CONTRACTOR OH&S MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1 CONTRACTOR OH&S MANAGEMENT PLAN CONTRACTOR S INTEGRATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN WORKS FOR CROMWELL PROPERTY SERVICES Prtect yurself, ther wrkers and the public by prmptly reprting any hazards, unsafe plant r unsafe wrk practices t the Prperty Manager as a matter f pririty. The plicies, prcedures and instructins stated in this plan shuld be read and fllwed in cnjunctin with the relevant Acts, Regulatins, Cdes f Practice and Advisry Standards, bth State and Federal and als relevant Australian Standards. Shuld the cntents f this plan in any way cntradict any legislative r legal requirement, the legislative r legal requirement shall apply. By prviding this plan t cntractrs, Crmwell is acting t enhance the safety n Crmwell sites and in n way infers that cntractrs d nt have an bligatin t at all times fllw applicable legislatin and legal requirements. Versin Jun 2007 Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 1 f 31

2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES RESPONSIBILITIES CONTRACTOR S REPRESENTATIVE FOR HEALTH & SAFETY... 4 POLICIES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY CONTRACTOR SIGN-IN / SIGN-OUT POLICY REHABILITATION POLICY DRUGS AND ALCOHOL POLICY SMOKING POLICY BULLYING AND OCCUPATIONAL VIOLENCE POLICY ANIMALS IN THE WORK POLICY ISOLATED WORKSITES POLICY EXPOSURE TO SUN POLICY CHILDREN PROHIBITED FROM THE WORKPLACE POLICY... 8 HEALTH & SAFETY ASPECTS OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT PLANNED ARRANGEMENTS CROMWELL PROPERTY SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE MEETING REQUIREMENTS INDUCTION REQUIREMENTS NONCOMPLIANCE CROMWELL PROPERTY SERVICES SAFETY RULES NOMINATED COMPETENT PERSONS SITE PRE-PLANNING CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR STANDARDS AND PROTOCOLS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT [PPE] HOUSEKEEPING RISK MANAGEMENT HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK ASSESSMENT / JSA SAFE WORK METHODS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES WORKING ON ROOFS FLOOR OPENINGS, PENETRATIONS AND EDGES WARNING SIGNS, BARRIERS, GUARDS, SCREENS & NOTICES EXCAVATIONS SCAFFOLDING ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS [EWP] LADDERS LIFTING TACKLE, MACHINES & HOISTS OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE WELDING, BURNING AND CUTTING USE OF ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT ASBESTOS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT USE OF MOBILE CRANES CONFINED SPACES USE OF SOURCES OF IONISING RADIATION & RADIATION GENERATORS USE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS & GASES EXPLOSION AND GAS HAZARD HAND TOOLS POWER TOOLS EXPLOSIVE POWER TOOLS WORKING AT HEIGHTS RISK OF FALL HAZARD GAS INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE WORK Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 2 f 31

3 8.22 NOISE REMOVAL OF DUST, DIRT & FUMES HIGH PRESSURE WATER WASHING WASTE DISPOSAL ELECTRICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER OR NEAR POWER LINES RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICES PROTECTION ON HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND TESTING ACCESS TO TRANSFORMERS AND SWITCHROOMS FLEXIBLE CABLES PORTABLE ELECTRICAL TOOLS ELECTRIC WELDING OTHER ELECTRICAL SAFETY MATTERS INCIDENTS, ACCIDENTS AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS REPORTING ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, PLANT OR PREMISES FIRST AID FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FIRE Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 3 f 31

4 INTRODUCTION 1 OBJECTIVES The management f Crmwell Prperty Services Pty Ltd have determined that in rder t prevent accidents and injuries and sustain the envirnment, the highest standards f safety and envirnmental management shall be practiced bth within the cmpany and n behalf f the cmpany by its cntractrs and subcntractrs. The bjective f this manual is t prmte health, safety and envirnmental best practice and ensure regulatry cmpliance f cntractrs and subcntractrs by prescribing the requirements fr health, safety and the envirnment when prviding services t r n behalf f Crmwell Prperty Services Pty Ltd. This bklet shuld be read carefully and its receipt acknwledged in writing in cnnectin with a specific cntract. N variatin will be permitted withut the express permissin f the Natinal Facilities Manager. Effrts t cmply with timetables fr prviding the services, must nt affect the Health & Safety f persns carrying ut the wrk active r the envirnmental aspects and impacts f the wrk being undertaken. 2 RESPONSIBILITIES In additin t statutry respnsibilities cntractrs, sub-cntractrs, their emplyees and agents must cmply with: Crmwell Prperty Services Health and Safety Plicy and Envirnmental Plicy. Any ther regulatins, rders and by-laws that shall be applicable t the wrks, particularly thse matters that cncern the health, safety and welfare f the persns n the site and the practical envirnmental prtectin f that site. Site specific risk assessments/methd statements as required and specific t the activity being undertaken. Each time a cntractr/subcntractr arrives n site and befre cmmencing wrk they must reprt t the Managers Representative and sign in the site visitrs register. Cntractrs will nt be allwed n site if a permit t wrk is nt in place and authrised. Where applicable any cntractr s pass, nce issued must be wrn at all times whilst n site. 3 CONTRACTOR S REPRESENTATIVE FOR HEALTH & SAFETY The cntractr shall nminate a persn wh shall ensure that all cntractual and statutry bligatins fr the health & safety f their wn and sub-cntractr s emplyees are fully met and that best practices are pursued fr encuraging safe wrking. The cntractr shall prvide recrds t shw this persn has the knwledge/cmpetency t undertake this rle [H&S Rep training r ther as apprpriate]. The persn identified will be hereafter referred t as the Cntractr s Representative. Cmmunicatin between the cntractr/subcntractr and Crmwell Prperty Services n site shall be directly with the prperty management representative fr Crmwells. If this cmmunicatin prves unsatisfactry r a safety r envirnmental issue arises that cannt be reslved, the cntractr/subcntractr shuld cntact the Natinal Facilities Manager t escalate the issue and seek reslutin. Natinal Facilities Manager phil.cwling@crmwell.cm.au Phne: Fax: Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 4 f 31

