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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Project information .......................................................................................................................... 3 2. Roles and responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 4 3. General WHS information ............................................................................................................... 5 4. Risk management ............................................................................................................................. 8 5. High risk construction work ............................................................................................................ 9 6. Emergency and incident response ............................................................................................... 10 7. Induction and training ................................................................................................................... 13 8. Consultation and communication ................................................................................................ 14 9. Site safety procedures ................................................................................................................... 15 10. Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) ..................................................................................... 23 Appendix A1. Staff Induction Checklist ............................................................................................ 35 Appendix A2: Training Inventory And Register................................................................................ 36 Appendix A3. Site Induction .............................................................................................................. 37 Appendix B. Generic Risk Assessment Form ................................................................................... 38 Appendix C. Hazardous Substance Register and Risk Assessment .............................................. 42 Appendix E. Electrical Equipment Register: ..................................................................................... 46 Appendix F. Incident/Injury/Hazard Report Form ........................................................................... 47 Appendix G. EH&S Compliance Checklist......................................................................................... 48

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1. Project information 1.1. Management and review This WHS Management Plan has been developed to outline our approach to managing work health and safety (WHS) at the <INSERT NAME OF PROJECT>

at <INSERT ADDRESS.>

We will: make this plan available to all workers and contractors on this project and ensure they have the opportunity to read, understand, clarify and ask questions

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keep a copy of the WHS Management Plan readily available for the duration of the project

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review the plan regularly throughout this project and make any revisions known to those working on the project

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1.2 Principal contractor details Business name: Address:

Contact person: Work phone:

1.3 Details of persons at workplace with WHS responsibilities Name

Position

1.4 Scope of work

Description of project: Location of project: Start and finish dates:

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WHS responsibilities

2. Roles and responsibilities 2.1 Principal contractor The principal contractor of this project is responsible for: preparing, updating and implementing this WHS Management Plan, including all associated procedures

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identifying and observing all legal WHS requirements

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ensuring that all works are conducted in a manner without risk to workers

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planning to do all work safely

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participating in the planning and design stages of trade activities

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identifying WHS training required for an activity

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ensuring workers undertake identified WHS training

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communicating and consulting with workers

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investigating hazard reports and ensuring that corrective actions are undertaken

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assisting in rehabilitation and return to work initiatives

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dispute resolution

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2.2 Contractors

Contractors who are engaged for this project are responsible for:

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fulfilling the duties of PCBU for their own operations

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identifying all high risk construction work associated with their activities and ensuring safe work method statements are developed and implemented

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complying with the duties as listed under ’Workers’ (see 2.3)

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following all safety policies and procedures and site rules

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complying with this WHS Management Plan

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complying with any direction given to them by the principal contactor

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undertaking site-specific induction before starting work and signing off that they have completed this induction

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ensuring the workers they engage also undertake the site specific induction.

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ensuring they have the correct tools and equipment and these are in a serviceable condition for the task

2.3 Workers

All workers on this project (including those employed by contractors) are responsible for:

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taking reasonable care of their own health and safety

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taking reasonable care that their conduct does not adversely affect others

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complying with instruction, so far as they are reasonably able

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cooperating with reasonable notified policies or procedures

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3. General WHS information 3.1 Legislation Relevant legislation

Tick if applicable

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

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Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017

3.2 Codes of Practice and other guidance

Relevant Codes of Practice 1

Tick if applicable

Confined spaces

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Construction work

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Cranes

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Demolition work

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Excavation work

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First aid in the workplace

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Formwork and falsework

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Hazardous manual tasks

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Housing construction work

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How to manage work health and safety risks

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How to safely manage and control asbestos in the workplace

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How to safely remove asbestos

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Industrial forklifts

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Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals

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Managing electrical risks at the workplace

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Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work

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Managing risks of plant in the workplace

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Managing the risks of falls in the workplace

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Managing the work environment and facilities

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Preventing falls in housing construction

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Safe design, manufacture, import and supply of plant

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Safe design structures

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Scaffolding

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3.3 WHS policy All Civil Works Group Pty Ltd is committed to the health and safety of all workers and others that may be affected by our work activities. This includes the protection of all workers by complying with WHS legislation, demonstrating due diligence and the application of best practice strategies and industry-based WHS policies and procedures. People are our most important asset and their health and safety is of the greatest importance within a safe and productive work environment.

Managers and supervisors have the responsibility for implementing this and other policies as an integral part of

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their accountabilities; they may delegate their WHS duties and activities, but not abdicate their responsibilities.

Workers have an obligation to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others, and to cooperate and comply with reasonable policy, procedures and instructions.

The objectives of this Policy are to: 

prevent work related injuries and illnesses and aspire to an incident free workplace

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continuously improve the health and safety skills of our workers

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pursue industry best practice and a safe workplace culture

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provide an emergency response program

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comply with all legislative requirements.

These objectives will be achieved by: 

maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the nature of operations and the associated hazards and risks for the purpose of preventing illness or injury to any person

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provision of processes to eliminate or minimise risks

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provision of a healthy and safe work environment with appropriate resources, processes and support to enable work to be undertaken in the safest possible way

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provision of safe systems of work including the safe use, handling and storage of plant, structures and chemicals

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involving our workers in the decision making processes through structured and informal communication, consultation and learning

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provision of necessary information, training, instruction or supervision

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provision of adequate facilities for the welfare of workers

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provision of appropriate processes for reporting, receiving and considering information regarding incidents, hazards and risks and responding in a timely way to that information

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monitoring the health of workers, the effectiveness of systems and workplace conditions

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providing effective injury management and rehabilitation strategies.

All workers are authorised and expected to stop work and immediately notify their supervisor if a task carries an unacceptable level of risk All Civil Works Group Pty Ltd will maintain a documented safety management system and provide appropriate support and resources. System implementation, maintenance and verification will be achieved through demonstrated leadership of all managers and supervisors and the commitment and involvement of all workers.

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3.4 Insurances Company

Policy number

Expiry date

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Insurance type

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4. Risk management 4.1 Identifying hazards and managing risks We will systematically identify hazards and assess risks before the project starts by using the hierarchy of control (see 4.2) in conjunction with: developing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) to control risks associated with high risk construction work

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using a risk management form to control general construction risks where necessary

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We will also identify risks: 

before we buy or re-order any chemicals

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when introducing a new task

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when new information is received about tasks, procedures, equipment or chemicals.

All hazards that are identified throughout the project must be reported immediately to the principal contractor.

We will inform our workers of our risk management procedures and ensure they are trained in risk management.

4.2 Hierarchy of control

We will control all risks we identify by applying the Hierarchy of Controls as follows: 

Eliminate

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Substitute

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Isolate

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Engineering controls

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Administrative controls

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Personal Protective Equipment.

Where possible, we will implement risk controls that are high in the order and will implement multiple controls where necessary.

