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1 Welcome Contractors Forum Safety Thursday 21 April Queensland Urban Utilities

2 Housekeeping & agenda Michael Broadbent Contracts & Assurance Services Leader 1. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Andrew McKenna 2. Asbestos Sebastian Rasche, Pro-Safety Training Dinner break at trade displays 3. Working in confined space Peter Hyssett, Capital Safety 4. Trench Safety Systems Matt Lay, Coates Hire 6:30pm Close COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE QUU reference TEM Queensland Urban Utilities 2

3 Andrew McKenna Workplace Health and Safety Queensland QUU reference TEM Queensland Urban Utilities 3

4 Safety

5 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Purpose Assist in Improving workplace health and safety in Queensland and helping Reduce the Risk to workers and others from being killed or injured on whilst working.

6 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Introduction 36 Queensland fatalities in ,000 serious injuries in Queensland. National and Queensland targets by June 2022: 20% reduction in workplace fatalities 40% reduction in workplace injuries.

7 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Queensland Fatalities July to December 2014

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland www.worksafe.qld.gov.

8 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland The Fatal Statistics Graph below shows worker fatalities Australia wide (Safe Work Australia - Federal body)

9 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland How do they achieve this purpose? Inspector functions Enforces WHS laws; Investigates workplace fatalities & serious injuries; Prosecutes breaches of legislation; Conduct Safety Audits of Workplaces; Educates employees and employers on their legal obligations.

10 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

11 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Enforcement An inspector can: enter a workplace inspect, examine and make inquiries or seize things (including documents) copy documents (e.g. training or employee records) require a person to answer questions issue notices Improvement notice Prohibition notice Infringement notice exercise any compliance power that is reasonably necessary.

12 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Legislation/ WHS Law Work Health and Safety Act 2011: Identifies the responsible persons, safety duties, offences and penalties Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011: Identifies specific hazards to health and safety in the workplace and what MUST be done to eliminate or minimise their impact Codes of Practice: These provide best practice examples of how to control hazards for specific areas under the regulations

13 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Who is Responsible for Safety? (Duty of Care) Person conducting a business or undertaking with management or control of a workplace (PCBU) Upstream parties (design, manufacture, import, supply, install/construct) Officers of PCBU (S.27- Act) Workers Other persons Possible to hold duties concurrently

14 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Duty of Officers Section 27 - Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (1) If a person conducting a business or undertaking has a duty or Obligation under this Act, an officer of the person conducting The business or undertaking must exercise due diligence to ensure that the person conducting the business or undertaking complies with that duty or obligation.

15 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Take Reasonable steps to: Due Diligence (S.27) Acquire knowledge of WHS matters Understand the nature of the workplace and its associated hazards and risks Ensure resources / processes are there to eliminate or minimise risks Ensure processes are there for receiving and considering information about WHS incidents, hazards and risks in a timely way Ensure processes are there for complying with WHS duties Ensure processes are there to Verify compliance

16 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Duties of Workers Duties of Workers are classified as any person who carries out work, in any capacity, for a PCBU. Section 28 Workers must: - take reasonable care for their own health and safety take reasonable care that their conduct does not adversely affect the health and safety of others comply, so far as they are reasonably able with instructions cooperate with reasonable health and safety policies or procedures that have been notified to workers.

17 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland High Risk Construction Work & SWMS

18 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Asbestos, Confined Space and Excavation

19 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland safe work method statement (SWMS) sets out the work activities in logical sequences identifies hazards describes control measures.

20 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland The aim of a SWMS is to: describe the activity or task to be undertaken identify the resources, manpower and skills associated with the task assess and select control measures (as appropriate) systematically plan the activity so it can be completed efficiently and effectively.

21 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland The primary purpose of a SWMS is to help supervisors, workers and any other persons at the workplace to understand the requirements that have been established to carry out the high risk construction work in a safe and healthy manner.

22 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Excavations, Confined Space and Asbestos Hazards

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34 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Class B, Non Friable (Bonded) More than 10m2 ACD resulting from more than 10m2

35 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland No licence, but training an documentation required Asbestos related work removal less than 10m2

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37 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Hazard Area Incident: SWMS NOT followed

38 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Hazard Area Incident: Training NOT followed

39 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland On-the-spot fines Both PCBUs and workers can be issued with an on-the-spot fine. Examples of offences which can be issued with a fine include (but are not limited to): failure to comply with an improvement notice failure to record a notifiable incident (e.g. a work-caused serious injury or illness) allowing persons to carry out high risk work without seeing written evidence that the worker has the relevant high risk work licence failure to allow health and safety representative to exercise their powers or functions failure to use/wear PPE provided by PCBU in accordance with information, training or reasonable instruction given by PCBU (fine issued to worker) failure to test electrical work failure to ensure electrical equipment was de-energized before carrying out electrical work. The fine may be paid in full at any Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) office within 28 days or arrangements can be made to pay an on-the-spot fine of $200 or more in instalments. The alleged offender can choose to contest the infringement notice in a Magistrates Court.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland www.worksafe.qld.