5 POLICIES 4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY At Crmwell Prperty Services the welfare f ur emplyees, cntractrs, subcntractrs, custmers, visitrs and the public are ur first pririty. Gd safety is gd business. Our apprach t health and safety is based upn cnsultatin, wrker cmpetency and risk management. T achieve ur safety bjectives we will: Cmply with regulatry requirements and ensure ur cntractrs and subcntractrs als cmply Establish, mnitr and measure OH&S bjectives and targets thrughut the rganisatin Ensure systems are in place t manage safety Ensure systems are in place t mnitr cntractr and subcntractr perfrmance Ensure all wrk activities, including thse f cntractrs and subcntractrs, are carried ut by cmpetent persns Systematically audit ur systems, including thse pertinent t cntractrs and subcntractrs, analyse and respnd t results f audits and seek cntinual imprvement t ur safety management. 4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY Our bjective is t prvide a minimum f disturbance t the existing envirnment when undertaking wrks. T achieve ur envirnmental bjectives we will: Cmply with regulatry requirements and ensure ur cntractrs and subcntractrs als cmply Establish, mnitr and measure envirnmental bjectives and targets thrughut the rganisatin Ensure systems are in place t identify and manage the envirnmental aspects and impacts f ur wrk Ensure systems are in place t mnitr cntractr and subcntractr perfrmance Ensure all wrk activities, including thse f cntractrs and subcntractrs, are carried ut by cmpetent persns Systematically audit ur systems, including thse pertinent t cntractrs and subcntractrs, analyse and respnd t results f audits and seek cntinual imprvement t envirnmental management. Australian Wrkplace Safety Standards Act 2005 Cmmnwealth Occupatinal Health and Safety Act 1989 ACT Occupatinal Health and Safety Act 2000 NSW Wrk Health Act 1986 NT Wrkplace Health and Safety Act QLD Occupatinal Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 SA Wrkplace Health and Safety Act 1995 Tasmania Occupatinal Health and Safety Act 2004 Victria Occupatinal Safety and Health Act 1984 WA AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupatinal Health and Safety Management Systems ISO 14001:2004 Envirnmental Management Systems Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 5 f 31

6 4.2 CONTRACTOR SIGN-IN / SIGN-OUT POLICY Crmwell Prperty Services aims t prvide a prfessinal standard f prperty management. In this regard, we will, fr prperties where we are respnsible fr cntractr / subcntractr management, implement a sign-in register, which cntractrs / subcntractrs are required t fill in at the times f arrival and departure frm the prperty. This will ensure, amng ther things, the fllwing: Prvide a list f cntractrs / subcntractrs present n the prperty in the event f a fire r emergency. Prvide accuntability t tenants and investrs n the integrity f preventive maintenance wrks being cnducted n site. Prvide accuntability t tenants n the integrity f security cntrls, as well as prvide prtectin t cntractrs / subcntractrs in the event f damage r theft n tenants premises. 4.3 REHABILITATION POLICY Crmwell Prperty Services prvides ccupatinal rehabilitatin fr any emplyee wh suffers a wrk related injury r illness and will wrk with the emplyee tward an effective return t wrk prgram. T achieve these bjectives we will: Prvide the supprting framewrk including all medical and related supprt services t the injured wrker Prvide suitable duties fr injured wrkers as part f the injury management prgram Ensure emplyees understand the bjective f an early return t wrk Ensure emplyees understand their rights regarding injury management and return t wrk, including the dispute reslutin prcess Ensure systems are in place t supprt cntractrs and subcntractrs undertaking return t wrk prgrams with injured emplyees Ensure the participatin in a rehabilitatin prgram des nt in any way prejudice an emplyee Where a return t wrk prgram is nt apprpriate, the cmpany will take steps t assist the emplyee t return t a meaningful rle within the cmmunity 4.4 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL POLICY Crmwell Prperty Services takes the issue f the use f alchl while at wrk, r prir t undertaking wrk as serius. There is a zer bld alchl r illicit drug tlerance plicy fr cntractrs prviding services at any Prperty managed by Crmwell. If any emplyee, cntractr r subcntractr is reasnably believed t be under the influence f an illicit drug while at a Crmwell Prperty Services delegated wrkplace, that persn will be required t leave the wrkplace. Shuld this ccur mre than nce in a six mnth perid [in relatin t the same cntractr r subcntractr] the cmpany may be remved frm the wrkplace and cntract terminated. REGULATORY Safety, Rehabilitatin COMPLIANCE and Cmpensatin Act 1988 Cmmnwealth Safety, Occupatinal Rehabilitatin Health and and Safety Cmpensatin Act 1989 Act ACT 1995 Cmmnwealth Wrkplace Occupatinal Injury Health Management and Safety and Act Wrkers 1989 ACT cmpensatin + Smke Free Act 1998 Wrkplace NSW Cde f Practice Wrkplace Health Injury Act 1986 Management NT and Wrkers cmpensatin Act 1998 NSW Wrkplace Public Health Health Act 1952 and Safety NT Act QLD Occupatinal Wrkplace Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare Act QLD 1986 SA Wrkplace Occupatinal Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare 1995 Act Tasmania 1986 SA Wrkers Wrkplace Cmpensatin Health and Safety Act 1958 Act 1995 Victria Tasmania Occupatinal Wrkers Cmpensatin Safety and Act Health 1958 Act Victria 1984 WA Occupatinal Safety and Health Act 1984 WA Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 6 f 31