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5. High risk construction work 5.1 High risk construction work We have identified the following high risk activities for this project. A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) has been developed for each of the high risk construction work activities. We will also develop SWMSs for any

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additional high risk work that is introduced or identified during the project.

High risk construction work activity

We will review the SWMS where: 

there is a need to change the method of carrying out of the high risk construction work

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a risk has been identified that is not included and managed within a SWMS.

5.2 Licences for high risk work

We require workers to be licenced to undertake high risk work. Our register of licence holders is below: Licence holder name

Type of licence

Expiry date

5.3 Asbestos

The principal contractor will ensure: 

all workers understand our procedures for asbestos and follow the correct removal processes

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all workers are trained and use the appropriate personal protective equipment

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only licenced asbestos removalists are used to remove asbestos where the quantity to be remove exceeds the 10 square metre limit or is friable

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the correct signage and controls are in place before any removal of asbestos commences

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the asbestos is wrapped and disposed of correctly.

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6. Emergency and incident response 6.1 Emergency preparedness To ensure we are prepared for an emergency we: 

show all workers and subcontractors the emergency point as part of their induction (this is included in our induction checklist) display emergency procedures in the site office or other visible location

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check and mark fire extinguishers at the beginning of the project and six-monthly after that

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Emergency procedure

In the event of a fire or similar emergency evacuation: 

stop work immediately and vacate the workplace

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assist anyone in the workplace who may not be familiar with the evacuation procedures

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call emergency services on 000 or on 112 from a mobile phone. Other emergency numbers are on display in the site office (if applicable)

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notify the principal contractor

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assemble in the nominated assembly points until you receive further instructions from the principal contractor or emergency services personnel

Emergency meeting point

Our emergency meeting point is <INSERT EMERGENCY MEETING POINT>.

Emergency contact list for the site

Our emergency contact list is provided overleaf.

<COMPLETE THE DETAILS ON THE SAMPLE EMERGENCY LIST ON PAGE 13>.

6.2 Incident procedure

If an incident occurs at the workplace the procedure is: 

immediately notify the principal contractor

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do not interfere with the scene of the incident

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depending on the nature and severity of the injury, the principal contractor will notify Workplace Standards (see 6.3).

The principal contactor may record details of the incident and will ensure any remedial action is taken.

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6.3 Notifiable incidents We will report the following incidents to Workplace Standards: 

the death of a person

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an incident requiring hospitalisation

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a serious injury or illness of a person (as defined in 6.3 of Part A).

In the event of such an occurrence: notify the principal contractor who must notify Safework NSW by the quickest means possible.

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do not disturb the site until given clearance by the principal contractor who will take advice from Safework NSW

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the principal contractor will confirm the reporting requirements required by SafeworkNSW and NSW Police

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the principal contractor shall only give permission to disturb the site when notified by Workplace Standards that a formal investigation is not required

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if a formal investigation is required, the principal contractor will secure the site

6.4 First aid 

We will supply adequate first aid equipment, which will be available Company vehicles

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If anyone becomes aware that an item of first aid is out of stock or out of date, they are to notify the principal contractor immediately

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First aid should be administered by trained first aid personnel.

In the event of a person being injured, trained first aid personnel should: 

stabilise the person and administer first aid

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phone an ambulance (depending on the extent of the injuries)

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if emergency services are called, notify the principal contractor immediately. In all other circumstances notify the principal contractor as soon as practicable.

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EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AMBULANCE

POLICE

FIRE SERVICE

000 or 112 (mobile) (BOTH NUMBERS ARE ACCESSIBLE WHILE MOBILE KEY PADS ARE LOCKED)

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EMERGENCY CENTRE Name:

Address: Phone:

Operating hours:

LOCAL INFORMATION Police Station:

131-444

Poisons Information Centre: Telstra:

Local Council:

Electrical Emergency: Dial before you dig:

1100

Gas Emergency:

Water Emergency:

Workplace Standards:

1300 366 322

Professional Association: Union:

INTERNAL INFORMATION Principal contractor:

Contact details: Site supervisor: Contact details:

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7. Induction and training 7.1 Worker induction The principal contractor will work with other contractors to ensure a site specific induction is provided for all workers before starting work.

This induction must outline: the expectations outlined in this WHS Management Plan, including all policies and procedures

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the emergency meeting point

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the site rules

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the facilities

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any site specific hazards

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high risk construction work activities

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7.2 Worker training

The principal contractor will: 

ensure workers are trained and competent for the work to be carried out

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ensure workers are trained to deal with any risks associated with the work and understand the control measures in place

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ensure all workers have had relevant white card training (or other appropriate training from another jurisdiction)

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ensure on-site training and supervision is provided

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organise external training for specific tasks where required

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seek high risk licences for all high risk work and maintain a register of licences

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communicate with other contractors to ensure their workers are appropriately trained and competent.

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8. Consultation and communication 8.1 Consultation We will consult with all workers and contractors on WHS issues for this project: at toolbox meetings where anyone can raise issues for discussion

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informally during the planning of activities or the development of Safe Work Method Statements

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when changes to workplace arrangements could affect the health and safety of workers

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during investigations into any incident to establish details of the incident or to formulate corrective action

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to prevent the incident re-occurring

We will also consult with contractors and suppliers on WHS issues associated with any products or services provided for the contract: 

during the negotiation phase before agreeing on the work requirements

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before starting any contractor operations

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when any changes to workplace arrangements occur that could affect the health and safety of the contractors or affect their work procedures

8.2 Communication

We will ensure our workers and other contractors are aware of WHS requirements by providing them with this WHS Management Plan before starting work on the project. Contractors are expected to make their workers aware of all WHS requirements.

We will communicate relevant WHS information to everyone involved in this project by: 

induction

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pre-work meetings

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toolbox meetings

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incident reports and outcomes

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distributing safety alerts or guidance material about industry specific hazards/incidents

8.3 Disciplinary procedures

If anyone does not comply with the requirements of this Plan, the following will apply: 

First violation: verbal warning (and advise contractor if it involves their worker/s)

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Second violation: written notification (and advise contractor if it involves their worker/s)

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Third violation: complete removal/suspension from the project.

For a serious breach of safety, workers can be immediately dismissed or removed from the site without notice.

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9. Site safety procedures 9.1 Site rules Site safety rules must effectively implement the provisions shown below. A condition of entry to the site is that all workers and visitors comply with these provisions and all other relevant sections of this manual: SITE INDUCTION All persons working on the site must attend a site induction. Visitors that have not been inducted must be

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accompanied and under the control of a competent person at all times.

SAFETY HELMETS 

All supervisors, workers, and visitors in the building and construction areas must wear safety helmets at all times in designated areas.

SAFETY FOOTWEAR 

Safety footwear must be worn at all times by all supervisors, workers, and visitors in the building and construction area. The footwear must comply with AS2210.

