER Asbestos removal in progress Principal Contractor Subcontractor
DANGER Construction site – No unauthorised entry Principal Contractor Subcontractor
DANGER Deep excavation Principal Contractor Subcontractor
DANGER Demolition work in progress Principal Contractor Subcontractor
DANGER Hole/penetration below Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Dust mask/respirator must be worn where required Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Emergency assembly area Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Eye protection must be worn where required Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Fire extinguisher Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Fire hose reel Principal Contractor Subcontractor
First aid room Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Hand protection must be worn where required Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Hearing protection must be worn where required Principal Contractor Subcontractor
High visibility clothing must be worn where required Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Safety footwear must be worn on site Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Safety helmets must be worn on site Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Site office (and directions to) Principal Contractor Subcontractor
Any traffic management signs, where applicable (refer to traffic management plan for Principal Contractor Subcontractor
further details)
Subcontractors will be expected to supply their own signs and barricades applicable to their work on site. Examples include signs
for formwork stripping, electrical work, scaffolding, use of nail guns, dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals, etc.
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3.7 Personal protective equipment
PPE for subcontractors'workers must be supplied and maintained by the subcontractor.
Subcontractors will also be responsible for providing any necessary training for their workers in the use of each item of PPE,
if required.
PPE must be worn or used in accordance with the following table:
PPE PPE to be worn/used:
Hard hat Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Safety boots Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Hi-visibility clothing* Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Gloves Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Safety glasses/goggles Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Face shield Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Respirator Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Welding mask Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Harness Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Protective clothing Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Life jacket Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Must be worn at all times To be worn as required
Subcontractors must provide approved high-visibility clothing for workers
At all times
During bulk earthworks
In proximity to mobile plant
When working on or adjacent to the road
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
The Principal Contractor will also maintain a supply of the following PPE items which will be issued to subcontractors’ workers if
required and back-charged to the subcontractor
Ear plugs and/or ear muffs
Hard hats
Hi-visibility vests
Dust masks
Safety glasses
Gloves
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
3.8 Work environment
3.8.1 Managing Dusts
NOTE: These precautions are not adequate for removing and cleaning up asbestos, or engineered stone benchtop dust and
residue.
During bulk earthworks, the Principal Contractor (or earthmoving contractor where specified in the contract) will ensure
environmental dust is kept to a minimum by:
Using water trucks
Water suppression attachments fitted to the machinery
Manual hosing
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Subcontractors must ensure that:
Any equipment and power tools used for cutting and grinding that generate dust at the worksite are fitted with dust
suppression or extraction.
Workers are supplied with all necessary PPE (e.g respirators) while cutting and grinding or undertaking other dust
generating tasks;
Any dust generated by the use of equipment and power tools is removed at the end of each shift by either;
Vacuum cleaning with an appropriately classed vacuum cleaner (M or H class will be required for respirable
crystalline silica)
Wetting down the dust and sweeping up
Mopping or wiping down of surfaces
3.8.2 Noise
Subcontractors are encouraged to use plant and equipment with lower noise emissions, and must:
Supply hearing protection for their workers whether or not the work they are doing at the work site involves powered tools
and equipment;
Ensure workers are instructed to carry the supplied hearing protection and use it when the ambient noise is excessive
(noise levels may be excessive because of other workers or plant operating in the vicinity);
NOTE: Excessive noise is considered to be 85 dBA over a continuous 8-hour period (or the equivalent level of exposure over
different timeframes), or 140 dBC peak level (i.e. instantaneous impact noise).
Not allow the use of plant and equipment with faulty or missing noise suppression if the plant and equipment has been
manufactured with noise suppression.
Maintain exclusion zones (i.e. signs and barricading) around fixed areas of the work site where noisy work is being
undertaken for lengthy periods, if requested to do so by the Principal Contractor.
3.8.3 Heat and sun exposure
To minimise the risks associated with heat and sun exposure, the Principal Contractor will provide the following
Water coolers (see section on Amenities for locations)
Undercover lunch facilities
SPF 30+ sunscreen in toilets/washrooms
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
Subcontractors will supply the following clothing and equipment for their workers and ensure it is used as required
UPF rated long sleeve shirts
UPF rated long trousers
Neck flaps (legionnaire’s flaps) or wide brims for hard hats
Impact rated sunglasses
Cooling wraps and vests
Hydration packs (e.g. “Camelbak” type)
SPF 30+ sunscreen
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
3.8.4 Adverse weather and climatic conditions
The Principal Contractor will monitor risks and hazards associated with inclement weather in accordance with the provisions of the
Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010.
The award defines inclement weather* as: the existence of rain or abnormal climatic conditions (whether hail, extreme cold, high
wind, severe dust storm, extreme high temperature or the like or any combination of these conditions) where it is not reasonable or
it is unsafe for employees to continue working in those conditions.
A decision to stop work in certain areas due to inclement weather will be made in consultation between the Principal Contractor, the
affected subcontractors and their workers (including any HSR where elected).
NOTE: The award allows for some work to continue during inclement weather (e.g. emergency work and concrete pours) if the
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workers are agreeable.
Wind-affected plant, such as tower cranes, mobile cranes and hoists will not be permitted to operate where wind speeds exceed
those specified in:
The manufacturer’s instructions or operator’s manual; or
Any applicable Australian Standard, Code of Practice or WHSQ guidance material.
3.8.5 Working alone
The Principal Contractor
Remote or isolated work will be occurring on the work site and the following requirements will apply
has determined by risk
No remote or isolated work will need to occur on the work site
assessment that
Working alone on site Will not be permitted under any circumstances
Will not be permitted, with the following conditions
Working alone on site will not be permitted:
Unless it is not otherwise reasonably practicable (e.g. the subcontractor is a sole trader) and the Principal Contractor has given
the subcontractor permission to work alone
When undertaking any high risk construction work
When working at heights over 2 metres
When operating mobile plant
When working in a confined space
Unless the person is delivering materials to site
Unless the person is undertaking administrative or office work in the site offices
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
NOTE: It is the subcontractor’s responsibility to ensure that any of their workers have access to a working mobile phone or
similar means of communication (e.g. two-way radio, pendant alarm) in the event of an emergency on site.