40 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Penalities Appeals up to the High Court of Australia

41 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland How do we fix safety issues? Hierarchy of Controls

42 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Eliminate the Hazard

43 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Important messages from WHSQ... If you spot a hazard - report it If someone brings it to your attention - take action Don t condone at risk behaviour - walking by and ignoring issues may result in an incident or fatality Productivity vs Safety (there will be no productivity if an incident occurs) Importance of communications Importance of following established processes Finally - What is the most important reason to work safe?

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45 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland More information Guides Films Fact sheets Checklists Audit tools Safety alerts ov.au/construction/resourc es Safe Work Month resources Safe Work Awards

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland www.worksafe.qld.gov.au WHSQ resources Short guidance films: http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/publications/multimedia/index.

com/worksafequeensland Twitter: https://twitter.com/worksafeqld Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.

46 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland WHSQ resources Short guidance films: esafe news: WHSQ social media: Facebook: Twitter: Linkedin: Visit Phone Infoline Sign up for enews (free subscription service) at

47 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Questions?

48 Sebastian Rasche Pro-Safety Training Asbestos QUU reference TEM Queensland Urban Utilities 48

49 BASIC ASBESTOS AWARENESS SEBASTIAN RASCHE

50 Asbestos is a Rock Chrysotile Amosite Crocidolite Excellent heat insulator, resistant to chemicals, flexible, strong, water resistant, durable, electrically non conductive, readily available, cheap

51 What Forms of ACM Exist? FRIABLE When dry can be crumbled, crushed or reduced to powder by hand pressure NON FRIABLE (BONDED) When dry cannot be crumbled, crushed or reduced to powder by hand pressure Approximate number of Asbestos Products ~ 3000

56 Does any one know what this is?

58 Health Effects of Asbestos Non Cancerous Pleural Plaques Pleural Effusion Asbestosis Cancerous Lung Cancer Laryngeal Cancer Mesothelioma

Practice How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice

59 Information for Compliance Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Guidance Material: How to Safely Remove Asbestos Code of Practice How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice Australian Standards Manufacturers Specifications SWMS, Company Procedures, Site Procedures, SOPs

60 Licensing for Asbestos Type of License Class A What Asbestos can be removed All Asbestos- Friable/ Non Friable Class B Non Friable- any amount No license Can remove up to 10 m 2 of non-friable asbestos 5 Pipes- 150mm Diameter 4m long

61 License / Training Requirements- QLD PCBU holds the License Complete CPCCDE3014A Remove non-friable asbestos Form 80 Application for asbestos- $ License lasts 5 years Worker must be trained- CPCCDE3014A Remove Non-Friable Asbestos

62 Site Establishment

63 Dirty Area Clean Area

64 PPE

65 Minimum PPE Type 5/6 Coveralls Disposable Gloves P2 Respirator (clean shaven) Boot Covers

66 Expose Pipe

67 Water Spray dust suppression Wet Down

68 Tools- Double Hand Tools

69 Remove Pipe

70 Remove Contaminated Soil/ Debris

72 PVA Spray to capture dust

73 Move Parcel from Dirty to Clean

74 Wet Wipe Tools/ Double Bag

75 Site Decon Wet down Drop Sheets

76 Wet Spray Coveralls/ Respirator

77 Coveralls off first,boot covers come last

78 ouble Wrapped/ Double Bagged PVA Spray Dispose of as asbestos waste

79 Wet Spray

80 Remove Respirator/ Store

81 No Visual Dust or Debris

82 How we can Help / Questions Nationally Recognised Asbestos Training Assistance in critical documentation (ARCPs, SWMS) Face Fit Testing Nationally Recognised Training Sebastian Rasche- Director seb@prosafetytraining.com.au

83 Peter Hyssett Capital Safety Working in confined space QUU reference TEM Queensland Urban Utilities 83

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are often unsafe to breathe Hazards are often not detectable to human senses Requirement for specialised

85 What is a Confined Space? What Do We Need To Know About Confined Spaces? Hundreds of incidents occur every year where persons are killed or injured in confined spaces Atmospheres are often unsafe to breathe Hazards are often not detectable to human senses Requirement for specialised equipment for the detection of hazards Legislative requirements The need for detection, access & ventilation equipment The need for specialised training