GLASS CONTAINERS 

Glass containers are not allowed on the site, other than in lunchrooms.

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS 

The consumption of alcohol and illegal drugs on this site during hours is prohibited.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

PPE such as safety eye protection, hearing protection, safety gloves, masks etc, must be worn eg. when grinding, drilling, and on all other tasks with similar risks. PPE must be securely stored, when not in use and checked prior to use.

ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS 

Accidents and injuries must be reported immediately to the contractor’s site representative.

FIRST AID 

All persons requiring first aid treatment are to contact the first aid officer who will administer the treatment and record the injury in the Register of Injuries and Treatments including the person’s name and the nature of the injury or ailment.

FIRE PREVENTION 

All persons must employ fire prevention. An appropriate fire extinguisher must be on hand for each welding set brought to site.

CLEANLINESS AND TIDINESS 

Work areas and amenities must be kept clean and tidy, with rubbish and other safety hazards, cleaned up promptly.

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS 

Hazardous chemicals must be used and stored in compliance with safety data sheets (SDSs)

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ASBESTOS 

Work to the NECA National Asbestos Management Plan when working on or near ACMs including asbestos meter panels.

WORKING AT HEIGHTS 

Working at heights above 2.0 metres must be in accordance with SafeWork NSW requirements.

ACCESS 

All hazardous areas and activities must be isolated with lockout/ tagout systems, barricades, guardrails, or

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handrails as appropriate and with standard safety danger/warning signs conspicuously displayed.

PREVENTING PUBLIC ACCESS 

Implement security measures to prevent unauthorised access to the construction area.

POLICY 

All workers are authorised and expected to safely stop work and immediately notify their supervisor if a task carries an unacceptable level of risk.

A copy of the site rules is displayed in the site office.

9.2 Site amenities 

Toilets and drinking water will be provided on site.

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All workers are to have good hygiene standards and clean up after themselves.

9.3 Site security

The principal contractor will, so far as reasonably practicable, secure the site by: 

keeping the building secure during the project

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erecting a fence to prevent unauthorised access

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locking gates to the site outside normal hours of operation

Workers and contractors are expected to keep the site secure, for example by closing or locking gates.

9.3 Site signage

At a minimum, we will display the following signs on the entrance to the site: 

the principal contractor’s name, contact details and after-hours telephone number

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the location of the site office.

9.4 Personal protective equipment We will provide the personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers at the workplace, unless the PPE has been provided by another contractor.

The person providing the PPE must ensure that the PPE is: 

suitable for the nature of the work and any hazard associated with the work

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a suitable size and fit and reasonably comfortable for the worker who is to use or wear it

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maintained, repaired or replaced so that it continues to minimise risk to the worker who uses it, including by: o ensuring it is clean and hygienic o ensuring it is in good working order o ensuring it is used or worn by the worker, so far as is reasonably practicable.

The person supplying the PPE must also: provide workers with information, training and instruction in the proper use, wearing, storage and maintenance

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of PPE

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ensure that any other person at the workplace (such as home owners, clients or inspectors) is appropriately provided with PPE to wear as required.

Workers must: 

follow all instructions to wear and use PPE

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take reasonable care of PPE

9.5 Managing construction hazards specified in the Regulations Falls from heights

We will manage the risks associated with falls from heights by: 

ensuring that where practicable, any work involving the risk of a fall is undertaken on the ground or on a solid construction (such as an elevated work platform)

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where this is not practicable, providing a fall prevention device such as secure fencing, edge protection, working platforms and/or covers

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where this is not practicable, providing a work positioning system such as plant or a structure (other than a temporary work platform) that enables a person to be positioned and safely supported

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where this is not practicable, providing a fall arrest system such as a safety harness system. Workers will be trained in emergency procedures for fall arrest systems

When undertaking work involving the risk of a fall from height, workers must: 

follow all instructions

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work with a buddy when using a ladder

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only use approved work platforms

Falling objects

Where practical, we will provide adequate protection against the risk of falling objects through the use of control measures such as barrier screen, toe-boards and by storing and stacking materials safely.

Where this is not possible, a risk assessment must be undertaken and appropriate control measures implemented to manage the risk of injuries from falling objects.

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Excavation work/trenching Anyone undertaking excavation work must not start work unless they have: 

found out about any underground services that may be affected by their works, before starting work

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implemented control measures to avoid direct or inadvertent contact with underground services

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pot-hole dug (by hand) to expose existing services before any mechanical excavation near the services

Any issues must be reported to the principal contractor.

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Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are included in this WHS Project for trenches of at least 1.5 metres.

Workers must be familiar with and implement the control measures in the SWMS. Work near overhead or underground essential services

We will ensure, where reasonably practical, that that no-one comes within an unsafe distance of an overhead or underground power line.

If maintaining a safe distance is not reasonably practical, we will: 

assess the risk associated with the proposed work

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implement control measures consistent with the risk assessment

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contact and consult with the local essential service provided.

For work near overhead power lines up to and including 133kV: 

work is not permitted within 3 metres of overhead power lines

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the principal contractor (or contractor in charge of the work) must have written authority from the electrical supply authority to work within the “no go” (exclusion) zone

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if using plant or equipment within 3 to 6.4 metres of overhead power lines ensure you have a safety observer.

For work near overhead power lines of greater than 133kV: 

work is not permitted within 8 metres of overhead power lines

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the principal contractor (or contractor in charge of the work) must have written authority from the electrical supply authority to work within the “no go” (exclusion) zone

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if using plant or equipment within 8 to 10 metres of overhead power lines ensure you have a safety observer.

For excavation work near underground essential services: 

take all reasonable steps to obtain current underground essential services information before directing or allowing the excavation work to start

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provide this information to any person engaged to carry out the excavation work

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consider this information when carrying out, directing, or allowing the carrying out of the excavation work

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ensure this information is available for inspection.

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Electrical 

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an electricity distributers main

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an existing switchboard permanently installed at the premises

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a compliant low voltage generator

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a compliant inverter.

Switchboards and distribution boards used on site must:

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Power supplied to the site must only come from:

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be of robust construction and materials capable of withstanding damage from the weather and other environmental and site influences (IP23 minimum rating)

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be securely attached to a post, pole, wall or other structure unless it is of a stable freestanding design able to withstand external forces likely to be present

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incorporate suitable support and protection for flexible cords and cables and prevent mechanical strain to the cable connections inside the board

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protect all live parts at all times

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be individually distinguished by numbers, letters or a combination of both (where multiple boards are present).

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Flexible cords used on construction sites must be rated heavy duty.

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To avoid confusion with individual earthing conductors, green sheathed flexible power cords must not be used on site.

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Flexible cords must be either protected by a suitable enclosure or barrier (flexible or rigid conduit) or located where they are not subjected to mechanical damage, damage by liquids or high temperature (elevated on stands or hung from nonconductive support brackets).

