SALUS MARITIME OH&S MANAGEMENT PLANbb) Managing OHS records and documentation as detailed in section 13. cc) Acquiring, communicating and consulting on OHS information, such as OHS

CompanyOH&SManagementPlan

ContractNo:-RevNo:1-RevDate:30/7/2017

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SALUSMARITIMEABN8200842843723PipeClayEsplanade,Cremorne.TasmaniaTELEPHONE+610459467558

SALUSMARITIMEOH&SMANAGEMENTPLAN



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TABLEOFCONTENTS Page

1.0 PROJECTPARTICULARS 5

1.1 Purpose 5

1.2 DescriptionofWorks 5

1.3 InterestedParties 5

1.4 IdentifiedHazards 5

2.0 MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY 7

2.1 OHSpolicy/Objectives 7

2.2 SALLUSOrganisationalStructureandResponsibilities 8

2.21 ContractorsPrincipals(Directors)Responsibilities 8

2.22 ProjectManager 8

2.23 OHSManager 8

2.24 SiteManager 10

2.25 SiteOperatives 11

2.26 Subcontractors 11

3.0 COMMUNICATIONANDCONSULTATION 12

3.1 ConsultationProcess 12

3.2 ToolBoxTalks 13

3.3 MonthlyOHSManagementMeetings 13

3.4 WorkSiteCommunication 13

4.0 SERVICEPROVIDERS 14

4.1 SALLUSasPrincipalContractors 14

4.2 Assessmentandselectionofserviceproviders 14

4.3 ServiceProviderCompliance 15

4.4 Monitoringserviceproviders 15

4.5 Poorperformancemanagement 16

5.0 PURCHASING 17

5.1 PurchasingandHiring 17

5.2 ObtainingOHSInformation 17



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6.0 DESIGN 18

6.1 Managementofdesignprocess 18

6.2 Designprocedures 18

7.0 RISKMANAGEMENT 20

7.1 RiskIdentification 20

7.2 RiskAssessment 21

7.3 HazardReporting 21

7.4 OngoingHazardIdentificationandreporting 22

7.5 Riskcontrol 22

7.6 PersonalProtectiveEquipment 23

7.7 FireProtection 23

7.8 SafeWorkMethodStatements 23

7.9 EmergencyProcedures 25

7.10 HazardControlintheEventofanIncident 25

7.11 SiteSafetyRules 25

7.12 OHSLegalRequirements 26

8.0 TRAINING 26

8.1 ConsultationTraining 26

8.2 OHSInductionTraining 26

8.3 RefresherTrainingNeeds 27

8.4 TrainingtoOperatePlantandEquipment 27

8.5 EmergencyProcedureTraining 27

8.6 TrainingProcedure 28

8.7 SALLUSTrainingPolicy 28

9.0 INSPECTION,TESTING&SERVICING 29

9.1 InspectionandTestPlans 29

9.2 WorkProcesses 29

9.3 IncomingProducts 30 9.4 PlantandEquipment 30

9.5 Electrical 30



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9.6 Plant 30

9.7 LiftingGear 31

9.8 RecordKeeping 31

10.0 INCIDENTMANAGEMENT&CORRECTIVEACTION 32

10.1 IncidentManagement 32

10.2 CorrectiveAction 32

10.3 AccidentInvestigation 33

10.4 WorkersCompensation 33

10.5 ReturntoWork 33

10.6 FirstAid 34

10.7 IncidentReporting 35

11.0 HANDLING,STORAGE,PACKAGING&DELIVERY 36

11.1 HazardousProcesses 36

11.2 MaterialsHandling 36

11.3 ManualHandling 37

11.4 HazardousSubstances 37

11.5 CertificationofPlantandOperators 38

12.0 INTERNALREVIEWS 39

12.1 ConstructionWorkSiteCheckLists 39

12.2 InternalReviews 39

12.3 InternalAudits 39

12.4 CorrectiveActions 39

13.0 DOCUMENTATIONANDRECORDS 40

APPENDICIES

A OHSInspectionandTestPlan 41

B Document/RecordcontrolRegister 42

C Site-SpecificSafetyManagementPlan 44

D SafeWorkMethodStatements 45

E FormsToBeMaintainedOn-Site 46



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1.0 PROJECTPARTICULARS 1.1 Purpose

