M TE S Y S H O WBL · Western Builders Ltd Occupational Health and Safety bl o H s s y s te m 2 1. POLICY STATEMENT 2. ADMINISTRATION OF SITE SAFETY 3. HAZARD MANAGEMENT 4. EMERGENCY

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Western Builders LimitedOccupationalHealth & Safety

OHS Safety Policy,

Procedures &

Plan

Pride & Excellence in ConstructionWESTERN BUILDERS PTE LTD

General Building & Civil Contractors, Renovation, Aluminium & Timber Joinery.Lot 1 Koula Road, Varadoli Ba, Fiji. P. O. Box 247, Ba Fiji. Phone: 679 6674433 Fax:679 6670261

Skypename: westernbuilders Email: [email protected] Website: www.wblfiji.com

Copyright © Western Builders Limited 2019

Western Builders LtdOccupational

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1. POLICY STATEMENT

2. ADMINISTRATION OF SITE SAFETY

3. HAZARD MANAGEMENT

4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

5. ACCIDENT / INCIDIENT REPORTING

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

7. APPENDIX

A HazardIdentificationForm

B HazardControlForm

C Emergency Actions List

D Material Data Sheets

E Accident Investigation Report

F ProjectAuditSheet

G Site Inspection List

H General Safety and Health Rules

I Employee Safety Induction Record

J SiteSafetyPlan

Contents



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1. PoliCy statement

Western Builders Limited (WBL) is committed to Health and Safety in the work place.

OurObjectivesare:-

● To provide training and procedures in appropriate translations for the safe use, handling, storage and transport of plant and substances.

● Toprovideandmaintainasafeworkplaceforworkersandnon-workers,withallnecessaryPersonal ProtectiveEquipment(P.P.E.).

● To assist the Health and Safety committee in their function under the act, to continually improve his standard of safety in the work place.

We expect all of our employees to follow all health and safety policies and procedures, and to report all potential hazards to their Supervisor, H & S Rep, or manager.

“Those who create the risk and work with the risk have the primary responsibility to solve the risk”

The Health and Safety Work Act 1996 is attached to this safety plan. Western Builders Ltd and its employees have a responsibility.

2. adminstration of site safety Plan TheProjectManager/Supervisor/Foremanforthisprojectis:-

_______________________ Ph:_________________ Mobile:________________

TheProjectManagerhasoverallresponsibilityforensuringtheactanditsobjectivesarecompliedwithoneachsite.TheProjectManager/Supervisor/ForemanaspertheWBLpolicywillconductanauditofeachprojectatregularintervals.TypicalAuditformsareattached.ReferAppendixF.

TheSafetyOfficerforthisprojectis:-

_________________________Ph:_________________________

TheSafetyofficerisresponsiblefortheday-to-dayadministrationofthe|SafetyPlan,theywillensurethatallWBLemployees and visitors to site are aware of safety procedure.

TheSafetyOfficerisresponsibleforHazardManagementonthesitetoensurenoincidentsoraccidentsoccur.He will be responsible for regular safety inspection and site safety meetings as considered reasonable for each project.TypicalInspectionformisattached–Refer Appendix G.



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3. Hazard management

Objective

● Toidentifyexistingandnewhazardstoemployeesandvisitorsattheprojectsite. ● Toaccesstherisksignificance. ● To implement control to either eliminate, isolate, or minimize the hazard.

Hazard Considerations

● PersonalSafetyEquipmentsuchasappropriatefootwear,safetygoggles, earmuff,etc.

● CorrectoperationofPlantandEquipment. ● Material handling and storage. ● Workingplatforms,i.e.scaffolding,safetyrails. ● Temporaryworks,i.e.excavations–aretheybarriered,willtheycavein,etc.

Thesitemanagerwithassistancefromallstaffandsub-contractorsshallidentifyineachtradesectionthehazard,itsdurationandmethodofcontrol.Thefollowingflowchartdemonstratesproceduretobefollowed.

start

Hazard Identification(General / Trade)

List Identified Hazards

Immediate Control

Hazard Priority

Evaluate Feedback

NoYes

Assign Priority to Hazards“Is this a Significnt Hazard?”