3.8.6 Fatigue
Management of fatigue is a regulatory requirement. When allocating staff to the project, subcontractors will be responsible for
ensuring that:
An adequate number of personnel are provided to complete the works in accordance with their contract and demands of the
building program;
Consideration is given to rest breaks, work hours and travelling times to and from site; and
Other factors that contribute to fatigue, such as the physical demands of the work, climate, work environment, lifting
equipment, storage and handling of materials, weight of loads, etc. are also considered.
3.9 Falling objects
The Principal Contractor will ensure the following equipment and administrative controls are provided to contain and minimise the
risk of falling objects
Catch platforms or nets
Containment screening (including perimeter screens)
Footpath closures
Heavy duty gantry
Hoardings
Road closures
Scaffolding (fully meshed)
Scaffolding (with kickboards or brick guards)
Temporary fencing
Tool lanyards
Other exclusion zones
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
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3.10 Falls
Refer to other sections on scaffolding, mobile plant and training, induction and licensing for further detail in relation to falls.
The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 requires Principal Contractors and subcontractors to manage the risks of persons
falling from one level to another if the fall is reasonably likely to cause injury.
Where work cannot be undertaken on the ground or in an enclosed environment with edge protection and properly covered
penetrations, other controls such as travel restraint systems should be used. Fall-arrest systems are generally not suitable for most
housing work, especially where the fall height is less than six metres.
Any anchor point, to which a harness is attached, has a minimum rating of 15kN.
If a SWMS prepared by the subcontractor for the risk of persons falling more than two metres includes only administrative controls
or PPE (e.g. harnesses) to control the risk, the SWMS must list any higher level controls, such as edge protection or scaffolding that
were considered for use.
Any subcontractor intending to use boom lifts, fall-arrest or travel restraint systems must ensure:
Workers are properly trained in their use, as well as any emergency rescue and retrieval procedures;
Harnesses are worn at all times; and
Rescue procedures are included in any SWMS supplied to the Principal Contractor.
Any anchor point, to which a harness is attached, has a minimum rating of 15kN.
The Principal Contractor will provide the following equipment for work at heights
Building maintenance units (existing buildings)
Edge protection
Elevating work platforms (EWPs) – boom lifts
Elevating work platforms (EWPs) – scissor lifts
Industrial nets or catch platforms
Mast climbers
Perimeter scaffolding
Swing stages
Work box (or dog box)
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
The subcontractor will provide the following equipment for work at heights
Aerial work platforms (AWPs)
Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) – boom lifts
Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) – scissor lifts
Fall-arrest/travel restraint systems*
Forklift cage*
Industrial rope access systems*
Ladders (extension, single and step)*
Ladders (trestle)*
Mast climbers
Plasterer’s stilts*
Platform ladders
Roof guardrailing
Safety mesh (for roof work)
Scaffolding (mobile)
Scaffolding (trestle/bricklayer’s)
Swing stages
Work box (or dog box)
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
* NOTE: Permission must be obtained from the Principal Contractor before any of these are used on site.
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3.11 Scaffolding
3.11.1 General requirements
The following general requirements apply on this project in relation to scaffolding.
All scaffolding over four metres in height must be erected by a licensed scaffolder;
The design, erection, dismantling, maintenance and inspection of all scaffold must comply with AS/NZS 4576 and the
appropriate parts of the AS/NZS 1576 series;
Evidence of design registration must be provided to the Principal Contractor for all prefabricated scaffolding;
Scaffold shall be used only for its intended purpose. It shall not be used to support other materials, which may exceed its
rated capacity;
Where subcontractors’ workers are required to erect scaffolding (including mobile scaffolds) less than four metres in height,
the subcontractor will provide written evidence to the Principal Contractor that the worker has received adequate training in
the erection of the scaffold;
Task-specific scaffolding (including mobiles, trestle scaffolds and swing stages) will be provided by the subcontractor
undertaking the task;
No scaffold, or portion of any scaffold, supplied by either the Principal Contractor or a subcontractor, shall be used by any
person until a signed handover certificate has been issued by the scaffolding contractor for the scaffold or relevant portion of
the scaffold;
No person, other than a licensed employee of the scaffolding contractor, is permitted to move, alter or otherwise interfere
with any part of the scaffold. This includes the movement or alteration of any structural components as well as brickguards,
signs, mesh, shadecloth, planks, hop-ups, lap-boards and ties;
Where the scaffold is used as a work platform, all tools, equipment, loose materials and rubbish must be removed by the
subcontractor’s workers before the end of each shift; and
The scaffolding will be re-inspected by the scaffolding contractor at least after:
Every 30 day period;
Storms, heavy downpours or any adverse weather event that may affect the integrity of the scaffold; and
Sustaining structural damage (e.g. contact by fixed or mobile plant, collapse, overloading, struck by heavy falling
objects or materials, etc.) .
3.11.2 Scaffold erection and dismantling
Perimeter scaffolding erection
The following requirements apply on this project when erecting and dismantling scaffolding.
While erecting, altering or dismantling the scaffolding, the subcontractor must:
Supply scaffolding plans to the Principal Contractor before work starts;
Adhere to scaffolding plans and install components systematically in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications;
Use a platform at least 450mm (two planks) wide along the full length of the section to erect components to the level above
and provide a fully planked deck no more than two metres below. This equates to fully planking every second lift to the full
height of the scaffold;
Fit edge protection as soon as the planks in each bay are installed; and
Provide a means of safe access (ladders or stair pans) to the level the scaffolding has reached, before the next level of
scaffolding is erected.
Perimeter scaffolding dismantling
The reverse sequence to the above steps should be used for dismantling; and
Bombing of scaffolding components is strictly prohibited.
3.11.3 Scaffolding supplied by the Principal Contractor
Scaffolding at the work site Will be provided by the Principal Contractor
Will NOT be provided by the Principal Contractor
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Scaffolding will be provided
Around building perimeter
In atrium areas
For laying internal block walls
Within the lift cores
For access to basement levels
For access to roof areas
Within void areas
In delivery areas for unloading trucks
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
3.11.4 Scaffolding supplied by subcontractor
The following requirements apply to scaffolding which is supplied by subcontractors.
Mobile scaffolds
Mobile scaffolding are in use Yes No
Unless by prior agreement with the principal contractor, the subcontractor will provide all mobile scaffolding required for their work.
Mobile scaffolds must:
Be erected in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and diagrams;
Have internal access ladders if the work platform height is more than two metres;
Have ladder hatches fitted, which are kept closed while the scaffold is in use;
Not be used with split or offset work platforms unless:
The upper platform is being used exclusively for supporting tools and materials (not for working from); and
The difference in platform heights does not exceed 500mm.