ThisplanwillbeissuedtoallpeoplethatrequireitandusedasaguidebySALLUSstaffforcompletionofalloperationsundertakenduringcompletionoftheabovecontractandtooutlinetherequirementsfortheworkareainordertominimiseanyriskofinjuriestoemployeesandthepublic

1.2 DescriptionofWorks

1.4 IdentifiedHazards

Assessmentoftheworksiteandprojectduringtheplanningstageidentifiedthefollowingsite-specifichazards:

• Inclementweather;• AccessandEgress;• Traffic&vehicles;• Public;• HazardousMaterials(Hazardoussubstances/chemicals)• ExistingServices(Overheadhazards);• Formwork;• Hotwork;• Materialshandling;• Movingmachineryandplant;• Workingnear,overandonwater;

2.0 MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY

2.1 OHSpolicy/ObjectivesAtSALLUSourOccupationalHealth,SafetyandRehabilitationPolicyisbasedonabeliefthatthewell-beingofpeopleemployedatwork,orpeopleaffectedbyourwork,isamajorpriorityandmustbeconsideredduringallworkperformedonourbehalf.Peopleareourmostimportantassetandtheirhealthandsafetyisourgreatestresponsibility.TheobjectivesofourSafetyPolicyare:

! Toachieveanaccidentfreeworkplace.! Tomakehealthandsafetyanintegralpartofeverymanagerialandsupervisory

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! Toensurehealthandsafetyisconsideredinallplanningandworkactivities.! Toinvolveouremployeesinthedecisionmakingprocessesthroughregular

Communication,consultationandtraining.! Toprovideacontinuousprogramofeducationandlearningtoensurethatour

employeesWorkinthesafestpossiblemanner.! Toidentifyandcontrolallpotentialhazardsintheworkplacethroughhazard

identificationandriskanalysis.! Toensureallpotentialaccident/incidentsarecontrolledandprevented.! Toprovideeffectiveinjurymanagementandrehabilitationforallemployees.! Thesuccessofourhealthandsafetymanagementisdependenton:

o Pro-activeplanningofallworkactivitieswithdueconsiderationgiventoimplementing

o Occupationalhealthandsafety(OHS)controlsthataresuitabletoeachgivensituation.

o UnderstandingthetotalworkprocessandassociatedOHSrisks.o Ensuringtheworkteamistotallycommittedtoachievingourobjectives.o Ensuringthatopenandhonestcommunicationexistsbetweenmanagementandallemployees.

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2.2SALLUSOHSOrganisationalStructureandResponsibilities

2.2.1 Contractor’sPrincipals(Directors)Responsibilities

a) InsertMDResponsibilities

2.2.2 ProjectManager

Forthisparticularproject,theprojectmanagerhasthefollowingresponsibilities:a) Responsibleforcompletionofthecontractinaccordancewithcompanypoliciesand

proceduresincludingthisOHSmanagementsystem.b) ManagingcompliancewithOHS,workplaceinjurymanagementandworkers

compensation,legislation,standardsandcodesc) ActasContractor’sRepresentativeinaccordancewithAS2124.d) EnsureallemployeesarefamiliarwithandunderstandtherequirementsofthisProject

OHSmanagementplan.e) LiaisewiththeSuperintendentandexternalStakeholdersconcerningalldaytodaywork

practicesandanyrelevantOHSissues.f) ManagementofdesignissuesthateffectOHSmatters.