Implement AppropriateControls

Eliminate, Isolate orMinimize Hazard

Establish Emergency ProceduresInform Employees

Hazard Identification

TheSafetyOfficermustrecord,inGeneralandTradeTermsthepossiblehazardsbothcurrentandpotentialforthisproject.“HAZARDIDENTIFICATIONFORM”isusedtolisthazards.ReferAppendixA



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Hazard Risk AssessmentEachHazardiscategorizedinto:- Significantor Non-Significant

SignificantHazardsandNonSignificantHazardsarethenaddressedbytheSafetyOfficer.Canthehazardsbe:-

1. Eliminated.2. Isolated.3. Minimised.

SafetyOfficeristotakereasonableactiontoeffectStep1,or2or3whicheverispracticable.Considerationsinclude:-

1. Can the hazard be removed by design or engineering?2. Can the hazard be removed by substitution?3. Can the risk from the hazard be reduced by enclosing it or isolate it from the work force?4. Can the risk from the hazard be reduced by enclosing it or isolate it from the work force?5. Canthehazardsberemovedatsourcebeforetheycaneffecttheworkforce?6. Can the hazard be reduced by segregating the process from workers other than those needed for the process?7. Canpersonalprotectiveequipmentbeusedtoreducetheriskofinjury?8. Canrulesorproceduresbedevelopedtoreducetheriskofinjury?

4. emergenCy ProCedures

Objective

Emergency Plan

● To be prepared for and act on any emergency that may develop on site.

● Site Safety Location Plan. (Information to be included.) ● Site Address. ● SiteTelephoneNumber. ● Locationofthesiteandadjoiningstreets. ● Location of site entrance. ● LocationofsiteOfficersandtheamenitiesasappropriate. ● LocationofFirstAidRoom. ● Location of phones. ● LocationofFireExtinguishers (include type). ● Location of assembly area in the case of an emergency.

Each site will display.

● Emergency Action List (refer Appendix C).

● Material Data Sheets for Hazardous Materials stored on site (refer Appendix D).

Thefollowingemergencyplansaretoprovidesitestaffwithguidanceonthetypicalstepstobetakeninthecaseofavarietyofemergencies,andrecognizesthefactthatallemergenciesaredifferentandmayrequiredifferentactions.



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Serious Injury ● Ensureinjuredpersonisinnodangeroffurtherinjury. ● Findoutwhatinjuriesthereare/ApplyFirstAid/Sendsomeonetonotify

Ambulance. ● Dial 911. ● Ask for Ambulance.

1. Give your name.2. The site address, which is _________________________3. TelephoneNo,whichis__________________4. How many hurt5. Whattheinjuriesare6. Where the victims are

● Ensure clear access for Ambulance. ● Meet Ambulance

Note: Once emergency is under control:

1. InformSafetyOfficerimmediately.2. Closeoffaccidentsite.3. Erect accident control notice.4. Do not interfere with Accident Scene (unless necessary to prevent further harm).5. SafetyOfficertoNotifyauthoritiesimmediately.6. SafetyOfficertocarryoutaccidentInvestigation.7. SafetyOfficertoprovideaccidentreportwithin2daysofaccident.8. SafetyOfficertoprovidedetailsofaccidenttocompanyrecords.

● Raise Alarm. ● Get Everybody Out to Emergency Assembly Area. ● Dial 911. ● AskforFireService.

1. Give your name.2. The site address, which is……………………..3. TelephoneNo,whichis……………..4. Wherethefireis5. Whatdangersthereare–Solvents,Gases,Cylinders,PowerCables,etc.

● Check all employees are present, including any visitors. ● Donotre-enterbuildingsiteuntilallcleargivenbytheFireDept. ● Onlyattempttoextinguishthefireifyoucansafelydoso(Notelocationandtypeoffireextinguisherson

SiteSafetyLocationPlan).

Fire


1. InformSafetyOfficerimmediately.2. Closeoffthesite.3. Erect accident control notice.4. DonotInterfereWithFireScene(unlessnecessarytopreventfurtherharmorserious damage to property).



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● Ensureinjuredpersonisinnodangeroffurtherinjury. ● Findoutwhatinjuriesthereare/ApplyFirstAid/SendsomeonetonotifyAmbulance. ● Dial 911. ● Ask for Ambulance.

1. Give your name.2. The site address, which is ………………………….3. TelephoneNo,whichis…………………..4. How many hurt5. Whattheinjuriesare6. Where the victims are

● Ensure clear access for Ambulance. ● Meet Ambulance.