Be fitted with kickboards if tools and materials are being used;
Not be erected to height that is greater than three times the smallest base width;
Be used on a firm level surface (not greater than five degree slope) and adjusted via the screw jacks to ensure the
work platform is level;
Have a minimum handrail height of 900mm;
Not to be moved whilst personnel are on the scaffold;
Have wheels/castors locked when in use;
Not be used near floor penetrations or slab edges unless protected with wheel stops (e.g. timber studs fixed around
edges); and
Be used at least three metres away from overhead power lines.
A-Frame trestle scaffolds
A-Frame trestle scaffolds are in use Yes No
Any A-Frame trestle scaffolds used on the project must:
Be approved for use by the Principal Contractor beforehand;
Only be used with a single plank if the plank height is less than two metres and is only being used for light work
(painting, installing fascia and guttering, performing inspections and tests, etc.);
Be a minimum of two planks wide for work over two metres, with planks properly secured with clamps;
Have edge protection fitted along the length and ends of the platform where a person could fall two metres or more,
or a lesser distance where a risk assessment identifies hazards that cannot otherwise be controlled (e.g. starter bars
adjacent to scaffold). Note: This may include fitting edge protection along the internal face if the gap between the
internal edge of the work platform and the face of the building exceeds 225mm);
Be secured to prevent moving or toppling with ties or outriggers; and
Not have a platform/plank height exceeding five metres.
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Brickie's scaffolds
Brickies scaffolds are in use Yes No
Any brickie's scaffolds (trestle or frame type) used on the project must:
Have edge protection fitted along the length and ends of the platform where a person could fall three metres or
more, or a lesser distance where a risk assessment identifies hazards that cannot otherwise be controlled (e.g.
starter bars adjacent to scaffold);
Include fully planked platforms;
Be used with bricks or blocks stacked above the frames rather than mid span on the planks; and
Have internal handrails fitted if there is no scaffold or structural frame on the other side of the wall preventing it from
collapsing while laying bricks or blocks and putting the brick/block layer at risk of injury from a fall.
Swing stages
Swing stages are in use Yes No
3.12 Ladders
3.12.1 Single or extension ladders
Single or extension ladders are permitted on this project Yes No
The following requirements apply when using single of extension ladders on this project:
All subcontractors using or intending to use a single ladder or extension ladder must ensure:
That while gaining access, or while undertaking work, a worker:
Has at least three points of contact (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand) on the ladder at all times;
and
Is positioned so that the worker’s body remains between the stiles at all times.
NOTE: Tools and equipment requiring the use of two hands at once cannot be used when working from a single or extension
ladder.
Unless used in a confined space, the maximum length of:
A single ladder does not exceed 6.1 metres in length;
An extension ladder does not exceed 7.5 metres in length; and/or
An extension ladder used for electrical work does not exceed 9.2 metres in length
The ladder is:
Secured at the top and/or bottom to prevent movement;
Manufactured and marked for ‘industrial use’ with a safe working load rating of at least 120 kilograms;
Positioned so the angle between ladder and horizontal is 70–80 degrees (the 1 in 4 rule);
Extended at least one metre above the surface, if used as a temporary means of access to or from that surface;
Located on a stable and level base;
Not used to support a platform (e.g. with planks and ladder brackets); and
Used in conjunction with a fall-arrest system attached to an approved anchorage point (not the ladder) if the worker
is using the ladder to work from and is at risk of falling more than two metres.
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3.12.2 Stepladders
Stepladders are permitted on this project Yes No
The following requirements apply in relation to step ladders on this project.
Where, possible, scaffolds, aerial work platforms and step platforms (or platform ladders) should be used as an alternative to
stepladders.
All subcontractors intending to use stepladders must ensure stepladders are not used under the following conditions:
If defective or damaged;
Unless placed on a firm level surface in the fully opened position;
For arc welding and oxy-acetylene cutting;
To gain additional height if the person could fall from the ladder and onto or over edge protection;
In an access area unless measures have been taken to redirect pedestrian traffic elsewhere or safely around the ladder;
Near a doorway unless the door is blocked open, locked or removed;
Unless the ladder has been manufactured for industrial use and has a minimum 120 kilogram rating; and/ or
Unless used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3.13 Major plant
3.13.1 General requirements for mobile plant
Any mobile plant used on the work site by subcontractors must comply with the following requirements:
Operator’s manual available;
Evidence of current plant and/or design registration where required;
Log books including pre-start checklist;
Current maintenance and service records;
Traffic management plan where deemed necessary by the Principal Contractor; and
All mobile plant must be:
Stored safely and locked with the ignition keys removed when not in use; and
Fitted with (excludes EWPs):
Flashing lights and reversing beepers;
Locking pins to secure quick hitches (where applicable);
Approved and compatible attachments (e.g. for use on telehandlers); and
Burst protection on boom and dipper arms (applies only to excavators used as cranes and >1 tonne
capacity).
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3.13.2 Additional requirements for mobile cranes
Mobile cranes will be use on this project Yes No
Where subcontractors are using mobile cranes on the work site, they must comply with the following requirements, in addition to
those listed above.
Obtain from the Principal Contractor:
Engineer’s certification on point loading if the crane is operating on suspended slabs; and
Geotechnical engineer’s report on the ground bearing capacity if loads to be lifted are greater than 50 tonnes;
Provide the Principal Contractor with copies of annual and ten year major inspection (where applicable) records;
Prepare lift plans for heavy and/or complex lifts;
Ensure a qualified dogger is engaged to sling and supervise all crane lifted loads
Where applicable, a qualified rigger must be available to supervise:
Tilt-up and precast concrete lifting and placement;
Structural steel erection;
Crane set-up and siting; and
Multiple crane lifts
Supply suitable dunnage or bog mats for use under outrigger pads, irrespective of ground or surface conditions;
The crane supplier must consult with the Principal Contractor and subcontractor beforehand about:
Crane selection;
Access to and around the site;
Crane set-up and siting; and
Any other issues that may impact on the safe operation of the crane such as the proximity of:
Overhead power lines;
Other cranes, structures and concrete pumps
Mobile cranes must be fitted with: Anti-two block (motion-cut type) on the hoist rope if used in conjunction with a work box or
first aid cage;
AS 1418.5 – Cranes, hoists and winches – Mobile cranes compliance plate;
Load charts;
Load indicators (>3 tonne capacity only)
Overload or rated capacity limiters (>3 tonne capacity only)
Radius indicator
Motion limiters (hoist, luff angle, telescoping and slew functions, where applicable)
3.13.3 Additional requirements for tower cranes
Tower cranes will be used on the work site Yes No
3.13.4 Additional requirements for mobile concrete placement booms
Concrete placement booms (mobile and satellite) will be used on the work site Yes No
Subcontractors using concrete placement booms at the work site must comply with the following requirements, in addition to those
listed above.