2.2.3 OHSManager

TheOHSManagerhasalargeamountoftimetodedicatetowardsOHShisresponsibilitiesaremanyasdetailedbelow.a) ManagingcompliancewithOHS,workplaceinjurymanagementandworkers

compensationlegislation,regulations,standardsandcodes.b) Verifyingthatemployeesandserviceprovidersimplementsafeworkmethods.c) ManagingcompliancewiththisProjectOHSManagementPlan.d) EnsurethatadequateOHSplanningisdevelopedandcarriedoutbeforecommencing

workonsiteandatappropriatetimesthroughouttheproject.e) VisitthesiteregularlyandrandomlytocheckonOHSproceduresf) Reviewallconstructionmethods,designandprocedurestodetectanyinherenthazards

orhazardsthatariseduringimplementation.g) Ensurefirstaidisavailableonsite.h) Immediatelystopping,rejectingandquarantininguseofun-safeworkareas,workmethods,

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j) Conducthazardappraisalsofthesitecoveringallrelevantaspectsofaccidentpreventionincludinghousekeeping,‘manoverboard’,fireprotection,useofladders,personalprotectiveequipment,accessandegressandothermattersthatdevelopthroughouttheproject.ProvidewrittennoticetotheProjectManageroffindingsandactiontakenforcorrectionofthoseaspects.

k) EnsurethatHazardsareidentifiedwithallworkprocesses,includingreviewofhazardsidentifiedbyserviceprovidersandclients.TheOHSManagermustthenmakesurethatallidentifiedhazardsareriskassessedwithappropriateriskcontrolmeasureimplemented.

l) Carryoutinvestigationsintoallaccidentsandinstigatecorrectiveaction.m) EnsurethatthisProjectOHSplanisonsitecommunicatedeffectivelytoallpersonnel

throughacquisitionanddisseminationofrelatedinformation.n) Assessingtheorganisation’sserviceprovider’sabilitytocomplyandcompliancewithOHS

requirements.o) PreparationandimplementationofSafeWorkMethodStatementsp) PlanningandconductingOHStraining,includinginduction,taskandrefreshertraining.q) EnsurethatallemployeesreceiveadequateexplanationofSiteSafetyRules.r) Ensurethatemployeeshaveandwearprotectivepersonalequipment;sub-contractorsare

requiredtoabidebythesamerequirements.s) Developmentandimplementationofemergencyprocedures.t) Maintainanuptodatelistofpersonalparticularsforallworkersonthesiteincludingsub-

contractors.Detailstoberecorded,whereappropriateare:Nextofkinandemergencycontactnumbers.

u) MaintainacurrentlistofemergencytelephonenumbersofEmergencyServices,OH&SManager,andanyotherrelevantpersonsorbodiesconnectedwithemergencies.

v) ResponsibleforensuringthatthelistofSiteSafetyRuleswillbedisplayedatthesite.w) Verifying(byinspectionandtests)thatworkareas,workmethods,materialsplantand

equipmentcomplywithOHSlegislation,regulations,standardsandcodes.x) Stopping,rejectingorquarantiningunsafeworkmethods,materials,plantandequipmenty) Reportingofaccidents,injuriesandWorkCoverclaimsarefullycompletedandpromptly

forwardedtoHeadOffice.Reviewallotherreportsofdamage,accidents,injuriesandnearmisseswithin48hoursandensurethatallcorrectiveactionistaken,reportsaresubmittedasperOHSManualwiththerelevantinformationcollatedtoprovidestatisticaldata

z) Investigatingincidentsandinitiatingcorrectiveandpreventativeactions.aa) Developingandimplementinginjurymanagementprogramsandcoordinatingthe

rehabilitationofinjuredpersonnelbb) ManagingOHSrecordsanddocumentationasdetailedinsection13.cc) Acquiring,communicatingandconsultingonOHSinformation,suchasOHSpolicies,

managementsystems,plansandprocedures.dd) UndertakinginternalreviewsoftheOHSManagementSystemanditsuseonaregularbasis