7 4.5 SMOKING POLICY As ur duty t ensure health and safety at wrk, Crmwell Prperty Services prhibits smking in the wrkplace including client premises where wrk is being undertaken by the Cntractr. Crmwell Prperty Services has a duty t prtect the health f all emplyees and tenants frm the effects f tbacc wrkplace smking. Emplyees, cntractrs and subcntractrs are required t adhere t the fllwing: Smking is prhibited n custmer premises Smking is prhibited in enclsed wrkplaces, mbile plant and mtr vehicles Smking is prhibited in areas where chemicals are stred and in and arund ther fire hazard areas Smking is prhibited n cnstructin sites r sites where building r renvatin is being undertake A breach f this plicy may initiate apprpriate actin including remval frm site r cancellatin f cntract arrangements. 4.6 BULLYING AND OCCUPATIONAL VIOLENCE POLICY Crmwell Prperty Services is cmmitted t taking all practicable steps t ensure bullying and ccupatinal vilence des nt ccur. Bulling is cnsidered t be repeated, unreasnable behaviur directed tward an emplyee, r grup f emplyees, that creates a risk t health and safety. N single incident f wrkplace bullying will be cndned r ignred as it culd lead t repeated bullying behaviur. Occupatinal vilence is cnsidered t be any incident where a persn is physically attacked r threatened in the wrkplace, whether by a c-wrker, subcntractr r custmer. The fllwing behaviur is cnsidered t be bullying: Verbal abuse Excluding r islating wrkers Psychlgical harassment Assigning meaningless tasks unrelated t the jb Giving wrkers impssible assignments Deliberately changing wrk rsters t incnvenience particular wrkers Deliberately withhlding infrmatin that is vital fr effective wrk perfrmance The fllwing behaviur is cnsidered t be vilent: Striking, kicking, scratching, biting, spitting r any ther type f direct physical cntact Thrwing bjects Attacking with knives, guns, clubs r any ther type f weapn Pushing, shving, tripping grabbing Any frm f indecent physical cntact. A breach f this plicy may initiate apprpriate actin including remval frm site r cancellatin f cntract arrangements. Occupatinal Health and Safety Act 1989 ACT Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatin 2001 NSW Cde f Practice: Wrkplace Vilence, Aggressin Vilence WA and Bullying at Wrk 2006 WA AS/NZS :2001 Safety Management Occupatinal systems Health and Safety Management Systems Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 7 f 31

8 4.7 ANIMALS IN THE WORK POLICY Crmwell Prperty Services des nt permit emplyees, cntractrs r subcntractrs t allw animals in the wrkplace. They culd prvide a risk t safe systems f wrk and may prvide a risk f diseases that culd be transmitted by animals. Exceptins t this plicy d ccur when animals are used as part f the system f wrk such as animals fr security guarding purpses. Where this ccurs, permissin must be btained frm Crmwell Prperty Services and risk assessments with safe systems f wrk must be prvided and apprved. A breach f this plicy may initiate apprpriate actin including remval frm site r cancellatin f cntract arrangements. 4.8 ISOLATED WORKSITES POLICY Whilst Crmwell Prperty Services des nt prevent emplyees, cntractrs r subcntractrs frm wrking alne, any such activity must be subject t dcumented risk assessments and jb safety analysis t shw that careful cnsideratin is given t all identified hazards and risks and hazard/risk minimisatin practices have been established. Crmwell Prperty Services believe that wrking alne is smething that shuld be avided. Cntractrs utilising lan wrking practices must prvide a detailed a risk assessment and ensure that the risk assessment is prvided t Crmwell s Facilities Manager respnsible fr the premises. 4.9 EXPOSURE TO SUN POLICY Australia has the highest incidence f skin cancer in the wrld and the incidence f skin cancer is increasing. The fllwing standards apply in the wrkplace when wrk is being undertaken by, r n behalf f Crmwell Prperty Services: Outdr wrk activities must prvide apprpriate sun prtectin such as shade prvisin, UV sunscreen [SPF 30+ as per AS1067], hats [als prtecting the neck], sunglasses, cvering f arms and ther areas subject t sun expsure Wrk in the sun shuld be avided between 10am and 2pm [daylight saving, 11 am t 3pm] as this is the mst hazardus time Since utdr wrk in the sun is ht, wrkers may be inclined t take ff clthing and allw skin t be unprtected. This is a high risk, therefre ther means f cling dwn must be prvided 4.10 CHILDREN PROHIBITED FROM THE WORKPLACE POLICY Having children f any age [under the age f 16 wh are nt wrkers] at a wrkplace is a risk t bth the child and wrkers. Crmwell Prperty Services d nt permit children t attend wrkplaces under their cntrl [where wrk is undertaken by a Crmwell Prperty Services emplyee, cntractr r subcntractr]. This includes children in the cmpany f truck drivers. A breach f this plicy may initiate apprpriate actin including remval frm site r cancellatin f cntract arrangements. Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatin 2001 NSW AS 4801 AS/NZS Safety 4801:2001 Management Occupatinal systems Health and Safety Management Systems Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 8 f 31

9 HEALTH & SAFETY ASPECTS OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 5 PLANNED ARRANGEMENTS The cntractr/subcntractr shall prvide a Health & Safety Management Plan stating the arrangements and risk management practices that have been undertaken and agreed in cnsultatin with the emplyee representative that ensures: Apprpriate and cntractually agreed wrkers cmpensatin, public liability and prfessinal indemnity [if required] insurances are current and evidenced [cpies prvided in the H&S Management Plan] Their legal and cntractual health and safety bligatins have been met Risk assessments and jb safety analysis/safe wrk methds have been dcumented that are specific t the wrk being undertaken All wrkers are trained, cmpetent and hld the apprpriate licences and permits Adequate supervisin is in place 5.1 CROMWELL PROPERTY SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE The Facilities Manager r authrised Prject Manager will nminate in writing a persn t be respnsible fr liaisn with the cntractr/subcntractr n health and safety matters in rder that any peratins by any party that affect any ther party with regard t safety can be knwn and acted n. The persn nminated will hereinafter be referred t as the Manager s Representative. Such an appintment will nt release cntractrs/subcntractrs frm their wn respnsibilities fr health and safety matters. Prir t the cmmencement f wrk n site, the Manager s Representative will arrange a meeting with the Cntractr s Representative at which the implicatins and the extent f the safety requirements fr the cntract will be discussed. Minutes f meetings shall be recrded and cpies prvided t all interested parties. The cntractr will be required t ensure that all emplyees and sub cntractrs assciated with the wrks cmplete an electrnic inductin and ensure that all emplyees sign in and ut f the site each time they visit using the designated sign in bks. 5.2 MEETING REQUIREMENTS As a minimum, the agenda f the pre-start meeting shall include, but nt be limited t: Identificatin and cmmunicatin f hazards and risk cntrls established n the site The name and cntact arrangements f the Cntractr s Management and Site Representative respnsible fr health and safety Arrangements fr inductin Timelines planned fr activities and any hld pints, permit t wrk prcedures r inspectin and test plans apprpriate t the wrk t be undertaken 5.3 INDUCTION REQUIREMENTS All cntractrs, subcntractrs and emplyees wh will wrk at the premises must cmplete an inductin that is site specific and includes, but is nt limited t: Site cmmunicatin and cnsultatin prcesses t ensure precautins are taken by each cntractr/subcntractr t ensure thers wh may be affected by their wrk are nt put at risk - a system f apprpriate and regular cmmunicatin t perate effectively between all cncerned t ensure that any changes in circumstances and cnditins f wrk are discussed and arrangements revised accrdingly Site emergency preparedness plans and prcedures - arrangements fr the emergency evacuatin f the site Hazard identificatin and reprting prcedures Risk assessment/jb safety analysis, safe wrk methds/prcedures Permit t wrk, lck ut and ther high risk systems and cntrls Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 9 f 31