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We will ensure our cords do not exceed the maximum length as stated in Table 1 of AS3012 below: Rated current

10amp

15/16 amp

20 amp

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Conductor size

Maximum length in metres

1.5mm

35

2.5mm

60

4.0mm

100

1.5m

25

2.5m

40

4.0mm

65

2.5mm

30

4.0m

50

6.0mm

75

We will maintain an in-service inspection and test regime for all portable electrical leads, tools and earth leakage devices.

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We will ensure that after the equipment has been inspected and tested, it will be fitted with a durable, nonreusable, non-metallic tag. The tag will include the name of the person or company who performed the test and the test and re-test date.

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Records of all inspections, tests, repairs and faults related to all electrical equipment will be recorded in a testing and tagging register.

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RCDs and portable equipment must be inspected, tested and tagged every 3 months.

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Workers must conduct an RCD push button test after connection to a socket and before connection to equipment at least once a day.

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Workers must report any damaged electrical equipment to the principal contractor. It will be removed from service and either repaired or replaced and subsequently inspected and tested as required.

New electrical equipment must be recorded in the register and subjected to the in- service testing regime

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within the first 3 months of service.

Plant

To ensure all plant used complies with the requirements of the WHS Regulations: 

only use plant for the purpose for which it was designed

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use all health and safety features and warning devices on plant

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follow all information, training and instruction provided

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guarding must be permanently fixed and is not permitted to be removed

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no person other than the operator may ride on the plant unless the person is provided with a level of protection that is equivalent to that provided to the operator

We will ensure that: 

all plant is regularly maintained, inspected and tested by a relevant competent person

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the plant has a warning device that will warn persons who may be at risk from the movement of the plant

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all plant that lifts or suspends loads is specifically designed to lift or suspend that load.

Scaffolds

We will ensure: 

that the scaffold is erected by a competent person (having regard for high risk licence for above 4 metres)

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that before we use the scaffold, the competent person has advised (in writing) that it is safe

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that scaffolding is inspected by a competent person:

o before use of the scaffold is resumed after an incident occurs that may reasonably be expected to affect the stability of the scaffold

o before use of the scaffold is resumed after repairs o at least every 30 days.

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that, if an inspection indicates that any scaffold or its supporting structure creates a risk to health or safety: o any necessary repairs, alterations and additions will be made or carried out o the scaffold and its supporting structure will be inspected again by a competent person before use of the scaffold is resumed.

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Workers must: 

not use incomplete scaffolding

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report any scaffolding issues to the principal contractor

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comply with the directions of any tags attached to the scaffold

We will prevent unauthorised access to the scaffold by: removing ladders where there is no site fencing

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9.6 Managing other construction hazards Traffic Management

We will manage the hazards associated with traffic management by ensuring traffic controls at work sites are installed in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard - AS1742.3, Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 3: Traffic control for works on roads. The workers involved in installing and managing traffic control at work sites must understand the requirements of the Standard and be appropriately trained and qualified in its use.

We will ensure workers are trained as follows: 

where workers are undertaking traffic management activities they will have satisfactorily completed the Training.gov.au training package unit RIIOHS302A ‘Implement Traffic Management Plan’ or equivalent

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in addition to the above qualification, where manual traffic control is required, it shall be performed by those who have also satisfactorily completed the Training.gov.au training package unit RIIOHS205A ‘Control Traffic with a Stop/Slow Bat’ or equivalent



Traffic management plans will be drawn and certified by a person who has satisfactorily completed the appropriate training (RIIOHS205A and RIIOHS302A are not considered to be sufficient training for drawing and certifying traffic management plans).

Ladder safety

We will manage hazards associated with ladders by: 

using ladders according to the manufacturer’s instructions



only allowing one person at a time on a ladder



performing all work from a ladder while facing the ladder



not setting up ladders on scaffolds or elevated work platforms to gain extra height

Manual handling We will manage hazards associated with manual handling by: 

ensuring all users follow good manual handling practices



assessing risk assessments



providing mechanical lifting aids where applicable

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Slips, trips and falls We will manage hazards associated with slips, trips and falls by: 

using a slips, trips and falls checklist as required



checking for hazards that could cause someone to slip, trip or fall by doing a visual check



ensuring workers keep the site tidy as part of the written site rules

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Hand operated and power tool use 

We will manage hazards of hand operated and power tool use by:



regularly checking all tools to ensure they are in a safe working order



recording all electrical tools in a tag and testing register



testing and tagging electrical tools every 3 months



communicating any issues identified with power tools to workers through a toolbox meeting. Before using power tools, workers must ensure:



electrical connections are secure



electricity supply is through an RCD



safety guards are in position



the machine is switched off before activating the electricity supply



appropriate PPE is used as required by manufacturer’s guidelines or as guided by the principal contractor



<INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS >.

Workers must report any issues with power tools to the principal contractor. Unsafe tools will be tagged and removed from service Sun safety

All persons on site should: 

wear adequate clothing (eg hats) and other protection methods (eg sunscreen) to protect themselves from the effects of working while exposed to UV rays.



manage working in the sun to avoid dehydration and heat stress related illnesses

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10. Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

SA M IH P SE L E Q

This section of our plan includes our completed Safe Work Method Statements for all high-risk construction work.

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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

Organisational Details

SA M IH P SE L E Q

PLUMBING WORKS SWMS

Company Name:

ARC PLUMBING ABN 88 1***

Approval Date:

19/07/2022

Company Address:

3*

Next Review Date:

19/07/2023

Director / Manager Name:

Y*****

Contact Number:

04*******

Type of SWMS:

Generic (multiple projects, jobs, or work requests)

Site Specific Details

Principle Contractor:

n/a

Site Manager or Supervisor Name:

n/a

Site specific (complete section below)

☐ n/a

Contact Number:

☐ n/a

☐

☐

Other PCBU’s:

Site Address:

SWMS Details

☐



n/a

n/a

☐

☐

What high risk work activities are covered by this SWMS?

Work on, in or adjacent to a traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant.

Work on or near energised electrical installations or services.

Work on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping

What is the scope of the works?

Scope of work includes the physical work of installing, maintaining, repairing, altering, removing, or adding to Plumbing works.

Who else was consulted/involved in preparing this SWMS?

