Building 30 Roof Risk Assessment

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1 Roof Safety Survey GENERAL INFORMATION Building 30 Roof Risk Assessment CAMPUS: Wollongong Campus BUILDING: Woolyungah Indigenous Centre / UOW College (30) DESCRIPTION: L shaped 2 storey building with enclosed services on concrete landing. Outer sections of metal roofing accessed via ladders - fall restraint systems in place. RISK ASSESSMENT #: UOW01626 ROOF ACCESS: 1. Access Door in Plant Room 2. Over parapet on Balcony level Various new fixed ladders SIGNAGE: Nil COMPLIANCE PLATES: Adjacent to horizontal lifelines - refer map for locations SAFE WORK AREAS: Enclosed services area accessed from roof Access door (refer map) ROOFING SYSTEM: SALA SAYFGLIDA & SAYF8 LIFELINE. TYPICAL ANCHORS HEIGHT OF BUILDING: PITCH: ROOF CONSTRUCTION: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY: VEGETATION: 2 storey < 5 degrees on metal roof Metal / Concrete Sound Yes ADJOINING ROOFES: Graduate School of Business (38) SERVICES: Gutters Yes Satellite Dishes No A/C Units Yes Antenna Yes Exhaust Fans No Skylights Domes Yes Ducts No Glass Skylights No Roof Ventilators No Pipework Yes Fume Cupboards No Cooling Tower Yes Telco Towers No EXISTING SAFETY ITEMS: Horizontal Lifelines Yes Handrail No Anchor Points No Walkway No Vertical Lifelines No Parapets No WORK ACTIVITY DETAILS: Clean Gutters / Routine Maintenance Service A/C Plant Cooling Tower Maintenance Yes Yes Yes Frequency Every 8 weeks Monthly Every 3 months Note: Before commencing any work obtain Roof Permit from Facilities Management Division

2 Building 30 Roof Safety Assessment Roof Safety Survey RISK ASSESSMENT Risk Assessment / Task Location BUILDING 30 Note: The hazards identified do not include hazards that related to specific work tasks. These should be identified in the Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) of the contractor. What is the Activity/Service Item Access to Roof Access to Roof What are the potential Hazards What is the Risk Level Access to Roof Unauthorised access M Access to Lower Roof Hazard Identification List any Control Measures already Implemented Risk Control Describe what can be done to eliminate risk or reduce the harm Low Headroom & Trip Hazards in Plant Area M Caution Signage and demarkation paint Falling from Non conforming Ladder Maintain 3 points of contact at all time or vertical access from plant to roof H Maintain 3 points of contact protection system installed All access points to roof are locked and made secure so are not accessable by Risk Assessment and Roof Safety Survey unauthorised persons; signage Access Ladder to lower roof within 2m of edge - Falling Gutter Maintenance Falling H Horizontal Lifeline & Anchors Installed H Risk Assessment & Control Measures Provide means to protect user approaching ladder, descending ladder, & safely connecting at base of ladder. Ensure horizontal lifeline & anchors used correctly Skylight Maintenance Falling H Horizontal Lifeline & Anchors Installed Ensure horizontal lifeline & anchors used correctly. Protective gridmesh or handrail around skydomes Access to Other Roof Low headroom and too much plant before getting to ladder M Caution New access point but at least more signage Ensure they remain in safe work area and follow Antenna Maintenance Refer to SWMS of contractor M Remain in safe work area and follow SWMS their SWMS Signage or demarkation or at miniumum be General Trip Hazard - Antenna Straps M Caution, be aware of antenna straps aware of location General Trip Hazard - Roof Sheeting M Safe Work Procedure Walkway or minimum awareness in Safe Work Procedure General Trip Hazard - Horizontal Lifeline or Anchor Points M Signage & System is visible Be aware of location of horizontal lifeline & anchor points General Environmental Hazards - Spiders, Appropriate PPE and insect repellent; Pest M Wasps, and other insects control as required On-going pest control measures Safe Work Procedure, do not work on wet General Weather Trips/Slips - Wet Roofs H roof Do not work while roofs are wet or have dew General Weather - Windy Condition H Safe Work Procedure, do not work in high wind conditions Do not work in windy conditions General Weather - Hot Conditions M Safe Work Procedure Use suncream, hats and remain hydrated and take appropriate breaks

3 Building 30 Roof Safety Assessment Reference Documentation Legislation NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Part 4.4 Falls Public Health (Microbial Control) Regulation 2000 Australian Standards AS : Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation AS : Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS : Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Horizontal lifeline and rail systems AS : Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Fall-arrest devices AS : Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Selection, use and maintenance AS : Safety, protective and occupational footwear - Guide to selection, care and use AS : Safety in Laboratories - Fume Cupboards AS : Safety in Laboratories - Recirculating Fume Cabinets AS : Air-handling & Water Systems for Buildings - Microbial Control AS : Temporary edge protection - General requirements AS : Temporary edge protection - Roof edge protection - Installation and dismantling AS : Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at height Code of Practice Safe Work Australia - Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces NSW Health Department Code of Practice for the Control of Legionnaires' Disease UOW Documentation Managing the Risk of Falls Guidelines Thermal Comfort Guidelines UOW Roof Access Permit UOW Roof Access Certificate Other SALA - Fall Arrest and Height Safety Systems - Fall Protection Manual WorkCover - Safe Working at Heights Guide 2006

4 Building 30 Roof Safety Assessment P - location of compliance plate L - location of ladder A - location of Roof Access Point Horizontal Lifeline Safe Work Area

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6 Building 30 Roof Safety Assessment Access stairs to roof South-west view of roof Service area View north west towards Building 38 View north east towards Building 38 Eastern view of roof Ladder down from services area onto Building 38 roof

7 GUIDE LINE ONLY THIS OPERATION MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A GUIDE ONLY. ALL PERSONS USING THE EQUIPMENT LISTED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE COMPETENTLY TRAINED. THE INSTALLER INSTALLS SYSTEMS ONLY AND DOES NOT MANUFACTURE THE SYSTEMS. END USERS TO ENQUIRE WITH THE MANUFACTURER ( CAPITAL SAFETY GROUP) AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION. ALWAYS FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. SAFE USE OF SALA SAYFGLIDA & SAYF8 LIFELINE. 2. ATTACHMENT OF SHUTTLE 1. TYPICAL LIFELINE. 2. SHUTTLE IN CLOSED POSITION. 3. CORRECT ORIENTATION

8 PAGE 2. SAFE USE OF SALA SAYFGLIDA & SAYF8 LIFELINE. 1. TYPICAL LIFELINE. 2. ATTACHMENT OF SHUTTLE 2. SHUTTLE IN CLOSED POSITION. 3. CORRECT ORIENTATION SALA SAYFLINK SHUTTLE part # SS130 - Slide the locking pin / attachment point into the slot on the safelink and open the mouth ( the attachment point must be facing you or the mouth will not open.) - Place the safelink over the cable and close the mouth. - Slide the locking pin back to the original position and lift the locking pin / attachment point. - Connect the hardware from the lanyard or rope grab to the hole in the locking pin / attachment point to prevent the locking pin from falling into the slot and the mouth opening.

9 GUIDE LINE ONLY THIS OPERATION MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A GUIDE ONLY. ALL PERSONS USING THE EQUIPMENT LISTED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE COMPETENTLY TRAINED. THE INSTALLER INSTALLS SYSTEMS ONLY AND DOES NOT MANUFACTURE THE SYSTEMS. END USERS TO ENQUIRE WITH THE MANUFACTURER (BULLIVANTS ) AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION. ALWAYS FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. TYPICAL ANCHORS

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