10 Persnal prtective equipment [PPE] required n site Envirnmental aspects and prbable impacts Plicies relevant t the site and wrks being undertaken Waste management including waste dispsal, waste minimisatin and recycling Site strage and dispsal matters Traffic management planning Issue reslutin prcedure First Aid arrangements, names f first aid persnnel and the lcatin f first aid kits Incident and accident reprting arrangements The inductin prcess is an electrnic web based system and all cntractrs as part f their Cntract will be required t cmplete inductins prir t attending the premises and thereafter annually r as may be required. 5.4 NONCOMPLIANCE In the case f cntractr/subcntractr nn-cmpliance the Manager s Representative will have the authrity t stp the wrk if in their pinin it is necessary in the interests f health & safety.. The Principal will nt accept liability fr any lss hwsever incurred. The cntractr will present, fr inspectin, such cpies f persnal certificates f cmpetency, test certificates and inspectin recrds as requested by the Manager s Representative e.g. frklift truck drivers, lifting tackle, scafflding, and mbile cranes. The cntractr will prvide a schedule f relevant written health & safety risk assessments and safe wrk methd statements as may be required at such time befre r during the cntract as agreed with the Manager s Representative. REGULATORY Australian COMPLIANCE Wrkplace Safety Standards Act 2005 Cmmnwealth Occupatinal Natinal Occupatinal Health and Health Safety and Act Safety 1989 Cmmissin ACT Act 1985 Cmmnwealth Occupatinal Health and Safety Act ACT NSW Wrk Occupatinal Health Act Health 1986 and NT Safety Act 2000 NSW Wrkplace Health Health Act 1986 and Safety NT Act QLD Occupatinal Wrkplace Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare 1995 Act QLD Supplement SA N 2: Training Wrkplace Occupatinal Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare 1995 Act Tasmania 1986 SA Occupatinal Wrkplace Health Health and and Safety Safety Act Act Tasmania Victria Occupatinal Safety Health and Health Safety Act WA Victria AS/NZS Occupatinal 4801:2001 Safety and Occupatinal Health Act Health 1984 and WA Safety Management Systems AS ISO :2004 Safety Management Envirnmental systems Management Systems ISO Envirnmental Management Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 10 f 31

11 CROMWELL PROPERTY SERVICES SAFETY RULES 6 NOMINATED COMPETENT PERSONS The cntractr shall supply the Manager s Representative a list f persns wh are cmpetent t receive safety dcumentatin. A cmpetent persn is smene wh has sufficient training, experience and knwledge t enable them t assist the cntractr t cmply with legal safety requirements. The Manager s Representative may fr any reasn, refuse t accept a persn as a nminated Cmpetent Persn. The cntractr will be infrmed by the Manager s Representative f the arrangements n site fr the issue f apprpriate safety dcumentatin and the requirements fr the safe retentin f such dcumentatin. The cntractr shall ensure the Nminated Cmpetent Persn is fully aware f their rle and the duties impsed n them. 6.1 SITE PRE-PLANNING The health & safety f persns at wrk shall be achieved by maintaining general safety at and in the vicinity f the place f wrk. Befre any wrk (t include cmmissining r testing) cmmences, it will be the respnsibility f the apprpriate Cntractr s Supervisr t satisfy themselves that apprpriate health & safety precautins are taken t establish all safety measures at and in the vicinity f the wrkplace in accrdance with legislatin and relevant regulatins.. Such precautins and the criteria fr determining the wrkplace is safe [such as risk assessments r safety audits] shall be recrded. Befre the cmmencement f wrk the Nminated Cmpetent Persn in charge f the wrk shall cntinue t maintain cnditins, which ensure that ther wrk areas are nt adversely affected by the activities fr which they are respnsible. REGULATORY Australian COMPLIANCE Wrkplace Safety Standards Act 2005 Cmmnwealth Occupatinal Natinal Occupatinal Health and Health Safety and Act Safety 1989 Cmmissin ACT Act 1985 Cmmnwealth Occupatinal Health and Safety Act ACT NSW Occupatinal Wrk Health Act Health 1986 and NT Safety Act 2000 NSW Wrkplace Health Health Act 1986 and Safety NT Act QLD Wrkplace Occupatinal Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare Act QLD 1986 SA Occupatinal Wrkplace Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare 1995 Act Tasmania 1986 SA Wrkplace Occupatinal Health Health and and Safety Safety Act Act Tasmania Victria Occupatinal Health Safety and Health Safety Act Victria WA AS/NZS Occupatinal 4801:2001 Safety and Occupatinal Health Act Health 1984 and WA Safety Management Systems AS ISO :2004 Safety Management Envirnmental systems Management Systems ISO Envirnmental Management Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 11 f 31