1. Obtainshelterunderthemostsolidandsecureobject,i.e.solidtable,doorwayetc.2. Remain in building until instructed to evacuate.3. Do not use telephones unless in order to save a life.4. Ifevacuationisordered,followthesameprocedureforfire.5. Applyfirstaidtoinjuredandgetthemtosafeshelterfromaftershocks).6. Putoutanysmallfires.7. Shutoffanygasmains,powersupplies,watersupplies,plantandequipment,etc.8. Nosmoking9. Listen to the radio for instructions.10. ReporttothesafetyOfficer.

1. Keep well clear of any structures.2. Donotstandnear,scaffolding,powerpoles,highstacksofmaterials,etc.3. ApplyfirstaidtoInjuredandgetthemtosafeshelter(fromaftershocks).4. Putoutanysmallfires.5. Shutoffanygasmains,powersupplies,watersupplies,plantandequipment,etc.6. Nosmoking.7. Listen to the radio for instructions.8. ReporttotheSafetyOfficer.

Structural Collapse

Earthquake


If inside

If outside

1. InformSafetyOfficerImmediately.2. Closeoffaccidentsite.3. Erect accident control notice4. D not Interfere With Accident Scene (unless necessary to prevent further harm).5. SafetyOfficertoNotifyauthoritiesimmediately.6. SafetyOfficertoprovideaccidentreportwithin7daysofaccident.7. SafetyOfficertoprovidedetailsofaccidenttocompanyrecords



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1. Ifsufficienttimeallowsbeforestormstrikes,secureallequipment,materials(especiallysheetsof iron,plywood,glass,etc),closewindowsanddoors,battenopenings,andshutoffservicesi.e.gas, power, water, etc.2. Obtainshelterunderthemostsolidandsecureobject,i.e.solidtable,doorway,etc.3. Remain in building until instructed to evacuate.4. Do not use telephones unless in order to save a life.5. Ifevacuationisordered,followthesameprocedureforfire.6. Applyfirstaidtoinjuredandgetthemtosafeshelter.7. Shutoffanygasmains,powersupplies,watersupplies,plantandequipment,etc.8. Nosmoking.9. Listen to the radio for instructions.10. ReporttheSafetyOfficer.

● Raise Alarm ● Get Everybody Out to Emergency Assembly Area. ● Dial 911. ● AskfortheFireService.

1. Give your name.2. The site address, which is……………………3. TelephoneNo,whichis………………….4. Wheretheexplosionoccurredandlocationoffireis5. Whatdangersthereare–Solvents,Gasses,Cylinders,PowerCables,etc.

● Check all employees are present, including any visitors. ● Donotre-enterbuildingsiteuntilallcleargivenbytheFireDept. ● Onlyattempttoextinguishthefireifyoucansafelydoso.

● Ensureinjuredpersonisinnodangeroffurtherinjury. ● Findoutwhatinjuriesthereare/ApplyFirstAid/SendsomeonetonotifyAmbulance. ● Dial 911. ● Ask for Ambulance.

1. Give your name.2. The site address, which is……………………….3. How many hurt4. Whattheinjuriesare5. Where the victims are


Meteorological Storm/Cyclone

Explosion

Motor Vehicle Accident


1. InformSafetyOfficerimmediately.2. Closeoffthesite.3. Erect accident control notice.4. DoNotInterfereWithExplosionScene(unlessnecessarytopreventfurtherharmorserious damage to property).

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● Ensureinjuredpersonisinnodangeroffurtherinjury. ● Findoutwhatchemicalshavebeenspiltandwhatinjuriesthereare/ApplyFirstAid/Sendsomeone

to notify Ambulance. ● Dial 911 ● Ask for Ambulance.

1. Give your name.2. The site address, which is……………………………….. . 3. TelephoneNo,whichis…………………..4. How many hurt5. Whattheinjuriesare6. What chemicals are involved 7. Where the victims are


● SwitchOfPowerSupplyImmediately.DoNotTouchInjuredPersonUntilYouAreCertainThat PowerIsSwitchedOff.Ensureinjuredpersonisinnodangeroffurtherinjury.

● Findoutwhatinjuriesthereare/ApplyFirstAid/SendsomeonetonotifyAmbulance. ● Dial 911 ● Ask for Ambulance.