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ee) EstablishmentandimplementationofconsultationarrangementswithemployeesandotherrepresentativesonOHSmatters.ff) PubliciseOHSconsultativearrangementsthroughverbalnotification,memos,andnoticeboards,withallmeetingsscheduledonthemonthlyplannerandremindersdocumentedine-mailsgg) ControlofHazardoussubstanceinformationincludingMSDSandtheproposed

methodsofcontrollingtheassociatedriskshh) Consultwithallemployeespriortodecisionsaffectingtheirhealthandsafetyin

ToolboxmeetingsandMonthlyManagersMeetings.ii) makesurealloperationmanuals,maintenancemanualsandotherrelevantOHS

informationisprovidedforplantandequipment

2.2.4SiteManagerThesitemanagerhasalargeOHSresponsibility.Thesitemanagerhasthemostonsitetimeandisthereforresponsibleforenforcingday-to-dayOHScompliance.

a) TheSiteManagerisresponsibleforkeepingtheworksiteenvironmentsafe.b) ManagingsubcontractorsOHSissues.Issuingsiteinstructionsandwarnings.c) EnsuringSWMSareuptodate,relevantandareACTUALLYBEINGFOLLOWEDd) Managesitespecificinductiontrainingandsitespecificworkactivitytraininge) Reportincidentsandaccidentsasrequiredf) LiaisewiththeOHSManageroversitespecificissuesg) Keepallsite-specificOHSdocumentationuptodateasdetailedinsection12.1.h) Maintainsitehousekeepingofahighstandardatalltimes.i) Intheeventofanincident,allinjuriesaredocumentedintheInjuryregisterand

anaccidentinvestigationreportiscompletedthatdefinestheincidentandproposesamethodofrectification.Thisreportisthenfiledonsiteandfolloweduponintervalsdependingonitsseverity.

2.2.5 SiteOperatives

Employeeshavearesponsibilitytopresentthemselvesforworkinanablecondition

andtoworkinasafemanner.Theywill:a) Bealertatalltimestopossiblehazardsanddangers,warnworkmatesofpossible

dangers,makesuggestionstoeliminatehazardsandnotengageinhorseplay.b) Learnandcarryoutthesafetyrulesofthesite.c) Reportanyinjury,damageoraccidentornearmissaccidenttotheOHSManager.d) Performworksafelybyusingcorrecttools,correctsystemsandmethodsofwork.



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Keepworkareascleanandtidyandwearprotectiveequipmentwhereapplicable.e) Assistintheeventofanaccident,providedtheyarefamiliarwithFirstAid.f) Assistasrequiredintheinvestigationofaccidents.g) Notperformworkinwhichtheyareinexperiencedorhavenotbeeninstructedor

areunqualified.

2.2.7 Sub-contractorsSubcontractorsshall,inaccordancewithProvisionsoftheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct2000andOHSRegulation2001carryouttheircontractworksinasafeandsatisfactorymannerandwithoutlimitingthegeneralityoftheforegoingshallwhereappropriate: a) Supplysafeworkmethodstatementsforareasofoperationunderthe

contractors’controlbeforecommencingonsite.MaintainatsiteMaterialSafetyDataasappropriateforallmaterialsusedatsite.

b) StrictlyconformtotherequirementsofanyActofParliament,regulations,CodesofPractice,By-LawsorOrdersmadethereunderrelatingtothesafetyorpersonsonoraboutthesite.

c) ImmediatelydiscontinueanypracticeorremoveanyequipmentconsideredbySALLUStobedangerousnotwithstandingthatSALLUSmayhavepreviouslyapprovedsuchpracticeorequipment.

d) ComplyinallrespectswithSALLUSstandardofaccidentcontrol.e) Supplypersonalprotectiveequipmentfortheiremployeesf) Adequatelyinstructtheirworkforceincorrectworkingmethodsandsafeworking

practicesandensurethattheycomplywiththeinstruction. 3.0 COMMUNICATION&CONSULTATION

Communicationandconsultationareimportanttomakesureemployeesandserviceprovidersshareinformation,areprovidedwithinformationabout,andhaveinputintodecisionsrelatingtoOHSissuesItistheresponsibilityofallemployeestoencourageaworkenvironmentwheresafetyissuesarediscussedfreely.Ifthereisasafetyissueitmustberaisedregardlessofprogrampressuresandtimeconstraints,SALLUShasthefollowingconsultationarrangementsinplacetoshareOHSinformationofthisproject.