Workers / employees



Principle Contractor

☐

WHS Team

☐

Additional compliance measures:

Pre-start Hazard Risk Assessment

☐

Toolbox Talk



Workplace Safety Inspection

☐

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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

Yo****

Contact Number:

0******

Date:

19/07/2022

Chemicals

Personal Protective Equipment

Training / Licencing Requirements

Sign off

SA M IH P SE L E Q

Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS:

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Responsible persons signature:

Yo***

Construction industry general induction (White Card)



Senior First Aid Training

☐

Forklift Licence

☐

Traffic Control Ticket

☐

Asbestos Awareness

☐

Working with Asbestos of a Minor nature

☐

(Other):

☐

(Other):

☐

(Other):

☐

Safety boots



Eye protection



Respiratory equipment



Safety Helmet

☐

Hearing protection



Barricading and signage

☐

Communication equipment

☐

Long sleeve long pants

☐

White night suits required on night shift

☐

(Other):

☐

(Other):

☐

(Other):

☐

(Other):

☐

(Other):

☐

(Other):

☐

PVC Cement

☐

Diesel Fuel

☐

Petrol Fuel

☐

Silicone Spray

☐

Multi-Purpose Grease

☐

Silicone

☐

MAPP Gas / LPG

☐

Oxygen / Acetylene

☐

Multi-Use Lubricant Spray (WD-40)

☐

Nitrogen

☐

Refrigerants

☐

(Other):

☐

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Legislation

Jurisdictions

NSW

/

Safety Legislation

Regulator and Contact Number

Codes of Practice

Act: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

Regulator: SafeWork NSW

Note:

Regulation: Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)

Number: 13 10 50

To have legal effect in a jurisdiction a model Code of Practice must be approved as a code of practice in that jurisdiction. To find if a model Code of Practice has been approved in a particular jurisdiction, check with the relevant work health and safety regulator.



 Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace  First Aid in the Workplace  Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces  Confined Spaces Construction Work  Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work

Standards

AS/NZS 1067: Sunglasses and fashion spectacles, AS/NZS 1270: Acoustics - Hearing protectors, AS/NZS 1337.4-6 Series: Personal eye-protection, AS/NZS 1715: Selection use and maintenance of respiratory protection devices, AS/NZS 2161.1-10: Occupational protective gloves, AS/NZS 2210.1-9 Series: Occupational protective footwear, AS/NZS 1800: Occupational protective helmets - Selection, care and use, AS/NZS 4501.1: Occupational protective clothing – General recommendations on selection, care, use and maintenance of protective clothing

SOP

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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

Definitions

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Hierarchy of Controls

Elimination

This control measure involves eliminating or removing the risk in its entirety

Substitution

This form of control involves substituting a safer process or material for the hazardous process/material found.

Isolation

Engineering

This control involves separating the hazard or hazardous work practice from employee’s other work areas. This may involve sectioning off the area by erecting barriers or by moving either the hazardous work practice or the „other‟ employees and their work practices.

This method of control involves designing and/or adding physical safety features to plant or equipment.

This type of control is most effective when used in conjunction with measures mentioned above or as an interim control whilst more effective control measures are developed and implemented.

Admin

PPE is not a particularly effective control method and should only be used:

PPE



When all other control measures are impractical; or



In conjunction with other more effective, control measures.

Risk Level Matrix

Risk Analysis

Likelihood

Consequence

Likelihood

C1

C2

C3

C4

L1

1

1

2

3

L1

Highly Likely

C1

Catastrophic

L2

1

2

3

3

L2

Likely

C2

Major

L3

2

3

4

4

L3

Unlikely

C3

Moderate

L4

3

4

4

4

L4

Rare

C4

Minor

EXTREME RISK

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HIGH RISK

MEDIUM RISK

Consequence

LOW RISK

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

#

SA M IH P SE L E Q

General Planning

Job Step / Process / Activity

Identify Hazards

Risk Level (R) and the Residual Rating (RR) L

C

R

Identify Controls / Action Required

RR



1

Establishment of Site and Amenities

 Non-Compliance with site safety rules

 

L2

C2

HR

LR

 

2

3

Ensure appropriate testing equipment is available for use

 Defective equipment causing personal injury

Activities Involving Manual Handling

 Inappropriate storage and handling  Packaging sizes too large & heavy  Awkward postures  Repetitive and/or sudden movements  Incorrect lifting techniques  Sustained Postures  Extensive lifting, pushing & pulling movements  Musculoskeletal Injuries Muscle Sprains and Strains  Muscular Stress

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L2

L2

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C3

C2

M3

HR

LR

Location of Amenities are to be pre- determined and setup away from populated areas, schools and high traffic areas.

Exclusion zone set up around the site set up area.

Traffic control conducted by ticketed traffic controllers. Refer to Traffic and Pedestrian Management SWMS-G008).

Ensure all vehicles are parked legally (not in No Stopping and not over driveways or in a location which is obstructing traffic.

All staff are to wear PPE (hard hat, visibility vest and safety boots, safety glasses and gloves).

  

Visual inspection to be carried out on all equipment.

Ensure correct manual handling techniques are followed.

Wear all mandatory PPE and task specific PPE.

       

Use lifting devices as provided or identified as a need Weight capacity & load limits displayed within the workplace Allocation of appropriate storage space and storage areas Access to mechanical equipment & mechanical aids Reduced weight of items Toolbox manual handling techniques Manual handling awareness and external training programs Review workspaces regularly to ensure best use of storage and process flow Mechanical aids - e.g. use of suitable trolleys Identify appropriate storage and handling of items requiring manual handling Rotation of tasks & rest breaks Workplace and task area set up to remove unnecessary movement & transfers Two Man Lift Techniques Equipment design

LR

     

Person Responsible

Workers

Supervisor Workers

Workers

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

SA M IH P SE L E Q

4

 Reactions of products creating gas or fire  Exposure to skin  Exposure to eyes  Inhalation  Inadvertent ingestion via transfer  Personal injury / illness  Health Affects  Skin Irritations  Breathing difficulty

Activities involving chemicals

    

5

Activities requiring work outdoors

     

6

Working near Asbestos

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Sunburn Dust Increased body heat Decreased body heat Trips, slips & falls from obscured view Insect & animal bites Cuts, lacerations, bruises & abrasions Heat stroke Musculoskeletal Injuries Sprains & Strains Dehydration

 Exposure to airborne asbestos fibre  Lung pathology (evident in the longer term)

   

L2

C2

HR

LR

    



L3

C2

HR

LR

   

 

L3

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C3

HR

LR

 

Access to and use of Hazardous Product strictly controlled Delineation and separation of product Apply strict labelling, placarding and signage Quantities management within storage facilities to eliminate decanting etc.