1. Give your name2. The site address, which is…………………..3. TelephoneNo,whichis4. How many hurt5. Whattheinjuriesare6. Where the victims are

● Ensure clear access for Ambulance ● Meet Ambulance

Chemical Spill

Electrocution



1. Inform Site Manager immediately.2. Closeoffaccidentsite(ifonsite).3. Erect accident control notice.4. Do not interfere With Accident Scene (unless necessary to prevent further harm).5. SiteManagertoNotifyauthoritiesimmediately.6. Site Manager to carry out accident investigation (Ref. Appendix E).7. Site Manager to provide accident report to authorities report to authorities within 7 days of accident.8. Site Manager to provide details of accident to company records.

1. InformSafetyOfficerimmediately.2. Closeoffaccidentsite(ifonsite).3. Erect accident control notice.4. Do not Interfere With Accident Scene (unless necessary to prevent further harm).5. SafetyOfficertoNotifyauthoritiesimmediately.6. SafetyOfficertocarryoutaccidentinvestigation(Ref.AppendixE).7. SafetyOfficertoprovideaccidentreportwithin7daysofaccident.8. SafetyOfficertoprovidedetailsofaccidenttocompanyrecords



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1. Inform Site Manager immediately.2. Closeoffaccidentsite3. Erect accident control notice4. DoNotInterfereWithAccidentScene5. SafetyOfficertoNotifyauthoritiesimmediately.6. SafetyOfficertocarryoutaccidentinvestigation7. SafetyOfficertoprovidereportwithin2daysofaccident8. SafetyOfficertoprovidedetailsofaccidenttocompanyrecords

5. aCCident / inCident investigation & rePorts

Objective

Procedure

Shouldanincidentoraccidenttakeplaceresultingininjurytopersonorpropertyitistoberecordedinsitesafety book and report completed.

Thefollowingflowchartdemonstratestheproceduretobefollowed.

Accidental Investigation Report form to be used (refer Appendix E)

Accident Occurs

Yes No

Did “Serious” Harm Occur?

Provide Immediate Medical Help Control Hazard and Raise Alarm.

Do Not Interefere with Accident Scene Unless Necessary to Prevent

Details of Investigation to Company Records

Provide Accident Report within 2 days of Accident Occurring

Carry Out Accident Investigation

Notify Authorities Immediately Carry Out Accident Investigation

Evaluate Procedures

Inform Site Manager Close offAccident Scene Erect Accident

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6. resPonsibilites

Introduction

Subcontractors

Monitoring

Personal

WBL is committed to Safety, and to achieve this it must rely on its employees to act in a responsible man-ner. Each employee is made aware of these responsibilities under the act.

AllsubcontractorsmustdemonstratewillingnesstoparticipateinWBL’sSafetyprocedure.Failuretodosowillresultinexclusionfromtheproject.PersonnelmustparticipateinHazardIdentificationControl.

WBL Senior Management to be rostered to carry out monitoring of Safety program on each site. This will be done on a regular basis by either Company Director, General Manager or Chief Estimator.

Each employee is responsible for their own safety while at work and must ensure their actions do not harm others.

AllsitearegivenaninductionontothesitebytheSafetyOfficer.

SiteInductionwillinclude:- ● IntroductionofProjectStaffandtheirroleintheproject. ● AdvisethattheSiteSafetyPlanislocatedonsiteandtheyarerequiredtoreadandunderstandit.

If the employee is unable to read, their responsibilities will be explained in suitable language. ● Advised of the obligation under Health & Safety at Work Act 1996. ● General Safety and Health Rules that are displayed on site are explained and gone through (refer

Appendix H) ● ReportingProcedure ● HazardManagementProcedure ● EmergencyProcedures ● SafetyInformationandSiteorientationPlanTypical(attachedAppendixI) ● SecurityProcedures ● SafetyPerformanceandGeneralSafetyAwareness



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Hazard Identification Form Appendix A

HAZARDIDENTIFICATIONBYAREAISSUITEDTOSTATICWORK,SITESSUCHASOFFICESANDFACTORIES.PERSONNELMUSTBEINSTRUCTEDANDASSISTEDTOIDENTIFYHAZARDSINTHEIRWORKPLACE

Location:

Date of Assessment:

Signature:

Signature:

Name:

Name:

Date:

Date:

Assessment Declaration

Safety Supervisor

HAZARD (DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION) SIGNIFICANTYES

HAZARDNO

PRIORITY(1-20)

HAZARDNUMBER



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Hazard Control Form Appendix B

HAZARD

CONTROL METHOD

LOCATION OF HAZARD

SIGNIFICANTHAZARD?