12 6.2 CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR STANDARDS Cntractr/subcntractrs must ensure their emplyees have received apprpriate training specific t the lcatin and nature f the wrk, are aware f the site requirements, emergency prcedures, any ptential hazards and precautinary measures. Cntractrs shall prvide sufficient levels f supervisin fr their emplyees when wrking n site. The level f supervisin will vary depending n the nature and cmplexity f the wrk. The cntractr must ensure all emplyees and sub-cntractrs have received site specific training and cmpleted the inductin befre cmmencing any wrk. The cntractr must ensure all equipment brught n site is safe and in gd wrking cnditin, cmplies with relevant statutry requirements and is used/r erected safely. The cntractr must ensure all Persnal Prtective Equipment (PPE) prvided fr their emplyees is used, stred and maintained crrectly. Any persn nt wearing apprpriate PPE may be requested t leave the site. The cntractr will nt undertake any wrks, intrduce machinery r wrk practises that will affect the health safety and amenity f the tenants, wners r ther users f the premises. The cntractr will nt undertake any wrks that give rise t nise, dust r ther nuisance r disturbance withut having ntified Crmwell s Facility Manager r their representative. Cntractrs are t ensure the wrk area is kept clean, tidy and free frm bstructins. All flrs and traffic rutes must be kept clear f materials, which culd pse a slip r trip hazard t thers. Having agreed the safe access and egress rutes the cntractr must ensure their emplyees use them. The cntractr shall at all times ensure that suitable precautins are taken t prevent pllutin f the atmsphere, grund r watercurses. The cntractr shall ensure all their emplyees r thse f sub-cntractrs recrd their attendance n site daily in rder they can be accunted fr in the event f a fire r ther emergency. This will be in additin t the requirement fr all cntractrs t reprt and sign in. REGULATORY Australian COMPLIANCE Wrkplace Safety Standards Act 2005 Cmmnwealth Occupatinal Natinal Occupatinal Health and Health Safety and Act Safety 1989 Cmmissin ACT Act 1985 Cmmnwealth Occupatinal Health and Safety Act ACT NSW Wrk Occupatinal Health Act Health 1986 and NT Safety Act 2000 NSW Wrkplace Health Health Act 1986 and Safety NT Act QLD Occupatinal Wrkplace Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare 1995 Act QLD Supplement SA N: 2 - Training Wrkplace Occupatinal Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare 1995 Act Tasmania 1986 SA Occupatinal Wrkplace Health Health and and Safety Safety Act Act Tasmania Victria Occupatinal Safety Health and Health Safety Act WA Victria AS/NZS Occupatinal 4801:2001 Safety and Occupatinal Health Act Health 1984 and WA Safety Management Systems AS ISO :2004 Safety Management Envirnmental systems Management Systems ISO Envirnmental Management Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 12 f 31

13 6.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT [PPE] All emplyers are bliged under the law t prvide and train emplyees in any persnal prtective equipment necessary t ensure wrkplace and persnal safety. Emplyees have an bligatin t use and maintain PPE that is prvided t them. Emplyees shuld wear clthing that is suitable fr the jb at hand and keep it as clean as practicable. Avid wearing lse r trn clthing [Supervisrs t ensure cmpliance]. PPE prvided must cmply with the relevant Australian Standard. Risk assessments and the cntrl f risks shall determine what PPE is required n site this will be influenced by the nature f the wrk and the variable activities undertaken at any time. 6.4 HOUSEKEEPING Gd husekeeping is mandatry n Crmwell Prperty Services wrksites. Lck all tls and equipment away at the end f the day r when the jb is cmpleted Keep materials stacked in designated areas Waste bins must be prvided fr the regular remval f waste Keep stairways, landings and access ways clear and well lit at all times Keep wrk areas clear f trip and slip hazards Wipe up il r grease as sn as it is spilled Cver spills with a cntainment substance material REGULATORY AS 1336 COMPLIANCE Eye Prtectin AS Respiratry Eye Prtectin Devices AS Prtective Helmets Clthing fr Welders AS Prtective Respiratry Glves Devices AS Industrial - Prtective Safety Ftwear Helmets AS Insulating Industrial Safety Glves Glves fr Electrical and Mittens Purpses AS Clthing - Prtective fr Ftwear Prtectin against Heat and Fire AS Safety Insulating Belts Glves and Harnesses fr Electrical Purpses AS 2375 Clthing fr Prtectin against Heat and Fire AS 2626 Industrial Safety Belts and Harnesses Advisry Standard PPE in Building and Cnstructin - Qld Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 13 f 31

14 RISK MANAGEMENT 7 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Prir t cmmencing wrk at a site, and prgressively thrughut a prject when a new prcess, activity r plant r equipment cmes n site, hazard identificatin must be undertaken in cnsultatin with peratinal emplyee/s. Everyne has a respnsibility t identify wrkplace hazards. The mst cmmn tw methds f hazard identificatin n site are: Undertaking the apprpriate risk assessment Undertaking safety inspectins Trained persns shuld undertake hazard identificatin prcesses and include, as a minimum: Machine guarding, emergency stp systems Husekeeping and strage Chemicals Traffic management Fire extinguishers Operatr cmpetency Maintenance f plant and equipment Risk f fall frm a height f mre than 2 metres Cnfined spaces Nise Manual handling risks Risk f falling bjects Electricity 7.1 RISK ASSESSMENT / JSA Once a hazard has been identified it must be assessed t determine the level f risk and the ptins fr cntrlling thse risks. Risk assessments [r Jb Safety Analysis] and risk cntrls must be undertaken thrugh wrkplace cnsultatin and be recrded. Jb Safety Analysis [JSA s] must be undertaken fr all hazardus events and circumstances. This is part f the risk assessment prcess. 7.2 SAFE WORK METHODS As a result f the JSA and risk assessment prcess, a methd f ding the wrk safely is t be determined and this is dcumented and cmmunicated t thse invlved in ding the wrk. Persns wrking n the prcess r plant must cntribute t the identificatin f hazards and planning f the safe wrk methdlgy. N wrk shall be undertaken withut a safe wrk methd statement where a hazard has been identified. Australian Natinal Occupatinal Wrkplace Safety Health Standards Safety Act Cmmissin 2005 Cmmnwealth Act 1985 Cmmnwealth Occupatinal Health and Safety Act 1989 ACT Occupatinal Health and Safety Act 2000 NSW Wrk Health Act 1986 NT Wrkplace Health and Safety Act QLD + Advisry Standard n Risk Management Occupatinal Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 SA Wrkplace Health and Safety Act 1995 Tasmania Occupatinal Health and Safety Act Victria Occupatinal Safety and Health Act 1984 WA AS/NZS :2001 Safety Management Occupatinal Systems Health and Safety Management Systems ISO 14001:2004 Envirnmental Management Management Systems AS 4360 Risk Management Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 14 f 31