Provide the Principal Contractor with documented evidence of:
Annual inspection by a competent person;
Engineer’s certification for continued service based on six-year strip down (where applicable); and
Monthly ultrasonic test records of pipe sections or equivalent evidence of wear and service if twin-wall pipe sections
are used.
The coordination of works associated with erection, dismantling and climbing (e.g. council permits – road and
footpath closures, etc.).
The concreting subcontractor must consult with the Principal Contractor beforehand about:
Selection of placement boom;
Access to and around the site;
Pump set-up, siting, operation and cleaning;
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Processes for delivery of concrete (including exclusion zones, spotters, movement of agitators, traffic control, etc.);
Arrangements for erection, dismantling and climbing (satellite booms only); and
Any other issues that may impact on the safe operation of the placement boom such as the proximity of:
Overhead power lines; and
Cranes, structures and other plant.
3.13.5 Training and competence
Subcontractors using major plant at the work site must also ensure that operator/s and associated crews:
Are appropriately licensed, if required by law;
Have undertaken refresher and familiarisation training if required;
Are sufficiently experienced or competent to perform the work required at the work site; and
If using earthmoving equipment, can provide evidence of an old earthmoving licence specific to the class of equipment they
will be operating or equivalent evidence of competence if operator does not hold a licence.
3.14 Electrical supply and use of electrical equipment
All electrical switchboards and equipment supplied by the Principal Contractor will be maintained by a nominated electrical
contractor.
3.14.1 Power source
Power source will be
Existing older building with no RCD protection of the power circuits - subcontractors must provide portable RCD’s connected
upstream from any electrical equipment in use.
New work - the Principal Contractor will provide RCD-protected electrical supply at convenient locations throughout the work
site, including every level on a multi-level building and on the top level of a slip or jump form (where applicable).
No network supply available - Diesel generator will be provided by the Principal Contractor.
Work in remote areas of the work site where no power source is available - the subcontractor will supply a portable generator
with sufficient load capacity to undertake the work.
Work areas within the building require the maximum allowable electrical lead length to be exceeded - Multiple boards will be
provided on the same levels by the Principal Contractor.
3-phase supply not available at a temporary board - The subcontractor will supply an appropriate generator if using 3-phase
equipment.
Temporary power boards will also be provided by the Principal Contractor in the locations listed below (provide details below)
Temporary power board locations are (details)
One on each level
3.14.2 Electrical equipment
All subcontractors must ensure that all electrical equipment in their control or to be used by their workers on site complies with
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical Installations – Construction and Demolition Sites.
Subcontractors will be required to ensure:
All extension leads are of the heavy duty type and do not exceed:
25 metres (1mm conductor diameter);
35 metres (1.5mm conductor diameter);and/ or
60 metres (2.5mm conductor diameter).
No double adaptors, piggy-back plugs or domestic grade power boards are used on site;
All leads, power tools and other electrical equipment are properly maintained;
All electrical equipment is tested and tagged by a competent person within legal timeframes (see table below); and
Updated and current test and tag registers for any electrical equipment used on site are provided to the Principal Contract
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Subcontractors will also be required to
Supply task lighting should the need arise
Provide portable RCDs if power supply has no other RCD protection
Provide a sufficient number of non-conductive leads stands or hangers for use by their workers
Other requirements (provided details below)
Other requirements (details)
Inspection & testing frequency for electrical equipment
All portable electrical equipment must be visually checked by the user, prior to each use. Any damaged equipment must be either
discarded or tagged and put out of service until repaired.
Item Frequency
Extension leads 3 months
Power tools 3 months
Portable socket outlet assemblies 3 months
Portable lights 3 months
Other electrical equipment with flexible lead connection 3 months
Portable RCD Before every use (push button)
3 months (electrician test)
Permanent RCD Monthly (push button)
12 months (electrician test)
Powered site sheds 6 months
Temporary switchboards 6 months
Temporary wiring (construction wiring) 6 months
3.15 Essential services
Where necessary and if practicable, the Principal Contractor will arrange to have services which are likely to be hazardous if
disturbed, isolated before work starts.
3.15.1 Underground services
Underground services Have been identified at the work site by the Principal Contractor as listed below
Have NOT been identified at the work site
The following underground services have been identified by the Principal Contractor at the work site
Electrical
Gas
Water supply
Stormwater
Sewerage
Fuel lines and tanks
Telecommunications cables
Other (provide details below)
Other methods (details)
Where excavation work is being undertaken, relevant information regarding the services will be provided to the
subcontractor or made available in the site map section of this plan. Information provided will include the type, location and
depth of the services as well as any necessary supplementary detail.
The subcontractor must not commence excavation work without obtaining underground services information from the
Principal Contractor beforehand.
Service locations will be identified using the following methods and/or sources
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Dial Before You Dig information
’As Built’ drawings
Painted lines or other visible markers
Proximity testers (for electrical services)
Potholing (manual digging)
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
3.15.2 Overhead power lines
Overhead power lines Have been identified within or adjacent to the work site and are located in the areas
listed below
Have NOT been identified within or adjacent to the work site
Overhead power lines are located in the following areas
From road to southwest boundary corner
Where work is to be performed in proximity to overhead power lines, the subcontractor must give the Principal Contractor
sufficient prior notification.
Where the building or structure is close to overhead power lines on the footpath, the Principal Contractor will arrange the
installation of tiger tails through the appropriate electrical entity (Ergon or Energex).
Unless by agreement with the Principal Contractor, subcontractors whose work may require persons, plant, equipment or
materials to encroach within the three metre ‘no go’ zone for overhead power lines, must provide a qualified spotter and/or
authorised person to supervise the work.*
*For some high voltage transmission lines, the no go zone may be greater. For insulated services or bundled conductors, the
distance may be less. Further advice will be provided by the Principal Contractor in these situations.