DATEOFORIGINALASSESSMENT

Yes

Eliminate Isolate Minimise

No

PRIORITY RANKING HAZARD NUMBER

Signature:

Signature:

Name:

Name:

Date Informed:

Date:

Review Date:

Safety Supervisor

ACTION TO ACHIEVE CONTROL ACTION BY WHOM

BYWHEN

CHECKEDNAME

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Appendix C

fire

serious injury

eleCtroCution

1. Sound Alarm

2. Dial 911

3. Askforfire

4. Giveyouname,Address,wherefireisandanydangersEx:Solvents,GasCyclindersetc.

5. Get Everybody out.

1. GetfirstAid

2. Findoutwhatinjuriesare

3. Dial 911

4. AskforAmbulance.Giveyouname,Address,howmanyhurt,whatinjuriesareandwherearethe

victims.

5. Ensure clear access.

6. Meet the Ambulance.

1. Switchoffpoweratsource

2. GetfirstAid

3. Dial 911

4. AskforAmbulance.Giveyouname,Address.Say“Electrocution”andhowtogettothevictim.

5. Ensure clear access.

6. Meet the Ambulance.

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1. IdentityofProduct:

2. HazardousHazards:

3. Physical&ChemicalCharacteristics:

4. PhysicalHazards:

5. Health Hazards

6. ProtectionInformation

7. Quantity on Site

8. Location on Site

Appendix D

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

WESTERN BUILDERS LTD

PROJECT TITLE: ……………………………………………

Safety Officers are to ensure the following information be provided:



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Appendix EAccident Investigating Report

IF SERIOUS HARM IS CAUSED, NOTIFY OHS (DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR) IMMEDIATELY AND PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS REPORT WITHIN 7 DAYS

EMPLOYERCompanyName:Address:

LocationofAccident(Department/Office) :Date/TimeofAccident am/pm :ShiftatTime:DayAfternoon Night:Hoursworkedsincearrivalatwork::Date/TimeofthisReport am/pm

PERSONAL INJURYInjured’sName:Occupation/Title:DateofBirth://ResidentialAddress:Sex: MFNameofInjury:*SeriousHarmoccurred:YesNo*SignificantHazardinvolved:YesNoTreatmentofInjury:NilFirstAidDoctor(notHospital)HospitalOther

EmployeeYesNoInvestigationcarriedoutYesNo

Manager: Investigator:Tel: Tel:Position:Signature: Signature:

SEVERITY POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE INJURY/DAMAGE

1Negligible2Minor 3Serious4Fatal

PROBABILITY OF RE – OCCURRENCE

1Remote3Probable5Occursallthetime

2Possible4Occurredpreviously

PROPERTY DAMAGEPropertyDamage:NatureofDamagePersonwithcontrolofProperty:CosttoRepair/Replace:

NEAR MISS (Person/Property Involved):

DESCRIBE HOW THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED: (Where, How, Names of Witnesses):

MANAGERS COMMENTS (Manager and Investigator are to sign and date report)

WHAT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT, WHAT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS:

* “Serious harm” “Significant hazard” as defined by the Act

LIST ACTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT RE-OCCURRENCE

RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION

SIGNED DATECOMPLETED BYPERSON



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WESTERN BUILDERS LTDPROJECT, HEALTH & SAFETY AUDIT SUMMARY

PROJECT:

SAFETY AUDITOR:

DATE OF INSPECTION:

COPIES:

ITEM DESCRIPTION COMPLIANCEWITH SAFETY

PLAN

DEFAULTCORRECTED

1. Signageindicationsafetyfootwearandhardhatrequire-ments

2. Emergency plans displayed in appropriate locations and correct content

3. Standard site rules displayed in appropriate locations4. Sitefacilitiesadequateforthesite

a) Toiletb) Smokec) Telephoned) Access

5. Safetyinductionsbeingcarriedoutandrecordsfiled.6 Contractors safety plans submitted and approved and

copies retained on site.7. Contractorshazardidentificationcompletealongwiththe

maintenance of records. The hazards being categorized assignificantornon-significant.