15 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 8 WORKING ON ROOFS Befre wrking n any rf, the rfing material t be used must be apprved by the Manager s Representative. A safe access and wrkplace must be prvided by the cntractr where such prvisins are nt already available. This will include but is nt limited t the use f rf ladders, crawling bards, guardrails, te bards, permits t wrk and safety management systems etc. Equipment shall be prevented frm falling and suitable signs warning f verhead wrk displayed at grund level when apprpriate. All materials and equipment shuld be transprted t the wrkplace in a safe manner by the use f lifts r external hists (the psitin f external hists must be agreed with the Manager s Representative befre any wrk cmmences). A permit t wrk will be required t wrk n any rf at Crmwell Prperty Services. Any wrks within 2 metres f a parapet, edge f a rf r where a fall frm height may ccur must be cntrlled with the use f barriers, fall arrestrs and ther such precautins as may be necessary t achieve statutry cmpliance. Where the wrk presents a risk frm fire r the expsure f flammable materials n the rf the cntractr must prvide suitable fire fighting equipment and ensure emplyees are trained t use the equipment. In additin a ht wrk permit must be btained frm the Managers Representative befre the cmmencement f any ht wrk. 8.1 FLOOR OPENINGS, PENETRATIONS AND EDGES Befre the remval f any flr sectin the cntractr/subcntractr must btain permissin frm the Manager s Representative Handrails, guard rails r barriers must be erected and maintained at all place where is persn culd fall t a lwer level. Suitable precautins must be taken t prevent danger t persns wrking at lwer levels. All penings int shafts, ducts, stairs r lift wells must be prtected by substantial full height handrails with mesh infill r be securely cvered. Apprpriate Danger signage shall be used at all times. All flr sectins must be replaced and secured as sn as pssible. Shuld any slabs be brken immediate steps must be taken t prevent danger pending their replacement. REGULATORY Scafflding COMPLIANCE and Lifts Act ACT Safe Scafflding Wrking and n Lifts Rfs Act 1950 part 1 -& ACT 2 - ACT Occupatinal Safe Wrking Health n Rfs and Safety part 1 & Regulatin 2 - ACT 2001 NSW Safe Wrk n Rfs Cde f Practice Wrk Occupatinal Health Act Health 1986 and NT Safety Regulatin 2001 NSW Safe Wrk n Rfs Cde f Practice Wrkplace Health Health Act 1986 and Safety NT Act QLD Occupatinal Wrkplace Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare Act QLD 1986 SA Wrkplace Occupatinal Health Health and Safety Safety and Act Welfare 1995 Act Tasmania SA Managing the Risk f Fall in Husing Cnstructin Occupatinal Wrkplace Health Health and and Safety Safety Act Act Tasmania Victria + Managing Cde f Practice, the Risk Safe f Fall Wrk in Husing n Rfs Cnstructin Occupatinal Health Safety and Health Safety Act Victria WA + Cde f Practice, Safe Wrk n Rfs AS/NZS Occupatinal 4801:2001 Safety and Occupatinal Health Act Health 1984 and WA Safety Management Systems AS 4801 Safety Management Systems Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 15 f 31

16 8.2 WARNING SIGNS, BARRIERS, GUARDS, SCREENS & NOTICES Whenever barriers, guards and screens are erected suitable ntices shall be displayed t dente the hazard within the restricted area. Ensure all barriers and screens are erected and secured apprpriately.. Barriers, guards and screens must meet AS standards as apprpriate t their design. The remval, shifting r destructin f any warning sign is frbidden withut authrisatin. The cntractr must nt mve any barriers, guards, screens r ntices withut the permissin f the Manager s Representative. 8.3 EXCAVATIONS All trenches and excavatins are ptentially dangerus and the assciated hazards must be assessed prir t cmmencement f wrk. Excavatin depth, sil cnditins, existing services, prximity t traffic and ther surces f static r vibratry lads must be cnsidered. All excavatins 1.5 metres r mre deep shall be benched, battered, shred r therwise supprted in an apprved manner in accrdance with relevant State legislatin and cdes f Practice. Exceptins t this standard require written apprval f a qualified engineer. The fllwing rules apply when excavatin and trenching is required: N n-site excavatins shall be made withut specific permissin and reference t site-specific drawings frm the Facilities Manager r the Manager s Representative. All trenches & excavatins shuld be barricaded ff and apprpriate warning signs displayed. Prir t the cmmencement f any excavatin wrk the psitin f all undergrund services must be established. Excavatins and trenches shall be inspected daily by a cmpetent persn. If there is evidence f sliding r cllapse, all wrk in the expsed area shall cease until necessary precautins have been taken fr the prtectin f persns wrking in and arund the excavatin. Wrk in the vicinity f undergrund services and methd f excavatin, is subject t apprval f the Facilities Manager, Manager s Representative r apprved cnsultants. Excavated r any ther material r bjects must nt be placed clser than ne metre frm the edge f any excavatin. All trenches & excavatins are t be adequately prtected frm vehicle & mbile plant traffic. Due t the danger frm undergrund services the driving f any item int the grund is classed as a hazardus situatin and a risk assessment t determine undergrund and abve grund hazards, including essential services must be undertaken prir t prceeding. Scafflding and Lifts Act 1912 ACT + Regulatins 1950 Safe Wrking n Rfs Part 1 & 2 - ACT Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatin 2001 NSW Excavatin Regulatin Wrk Health Act 1986 NT Wrkplace Health and Safety Act QLD Occupatinal Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 SA Wrkplace Health and Safety Act 1995 Tasmania + Managing the Risk f Fall in Husing Cnstructin Occupatinal Health and Safety Act 1985 Victria + Cde f Practice, Safe Wrk n Rfs, Cde f Practices fr Trenching Occupatinal Safety and Health Act 1984 WA + Cde f Practice Excavatin AS/NZS :2001 Safety Management Occupatinal Systems Health and Safety Management Systems Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 16 f 31