86 Legislation

87 What is a Confined Space? QLD WH&S Regulations 2011, Schedule 19 A Confined Space A confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space That (a) is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person; and (b) is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and (c) is or is likely to be a risk to health and safety from (i) an atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level; or (ii) contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dusts, that may cause injury from fire or explosion; or (iii) harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants; or (iv) engulfment;

88 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Excavations, Confined Space and Asbestos Hazards

89 Confined Space Risk Management Hazards, Risks, Controls, Review A risk based approach forms the basis for everything we do, it is a 4 step process: 1. Identify the hazards 2. Assess the risk 3. Implement controls to lower consequence and likelihood 4. Monitor and review Workplace consultation through SWMS, JSAs, Toolbox Talks, Policies & Procedures

90 Risk Profile Confined Space Risk Management

91 What is a Confined Space? Is It or Isn t It? Inspection/Access Shaft Access Cover

92 What is a Confined Space? Confined Space Work Description of the space and activity Sewer with access via a vertical ladder Confined space criteria Confined space? A B C D Does the space present a risk from: If the answer to A, B, C and at least one of D is yes, then the space is a confined space. Is the space enclosed or partially enclosed Is the space not designed or intended to be occupied by a person Is the space designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space Harmful airborne or flammable contaminants An unsafe oxygen level Engulfment Yes Dislodging grain from a silo with sole access through a manhole at the top Yes Dislodging a sludge blockage in a drain pit Internal inspection of a new, clean tank prior to commissioning Internal inspection of an empty cement silo through a door at ground level Installing insulation in a roof cavity Yes No No No

93 Dangers of Working in a Confined Space? Confined Space Entry & Work

94 Conclusion? Any closing thoughts, comments or questions please?

95 Matt Lay Coates Hire Trench Safety Systems QUU reference TEM Queensland Urban Utilities 95

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Each unit comprises two aluminium rails, which are expanded against the trench wall by a number of interconnected hydraulic cylinders as

98 VIRTI SHORES These were the first hydraulic products to be introduced in to the UK in the mid 1970 s. These are used in applications where the ground is self supporting and free from water. Each unit comprises two aluminium rails, which are expanded against the trench wall by a number of interconnected hydraulic cylinders as shown Fig Vertical shores are generally recommended for short term usage in the ground (typically 48 hrs). They are only suitable for relatively shallow and narrow trench applications (0.3m - 2 m depths, 0.5m - 2 m widths). 98

Aluminium Smooth Walled Shoring Aluminium Smooth Walled Shoring Shield Specifications Length x height (m) 3.66 x 2.44 Min. width internal to waling (m) 0.405 Max.

99 Aluminium Smooth Walled Shoring Aluminium Smooth Walled Shoring Shield Specifications Length x height (m) 3.66 x 2.44 Min. width internal to waling (m) Max. width internal to waling (m) Min. width external to sheets (m) Clearance between struts (m) Clearance beneath bottom strut (m) Weight (kg) Safe working load (kpa) 29 99

SBH 4m Standard Shoring Box SBH 4m Standard Shoring Box Specifications Base Length (m) 4.0 Height (m) 2.4 Min. internal width (m) 0.7 Max. Internal width (m) 4.

100 SBH 4m Standard Shoring Box SBH 4m Standard Shoring Box Specifications Base Length (m) 4.0 Height (m) 2.4 Min. internal width (m) 0.7 Max. Internal width (m) 4.0 Clearance between struts (m) 3.6 Clearance beneath bottom strut (m) 1.53 Weight ( Panels only - tonne) 2.2 Panel width (mm) 107 Safe working load (kpa)

101 101 Pre-dig method of trench box installation

102 102 Dig and push Method of trench box installation.

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107 Coates Training Services Install Trench Support By completing this course you will achieve an understanding the following; -Compliance documentation -Equipment selection -Environmental protection -Preparation, installation and removal procedures -Risk assessment and management Trainees receive a Statement of Attainment in the following Units of Competency; -Install Trench Support -Conduct Local Risk Control 107

108 SALES ENGINEER SUPORT 108

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110 110 Q and A

111 Thank you 2014 Queensland Urban Utilities

CONTRACTOR WHS HAZARD STANDARD CONFINED SPACE EXTERNAL USE ONLY

CONTRACTOR WHS HAZARD STANDARD CONFINED SPACE EXTERNAL USE ONLY Principles in the Optus Contractor WHS management process CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT STAGES PRINCIPLES THIS STANDARD REQUISITION Requisition WHS