Specialist work areas for use such as chemical storage Bunding for containment (where required by MSDS) Spill Kit & Eye Wash provision (where required by MSDS) Qualified trained staff (where required) MSDS registers at point of use, located on one drive

Workers

Light cotton clothing worn neck to wrist to ankle in extreme conditions, Hats, Sunscreen, dust masks Regular break periods and rotation of tasks Adequate liquid consumption Provide shading over work areas Shaded areas or indoors for breaks

Workers

Ensure all workers are trained in asbestos awareness and detection Report any potential disturbance / degradation of ACM to appropriate supervisor and barricade / isolate area so others do not enter Do not enter a barricaded area until the area has been assessed by Occupational Hygienist and the area is cleared by relevant authority

Workers

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

7

8

Report any potential disturbance / degradation of LCM to appropriate authority and barricade / isolate area so others do not enter (appropriate authority will professionally barricade/contain) Do not enter a barricaded area until the area has been cleared by relevant authority

Workers

Guards and safety devices Equipment is tested and tagged & RCD's used as necessary Controlled access to equipment & tools Supervision when applicable PPE - anti vibration gloves, glasses, boots etc

Workers

SA M IH P SE L E Q



Working near Lead containing materials

 Exposure to lead particulate  Lead poisoning

Activities involving use of hand and power tools

 Exposure to live equipment  Exposure to moving parts & cutting blades  Exposure to heat  Electric Shock  Repetitive Movements  Exposure to Vibration  Electrocution / shock  Cuts, lacerations and abrasions  Lacerations  Sprains & Strains  Minor Burns  Muscular Stress & Strain

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L2

L2

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C3

C3

HR

HR

LR

LR

 

    

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

SA M IH P SE L E Q

 Contact with blade / chains  Hitting objects with body  Exposure to mechanical vibration

 Hit by moving objects

 Entanglement

 

 Dragging and pulling

9

Use of Plant & equipment

 Repetitive movement

 Awkward or sustained posture

L2

 Exposure to heat / electricity  Lacerations, abrasions and bruises  Strain, sprain  Muscle tear

 Fracture (extreme cases)  Electric shock  Burn

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C3

HR

LR

     

Machine guarding of moving parts Safety chain brakes, clear work zones, equipment servicing to ensure safety features are in working order.

Works are planned and programmed.

Ensure clear exclusion and drop zones.

Ensure plant is fit for purpose - task and environment Ensure plant operated within defined safety limits PPE - hearing protection, eyewear, face guard, long & long Safety bunting, safety cones to identify work / danger zones, spotters where required

Workers

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

#

1

SA M IH P SE L E Q

Plumbing Works

Job Step / Process / Activity

Repair/Replace of Tap

Identify Hazards

Risk Level (R) and the Residual Rating (RR) L

 Flooding  Personal Injury – Cuts / Abrasions

L2

C

C2

R

HR

Identify Controls / Action Required

RR

LR

          

2

3

Repair/Replace of Toilet

Removal of damaged tiles

 Flooding  Personal Injury –  Cuts / Abrasions

 Falling objects.  Personal Injury

   

L2

C2

HR

LR

   

L3

C2

HR

LR

  



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Person Responsible

Isolate Water Supply.

Remove Handles & Spindles from tap.

Check Brass Seats.

Reseat using tap reseter.

Service spindles using new “O” rings & Lubricant Ensure all workers are competent in using hand & power tools. Refer to SWMS 004 Use of Power Tools Install new neoprene washer Replace spindles & Handles Reinstate Water Supply Check Operation of tap.

Use adequate PPE where required

Workers

Test Flush Mechanism.

Isolate Water Supply Remove Worn Parts Ensure all workers are competent in using hand & power tools. Refer to SWMS -G001 General Works Install New Parts required.

Reinstate water supply & Test Toilet.

Use adequate PPE where required

Workers

Maintain good housekeeping.

If required use approved signs and barricades.

When removing & throwing debris to the ground ensure personnel or members of the public do not enter that area. Barricade off an exclusion zone.

Use adequate PPE where required

Workers

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

5

6

7

8

9

Workers

Workers

Cut & Lay Tiles

 Fall from roof.

L3

C2

HR

LR

Water Supply

 Electrocution, Gassing  Manual Handling  Burns  Locate water main: Excavate

L3

C2

HR

LR

 

Refer to General Works section.

Use adequate PPE where required

 

Install & Connect Pipes.

Test Pipe (including Gas)

 

Connect Pipe work to meter All electrical appliance to be tested, tagged & in date. Always use RCD.



Use adequate PPE where required

  

Install & connect waste pipes Test the pipes Install venting, working on ladders refer to SWMS G003 Working at Heights



Use adequate PPE where required

    

Use correct Manual Handling.

Cut timber chase/brick work.

Place bath into recess/frame.

Obtain bricks & cement.

Set bath in place.



Use adequate PPE where required

  

Use correct Manual Handling techniques.

Obtain PC items/tap ware box & check contents.

Install items below where required:



Tap ware & Set Pan

SA M IH P SE L E Q

4

Ensure you follow the safe work on roofs Code of Practice.

Utilise safety harness where required.

Always have some fall arrest system in place.

Use adequate PPE where required

   

Rough In

Stack Work

Bath Set

Finish Off

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 Burns  Electrocution  Cuts/Abrasions

 Manual Handling Strains/Sprains  Use of Ladders – falls  Cuts/Abrasions

 Manual Handling – Strains/Sprains

 Manual Handling – Strains/Sprains

L3

L3

L3

L3

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C2

C2

C2

C2

HR

HR

HR

HR

LR

LR

LR

LR

Workers

Workers

Workers

Workers

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

SA M IH P SE L E Q

SWMS Employee Sign off

This SWMS has been developed in consultation and has been read, understood, and signed by all workers undertaking the scope of works:

Print Names:

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Dates:

Appendix A1. Staff Induction Checklist All new and existing staff receive an induction into this company. Below is a list of all topics to be covered. Please tick each topic that has been covered. Each member of staff is to sign a separate one of these forms to verify they attended the induction and understand its contents.

Topics covered

No

Comments

Understand our environmental policy and procedures, such as noise, dust, air, ground, water, flora and fauna and waste

SA M IH P SE L E Q

1.

Yes

2.

Understand that safety is a number one priority and working safely is a condition of employment

3.

Present SDS and discuss risks and safe working procedures for working with our hazardous substances

4.

Know and understand risks and safe working procedures for working at heights, including roofs

5.

Know and understand risks, and safe working procedures for working with excavations

6.

Know and understand the risks and safe working procedures for hot work, such as oxy-acetylene

7.

Understand risks and safe working procedures involved with manual handling

8.

The need to cooperate with the employer’s safety policies and procedures, such as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required e.g. ear muffs, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, respirator, gloves, sun protection, safety boots, and so on

9.

Understand the company’s consultation process, attend tool box talks, and be willing to participate by making suggestions about health and safety, and not compromising the safety of others at the worksite

10. Understand the importance of reporting incidents and injuries

11. Know and understand employee’s rights to workers compensation 12. Receive a copy of company’s safety policy and procedures manual 13. Be willing to participate in company safety training

Employee’s name: .............................................................................................................................................................

Employee’s signature: ...............................................................................................................................

Name of person conducting induction: .........................................................................................................................

Signature of person conducting induction: ....................................................................................................................

Date of induction: ..............................................................................................................................................................

COMMENTS: .......................................................................................................................................................................

