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Rfi - Ross Crescent Working Drawings
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1. FALLS, SLIPS, TRIPS 2. FALLING OBJECTS 5. MANUAL TASKS 7. CONFINED SPACES
a) WORKING AT HEIGHTS LOOSE MATERIALS OR SMALL OBJECTS Components within this design with a mass in excess of 25kg EXCAVATION
DURING CONSTRUCTION Construction, maintenance or demolition work on or around should be lifted by two or more workers or by mechanical lifting Construction of this building and some maintenance on the
Wherever possible, components for this building should be this building is likely to involve persons working above ground device. Where this is not practical, suppliers or fabricators building will require excavation and installation of items within
prefabricated off-site or at ground level to minimise the risk level or above floor levels. Where this occurs one or more of should be required to limit the component mass. excavations. Where practical, installation should be carried out
of workers falling more than two metres. However, the following measures should be taken to avoid objects falling All material packaging, building and maintenance components using methods which do not require workers to enter the
construction of this building will require workers to be from the area where the work is being carried out onto persons should clearly show the total mass of packages and where excavation. Where this is not practical, adequate support for
working at heights where a fall in below. practical all items should be stored on site in a way which the excavated area should be provided to prevent collapse.
excess of two metres is possible and injury is likely to result 1. Prevent or restrict access to areas minimises bending before lifting. Advice should be provided on Warning signs and barriers to prevent accidental or
from such a fall. The builder should provide a suitable barrier below where the work is being carried out. safe lifting methods in all areas where lifting may occur. unauthorised access to all excavations should be provided.
wherever a 2. Provide toeboards to scaffolding or work platforms. Construction, maintenance and demolition of this building will ENCLOSED SPACES
person is required to work in a situation where falling 3. Provide protective structure below the work area. require the use of portable tools and equipment. These should For buildings with enclosed spaces where maintenance or designers
more than two metres is a possibility. 4. Ensure that all persons below the be fully maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s other access may be required:
DURING OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE work area have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). specifications and not used where faulty or (in the case of Enclosed spaces within this building may present a risk to
For houses or other low-rise buildings where electrical equipment) not carrying a current electrical safety
BUILDING COMPONENTS persons entering for construction, maintenance or any other
scaffolding is appropriate: tag. All safety guards or devices should be regularly checked purpose. The design documentation calls for warning signs
During construction, renovation or demolition of this building, parts
Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, roof or and Personal Protective Equipment should be used in and barriers to unauthorised access. These should be
of the structure including fabricated steelwork, heavy panels and
other components of this building will require persons accordance with manufacturer’s specification. maintained throughout the life of the building. Where workers
many other components will remain standing prior to or after
to be situated are required to enter enclosed spaces, air testing equipment
supporting parts are in place. Contractors should ensure that
where a fall from a height in excess of two metres is and Personal Protective Equipment should be provided. PO Box 262
temporary bracing or other required support is in place at all times
possible. Where this type of activity is required, scaffolding,
when collapse which may injure persons in the area is a 6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES SMALL SPACES
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regulations or legislation. Mechanical lifting of materials and components during If this existing building was constructed prior to: Some small spaces within this building will require access by
For buildings where scaffold, ladders, trestles are not construction, maintenance or demolition presents a risk of falling 1990 - it therefore may contain asbestos construction or maintenance workers. The design [email protected]
appropriate: Cleaning and maintenance of windows, walls, objects. 1986 - it therefore is likely to contain asbestos documentation calls for warning signs and barriers to
roof or other components of this building will require persons to Contractors should ensure that appropriate lifting devices are either in cladding material or in fire retardant insulation material. www.kiddco.com.au
unauthorised access. These should be maintained throughout
be situated used, that loads are properly secured and that access to areas In either case, the builder should check and, if necessary, take the life of the building. Where workers are required to enter
where a fall from a height in excess of two metres is below the load is prevented or restricted. appropriate action before demolishing, cutting, sanding, drilling This drawing is to be read in
small spaces they should be scheduled so that access is for
possible. Where this type of activity is required, scaffolding, or otherwise disturbing the existing structure. conjunction with Engineers Drawings &
fall barriers or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should 3. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT short periods. Manual lifting and other manual activity should
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be used in accordance with relevant codes of practice, For building on a major road, narrow road or steeply sloping POWDERED MATERIALS be restricted in small spaces.
regulations or legislation. road: Parking of vehicles or loading/unloading of vehicles on this Many materials used in the construction of this building can cause 8. PUBLIC ACCESS Construction to comply
roadway may cause a traffic hazard. During construction, harm if inhaled in powdered form. Persons working on or in the Public access to construction and demolition sites and to areas
b) SLIPPERY OR UNEVEN SURFACES building during construction, operational maintenance or
with all relevant SAA &
FLOOR FINISHES Specified maintenance or demolition of this building designated parking for under maintenance causes risk to workers and public. Warning BCA Codes & standard
workers and loading areas should be provided. Trained traffic demolition should ensure good ventilation and wear Personal signs and secure barriers to unauthorised access should be Bldg By-law 1975 & as
If finishes have been specified by designer, these have
management personnel should be responsible for the supervision of Protective Equipment including protection against inhalation while provided. Where electrical installations, excavations, plant or amended
been selected to minimise the risk of floors and paved areas
these areas. using powdered material or when sanding, drilling, cutting or loose materials are present they should be secured when not Verify all dimensions on
becoming slippery when wet or when walked on with wet
For building where on-site loading/unloading is restricted: otherwise disturbing or creating powdered material. fully supervised. site prior to commencement
shoes/feet. Any changes to the specified finish should be
made in consultation with the designer or, if this is not Construction of this building will require loading and unloading of TREATED TIMBER 9. OPERATIONAL USE OF BUILDING of any works. These
practical, surfaces with an equivalent or better slip materials on the roadway. Deliveries should be well planned to The design of this building may include provision for the inclusion drawings are not to be
avoid congestion of loading areas and trained traffic management of treated timber within the structure. Dust or fumes from this RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS used for scaling
resistance should be chosen.