3.16 Excavation work
All subcontractors intending to do excavation work must:
Identify and control any risks associated with their work such as:
Falling into an excavation;
Being trapped by the collapse of an excavation;
Working in an excavation and being struck by a falling thing; and/ or
Working in an excavation and being exposed to an airborne contaminant (e.g. diesel fumes and carbon monoxide
from mobile plant operating nearby).
Erect a minimum 900mm high barricading around any excavations, where practicable;
Ensure access ladders are installed at least every nine metres in trenches that are 1.5 metres or more deep; and
Ensure the stability of trenches by using:
Shoring or trench shields;
Benching (at a 1:1 height depth ratio);
Battering (at an angle of 45 degrees or less in a horizontal plane); and/ or
Verification and certification of stability by a geotechnical engineer.
Also refer to Section 3.15.1 Underground services for further information
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3.17 Manual tasks
In order to minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injuries subcontractors will be required to ensure:
Provision and proper maintenance of:
Lifting equipment (e.g. pallet jacks, vehicle loading cranes, trolleys, duct lifters, etc.);
Where required, on-site storage racks for sheet materials (e.g. glass, plasterboard, etc.); and
Fit-for-purpose gloves when handling materials that are likely to cause injury.
Supplier’s instructions for lifting and manual handling of material and equipment are followed;
Manual handling of materials is minimised between levels (particularly deliveries) by utilising cranes, tile and brick
elevators, etc., where provided;
Materials and equipment are stored and stacked to facilitate easy access and handling;
Workers use team-lifting methods when mechanical lifting equipment is not practical to use, and are trained in correct lifting
techniques; and
Work procedures and SWMSs are reviewed if instructed to do so by the Principal Contractor.
3.18 Hazardous chemicals
The Principal Contractor will:
Retain a hazardous chemicals register for all chemicals used at the work site; and
Maintain a central file of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (previously known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDSs) for all
hazardous chemicals used at the work site.
Subcontractors using or storing hazardous chemicals at the work site will be required to ensure:
Copies of safety data sheets (SDSs) are provided to the Principal Contractor before they are used or stored on site;
SDSs are current (i.e. written or revised within the past five years);
SDSs are readily available to any worker intending to use the hazardous chemical (for example, kept in the work vehicle);
Workers are trained in the use of each hazardous chemical and the safety precautions included in the relevant SDS;
Any PPE, emergency/first aid supplies and specialised equipment, as specified in the SDS or chemical
manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions, are provided and readily accessible at the work site;
Hazardous chemicals are correctly labelled and any other containers used to decant or hold the chemicals are also correctly
labelled;
Appropriate spill kits, bunds and fire extinguishers are made available, if required, where the chemicals are being used and
stored;
Hazardous chemicals are stored properly in the subcontractors designated area of the work site to minimise the risk of fire,
explosion and contamination;
Large quantities of hazardous chemicals are not stored at the work site;
Permission is obtained from the Principal Contractor beforehand if larger quantities of hazardous chemicals need to be
stored on site and the quantities are likely to exceed the placard quantities specified in Schedule 11 of the Work Health and
Safety Regulation 2011;
Manifest quantities of hazardous chemicals as per Schedule 11 will not be permitted on site; and
Signs, placards and labels applicable to the chemicals being stored or used at the work site, are installed as required.
3.19 Asbestos
Asbestos at this work site Has been identified by the Principal Contractor. The rules and conditions listed below
will apply
Has NOT been identified
Details and location/s of asbestos
Asbestos rules and conditions:
Any subcontractor removing asbestos at the work site must:
Provide the Principal Contractor with copies of appropriate and current business certificates, licensing and
worker/supervisor training records prior to starting work;
Complete and submit a Form 65 – Notification of licensed asbestos removal work to WHSQ (see link on Resources page) at
least five days prior to the commencement of the work, and provide a copy of the same to the Principal Contractor;
Ensure all safety precautions and procedures as per the requirements of the Code of Practice on How to Safely Remove
Asbestos 2011 are strictly adhered to;
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Maintain all signs, barricades and containment barriers to ensure those not involved in the asbestos removal work are
prevented from entering the asbestos removal area;
Contain all asbestos dust, airborne fibres and residue to prevent workers outside of the asbestos removal area from being
exposed.
Provide the Principal Contractor with a clearance inspection certificate (see Supporting documents) once the work has been
completed and the area has been decontaminated;
Ensure all Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) and local council requirements for the transport
and disposal of asbestos waste are complied with; and
Notify the Principal Contractor immediately if:
Any asbestos materials are inadvertently disturbed; and/ or
Any workers or other persons are inadvertently exposed to airborne asbestos fibres.
3.20 Confined spaces
Confined spaces have been identified at the work site Yes No
3.21 Hot work
3.21.1 General requirements for hot work
Subcontractors undertaking hot work must comply with the following requirements:
The Subcontractor is required to use a hot work permit (copy provided to the Principal
Yes No
Contractor) to undetake any hot work on the work site
The subcontractor must provide fire extinguishers for any hot work undertaken on site;
Hot work must not be undertaken:
Above other workers;
From ladders;
In the vicinity of flammable, combustible or explosive materials;
Without appropriate protective clothing and PPE;
In enclosed areas without mechanical ventilation;
In any area where:
Workers or others may be exposed to hot spatter, burns or welding flash;
Thermal/smoke detection and alarm systems are active.
Fire extinguishers must be readily available in the area where hot work is being carried out;
Welding screens must be used for any arc welding unless the welding is being undertaken outside of normal work hours or
in an enclosed area;
All flammables and combustible materials must be removed from the work area;
All flammable or combustible walls, ceilings and fixed materials must be covered or adequately protected; and
Hot work undertaken in a confined space must be undertaken in conjunction with all confined spaces requirements,
including the use of a confined spaces permit system.
3.21.2 Additional requirements for the use of oxy-acetylene equipment
The following safety precautions must be adhered to when working with oxy-acetylene equipment:
Gas bottles must be chained in the upright position within a bottle trolley while in use;
Flash-back arrestors and compliant regulators must be fitted to all oxy-acetylene equipment; and
Spare gas bottles must not be stored on site, unless the Principal Contractor has given prior consent.