3.1 ConsultingProcess

a) TheSiteManagerwillbepresentonsitetoprovideameansofrelatingOHSissuesthatarisetofromdaytodayworks,touppermanagement



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b) Informationwillprovidedtoallemployeesandserviceprovidersonrelevantrisks,riskcontrolmeasuresandreportingproceduresthrough:o Monthlymanagementmeetingso Tool-BoxTalkso Monthlyplannerinheadofficeo Sitesafetyrulesclearlydisplayedonallsiteso Noticeboardso SafeWorkMethodStatementso MSDSandaHazardoussubstanceregisterthatismaintainedonsiteo General,activityandsitespecificinductions

c) InformationregardingallOHSconsultationarrangementswillberecordedandrelatedbacktoallworkerstoinformandupdatethemofanydevelopments,Tool-BoxTalksandinductions.Monthlymanagementmeetingsscheduledonmonthlyplannerinheadofficeandcommunicatedelectronically

d) Specificconsultationarrangementwillbemadepriortomakinganydecisionsthatmayaffectthehealthandsafetyorwelfareofemployees,whiletheyareatworkandeffectedserviceproviders.

3.2 ToolBoxTalks

ToolboxTalkswillbeheldsosafetyissuescanbediscussed.TheyshallbeconductedweeklyonsiteoranytimeasignificantOHSissuearises.Theyaretobeattendedbysitemanagers,siteworkersandtheOHSmanager.Issuesaretobediscussedinformally,correctivemeasuresdecideduponandallinformationfiledontheRecordoftoolboxtalks.ThefollowingtoolboxmeetingwillvisitissuesfromthepreviousmeetingtomakesurethatOHSissueshavebeenrectified.

3.3MonthlyOHSManagementMeetingsOHSmanagementmeetingsaretobeheldmonthlyonsite.Theyareformalandaredesignedtogettuffonsafety.AttendanceistoincludeOHSManager,ProjectManagers,SiteSupervisorsandDirectorsifavailable.DetailedaretobekeptontheOHSManagementMeetingMinutes(Form21)andtimeframesforrectificationsdecidedupon.Adequatetimemustbeallocatedto



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reviewallsystemsasoutlinedinthiscorporateOHSmanagementplanaretobereviewedtomakesurethesystemiseffective.

3.4 WorkSiteCommunication

SALLUSwillprepare,implementandenforceSiteSafetyRulesandemergencyProceduresforthatworksite.TheOHSManagerassessesthesiteatcommencement,andthroughouttheprogressofworks,thendefinesthemostappropriaterulesandproceduresforthatspecificsite.Foreffectivecommunicationoftheserulesandprocedures,includingallemergencycontacts,SALLUSwilldisplaythemonnoticeboardsandothersuitablelocationsontheworksite.Bymakingclearreferencetotheselocationsandtheircontents,duringallsiteinductions,allworkersandvisitorswillbeadequatelyinformedoftheirrequirementsandresponsibilities.

4.0 SERVICEPROVIDERS

AsarequirementoftheOHSRegulation2001SALLUShasbeenappointedprincipalcontractor,astheprojectinvolvingdemolitionoftheCoalloadingstructure

4.1 AssessmentandSelectionofServiceProviders

ToassurecompliancewithOHSrequirementsSALLUShasastrictselectionprocesswhendeterminingserviceproviders.AnumberofservicesprovidersareconsideredaspreferredserviceprovidersduetoprovencommitmenttowardsOHSmanagement.FornewserviceprovidersaServiceProviderAssessment(form17)iscompleted.ThisformwillgiveanOHSratingtoeachofthefollowingselectioncriteria:

a) Pastperformanceanddemonstratedcapabilityb) SafeworkpracticesincludingpastuseofOHSmanagementplansandsafe

workmethodstatementsc) AbilitytocomplywithOHS,workplaceinjurymanagementandworkers

compensationlegalrequirementsd) Allsub-contactorstoprovideevidenceofcomplyingwithworkers