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Appendix A2: Training Inventory And Register Employee or Subcontractor Name

Trade Licence

General Induction Work Activity Training Induction Training

Vehicle Licence

Other tickets

SDS

Training (signature)

Company staff induction (✓)

Note: The WHS Regulation 2017 states that all people who work in construction must undertake both general and work activity inductions before an employer allows them to work on a construction site. Our work activity inductions take the form of tool box talks and consultation while doing risk assessments and safe work method statements.

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Appendix A3. Site Induction Project name:

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Project address:

Brief job description:

All workers will be given a site induction onto each worksite. The induction covers the following topics: 

site specific hazards,



access,



amenities,



first aid,



site specific safety rules, and



accident and emergency procedures

All persons who have been inducted have their names recorded, the date of the induction, and sign the following: Name

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Date of Induction

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Signature

Comments

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Appendix B. Generic Risk Assessment Form Description:

Project Name

Risk Assessment Type

Status

Project Number

Design

RD

O= Open

Date

Construction

RC

C= Closed

End User

RE

YM= Supervisor

Prepared by

Item no.

1

2

Type

RC

RC

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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Work on roofs

Install drainage pipes such as sewer or stormwater

Hazard/Risk

PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS



If possible, use handrails or scaffold, otherwise use harness



Falls from heights could kill or break bones



 

Cuts from sheet/gutter

Secure ladder, and have ends protrude 1 metre above roof

  

Wear non slip footwear



Have a competent and licensed operator, workers near backhoe wear high vis vests and hard hat, keep unauthorised people away from work area & out of slew zone,



If trench deeper than 1.5 metres, consider shoring, battering or benching. Keep piles of soil well away from trench

Radiation, glare and heat from sun can give heatstroke and/or skin cancer



Backhoe could run over person, or hit with bucket



Fall in trench, and break bones or worse



Manual handling from digging, lifting dirt with shovel, bending to join pipes, lifting pipes



Radiation/light/glare/heat from sun

 

Noise from backhoe or grinder



Getting primer and glue on skin

Fumes from pink primer and blue glue

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Action by

Action When

Status

YM

Design stage, Prestart & ongoing

Open

YM

Design, pre start & ongoing

Open

Don’t rush, wear gloves if practical

Wear sun glasses, hat, long sleeves, take breaks, drink plenty of water, try and avoid working in middle of day



Backfill trench as soon as practical, keep unauthorised people away from work area, use fencing or tape



Reduce digging by use of machine, use shovel properly (e.g. use knee to push, don’t overload shovel, limit twisting while lifting dirt), use plastic lightweight pipes, or use

Hitting overhead or underground electricity could kill



Trench could collapse on a person



Piles of dirt can fall on person in trench



Potential erosion and sedimentation into stormwater

backhoe or suitable machine for lifting heavy pipes

SA M IH P SE L E Q

3



RC

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Fix sewer blockages



Germs, viruses, bacteria can cause long term sicknesses



Fumes in confined spaces can be toxic



Manual handling – bending, twisting



Contaminate stormwater, earth or ground water

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Wear hat, long sleeves, long pants, sunglasses, take breaks, try and structure work tasks to work in shade in hot part of day, drink plenty of water



Use primer and glue in well ventilated areas.

Use brush with primer rather than rag to keep off skin



Check for overhead and underground power (look up, dial 1100, look for signs such as position of meter boxes, power poles)



Install sediment fences around upper parts of the site boundary and other areas where sediment has the potential to move.



Install sediment fences around the toe of stockpiles where material from the stockpile has the potential to move



Wear protective clothing such as gloves, overalls, boots, etc

 

Have all staff vaccinated against hepatitis

 

Wash clothes after use, wash hands after job, consider having employees vaccinated against such things as hepatitis Use mechanical advantage wherever possible

Contain all spills and never discharge into stormwater or creeks

YM

Ongoing

Open

5



Always turn gas off and do not work on a charged system. Test and check



Work in well ventilated areas, force ventilate where necessary

 

Have fire extinguisher nearby



Regular maintenance on oxy acetylene bottles, gauges and hoses



Check for combustibles, flammables or explosive atmospheres in vicinity of hot work. Obtain hot work permit if necessary and protect surrounding work areas with heat shields Have fire extinguisher nearby

Work in well ventilated area or force ventilate

SA M IH P SE L E Q

4

RC

RC

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Gas (lpg or natural) work

Copper work – rough in, repair and maintenance



Fire, explosions, burns



Asphyxiation

  

Inhalation

Manual handling Escape to air



Fire, explosions, burns from oxy acetylene



Gravitational if working at heights



Manual handling

 

  

Fumes



Sparks in eyes

 

Electric shock from faulty electrical system and inadequate earthing

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YM

Ongoing

Open

YM

Ongoing

Open

Use trolleys to move gas bottles

Use trolley to move tools, roles of copper, oxy set

Wear safety glasses

Always check for current in copper pipes, and the presence of earth. Turn off power if in doubt, and use safe systems of work.

Use a bridging conductor when removing a section of pipe if pipe is suspected of being energised

7

Install using scaffold if possible; if no scaffold, use EWP with safety harness; only use ladder for jobs of short duration (eg. 10 mins) – tie off ladder, have a person foot ladder, carry tools on belt, ensure ladder on stable surface. Precut and join on ground wherever possible to reduce the amount of time at heights

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Use plastic pipes to reduce weight. Builder to provide good access

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Use primer and glue in well ventilated areas, or wear suitable respirator

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6

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RC

RC

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Install waste stacks and or ventilation pipes on buildings over 2 metres

Fitting off PC items.

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Gravitational when working at heights

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Manual handling

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 

Natural elements such as sun, rain, wind, storm Fumes from primer and glue Primer and glue on skin Waste offcuts

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Waste packaging materials

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Open

YM

Ongoing

Open

Use applicator for primer and glue

Dispose of all waste, or reuse pipe offcuts

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Have items delivered as close as possible to where they will be used – BLL to provide good access

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Dispose of waste in correct bins; recycle such things as paper, cardboard and recyclable plastics

Manual handling

YM

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Appendix C. Hazardous Substance Register and Risk Assessment The following substances are used by Arc Plumbing

In the following table, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

as a control strategy refers to such things as safety glasses, gloves, respirators, protective clothing, and so on Product Name

Bostik Expanda Foam

Bostik Fill A Gap

Bostik Silicone – Glazing

Bostik Kitchen and Bathroom Silicone

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SDS

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hazards and Risks

Control Strategies

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Avoid breathing vapours. Use in well ventilated areas, mechanical ventilation or mask

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Avoid contact with skin – use tools or PPE

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Keep away from flames, such as oxy

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Avoid contact with eyes, prolonged contact with skin and breathing vapours

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Use in well ventilated areas, mechanical ventilation or a respirator