8. Didsiteworkersparticipateinhazardidentification,priorto commencement on site?

9. FirstAidkitavailableandcontainsappropriateitems.Personresponsibleformonitoringfirstaidkit.

10 IsaFirstAidOfficernominated?11. Are regular safety inspections carried out and recorded?12. Are regular site safety meetings held, minuted and action

taken?13. Is a materials safety data sheet displayed at entry to site,

refer safety plan?14. Have all WBL Employees been through a safety induction

session?15. Has the WBL Health & Safety Booklet been given to con-

tractorsonthisproject?16. Are site workers aware of Health & Safety Act?17. Arerecordsbeingkeptofaccidents/incidents?18. Does the site have a site safety committee?19. Site Safety Inspection Sheet completed during audit

inspection.20. Is the public area safe for children or should the site be

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Appendix GSite Safety Inspection Sheet

PROJECT:

NUMBER:

SAFETY INSPECTION CARRIED OUT BY:

DATE:

Signature

PLANT & MACHINERY1. Machinery Act2.PortableTools–Suitability,Condition,DoubleInsul,Guarding3. Cranes (MOT Cert) Stability4. Hoists (Engineers Documentation)5.Compressor–(Fumes–ConfinedSpaces)HoseCouplings6.PPTools–CurrentCertificate–OperatorsPersonalProtection7.NailingGuns–(SubsequentMechanism)8.Ladders–Height,Standards,Secureatbaseandtop9.Welding/OxyBottlessecure

SCAFFOLDING – NOTIFICATION1. Foundations2. Standards–Ledgers,Putlogs–Bracing3. Clip Ties4. Guardrails–ToeBoards,MidRails,Platforms,Decking5. Loading–Span,Height6. Access–Protection7. Registers (Over 8m High)8. Mobiles (Stability, Guardrails)9. Suspended (Support)10. Verandah Support11. Trestles12. CraneLiftedPlatforms13. Ladder

GENERAL SAFETY – ACCESS & EGRESS1. Housekeeping2. FireProtection3. ProtectiveHelmets4. Safety Glasses5. HearingProtection6. EmergencyPrecautions7. ProtectionofWorkmen&Public8. PerimeterGuardrails&Midrails9. Toe Boards10. FloorPenetrations11. BrittleRoofing12. Lighting13. Signage14. ProtectiveFootwear

ITEM APPROVED YES NO



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ITEM APPROVED YES NOEXCAVATIONS1. Timbering2. Access & Egress3. ExcavatedMaterialPlacement4. AdjacentWork5. Guarding of Waterholes6. PublicProtection–Barricades,Lightsetc7. Gases Detection

ASBESTOS1. Notification2. PreStartInspection3. Protection–Workers,Public4. MaskingUp5. Method of Removal6. Disposal7. Monitoring8. FinalInspection

AMENTIES1. FirstAid2. Toilets3. Lunch Room4. Ventilation5. Water–Drinking,Washing6. CarParking

ELECTRICALS1. Switch Boards2. 3 Monthly Inspection3. Electrical Safe Guard (approved) Transformers Elcb’s etc4. Leads5. PortableTools6. ClearanceFromOverheadWires–ScaffoldStructuresetc7. MultiBoxes–DoubleAdaptors8. RepairMaintenance–RegisteredElectrician

TOXIC & FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS1. Register2. Containers

MATERIALS HANDLING1. AppropriatePrecautionsBeingTaken2. Material Safety Data Sheets Available At Entrance

NOTICES DISPLAYED1. EmergencyPlan2. General Health & Safety Rules3. SitePlan

WORK ON ROOF1. Harnessesbeingwornandadequatelyfixedtosecure members2. Perimeterhandrailsrequired3. Adequatesafeaccessprovided4. Hasconsiderationbeinggiventotherecoveryofaninjured person on the roof area



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Appendix H

General Safety And Health Rules

● Report all hazards promptly.

● Report all accidents and near misses promptly.

● Keep all walkways clear at all times.

● Ensure all machine guards are in place.

● Useapushsticktofeedmachinery.

● Keep well clear of all moving drives, belts and parts of machinery.

● Stack materials safely.

● Keepalook-outformovingcraneshooksandplant.

● Wearyoursafetyequipment.

● Knowwherefireextinguishersarelocated.Andhowtousethem.

● Lookoutforopeningsinfloorsandmakesuretheyareprotected.

● Keep rubbish cleared away promptly.

● Don’t work in the dark……… arrange lighting.

● Check electrical leads clear of water.

● Take care when using or handling hazardous materials.

● Watch where you are walking.

● Take care of your personal hygiene.

● Always use an isolating transformer or earth leakage breakers when using any electrical tool or appliance.

