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Attached to the e-mail Operational Works Application - DA Form 1 - Engineering Plans - Architectural Plans - Owners Consent - 38 Tristania Dr Marcus Beach - Driveway.
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Hazards Identification & Risk Control
1. FALLS, SLIPS, TRIPS 5.. MANUAL TASKS
a) WORKING AT HEIGHTS Components within this design with a mass in excess of 25kg should be lifted by two or more workers or by
DURING CONSTRUCTION mechanical lifting device. Where this is not practical, suppliers or fabricators should be required to limit the
Wherever possible, components for this building should be prefabricated off-site or at ground component mass.
level to minimise the risk of workers falling more than two metres. However, construction of All material packaging, building and maintenance components should clearly show the total mass of packages
this building will require workers to be working at heights where a fall in excess of two metres is and where practical all items should be stored on site in a way which minimises bending before lifting. Advice
possible and injury is likely to result from such a fall. The builder should provide a suitable should be provided on safe lifting methods in all areas where lifting may occur.
barrier wherever a person is required to work in a situation where falling more than two metres Construction, maintenance and demolition of this building will require the use of portable tools and equipment.
is a possibility. These should be fully maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and not used where faulty or
DURING OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE (in the case of electrical equipment) not carrying a current electrical safety tag. All safety guards or devices
Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or other components of this building will should be regularly checked and Personal Protective Equipment should be used in accordance with
require persons to be situated where a fall from a height in excess of two metres is possible. manufacturer’s specification.
Where this type of activity is required, scaffolding, ladders or trestles should be used in
accordance with relevant codes of practice, regulations or legislation. 6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or other components of this building will ASBESTOS
require persons to be situated where a fall from a height in excess of two metres is possible. (for alterations to a building constructed prior to 1990)
Where this type of activity is required, scaffolding, fall barriers or Personal Protective This building was constructed prior to 1990 and therefore may contain asbestos either in cladding material or in
Equipment should be used in accordance with relevant codes of practice, regulations or fire retardant insulation material. The builder should check and, if necessary, take appropriate action before
legislation. demolishing, cutting, sanding, drilling or otherwise disturbing the existing structure.
Anchorage points for portable scaffold or fall arrest devices have been included in the design (for alterations to a building constructed prior to 1986)
for use by maintenance workers. Any persons engaged to work on the building after completion This building was constructed prior to 1986 and therefore is likely to contain asbestos either in cladding material
of construction work should be informed about the anchorage points. or in fire retardant insulation material. The builder should check and, if necessary, take appropriate action before
demolishing, cutting, sanding, drilling or otherwise disturbing the existing structure.
b) SLIPPERY OR UNEVEN SURFACES POWDERED MATERIALS
FLOOR FINISHES Many materials used in the construction of this building can cause harm if inhaled in powdered form. Persons
Specified finishes have been selected to minimise the risk of floors and paved areas becoming working on or in the building during construction, operational maintenance or demolition should ensure good
slippery when wet or when walked on with wet shoes/feet. Any changes to the specified finish ventilation and wear Personal Protective Equipment including protection against inhalation while using powdered
should be made in consultation with the designer or, if this is not practical, surfaces with an material or when sanding, drilling, cutting or otherwise disturbing or creating powdered material.
equivalent or better slip resistance should be chosen.
The owner is responsible for the selection of surface finishes in the pedestrian trafficable areas
of this building. Surfaces should be selected in accordance with AS HB 197:1999 and AS/NZ TREATED TIMBER
4586:2004. The design of this building includes provision for the inclusion of treated timber within the structure. Dust or
fumes from this material can be harmful. Persons working on or in the building during construction, operational
c) STEPS, LOOSE OBJECTS AND UNEVEN SURFACES maintenance or demolition should ensure good ventilation and wear Personal Protective Equipment including
Due to design restrictions for this building, steps and/or ramps are included in the building protection against inhalation of harmful material when sanding, drilling, cutting or using treated timber in any way
which may be a hazard to workers carrying objects or otherwise occupied. Steps should be that may cause harmful material to be released. Do not burn treated timber.
clearly marked with both visual and tactile warning during construction, maintenance, VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
demolition and at all times when the building operates as a workplace. Many types of glue, solvents, spray packs, paints, varnishes and some cleaning materials and disinfectants have
Building owners and occupiers should monitor the pedestrian access ways and in particular dangerous emissions. Areas where these are used should be kept well ventilated while the material is being used
access to areas where maintenance is routinely carried out to ensure that surfaces have not and for a period after installation. Personal Protective Equipment may also be required. The manufacturer’s
moved or cracked so that they become uneven and present a trip hazard. Spills, loose material, recommendations for use must be carefully considered at all times.
stray objects or any other matter that may cause a slip or trip hazard should be cleaned or SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRE
removed from access ways. Fibreglass, rockwool, ceramic and other material used for thermal or sound insulation may contain synthetic
Contractors should be required to maintain a tidy work site during construction, maintenance or mineral fibre which may be harmful if inhaled or if it comes in contact with the skin, eyes or other sensitive parts
demolition to reduce the risk of trips and falls in the workplace. Materials for construction or or the body. Personal Protective Equipment including protection against inhalation of harmful material should be
maintenance should be stored in designated areas away from access ways and work areas. used when installing, removing or working near bulk insulation material.
