Project Management Plan

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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