● Nopracticaljokesorsillyantics………thefuncanturnsourveryquickly.

● Getintothehabitof“thinkingsafety”……..itcanonlybeofbenefittoall!

● NO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR KAVA



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Appendix IWestern Builders LimitedEmployee safety induction record

Surname FirstNames

EmployeeNo. DateofBirth

Position/JobTitle SexMF

JobFunction Company

WorkplaceLocation Telephone/AH:

● IhaveReadAndAmAwareOfMyCompany’ssafetyPolicyStatement

● I am aware of my personal and the company’s obligations under the Health & Safety Work Act 1996

● I am aware of the company structure including the safety personnel that I am to report to.

● Ihaveknowledgeofthecompany’sHazardManagementProgramme,includinghazardidentification

● Ihaveknowledgeofthecompany’sEmergencyProcedures

● Ihaveknowledgeofthecompany’sAccident/IncidentProcedures

● Ihaveknowledgeofthecompany’sSafetyPerformanceProgramme

● I will actively partake in Safety in my work place………………..in my interest and interests of others

SAFETY INDUCTION PROGRAMME

DECLARATION

I certify that I have received training and instruction according to the above safety induction programme, including orientation to the work place.

Signed…………………….. Name………………………..Date ……………………..

Supervisor

Signed…………………….. Name.....................................Date ……………………..



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Handling Of Asbestos Sheet

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

DISPOSAL

METHOD OF REMOVAL

● Disposal gloves and overalls are to be worn.

● Class 1 or better respirators should be used.

● The asbestos should be disposed at an approved rubbish dump for burial.

● The asbestos cement sheets should be removed with minimum breakage.

● Thesheetingshouldbesprayedwithafinewaterspraytominimizedust.

● Nopowertoolsaretobeusedintheremovalprocess.



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CAUTIONPROTECTIVE

DEVICESMUST BE WORN

ON SITEWESTERN BUILDERS LIMITED

Website: www.ajangroup.com.fj

DANGER

HIGHVOLTAGE

WESTERN BUILDERS LIMITEDWebsite: www.ajangroup.com.fj

CAUTIONHARDHAT

AREAWESTERN BUILDERS LIMITED


WESTERN BUILDERS LIMITEDSAFETY REGULATIONS

* Safety first for all people at all times.* Be Polite* Wear Helmet and other required safety protective gear* No drinking, smoking, playing, and fighting at working place.* Keep the project area safe, clean and tidy.* Be aware of hazards.* Only authorized vehicle is allowed to enter.

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DANGER

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY SIGNS

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GroupConstruCtion safety PHotos



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oHs PoliCy statement

Western Builders Limited is committed to promoting total excellence in the building industry market, which particularly includes providing a safe and healthy environment for all its workers, sub contractors, customers and visitors at workplace

WesternBuildersLimitedwillprovide:

• Safeandhealthysystematwork• Safeequipment,substance,premises• Facilitiesforthewelfareofworkersandnon-workersattheworkplace• Information,instruction,traininginappropriatelanguageandsupervisionssothatworkers are able to work safely and without risks to their health

Western Builders Limited will take all reasonable action to identify, evaluate and control factors in theworkplace,whichaffectemployee’ssafety,healthandwelfare

Our management teams are accountable and responsible to ensure this policy is implemented withintheirworkprogram:

• ProvidetrainingandfamiliarizationonO.H.S.issueforallstaff• InvolveemployeesandwelcomethemtocontributetowardstheimprovementofO.H.S.act the health and safety at work regulation• ProvideresourcestomeetO.H.S.requirements

Weexpectouremployeestoco-operateandfollowthehealthandsafetypolicesandproceduresand report all potential hazards to their immediate Supervisors, Health and Safety representatives or Managers

Our O.H.S. department is working to have 100% safe working environment for all workers through regular consultation

Our Management team will consult with the elected Health and Safety representatives and employeestoensurethatanychangerequiredintheworkplacedoesnotaffecttheirhealthand safety

Thispolicyshallbeperiodicallyreviewedtoensureitsefficiencyandeffectiveness

TajJanMohammedCompany Director

Documents

M TE S Y S H O WBL · Western Builders Ltd Occupational Health and Safety bl o H s s y s te m 2 1. POLICY STATEMENT 2. ADMINISTRATION OF SITE SAFETY 3. HAZARD MANAGEMENT 4. EMERGENCY