personnel should be used to supervise loading/unloading areas. material can be harmful. Persons working on or in the building This building has been designed as a residential building. If it, Copyright for design &
FLOOR FINISHES By Owner
For all buildings: at a later date, it is used or intended to be used as a drawings remain the
If designer has not not been involved in the selection of during construction, operational maintenance or demolition should
Busy construction and demolition sites present a risk of collision workplace, the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act property of the authors.
surface finishes, the owner is responsible for the selection of ensure good ventilation and wear Personal Protective Equipment
where deliveries and other traffic are moving within the site. A traffic 2011 or subsequent replacement Act should be applied to the
surface finishes in the pedestrian trafficable areas of this including protection against inhalation of harmful material when
management plan supervised by trained traffic management new use.
building. Surfaces should be selected in accordance with AS sanding, drilling, cutting or using treated timber in any way that
HB 197:1999 and AS/NZ 4586:2004. personnel should be adopted for the work site. may cause harmful material to be released. Do not burn treated
STEPS, LOOSE OBJECTS AND UNEVEN SURFACES 4. SERVICES timber. 10.OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITY
Due to design restrictions for this building, steps and/or All electrical work should be carried out in accordance with
GENERAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ramps are included in the building which may be a hazard Rupture of services during excavation or other activity creates a Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks at the
Many types of glue, solvents, spray packs, paints, varnishes
to workers carrying objects or otherwise occupied. Steps variety of risks including release of hazardous material. Existing Workplace, AS/NZ 3012 and all licensing requirements.
and some cleaning materials and disinfectants have dangerous
should be clearly marked with both visual and tactile services are located on or around this site. Where known, these All work using Plant should be carried out in accordance
emissions. Areas where these are used should be kept well
warning during construction, maintenance, demolition and are identified on the plans but the exact location and extent of with Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant at the
ventilated while the material is being used and for a period after
at all times when the building operates as a workplace. services may vary from that indicated. Services should be Workplace. All work should be carried out in accordance
installation. Personal Protective Equipment may also be
Building owners and occupiers should monitor the located using an appropriate service (such as Dial Before You with Code of
required. The manufacturer’s recommendations for use must be
pedestrian access ways and in particular access to areas Dig), appropriate excavation practice should be used and, Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at
carefully considered at all times.
where maintenance is routinely carried out to ensure that where necessary, specialist contractors should be used. Work. Due to the history of serious incidents it is
surfaces have not moved or cracked so that they become Locations with underground power:
SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRE recommended that particular care be exercised when
Fibreglass, rockwool, ceramic and other material used for thermal or undertaking work involving steel construction and concrete
uneven and present a trip hazard. Spills, loose material, Underground power lines MAY be located in or around this site.
stray objects or any other matter that may cause a slip or sound insulation may contain synthetic mineral fibre which may be placement. All the above applies.
All underground power lines must be disconnected or carefully Project
trip hazard should be cleaned or removed from access located and adequate warning signs used prior to any
harmful if inhaled or if it comes in contact with the skin, eyes or other
sensitive parts or the body. Personal Protective Equipment including Proposed House
ways. construction, maintenance or demolition commencing.
protection against inhalation of harmful material should be used THESE NOTES MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
Contractors should be required to maintain a tidy work Locations with overhead power lines:
site during construction, maintenance or demolition to Overhead power lines MAY be near or on this site. These pose a when installing, removing or working near bulk insulation material. BY ALL INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. Location
reduce the risk of trips and falls in the workplace. risk of electrocution if struck or approached by lifting devices or TIMBER FLOORS THIS INCLUDES (but is not excluded to):
Materials for construction or maintenance should be other plant and persons working above ground level. Where there This building may contain timber floors which have an applied finish. 15 Ross Crescent
stored in designated areas away from access ways and is a danger of this occurring, power lines should be, where Areas where finishes are applied should be kept well ventilated OWNER, BUILDER, SUB-CONTRACTORS, Sunshine Beach
work areas. practical, disconnected or relocated. Where this is not practical during sanding and application and for a period after installation. CONSULTANTS, RENOVATORS, Client
adequate warning in the form of bright coloured tape or signage Personal Protective Equipment may also be required. The
should be used or a protective barrier provided. manufacturer’s recommendations for use must be carefully
OPERATORS, MAINTAINERS, Mark Bain
considered at all times. DEMOLISHERS. Drawing Title
OHS
Scale Date
as shown @A3 22.06.28
Drawn By Job No:
JLK 1801
Drawing No. Issue No.
GSPublisherVersion 0.81.100.100
WD.104 S1
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