Plans Unit 8 & 11

       WHS REPORT
       The following notes make up the recommended minimum report required under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Under the Act designers are required to
       “provide adequate information to each person who is provided with the design” and also to “any person who carries out activities in relation to the structure if
       requested”. (Draft Code of Practice: Safe Design of Building and Structures)
       Specifically, the designer is required to provide “the person commissioning the design on the health and safety aspects of the design”. (Draft Code of Practice: Safe                  5. MANUAL TASKS
       Design of Building and Structures)                                                                                                                                                     Components within this design with a mass in excess of 25kg should be lifted by two or more workers or by mechanical lifting device. Where this is not practical,
       These notes have been prepared based on the Draft Code of Practice: Managing Risks in Construction Work and discussing the risks which the Code identifies as                          suppliers or fabricators should be required to limit the component mass.
       common in the construction of buildings. It follows that most are also the risks associated with maintenance and demolition.                                                           All material packaging, building and maintenance components should clearly show the total mass of packages and where practical all items should be stored on site
       If the building has been designed as a workplace and the end-use is known at the time of design, additional operational health and safety issues must be identified                    in a way which minimises bending before lifting. Advice should be provided on safe lifting methods in all areas where lifting may occur.
       and addressed by the designer through consultation with clients, workers and/or other safety consultants. Notes on operational issues must be added to the report.                     Construction, maintenance and demolition of this building will require the use of portable tools and equipment. These should be fully maintained in accordance with
       To ensure that all relevant persons are made aware of the report provisions, it is recommended that the report be part of the drawings but the “person                                 manufacturer’s specifications and not used where faulty or (in the case of electrical equipment) not carrying a current electrical safety tag. All safety guards or
       commissioning the design” should also be made aware that the report applies not only to the construction stage but also to maintenance, renovation, demolition                         devices should be regularly checked and Personal Protective Equipment should be used in accordance with manufacturer’s specification.
       and, if applicable, to the operation of the building as a workplace. It should be retained and displayed or kept in a prominent location during the operation of the
       building.                                                                                                                                                                              6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
                                                                                                                                                                                              ASBESTOS
                                                                                                                                                                                              (for alterations to a building constructed prior to 1990)
       1. FALLS, SLIPS, TRIPS                                                                                                                                                                 This building was constructed prior to 1990 and therefore may contain asbestos either in cladding material or in fire retardant insulation material. The builder
       a) WORKING AT HEIGHTS                                                                                                                                                                  should check and, if necessary, take appropriate action before demolishing, cutting, sanding, drilling or otherwise disturbing the existing structure.
       DURING CONSTRUCTION                                                                                                                                                                    (for alterations to a building constructed prior to 1986)
       Wherever possible, components for this building should be prefabricated off-site or at ground level to minimise the risk of workers falling more than two metres.                      This building was constructed prior to 1986 and therefore is likely to contain asbestos either in cladding material or in fire retardant insulation material. The builder
       However, construction of this building will require workers to be working at heights where a fall in excess of two metres is possible and injury is likely to result from              should check and, if necessary, take appropriate action before demolishing, cutting, sanding, drilling or otherwise disturbing the existing structure.
       such a fall. The builder should provide a suitable barrier wherever a person is required to work in a situation where falling more than two metres is a possibility.                   POWDERED MATERIALS
       DURING OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE                                                                                                                                                        Many materials used in the construction of this building can cause harm if inhaled in powdered form. Persons working on or in the building during construction,
       (for houses or other low-rise buildings where scaffolding is appropriate)                                                                                                              operational maintenance or demolition should ensure good ventilation and wear Personal Protective Equipment including protection against inhalation while using
       Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or other components of this building will require persons to be situated where a fall from a height in excess of two                  powdered material or when sanding, drilling, cutting or otherwise disturbing or creating powdered material.