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e) Allsub-contactorstoprovideevidenceofappropriatepublicliabilityinsurancecover.CopiesofWorker’scompensationandPublicLiabilitycertificatesofcurrencytobeheldatheadoffice.

Aserviceproviderwithscoreof12orlesscannotbeused.Theserviceprovidercanre-applyiftheyimprovetheirOHSsystems.

4.2 ServiceProvidercompliance

WhereSafeWorkMethodStatementsarerequiredtobedevelopedbysubcontractors,SALLUSwillissueguidelinesfortheirpreparation.Theseguidelinesdetailtherequirementssetoutinsection7.8.ToensurecompliancewiththeseguidelinestheOHSmanagerortheSiteManagerwillrevieweachSafeWorkMethodstatement,comparingitwiththeSWMSreviewform(Form022)andthensignoffonitscompliance.

4.4 MonitoringServiceProvidersSALLUSmonitorsandreviewstheperformanceoftheserviceprovidersoncetheyarecarryingouttheproposedworkthroughcontinuallyanalysingcomplianceof/withthefollowing:

a) Safeworkmethodstatementsb) Workerscompensationandotherinsurancerequirementsc) OHSworkplaceinjurymanagementandworkerscompensationrequirementsd) Inductionandworkactivitytrainingrequirements.

TheOHSManagerandSitemanagerhavethecombineddutiesofunderstandingtheOHSrequirementsoftheserviceproviders,constantlymonitoringandreviewingtheircomplianceandimplementingcorrectiveactions.ThiscomplianceismorespecificallymonitoredbytheSiteManagerphysicallyobservingthesiteworksandcomparingtheprocessestowhatisdescribedintheSWMS.ThiscompliancecheckwilloccureverytwoweeksorwhenspecificallyrequiredfornewprocessesandwillbesignedoffbytheSiteManagerontheactualSWMSdocument.



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4.5 PoorPerformanceManagement

ThefollowingchartisaguidetothemanagementofOHSissuesthatarisefrompoorperformance;itistobeusedforrelativelylowriskOHSincidents/issues.AtthediscretionofSALLUSmanagementaninstructiontoleavesitecanbeissuedimmediatelyinthecaseofaseriousissue/incident.AtthediscretionofSALLUSmanagementawarningmayinvolveastopworktillrectifiednotice,ortimelimittorectifyissuewillworkcontinues.

5.0 PURCHASING

5.1 PurchasingandHiring

Assubstandardmaterialsorpoorlymaintainedleasedplantorequipmentmaycauseseriousillness/injurySALLUSdefinesandimplementssystemstosafelymanagepurchasingandhiringfortheworksite.Forexample:

a) Allplant,equipment,goodsorsubstancestobeboughtorhiredarepreassessedthroughMSDSandoperationmanuals.Therequirementtoprovidethisinformationisstipulatedanddocumentedinpurchaseordersandinsubcontractagreements.Ifthisinformationisnotprovidedtheplant,equipment,goodorsubstancewillnotbeused.