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SECTION 4
SITE RULES
The purpose of this section is to clearly state the rules that apply to any person working on, or visiting this site. These rules are in
addition to other rules and requirements specified in this WHS Management Plan and will be communicated through site induction.
Subcontractors must ensure that the site rules and all relevant information in this plan are communicated to their workers before
commencing work on site.
4.1 Work hours
Work hours for this site are as follows:
Day Hours
Monday to Friday 6.30am to 6.30pm
Saturday 6.30am to 6.30pm
Sunday and public holidays no work unless approved by Principal Contractor
NOTE: check with the local council where the work is being performed for specific restrictions.
4.2 Site access and parking
Site access and parking adherence as follows
Worker and visitor access will be via the pedestrian access gate
Vehicle and mobile plant access will be via the gated driveway
Worker, visitor, mobile plant and vehicle access will be via the site gates (small projects only with minimal vehicles and plant
entering site)
No parking of vehicles on site
No street parking in designated works zones
Short-term on-site parking for visitors’ vehicles is permitted in the car park adjacent to the site offices
On-site parking is permitted in areas stated below
On site parking locations (details)
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4.3 General prohibitions
The following is strictly prohibited on site and may result in immediate removal of the responsible person/s from site
Illicit drugs (or those affected by the same)
Alcohol (unless permitted by the Principal Contractor for special occasions) or alcohol-affected persons
Smoking in unauthorised areas
Wilfully disobeying legitimate safety instructions and procedures
Theft of company equipment or personal property
Dangerous horseplay
Intentionally putting others at risk
Sabotage
Any criminal activity
Fighting and physical violence
Interfering with safety equipment, safety features on plant or equipment provided for safety purposes (e.g. scaffolding,
penetration covers, etc.)
Urinating or defecating anywhere on site other than in the toilets provided
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
The following is not permitted on site and may result in disciplinary action towards the responsible person/s
Bullying
Any form of discriminatory behaviour
Radios and portable stereos
Children
Pets and animals
Unlicensed work
Unregistered, unsafe or non-compliant plant and equipment
Working alone
Other (provide details below)
Others (details)
4.4 Training, licensing and induction
No person will commence construction work on site, without first having completed:
General induction training;
Site specific induction training; and
Task specific or work activity induction training (e.g. training in any relevant SWMSs)
Workers must not undertake any work that requires:
A licence unless they are a holder of the appropriate licence (e.g. scaffolding, rigging, crane operation, etc.); and
Accredited training as a prerequisite to undertake a task unless they have successfully completed the training.
4.5 Worker duty and compliance with the law
By law, all workers (including company staff, subcontractors and their workers) are required to:
Take reasonable care for their own health and safety;
Take reasonable care that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others;
Comply with any reasonable health and safety instructions given by their employer or the Principal Contractor; and
Cooperate with any reasonable health and safety policies or procedures of their employer or the Principal Contractor.
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4.6 General rules for workers, subcontractors and others
All persons on site must:
Follow all safety precautions and instructions given at the work site by representatives of the Principal Contractor, the
workers’ employer and government inspectors, or an elected HSR for the worker’s work group (where applicable);
Comply with all procedures and instructions in accordance with the WHS Management Plan and site emergency plan;
Wear any PPE when required to do so;
Raise concerns about health and safety promptly with the appropriate person on site;
Report any unsafe conditions, plant and procedures as soon as possible;
Comply with any safety signs posted at the work site;
Unless authorised to do so, not enter areas of the work site that:
Have been barricaded off or have signs restricting entry (e.g. formwork stripping areas);
Are subject to a permit system (e.g. confined spaces);
Have lockable gates and hatches to restrict entry (e.g. tower cranes, plant rooms,electrical switch-rooms, lift cores);
or
Are part of a climbing formwork system (e.g. slip and jump forms, Climbtrac systems, and any trailing decks
associated with the system)
Report any injury, illness or dangerous incident that may affect or involve the person to the safety personnel
nominated in this WHS Management Plan;
Not use or interfere with any plant or equipment which:
Has been locked out or isolated by service/maintenance personnel
Is fitted with ‘Danger’ or ‘Out of Service’ tags;
Does not have current registration, if the plant is required to be registered; and/ or
Is found to be unsafe.
In addition to the rules listed above, all company staff, subcontractors and workers must:
Visually inspect any plant or equipment for defects prior to use;
Use mechanical lifting aids, when provided and practicable to use, rather than manually handle materials;
Familiarise themselves with and comply with any SWMS or safety procedures applicable to the worker’s work;
Keep work areas clean and tidy;
Wear sun-protective clothing and/or accessories (sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.) when working outdoors; and
Not work within any exclusion zones around power lines unless authorised to do so.
Additional rules for visitors
Visitors must
Sign in and out of the visitor’s log book located in the site office
Complete a site induction before entering any part of the work site other than the site offices
Be accompanied by a site inducted person before entering any part of the work site other than the site offices
Not enter work areas without appropriate PPE
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
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4.7 Disciplinary procedures
Non-compliance with safety procedures, legislation and instructions may result in various sanctions or disciplinary procedures for
company personnel, subcontractors or workers.
Disciplinary procedures may include
Removal from site after three warnings
Instant removal from site for serious breaches
Instant dismissal
Referral to authorities
Demotion
Transfer to another work site or position
Back-charges
Withholding progress payments
Cancellation of contract
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
When non-compliances are identified, the responsible party will be issued with
A verbal warning A site safety instruction (see Appendices) Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
4.8 Scaffolding
The following rules apply in relation to scaffolding on this project.
Scaffolding is present on this work site Yes No
Workers must not erect, dismantle, move or alter scaffolding in any way unless the worker is licensed and has been
engaged specifically to perform scaffolding work at the work site. This includes removing or relocating scaffold planks, hop-
ups, ties, handrails, brick guards or any other scaffold component. Anyone found contravening this requirement will be
immediately removed from site;
Workers must not use any scaffolding or part of the scaffolding that is incomplete or otherwise deemed unsafe for use;
Scaffolding must only be accessed from designated access points (e.g. stairs, ladders, hop-up brackets where provided for
access purposes). Climbing up star points and over handrails is strictly prohibited; and
Any scaffolding defects should be immediately reported to nominated site supervisor.