       metres is possible. Where this type of activity is required, scaffolding, ladders or trestles should be used in accordance with relevant codes of practice, regulations or             TREATED TIMBER
       legislation.                                                                                                                                                                           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
       (for buildings where scaffold, ladders, trestles are not appropriate)                                                                                                                  working on or in the building during construction, operational maintenance or demolition should ensure good ventilation and wear Personal Protective Equipment
       Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or other components of this building will require persons to be situated where a fall from a height in excess of two                  including protection against inhalation of harmful material when sanding, drilling, cutting or using treated timber in any way that may cause harmful material to be
       metres is possible. Where this type of activity is required, scaffolding, fall barriers or Personal Protective Equipment should be used in accordance with relevant                    released. Do not burn treated timber.
       codes of practice, regulations or legislation.                                                                                                                                         VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
       (if appropriate, add this note)                                                                                                                                                        Many types of glue, solvents, spray packs, paints, varnishes and some cleaning materials and disinfectants have dangerous emissions. Areas where these are used
       Anchorage points for portable scaffold or fall arrest devices have been included in the design for use by maintenance workers. Any persons engaged to work on the                      should be kept well ventilated while the material is being used and for a period after installation. Personal Protective Equipment may also be required. The
       building after completion of construction work should be informed about the anchorage points.                                                                                          manufacturer’s recommendations for use must be carefully considered at all times.
       b) SLIPPERY OR UNEVEN SURFACES                                                                                                                                                         SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRE
       FLOOR FINISHES                                                                                                                                                                         Fibreglass, rockwool, ceramic and other material used for thermal or sound insulation may contain synthetic mineral fibre which may be harmful if inhaled or if it
       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                 comes in contact with the skin, eyes or other sensitive parts or the body. Personal Protective Equipment including protection against inhalation of harmful material
       HB 197:1999 and AS/NZ 4586:2004.                                                                                                                                                       should be used when installing, removing or working near bulk insulation material.
       STEPS, LOOSE OBJECTS AND UNEVEN SURFACES                                                                                                                                               TIMBER FLOORS
       Due to design restrictions for this building, steps and/or ramps are included in the building which may be a hazard to workers carrying objects or otherwise                           This building contains timber floors which have an applied finish. Areas where finishes are applied should be kept well ventilated during sanding and application and
       occupied. Steps should be clearly marked with both visual and tactile warning during construction, maintenance, demolition and at all times when the building                          for a period after installation. Personal Protective Equipment may also be required. The manufacturer’s recommendations for use must be carefully considered at all
       operates as a workplace.                                                                                                                                                               times.
       Building owners and occupiers should monitor the pedestrian access ways and in particular access to areas where maintenance is routinely carried out to ensure
       that surfaces have not moved or cracked so that they become uneven and present a trip hazard. Spills, loose material, stray objects or any other matter that may
       cause a slip or trip hazard should be cleaned or removed from access ways.                                                                                                             7. CONFINED SPACES
       Contractors should be required to maintain a tidy work site during construction, maintenance or demolition to reduce the risk of trips and falls in the workplace.                     EXCAVATION
       Materials for construction or maintenance should be stored in designated areas away from access ways and work areas.                                                                   Construction of this building and some maintenance on the building will require excavation and installation of items within excavations. Where practical, installation
                                                                                                                                                                                              should be carried out using methods which do not require workers to enter the excavation. Where this is not practical, adequate support for the excavated area
       2. FALLING OBJECTS                                                                                                                                                                     should be provided to prevent collapse. Warning signs and barriers to prevent accidental or unauthorised access to all excavations should be provided.
       LOOSE MATERIALS OR SMALL OBJECTS                                                                                                                                                       ENCLOSED SPACES
       Construction, maintenance or demolition work on or around this building is likely to involve persons working above ground level or above floor levels. Where this                      Enclosed spaces within this building may present a risk to persons entering for construction, maintenance or any other purpose. The design documentation calls for
       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.                            warning signs and barriers to unauthorised access. These should be maintained throughout the life of the building. Where workers are required to enter enclosed
       1.          Prevent or restrict access to areas below where the work is being carried out.                                                                                             spaces, air testing equipment and Personal Protective Equipment should be provided.