17 8.4 SCAFFOLDING All scafflding shall be erected, altered r dismantled strictly in cmpliance with the relevant scafflding regulatins and Australian Standards and by suitably certified and authrised persns. Scafflding must be in accrdance with regulatins and inspected t check that it is safe fr use. The scafflding must shw a tag t indicate that it has been apprpriately and peridically inspected. Scafflding shall be used in accrdance with relevant State/Territry Acts and Regulatins. Fr example, the fllwing shall be adhered t: Defective scafflding cmpnents shall be quarantined and prevented fr re-use Ladder access shall be prvided t, and made secure at every scafflding platfrm wrking level WheelsWheels f mbile scafflds shall be lcked befre using the scaffld N persn shall be n a mbile scaffld when it is being mved Scafflders emplyed by cntractrs shall prduce evidence f training and registratin 8.5 ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS [EWP] As with all plant, EWP s must be regularly inspected and well maintained. They must be set up and perated by suitably trained, certified and authrised persns. A majr hazard when using elevated wrk platfrms is the risk f cming int cntact with verhead pwer lines. Refer t Sectin 9.1 fr wrking under r near pwer lines. Additinally, the fllwing rules apply: Never wrk alne when n an elevated wrk platfrm Use a sptter at all times when n an elevated wrk platfrm that is in the vicinity f pwer lines Ensure nly certified, trained persns wrk n EWP s Pre-start checks must be perfrmed prir t cmmencing wrk n an EWP Barricade wrking areas where persns may be struck by falling bjects r material Always fllw safe peratinal instructins and ntices Always use the EWP n flat level surfaces and check that the grund is well cmpacted Fully extend utriggers where fitted and use sufficient hardwd packing where necessary Make sure yu knw the emergency lwering prcedure befre using the EWP Scafflding and Lifts Act 1912 ACT + Regulatins 1950 Scafflding and Lifts Regulatins ACT Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatin 2001 NSW Frmwrk Regulatin Wrk Health Act 1986 NT Wrkplace Health and Safety Act 1995 QLD + Advisry Standard fr Scafflding Occupatinal Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 SA Wrkplace Health and Safety Act 1995 Tasmania + Managing the Risk f Fall in Husing Cnstructin Occupatinal Health and Safety Act 1985 Victria + Cde f Practice, Safe Wrk n Rfs Occupatinal Safety and Health Act 1984 WA + Cde f Practice Excavatin AS/NZS :2001 Safety Management Occupatinal Systems Health and Safety Management Systems AS/NZS 4576:1995 Guidelines Guidelines fr Scafflding fr Scafflding AS/NZS 1577:1993 Scaffld Scaffld Planks Planks AS/NZS 1891:1:1995 Industrial Industrial Fall Arrest Fall Systems Arrest Systems AS/NZS 1657:1992 Fixed Platfrms, Fixed walkways, Platfrms, stairs walkways, and ladders stairs and ladders AS 3610:1995 Frmwrk Frmwrk fr Cncrete fr Cncrete Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 17 f 31

18 8.6 LADDERS Ladders are fr access and egress t a wrk area nly. They are nt t be used as a wrk platfrm in their wn right. Only apprved ladders shall be used. They must cmply with relevant Australian Standards and shw apprved standards markings N electrically cnductive ladder shall be used n site Befre using a ladder, check fr faulty rungs r stiles. D nt use damaged ladders Ladders must be secured in psitin prir t accessing the ladder Place ladder clear f walkways and traffic ways Place ladder with its ft apprximately ne quarter f its length frm a wall r cnstructin t be accessed Never stand n the tp tw rungs f the ladder Rungs f ladders are nt t be used t supprt planks When in use, step ladders are t be fully pened 8.7 LIFTING TACKLE, MACHINES & HOISTS Only prperly tested and marked lifting plant and equipment is t be used n site. The cntractr will prvide test recrds, maintenance reprts and certificates f cmpetence when requested by the Manager s Representative. AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupatinal Health and Safety Management Systems AS/NZS 4576:1995 Guidelines fr Scafflding AS/NZS 1577:1993 Scaffld Planks AS/NZS 1891:1:1995 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems AS/NZS 1657:1992 Fixed Platfrms, walkways, stairs and ladders AS 3610:1995 Frmwrk fr Cncrete Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 18 f 31

19 8.8 OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE WELDING, BURNING AND CUTTING Gas cylinders must be kept upright during use, transprt and strage. Gas cylinders must be kept clear f artificial heat surces and at leat 3 metres away frm cmbustible material. Flammable [acetylene] and nn-flammable [xygen] cylinders must be separated by a distance f at least 3 metres when being stred. This applies whether bttles are full r empty. The wrkplace must be kept clear f cmbustible materials, debris and slip r trip hazards. N welding, burning r disc cutting shall be undertaken withut the prir cnsent f the Manager s Representative. A permit t wrk shall be btained prir t the cmmencement f any ht wrk. Gas cylinders must be stred utdrs r inside in areas with suitable ventilatin. Gas cylinders must never be drpped, rlled, dragged r therwise handled rughly. Smking is prhibited while handling gas cylinders. Regulatrs must never be used as a lifting /handling pint. Care must be taken t ensure xygen cylinders and fittings d nt cme int cntact with il r grease. Oxygen under pressure when cmbined with il r grease may cause an explsin. Flashback arrestrs are t be fitted at the bttle and als at the handpiece. Flashback arrestrs are t be tested r replaced at intervals nt exceeding 12 mnths. Apprved safety equipment, PPE and clthing shall be used when using cutting and brazing equipment. Suitable fire fighting equipment must be readily available when cutting and brazing. Screens r mats must be used t prevent ht metal falling belw r nt adjacent equipment/persnnel. Welding rds and spent rd ends must be kept in suitable cntainers and remved at the end f each wrking perid. Gas cylinder valve keys are t be readily available at the cylinder t enable speedy clsing f the valve in an emergency. Cntractrs must prvide a detailed methd statement t indicate hw they will meet health and safety requirements. Equipment must be islated at the end f each wrk perid. Trailing hses and welding cables must be kept clear f walkways, prtected acrss radways and prtected frm ht debris. AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupatinal Health and Safety Management Systems Advisry Standard, Welding - Qld Machinery Act ACT OH&S Regulatins Certificatin f Plant Users and Operatrs - Vic Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 19 f 31

