Safety Essentials. Mandatory rules for our high risk activities

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1 Mandatory rules for our high risk activities

2 Remember... Only undertake activities for which you are trained, competent and authorised to do Before you start a job take a step back, think about all the risks and which apply to your situation and implement controls Monitor and manage changes as they happen while you are completing works, and challenge anyone you see not following the If you are unsure of the safe way to do a task or how to apply the, you must stop the job and ask for assistance from your team leader or supervisor Our are mandatory rules which provide absolute clarity about what is expected when conducting high risk activities that could result in serious injury or fatality. We will not negotiate on our because nothing is more important to us than the safety of our people, contractors and community. Sue Murphy Chief Executive Officer Name: are mandatory for all Water Corporation employees, together with all supporting controls referred to in this booklet. The principles of apply to contractors, sub-contractors and their employees. Where marked with a # the documents referred to in this booklet are mandatory contractual requirements. 01

3 Hierarchy of Control Hierarchy of Control When deciding how to control a risk, you should always aim to eliminate the hazard altogether. When elimination is not possible, work through the hierarchy with your team and select the next option that will effectively control the hazard. Use more than one option from the list to reduce the risk as much as you can. You can also help create a safer way of working for everyone by giving feedback to those that control the planning, design and construction of our assets they need your input to help make your work safer. By providing feedback on better ways to control the hazards to the designers, job planners, schedulers, managers, etc you are helping to reduce the risks for future works. Can you ELIMINATE the hazard altogether? Can you SUBSTITUTE the hazard with a safer alternative? Can you ISOLATE the hazard from anyone who could be harmed? Can you use ENGINEERING controls to reduce the risk? Can you use ADMINISTRATIVE controls to reduce the risk? Can you use PPE to protect yourself from the hazard? Most effective 02 03

4 Isolation Never work on an energy source without the correct method of isolation Lifting Operations Always inspect lifting equipment and do not allow anyone to be in the drop or exclusion zone Electrical WC-OSH 109 Tagging and Isolation # Cranes S488 Lifting Mechanical Water mains / fluid systems Sewer systems Tagging and Isolation (Level 1) Training Tagging and Isolation (Level 2) Training Hiabs Davit cranes Pump station lifting equipment Gantry cranes High Risk Licences Crane Operator Certification Tagging and Isolation (Level 3) Training OSH Permits Training # Key document also relevant to contractors 04 05

5 Mobile Plant Understand the risks and get approval from the operator before approaching mobile plant Electrical Always identify and assess all underground, overhead and other electrical hazards before starting work Excavators Tippers Cranes Backhoes S146 Mobile Plant Operator Competency # S145 Machinery, Plant and Equipment Competency assessment to NOHSC: 7019 High Risk Work Licences Overhead powerlines Underground powerlines Water meter changes Switchboards Metallic pipelines S133 Electrical Safety S033 Avoid Contact with Services S487 Safe Work on Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Installations Bridging Cables and Managing Electrified Water Services Bridging Cables Training Use Locating Devices Training # Key document also relevant to contractors 06 07

6 Confined Space Never enter a confined space without an authorised confined space entry permit Excavation Never enter an excavation unless it has been assessed as safe by a competent person Sewer access chambers S466 Confined Spaces # Water and sewer mains S216 Excavations Water mains Wet wells Water tanks OSH Permit Training Confined Space Entry Training Gas Test Atmospheres Training CSE Overview for Contractors and Inspectors Training Water and sewer connections Pipeline construction Construction activities S033 Avoid Contact with Services S152 Public Safety at Construction Sites # Excavation Safety Awareness Training Use Locating Devices Training # # Key document also relevant to contractors Key document also relevant to contractors 08 09

7 Road Safety Always plan your trip, inspect your vehicle and drive safely to the conditions. Always ensure people and public safety through compliance with traffic management plans Hazardous Substances Always comply with the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the relevant procedure when working with or around hazardous substances Travel by road PCY266 Workplace Road Safety Chlorine S140 Hazardous Substances Construction sites Works on or adjacent public roads WC-OSH 111 Traffic Management Driver Training / Defensive Driver Training Sodium Hypochlorite Fluoride Systems Asbestos Chemicals in the Workplace Training Working with Chlorine (Module 1) Training Basic Worksite Traffic Management Training Asbestos Awareness Training Fluoridation Systems Training 10 11

8 Notes Fall Prevention Never work without assessing and controlling the risk of a fall Tank sites Pits Treatment plants Works under construction S151 Prevention of Falls S467 Rescue Planning Prevention of Falls General Awareness Training Grid Mesh Awareness Training Fall Injury Prevention Systems (FIPS) Training 12

9 Version date: 1 January 2015 For all underground works, you must always use Dial Before You Dig. Contact 1100 for location of all services.