       2.          Provide toeboards to scaffolding or work platforms.                                                                                                                        SMALL SPACES
       3.          Provide protective structure below the work area.                                                                                                                          Some small spaces within this building will require access by construction or maintenance workers. The design documentation calls for warning signs and barriers
       4.          Ensure that all persons below the work area have Personal Protective Equipment.                                                                                            to unauthorised access. These should be maintained throughout the life of the building. Where workers are required to enter small spaces they should be
       BUILDING COMPONENTS                                                                                                                                                                    scheduled so that access is for short periods. Manual lifting and other manual activity should be restricted in small spaces.
       During construction, renovation or demolition of this building, parts of the structure including 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                   8. PUBLIC ACCESS
       when collapse which may injure persons in the area is a possibility.                                                                                                                   Public access to construction and demolition sites and to areas under maintenance causes risk to workers and public. Warning signs and secure barriers to
       Mechanical lifting of materials and components during construction, maintenance or demolition presents a risk of falling objects. Contractors should ensure that                       unauthorised access should be provided. Where electrical installations, excavations, plant or loose materials are present they should be secured when not fully
       appropriate lifting devices are used, that loads are properly secured and that access to areas below the load is prevented or restricted.                                              supervised.

                                                                                                                                                                                              9. OPERATIONAL USE OF BUILDING
       3. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT                                                                                                                                                                  This building has been designed as a residential building. If it, at a later date, is used or intended to be used as a workplace, the provisions of the Work Health and
       Parking of vehicles or loading/unloading of vehicles on this roadway may cause a traffic hazard. During construction, maintenance or demolition of this building                       Safety Act 2011 or subsequent replacement Act should be applied to the new use.
       designated parking for workers and loading areas should be provided. Trained traffic management personnel should be responsible for the supervision of these                           This building has been designed for the specific use as identified on the drawings. Where a change of use occurs at a later date a further assessment of the
       areas.                                                                                                                                                                                 workplace health and safety issues should be undertaken.
       Construction of this building will require loading and unloading of materials on the roadway. Deliveries should be well planned to avoid congestion of loading areas
       and trained traffic management personnel should be used to supervise loading/unloading areas.                                                                                          10. OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITY
       Busy construction and demolition sites present a risk of collision where deliveries and other traffic are moving within the site. A traffic management plan supervised                 All electrical work should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks at the Workplace, AS/NZ 3012 and all licensing
       by trained traffic management personnel should be adopted for the work site.                                                                                                           requirements.
                                                                                                                                                                                              All work using Plant should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant at the Workplace.
       4. SERVICES                                                                                                                                                                            All work should be carried out in accordance with Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
       Rupture of services during excavation or other activity creates a variety of risks including release of hazardous material. Existing services are located on or around                 Due to the history of serious incidents it is recommended that particular care be exercised when undertaking work involving steel construction and concrete
       this site. Where 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                 placement. All the above applies.
       an appropriate service (such as Dial Before You Dig), appropriate excavation practice should be used and, where necessary, specialist contractors should be used.
       If underground power lines are located in or around this site. All underground power lines must be disconnected or carefully located and adequate warning signs
       used prior to any construction, maintenance or demolition commencing.
       If overhead power lines are near or on this site. These pose a risk of electrocution if struck or approached by lifting devices or other plant and persons working
       above ground level. Where there is a danger of this occurring, power lines should be, where practical, disconnected or relocated. Where this is not practical
       adequate warning in the form of bright coloured tape or signage should be used or a protective barrier provided.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Construction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     DRAWING TITLE:
                                                                                                                                    GENERAL NOTES:                                                                                                                                                   CLIENT NAME:    Annie and Andrew Bell
                                                                                                                                    Use written dimensions only. DO NOT scale drawings. Contractors to verify all      WHS Report Notes                                                              SITE ADDRESS:   11 La Mer Apartments
                                                                                                                                    dimensions and levels on site prior to commencing works and shop drawings.                                                                                                       37 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
                                                                                                                                    Site location is Category N3 or to engineer's requirements.
                                                                                                                                    These drawings are to be read in conjunction with engineer's design and                                                                                                   Feb 2021                                           DRAWING No:

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    LISSUE:           16/07/2021
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      DATE:                                                          DATE:
                                                                                                                                    details, the accompanying building specification and schedule of finishes.
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