International House Roof Safety Assessment. 3 storey student accomodation units with tile roofs. Nil - Anchor points are not compliant None

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1 Roof Safety Survey GENERAL INFORMATION CAMPUS: Wollongong Residential BUILDING: International House International House Roof Safety Assessment DESCRIPTION: RISK ASSESSMENT # : ROOF ACCESS: SIGNAGE : COMPLIANCE PLATES: SAFE WORK AREA: ROOFING SYSTEM: HEIGHT OF BUILDING: PITCH: ROOF CONSTRUCTION: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY: 3 storey student accomodation units with tile roofs. Nil Nil - Anchor points are not compliant None 4 x Three storey accomodation units, single storey student amenities area Concrete tile Sound but some tiles could be cracked or loose VEGETATION: ADJOINING ROOFES: Yes - some section of roofing have a large amount of leaf litter from overhanging trees Nil SERVICES: Gutters Yes Satellite Dishes Yes A/C Units No Antenna Yes Exhaust Fans No Skylights Domes Yes Ducts No Glass Skylights Yes Roof Ventilators No Pipework No EXISTING SAFETY ITEMS: Horizontal Lifelines No Handrail No Anchor Points Yes Walkway No Vertical Lifelines No Parapets No WORK ACTIVITY DETAILS: Clean Gutters / Routine Maintenance Frequency Yearly Note: Before commencing any work obtain Roof Permit from Accomodation Services

2 Roof Safety Survey RISK ASSESSMENT Risk Assessment / Task Location Kooloobong 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. Hazard Identification Risk Assessment & Control Measures Risk Control What is the Activity/Service Item What are the potential Hazards What is the Risk Level List any Control Measures already Implemented Describe what can be done to eliminate risk or reduce the harm Access to Roof Temporary Ladder - Falling M Maintain 3 points of connection and secure ladder at top and bottom Access to Roof EWP falling H Suitable access to roof to be determined. All access points to roof are locked and made Access to Roof Unauthorised access M secure so are not accessable by unauthorised persons; signage Access roof Steep pitch H Establish temporary fall arrest system Access roof Falling H Establish temporary fall arrest system Access roof Slips, trips - Vegetation H Regular cleaning of gutters. Glass Roofs Falling near or through skylight. There is no safe access around the glazing. H Nil Gutter Maintenance on Roof and Awnings Falling H Nil General Trip Hazard - Roof tiles (loose or cracked) H Safe Work Procedure Ladder bracket for securing ladder. Maintain 3 points of connection and secure ladder at top and bottom Trained operators- tiled roof - steep pitch and unprotected. Risk Assessment and Roof Safety Survey Works to be undertaken in retraint mode only. Works to be undertaken in retraint mode only. On-going cleaning and removal of over-hanging tree limbs Signage or barriers to prevent access or as a minimum ensure Horizontal Lifeline and Anchors used correctly Work Platform, Handrail, Horizontal Lifeline, or a minimum of anchor points Walkway or minimum awareness in Safe Work Procedure Work Platform, Handrail, Horizontal Lifeline, or a minimum of anchor points Gutter Maintenance Falling H Nil General Environmental Hazards - Spiders, Wasps, and other insects M Appropriate PPE and insect repellent; Pest control On-going pest control measures as required Do not work while roofs are wet or General Weather Trips/Slips - Wet Roofs H Safe Work Procedure have dew General Weather - Windy Condition H Safe Work Procedure Do not work in windy conditions General Weather - Hot Conditions M Thermal Comfort Guidelines Use suncream, hats and remain hydrated and take appropriate breaks

3 Reference Documentation Legislation NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Part 4.4 Falls 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 : Temporary edge protection - General requirements AS : Temporary edge protection - Roof edge protection - Installation and dismantling Code of Practice WorkCover - Safe Work on Roofs. Part 1 - Commercial and industrial buildings UOW Documentation Working at Heights Guidelines Thermal Comfort Guidelines UOW Roof Access Permit UOW Roof Access Certificate Other WorkCover Safety Guide - Portable Ladders February 1999 WorkCover - Safe Working at Heights Guide 2006

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5 Student Amentities looking north from ABC wing Roof access in J K L wing Student Amenities looking south west towards DEF wing Antenna on G H I wing Student Amentities looking north from ABC wing NW roof of Student Amenities looking towards DEF wing M N O Wing

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