High concentrations of vapours may cause respiratory irritation

Avoid breathing vapours by using in well ventilated areas or mechanical ventilation

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Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin – use tools or PPE if need be

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May be harmful if swallowed

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Can irritate skin with prolonged contact

Avoid breathing vapours by using in well ventilated areas, or mechanical ventilation



High concentrations of vapours may cause respiratory irritation



Avoid contact with skin and eyes



Use PPE (gloves, respirator, glasses) if necessary



Irritate eyes, mouth, throat, skin



Respiratory problems



Very inflammable



Irritate eyes and skin



Breathing a high concentration of vapours can cause headaches and nausea



Can irritate eyes and skin

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Irritate eyes, may irritate skin with prolonged

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Bostik No More Nails

contact

Yes



High vapour concentrations may cause irritation,



Use in well ventilated areas – use mechanical ventilation or wear mask if necessary



Wear glasses and/gloves if there is risk of getting in eyes or prolonged skin contact

headache, dizziness

Bostik Solvent Cement in Blue Slow (Plumbers Blue Glue)



Harmful poison if swallowed



Eye damage from direct contact with liquid, or



Refer to First Aid in SDS

vapours can irritate eyes



Do not swallow

Breathing vapours can irritate eye, nose and throat, cause coughing and shortness of breath, headache, drowsiness, and, if exposure is



Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use brush provided,



Yes

prolonged, unconsciousness

Bostik Solvent Cement Type P Green



Can irritate skin



Highly flammable



Harmful poison if swallowed

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Yes

don’t flick into eyes



or use mechanical ventilation or respirator



Keep away from naked flames, such as oxy etc

Eye damage from direct contact with liquid, or



Refer to First Aid in SDS

vapours can irritate eyes



Do not swallow

Breathing vapours can irritate eye, nose and throat, cause coughing and shortness of breath, headache, drowsiness, and, if exposure is



Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use brush provided, don’t flick into eyes



Avoid breathing vapours. Use only in well ventilated areas,

prolonged, unconsciousness

Bostik PVC Priming Fluid

Yes



Can irritate skin



Highly flammable



or use mechanical ventilation or respirator



Keep away from naked flames, such as oxy etc

Liquid may cause eye damage



Don’t splash in eyes



Repeated contact with skin may cause dermatitis





Inhalation of high vapour concentrations may produce irritation of respiratory system,

Avoid contact with skin – use brush instead of rag, but don’t flick in eyes



Use only in well ventilated areas, or use mechanical

headaches, dizziness, and nervous system effects

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Avoid breathing vapours. Use only in well ventilated areas,

Highly flammable

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ventilation, or respirator



Keep away from naked flame, such as oxy etc

May be harmful if swallowed



Can irritate skin



High concentrations of vapours may cause respiratory irritation



Avoid breathing vapours by using in well ventilated areas, or mechanical ventilation



Avoid contact with skin and eyes



Use PPE (gloves, respirator, glasses) if necessary

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Bostik Roof/Gutter Silicone

Wallboard and Flooring Adhesive

Silver Brazing Flux Paste

Cement

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Yes

Yes

Yes



Irritate eyes



Harmful if swallowed





Irritate eyes, may irritate skin with prolonged contact

Use in well ventilated areas – use mechanical ventilation or wear mask if necessary



Wear glasses and/gloves if there is risk of getting in eyes or prolonged skin contact



Keep away from naked flame, such as oxy etc



High vapour concentrations may cause irritation, headache, nervous system damage, unconsciousness,



Highly flammable



Contact can damage eyes



Handle as a toxic poison



Severe skin irritation, especially on cuts, scratches or open wounds



Protect eyes with glasses



Protect skin with gloves – do not get on skin



Ingestion can cause kidney damage, asthma, and rheumatism



Use in well ventilated areas, or mechanical ventilation in confined areas. Use respirator



Vapours irritate nose and throat, cause breathing problems, calcium deficiency, and respiratory damage



Only trained and qualified people to use this product



Corrosive to mouth and throat





Irritating and corrosive to eyes



Repeated skin contact with wet cement can cause dermatitis

Keep exposure to dust as low as possible, by either mixing outside in well ventilated area, or using alternative products where possible





Repeated inhalation of dust can cause bronchitis, silicosis and lung cancer

Avoid repeated skin contact by using tools, hygienic work methods, or PPE



Follow safe manual handling techniques when



handling bags (team lift, don’t lift, etc)

Yes

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SDS

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Hazards and Risks

Control Strategies

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Appendix E. Electrical Equipment Register: Equipment

Description and location

Manufacturer if

Serial No. if

relevant

relevant

Dates of inspection and tests, and signature of person conducting inspection

Date

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Signature

Date

Signature

Date

Signature

Date

Signature

Tag number if relevant

Appendix F. Incident/Injury/Hazard Report Form INCIDENT/INJURY/HAZARD Report Form PARTICULARS OF PERSON INVOLVED IN INCIDENT/INJURY/HAZARD (Please circle appropriate one) Full name:

Age:

Address: Employer:

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Occupation: Member of the Public or subcontractor:

DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUMSTANCES Date of incident:

/

/

Time of incident:

am/pm

Location of incident/injury/hazard:

Describe the incident/injury/hazard and how it occurred:

Nature of injury, if any:

Nature of illness, if any:

TYPE OF TREATMENT RECEIVED (if any) First Aid:

Hospital:

Doctor:

Other:

Please give details:

Does Safework NSW need to be notified?

If yes, who notified them?

Date:

Does our Worker’s Compensation insurer need to be notified?

If yes, who notified them?

Date:

RESPONSE

What action has been taken?

COMMENTS ON THE CAUSE OF INCIDENT AND HOW TO STOP IT HAPPENING AGAIN:

This incident report form needs to be kept in a central register of injuries that can be reviewed and investigated to reduce the chance of it happening again Owner (or representative) signature:

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Appendix G. EH&S Compliance Checklist Environment, Health and Safety Compliance EH&S CHECKLIST – ITP Subcontractor: ARC PLUMBING

Project:

Work Description:

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Status

Health or Environmental Items

Days of the Week

Method Statement being followed

Waste Management Plan being followed

Workers using personal protective equipment

Fall restraints being used to prevent falls more than 2.0 metres Handrails in place at slab edges

Are manual handling procedures adopted

Are measures in place to prevent items falling on personnel working below

Is there fencing and signage in place to isolate work area?

Adequate task lighting supplied Are access ways clear

Are penetrations protected in your work area Is a first aider part of your team Is work area clean

Are all personnel inducted to site rules and SWP - WMS Have SDS sheets been supplied

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Sign off:

Date:

M

2

Safety Rep Name

Day:

Description of Safe Work Practices,

Item 1

Job No:

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T

W

T

Non Conformances/Corrective Action

F

Rectification Action

S

S

Action By

Action Date

Memo No.

(who)

(when)

(if req’d)