4.9 Electrical switchboards and equipment
The following rules apply in relation to electrical switchboards and equipment on this project.
No double adaptors, light-duty leads or domestic grade power boards are permitted on site;
No electrical equipment required to be tested and tagged will be used unless the equipment has current testing tags or
records.
Switchboard lids and doors must not be left open, particularly when the board is exposed to the weather or located where a
water hose is in use; and
Workers must ensure that extension leads are:
Not joined together to exceed the maximum allowable lengths listed under Section 3.14.2 - Electrical Equipment;
Not run between different levels on multi-storey buildings (excludes fire stairs and lift cores)
Wrapped around the insulated tie bar below the switchboard enclosure and pass through the opening in the bottom
of the enclosure before being plugged into a power outlet; and
Protected from damage by vehicles, plant, heat or liquids.
4.10 Amenities
4.10.1 Meal areas
Food must only be consumed in the crib rooms or designated lunch areas;
Lunch scraps, wrappers, drink bottles and disposable containers and utensils must be discarded in the rubbish receptacles
and not left on tables or chairs;
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Tools and equipment must not be taken into the crib rooms;
Where kitchen facilities have been provided, the area must be cleaned immediately after use and all utensils put away;
Any food kept in the refrigerators:
Must be either covered or kept in sealed containers; or
Will be discarded, along with its container, if found to be mouldy, spoilt or otherwise unfit for human consumption.
4.10.2 Toilets
Toilets will be cleaned regularly, but workers are expected to use them hygienically and with courtesy for other users;
Workers should notify a representative of the Principal Contractor where supplies of soap, paper towels or toilet paper are
depleted; and
Wash basins must not be used for cleaning plant and equipment. Designated areas and facilities will be provided for this
(e.g. paint washout areas, concrete pump cleaning, etc.).
4.11 Plant
4.11.1 Power tools
Cutting and grinding tools must not be used unless guards are fitted and functioning;
Cutting and grinding discs and blades must be compatible with the tool being used (e.g. maximum rated speed or RPM
must not be less than the maximum RPM of tool);
Multi-cutter blades must not be used in angle grinders;
Free-flight explosive power tools must not be used on site;
Explosive power tool cartridges and spent cases must be locked away and not disposed of using site waste receptacles and
facilities; and
Toxic dust generating power tools must be used with dust suppression (e.g. brick saws, wood saws, petrol saws, concrete
cutting and grinding equipment, etc.).
4.11.2 Tower cranes
Tower cranes are present on this work site Yes No
4.11.3 Loading bays (scaffolding and cantilevered)
Loading bays are in use on this work site Yes No
Any loads placed on loading bays must not exceed the safe working load marked on the bay;
Materials on loading bays are not to be stacked above the height of the handrails;
Climbing on to the load above the handrail height is strictly prohibited; and
Approaching or working adjacent to the exposed edge of the loading bay when the gates are in the open position is strictly
prohibited unless an approved travel-restraint system is used.
4.11.4 Personnel and materials hoists
Hoists are in use on this work site Yes No
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SECTION 5
Site emergency plan
Procedures in this emergency plan to be communicated to all workers during site specific induction.
In the event of an emergency, nominated personnel will contact the appropriate agency from the list below:
Service Provider Telephone number
Ambulance/police/fire and rescue 000
Local medical centre 53431400
Poisons information centre 13 11 26
Energex (damaged power lines - South East Queensland) 13 62 62
Energex (damaged power lines - outside South East Queensland) 13 16 70
Powerlink (damaged power lines - transmission towers) 1800 353 031
Origin (gas leaks) 1800 808 526
Telstra 13 22 03
Queensland Urban Utilities (water and sewerage - South East Queensland 13 23 64
only)
Local council 53296500
State Emergency Service (SES) 13 25 00
5.1 Medical emergencies
A nominated representative of the Principal Contractor (e.g. site WHS coordinator) will oversee the following procedure in the event
of a medical emergency:
1. Clear other personnel from danger area and cordon off area if imminent risk present;
2. Notify relevant first aid personnel immediately and administer first aid as required;
3. Call 000;
4. Ensure clear access for ambulance and/or other emergency services personnel; and
5. Follow incident notification procedures if required as outlined in section 2.4 of this plan.
The Principal Contractor will provide the following communication system to ensure rapid response in a first air or medical
emergency situation
Nurse call stations
Two-way radios issued to first aiders
Mobile phones issued to first aiders
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
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5.2 Incident management
5.2.1 First aid
The Principal Contractor will provide:
A qualified first aider for every 25 workers (or more if required) and appropriate first aid facilities; and
An advanced or occupational first aider for every 100 workers
The Principal Contractor will also be responsible for the upkeep of the first aid kits and ensuring the contents are suitable for
treating the types of injuries that are likely to occur to workers at the project; and
Where individual subcontractors have more than 25 workers on the project, they will also be required to provide at least one
qualified first aider for every 25 workers or part thereof.
A list of qualified first aiders on the project is included in the list below.
Name Company First aid qualification Contact number
Steve Cole Cole Projects Senior first aid 0412552971
Cam Cole Cole Projects Senior first aid 0407593956
First aid supplies are available in the first aid room. Location details are
In Site office
5.2.2 Notifiable incidents
Notification for all notifiable incidents will be handled by the project manager or the next most senior available representative of the
Principal Contractor, if the project manager is unavailable. Notification to WHSQ must be immediate but the method of notification
will be at the discretion of the Principal Contractor (i.e. phone, fax, email, online, etc.).
The following types of incidents must be notified to WHSQ:
A death;
A serious injury or illness; or
A dangerous incident.
Serious injuiries or illnesses
Serious injuries or illnesses include those requiring admission to hospital, or:
An amputation;
A serious head injury;
A serious eye injury;
A serious burn;
Separation of skin from underlying tissue (e.g. de-gloving or scalping);
A spinal injury;
Loss of a bodily function;
Serious lacerations; and/or
Medical treatment within 48 hours of exposure to a substance.
Dangerous incidents
These include:
An uncontrolled escape, spillage or leakage of a substance;
An uncontrolled implosion, explosion or fire;
An uncontrolled escape of gas or steam;
An uncontrolled escape of a pressurised substance;
Electric shock;
Fall or release from a height of any plant, substance or thing;
Collapse, overturning, failure or malfunction of, or damage to, any plant that is required to be authorised for use
under a regulation;
Collapse or partial collapse of a structure;
Collapse or failure of an excavation or of any shoring supporting an excavation;
In-rush of water, mud or gas in workings, in an underground excavation or tunnel; and/or
Interruption of the main system of ventilation in an underground excavation or tunnel.