20 8.9 USE OF ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT Any arc welding equipment must be fitted with an pen circuit vltage-limiting device. The fllwing specific pints shall be cmplied with: The maximum vltages permitted between the electrdes and pint f wrk is 100 vlts. Any transfrmers used in the welding prcess must be duble wund t ensure cmplete islatin f welding circuit frm the mains supply. The secndary winding must nt be earthed t the transfrmer tank. Every welding circuit a.c. r d.c. must be f the 3-lead system cmprising the welding lead, the welding return and the welding earth. All leads and lead cnnectins must be waterprf ASBESTOS It must nt be assumed that there is n asbests n site. If yu suspect material cntaining asbests is present in yur wrk area yu must stp and infrm the Manager s Representative immediately. The Manager s Representative will decide n the apprpriate curse f actin. Remval f any Asbests Cntaining Materials [ACM] at Crmwell Prperty Services will be carried ut by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) licensed cntractrs nly. Apprval frm the Manager s Representative must be given befre wrk cmmences. A separate area will nly be set aside fr temprary strage f bagged materials upn receipt f a written request frm the cntractr. Cntractrs must cmply with the Cntrl f Asbests at Wrk Regulatins and the assciated Regulatins cvering Licensing and Pllutin. The applicatin f these Regulatins and assciated Cdes f Practice will be regarded as the minimum standard t which the cntractr will be required t wrk. Wrk with thermal insulatin cntaining Man Made Mineral Fibres [MMMF] will be carried ut by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) licensed cntractrs. AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupatinal Health and Safety Management Systems Advisry Standard, Welding - Qld Machinery Act ACT OH&S Regulatins Certificatin f Plant Users and Operatrs Vic OH&S Asbests Regulatins 2003 Advisry Standards Asbests Qld Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 20 f 31

21 8.11 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES Cntractrs must take accunt f the relevant regulatry requirements when wrking n site. A Hazardus Substances Register shall be prvided by the cntractr/subcntractr prir t bringing chemicals nt site. The Cntractr must ensure that MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are available and that suitable strage including apprpriate bunding, drip trays, signage and PPE are prvided. Evidence f infrmatin, instructin and training regarding chemicals shall be supplied by the cntractr/subcntractr n request. Flammable liquids [eg petrl] must be stred in well ventilated areas and in apprved metal cntainers that are accurately and clearly labelled TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Cntractrs will be instructed where they can park their vehicles. Unauthrised parking within any building will result in the Cntractrs vehicle being twed away. Drivers f vehicles and mbile plant shall have been apprpriately trained and have written authrisatin frm the Managers Representative. Vehicles and mbile plant shuld be driven carefully at all times, keeping t site speed limits, beying all traffic signs and signals. All vehicles and mbile plant shall be crrectly serviced and maintained in accrdance with the manufacturer s instructins. Passengers must nt be carried n vehicles unless the vehicle is designed fr that purpse. Natinal Cde f Practice fr the Cntrl f Hazardus Substances 1994 Cmmnwealth Natinal Standard f Practice fr the Handling and Strage f Dangerus Gds Cmmnwealth Dangerus Gds Regulatins 1978 ACT Dangerus Gds Act 1975 NSW Dangerus Gds regulatins 1999 NSW Dangerus Gds Act 1980 NT Dangerus Gds Safety Management Act 2001 Qld + Advisry Standard fr Hazardus substances Dangerus Substances Act 1979 SA + Regulatin 1998 Dangerus Gds Act 1998 Tas + Regulatin 1998 OH&S Hazardus Substances Regulatin 1999 Vic Explsives and Dangerus Gds Act 1961 WA Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 21 f 31

22 8.13 USE OF MOBILE CRANES Mbile cranes are nt permitted n site withut the permissin f the Manager s Representative. The sitting and mvement f the crane will be agreed with the cntractr and Manager s Representative. The cntractr shall als prvide the fllwing infrmatin: A safe wrk methd detailing the lads t be lifted, the weight f the lad, the type f lifting tackle t be used, arrangements fr the assembly f such equipment, a plan f the perating lcatin, the jib radius and the name f the persn supervising the lifts [this rle is additinal t the peratr]. Prvide evidence that the peratr is trained and cmpetent [licensed as required]. Prvide evidence that the crane has been crrectly maintained, tested and examined in accrdance with manufacturer s instructins and relevant legislatin. Prvide evidence that the grund bearing stability will withstand the weight f the crane and lad during peratin [including lcatin f undergrund services] CONFINED SPACES Cnfined spaces are permit t wrk areas. N persn shall enter a cnfined space withut first undertaking a risk assessment and cmpleting the permit t wrk The cntractr must cmply with all relevant Regulatins and btain a permit t wrk prir t the cmmencement f any cnfined space wrking. N cnfined space is t be entered until a JSA/Safe wrk methd has been prepared in cnsultatin with all persns invlved and all necessary training and precautins are implemented. Planning must be undertaken t prvide prvisin fr the prmpt rescue f any ill r injured persn frm the cnfined space USE OF SOURCES OF IONISING RADIATION & RADIATION GENERATORS The use f inising r radiatin surces is subject t the Inising Radiatin Regulatins and assciated Cdes f Practice. Cnfined Spaces Regulatin Cnfined Spaces Cde f Practice - Vic OH&S Regulatins 2001 NSW Cntractr OH&S Management Plan V2.0/12Jun07 Page 22 f 31