TIMBER FLOORS
2. FALLING OBJECTS This building contains timber floors which have an applied finish. Areas where finishes are applied should be kept
LOOSE MATERIALS OR SMALL OBJECTS well ventilated during sanding and application and for a period after installation. Personal Protective Equipment
Construction, maintenance or demolition work on or around this building is likely to involve may also be required. The manufacturer’s recommendations for use must be carefully considered at all times.
persons working above ground level or above floor levels. Where this occurs one or more of the
following measures should be taken to avoid objects falling from the area where the work is
being carried out onto persons below. 7. CONFINED SPACES
1. Prevent or restrict access to areas below where the work is being carried out. EXCAVATION
2. Provide toeboards to scaffolding or work platforms. Construction of this building and some maintenance on the building will require excavation and installation of
3. Provide protective structure below the work area. items within excavations. Where practical, installation should be carried out using methods which do not require
4. Ensure that all persons below the work area have Personal Protective Equipment. workers to enter the excavation. Where this is not practical, adequate support for the excavated area should be
BUILDING COMPONENTS provided to prevent collapse. Warning signs and barriers to prevent accidental or unauthorised access to all
During construction, renovation or demolition of this building, parts of the structure including excavations should be provided.
fabricated steelwork, heavy panels and many other components will remain standing prior to or
after supporting parts are in place. Contractors should ensure that temporary bracing or other
required support is in place at all times when collapse which may injure persons in the area is a ENCLOSED SPACES
possibility.
Mechanical lifting of materials and components during construction, maintenance or demolition Enclosed spaces within this building may present a risk to persons entering for construction, maintenance or any
presents a risk of falling objects. Contractors should ensure that appropriate lifting devices are other purpose. The design documentation calls for warning signs and barriers to unauthorised access. These
used, that loads are properly secured and that access to areas below the load is prevented or should be maintained throughout the life of the building. Where workers are required to enter enclosed spaces,
restricted. air testing equipment and Personal Protective Equipment should be provided.
SMALL SPACES
3. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Some small spaces within this building will require access by construction or maintenance workers. The design
documentation calls for warning signs and barriers to unauthorised access. These should be maintained
(for building on a major road, narrow road or steeply sloping road) throughout the life of the building. Where workers are required to enter small spaces they should be scheduled
Parking of vehicles or loading/unloading of vehicles on this roadway may cause a traffic hazard. so that access is for short periods. Manual lifting and other manual activity should be restricted in small spaces.
During construction, maintenance or demolition of this building designated parking for workers
and loading areas should be provided. Trained traffic management personnel should be 8. PUBLIC ACCESS
responsible for the supervision of these areas. Public access to construction and demolition sites and to areas under maintenance causes risk to workers and
(for building where on-site loading/unloading is restricted) public. Warning signs and secure barriers to unauthorised access should be provided. Where electrical
Construction of this building will require loading and unloading of materials on the roadway. installations, excavations, plant or loose materials are present they should be secured when not fully supervised.
Deliveries should be well planned to avoid congestion of loading areas and trained traffic
management personnel should be used to supervise loading/unloading areas. 9. OPERATIONAL USE OF BUILDING
(for all buildings)
Busy construction and demolition sites present a risk of collision where deliveries and other This building has been designed as a residential building. If it, at a later date, is used or intended to be used as a
traffic are moving within the site. A traffic management plan supervised by trained traffic workplace, the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or subsequent replacement Act should be
management personnel should be adopted for the work site. applied to the new use.
4. SERVICES This building has been designed to requirements of the classification identified on the drawings. The specific use
Rupture of services during excavation or other activity creates a variety of risks including of the building is not known at the time of the design and a further assessment of the workplace health and
release of hazardous material. Existing services are located on or around this site. Where safety issues should be undertaken at the time of fit-out for the end-user.
known, these are identified on the plans but the exact location and extent of services may vary
from that indicated. Services should be located using an appropriate service (such as Dial This building has been designed for the specific use as identified on the drawings. Where a change of use
Before You Dig), appropriate excavation practice should be used and, where necessary, occurs at a later date a further assessment of the workplace health and safety issues should be undertaken.
specialist contractors should be used.
(in locations with underground power) 10. OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITY
Underground power lines are located in or around this site. All underground power lines must All electrical work should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks at the
be disconnected or carefully located and adequate warning signs used prior to any Workplace, AS/NZ 3012 and all licensing requirements.
construction, maintenance or demolition commencing. All work using Plant should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant at the
(in locations with overhead power lines ) Workplace.
Overhead power lines are near or on this site. These pose a risk of electrocution if struck or All work should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing
approached by lifting devices or other plant and persons working above ground level. Where Loss at Work.
there is a danger of this occurring, power lines should be, where practical, disconnected or Due to the history of serious incidents it is recommended that particular care be exercised when undertaking
relocated. Where this is not practical adequate warning in the form of bright coloured tape or work involving steel construction and concrete placement. All the above applies.
signage should be used or a protective barrier provided.
Revision Schedule Project Address : Sheet Name: Project Status: Project Number:
Number Description Date Issued by No. 38 Tristania Drive, Marcus Beach WPH&S WD REV B 20-003
1 PCD I 10/02/22 NZP
2 Prelim WD 16/02/22 NZP Client Name : Project Issue Date : Q.B.C.C Lisence No. Sheet Number:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iconbuildingdesign.com.au
3 WD REV A 03/03/22 NZP Marcus & Amanda 11/03/2022 126221 18
4 WD REV B 11/03/22 NZP
C COPYRIGHT The Drawing and the design depicted on this sheet remains the property of Icon Building design. Reproduction in part or whole is prohibited unless written permission is obtained from Icon Building Design. Plans are design for use on the job address specified in the titleblock only.
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