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Phone contact details for notification purposes are as follows:
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland/ Electrical Safety Office - 1300 362 128
5.2.3 Rehabilitation and return to work
All subcontractors must comply with the Principal Contractor’s rehabilitation and return to work policy for ill or injured
workers whose injuries or illnesses occurred, or were otherwise aggravated, at the work site. This includes ensuring:
The subcontractor and workers have access to a qualified rehabilitation and return to work coordinator (employee or
outsourced);
The subcontractor notifies the Principal Contractor as soon as possible after a worker sustains a potentially
compensable injury or illness;
The injured or ill worker is provided with suitable duties whenever possible;
The subcontractor, or the subcontractor’s rehabilitation and return to work coordinator, makes regular contact with
the injured worker to check on progress and actively assists in the worker’s rehabilitation; and
The subcontractor provides the Principal Contractor with regular updates on the progress of the worker within the
constraints of the confidentiality clauses of any relevant workers’ compensation legislation.
5.3 Fire, gas, leaks, toxic spills and bomb threats
The nature and severity of the risk will be determined by the site evacuation coordinator in consultation with other relevant
personnel to determine whether an evacuation is required;
Small fires should be put out by trained personnel with first response fire fighting equipment;
Larger fires, gas leaks, toxic spills and bomb threats may warrant an evacuation of the entire site or affected area of the site;
and
The Principal Contractor will ensure the first response fire fighting equipment, listed below, is available at strategic locations
on site as designated by relevant signage.
Fire fighting equipment available on site
Portable fire extinguishers
Fire hose reels
Fire blankets
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
5.3.1 Procedures and instructions for using fire extinguishers
The following procedures should be followed when using fire extinguishers:
Warn everybody in the immediate vicinity;
Ensure somebody has alerted the Fire Brigade;
Instruct somebody to advise the fire evacuation coordinator;
Determine the type of fire and exact location;
Select the right type of extinguisher (refer to chart below);
Be sure you know how to use the extinguisher;
Where possible, keep the doorway at your back or behind you;
Keep low to avoid smoke;
Do not get too close to the fire;
Direct extinguishing agent at the base of the fire, NOT at the smoke; and
Directions for using a fire extinguisher can be easily recalled by remembering the PASS principle:
1. PULL the pin
2. AIM nozzle at affected area
3. SQUEEZE the handle
4. SWEEP the base of the fire
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5.3.2 Procedures and instructions for using fire hose reels
Use ONLY on fires involving wood, paper and textiles;
Whenever possible, use two people to operate the hose reel – one person to control the nozzle and the other to ensure the
hose runs freely off the reel;
Turn the valve on by pushing the lever down;
Pull the hose over to the fire;
Twist the end of the nozzle and adjust the spray pattern;
Attack the base of the fire; and
Do NOT use on electrical fires or flammable liquids.
5.4 Structural collapse and/or instability
This section applies to the risk of collapse, rollover or instability of:
Formwork;
Scaffolding;
Tilt-up and precast concrete panels;
Structural steel;
Cranes and major plant; and
Any other major structural components.
Where an incident or risk of the above-mentioned nature is identified, relevant members of the project team and other
persons on site with WHS responsibilities will assess the nature and severity of the risk and:
Coordinate the evacuation of the immediate danger area (this may include the entire site);
Barricade the danger area and prevent unauthorised entry;
Arrange any required medical assistance in accordance with the medical emergencies procedures (Section 6.1);
Contact emergency services to arrange for the safe extraction of trapped and injured persons; and
Promptly arrange any immediate rectification work to make the area safe and follow all required protocols (e.g.
emergency demolition will require notification to WHSQ using Form 66: Notification of emergency demolition – see
Resources).
5.5 Evacuation procedures
The site evacuation coordinators for this project are:
Responsibility Name Contact number
Site evacuation coordinator Steve Cole 0412552971
Standby coordinator
Standby coordinator
The site evacuation coordinator will oversee the evacuation of the site or relevant area of the site;
A standby coordinator will perform the functions of the site evacuation coordinator only when the normal site evacuation
coordinator is unavailable;
Subcontractors’ supervisors and HSR’s will:
Assist in the safe evacuation of their work groups;
Provide assistance in evacuation where required to any person with an impairment or disability;
Keep a head count of workers once they have reached the emergency assembly area; and
Inform the site evacuation coordinator if persons cannot be accounted for.
All persons must:
Evacuate to the emergency assembly area as indicated on the site map when the evacuation alarm is sounded;
Respond immediately to the evacuation alarm;
Evacuate via the fire stairs to the emergency assembly area;
Not:
Put tools away before evacuating;
Run; and/or
Use building lifts or hoists for evacuation purposes in the event of a fire. Hoists and lifts may be used for
other types of emergencies, but only with the permission of the site evacuation coordinator
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Remain at the emergency assembly area until given the clearance to leave site or return to work by the site
evacuation coordinator
Follow all directions given by the site evacuation coordinator or emergency services personnel, if present.
The evacuation alarm will be
Fixed sirens
Portable air horns
Tower crane horn
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
The usual sequence of evacuation in the event of a fire will be as follows:
1. Evacuate the fire-affected floor;
2. Evacuate the two floors above the fire-affected floor;
3. Evacuate the floor below the fire-affected floor;
4. Additional floors may then need to be evacuated if circumstances warrant or if directed by the emergency services.
Evacuation drills will be held
Monthly
Quarterly
Annually
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
5.6 Site Map
Site Map
Copies of the site map will be posted
On the site notice board
In site offices
In crib rooms
In induction/training rooms
Other (provide details below)
Other (details)
The site map should include the location of the following:
Entry and exit gates;
Access roads and paths;
First aid facilities;
Carpark area (if applicable);
Work zones and delivery areas;
Emergency assembly area;
Fire fighting equipment;
Site amenities;
Crane locations and operational zones; and
Vehicle access/egress.
Upload site map
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Additional information or other conditions
Additional information
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copied, stored in a retrieval system, distributed or transmitted in any form, or by any means, including photocopying, scanning or
other mechanical or electronic methods without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
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