OHS Issue/ Incident Initial Verbal Warning

OHS Issue/Incident Rectified No Further Action

Problem Not Rectified Formal Written Warning

Number 1;

OHS Issue/Incident Rectified No Further Action

OHS Issue Not Rectified Formal Written Warning

Number 2

OHS Issue Rectified Service Provider Catorgorised as

High OHS Risk

OHS issue not rectified Final Written Instruction Service

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b) WhenplantispurchasedorhiredaPlantInspectionReportisfilledoutbyaqualifiedpersonandfiled

c) Beforenewplant,equipment,goodsorsubstancesareintroducedintotheworkplace,OHShazardsareidentifiedandriskscontrolledalongwithconsultationwithallpersonnelinvolved.ThehazardcontrolHierarchy(detailedinsection6)isappliedinthissituationandgenerallystoppingorquarantiningwhereOHSissuesareidentified

d) ItistheOHSmanagersresponsibilitytomakesurealloperationmanuals,maintenancemanualsandotherrelevantOHSinformationisprovidedforplantandequipment

5.2 ObtainingOHSInformation

SALLUSmakessurethattheproductssuppliedtothem,suchasplant,equipment,materials,goodsandsubstances,aresafeandwithoutriskstohealthandsafetywhenproperlyused.AdequateOHSinformation,containedinoperationmanualsandMSDS,areprovidedto SALLUS, through requirements stated on purchase orders which includesinformationabout:

a) Thepurposeoftheproductb) Thetestingandinspectionsrequiredc) Installation,commissioning,operation,d) Maintenance,cleaning,transport,storageanddismantlinginformatione) Systemsofworkneededforthesafeuseoftheproductf) Theknowledge,trainingorskillneededtoundertakeinspectionandtestingg) Emergencyprocedures.



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6.0DESIGNByinfluencingdesigndecisionsmadeattheearlystagesofaprojectSALLUSinfluencesconstructionprocessesandthehealthandsafetyofpersonnelonsiteduringandafterconstruction.

6.1 ManagementofDesignProcess

DuringthedesignprocessSALLUShasvariouslevelsofinputintoOHSrequirements,hazardidentification,andtheevaluationandcontrolofhealthandsafetyrisks,inrelationto:

a) Useandmaintenance,especiallyrisksarisingoutofthenatureofthedesignofafacility,includingoperationalriskmanagement

b) Theconstructionmethodc) CompliancewithOHSlegislation,regulationsandcodesofpracticed) Ensuringthatsitesetoutisproactiveinmaintainingasafeworkenvironment

6.2 DesignProcedures

SALLUS,theirclientsanddesignersconsultaboutthehazardsidentifiedduringallstagesofthedesign.Thisincludeshazardsidentifiedwithconstruction,use,maintenanceanddisposal,anddetermininganddescribinghowtheywilltobemanaged.ThedesignproceduresinwhichSALLUSareinvolvedinclude:

a) AdoptingahazardidentificationandOHSriskassessmentapproachb) Applyingthehierarchyofhazardcontrols(detailedinsection6)todesignout

orotherwisemanagehazardsc) Whererequired,especiallyonprojectswithalargedesignelement,The

‘ConstructionHazardAssessmentImplicationReview’(CHAIR)approachisadoptedtoassistdesigners,constructors,clientsandotherkeystakeholderstocometogethertoreduceconstruction,maintenance,repairanddisposalOHSrisksrelatingtodesign.TheCHAIRframework(detailedbyWorkCover)involvesa3stageprocesswhere‘Holdpoints’areimplementedtoprovideanopportunitytositdown,pauseandreflectonpossibleOHSdesignproblems

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e) AllpeopleundertakingdesignprocessestorefertorelevantcodesofpracticeandAustralianStandards,heldinheadoffice

f) Designreviewmeetingsaretobescheduledasdeterminedbytheprojectmanager,withaportionoftheagendadedicatedtoOHS.TheOHSManagerdetermines:o Thedetailsofthispartoftheagendao Thepeoplethatmustattend,(generally:designer/designconsultant,

client,relevantstakeholders,Projectmanager,OHSmanager,Sitemanager,OHSRepresentative)

o Whowilltakeactionontheissuesthatareraisedo Howtheseactionsaretobeclosedout(generallysignedoffatthe

followingdesignreviewmeeting)o ThatMinuteshavebeentakenandfiledappropriately

g) AsmodificationandchangestodesignsoccurtheyaretobereviewedandapprovedbytheOHSmanager.Thisprocessisperformedduringdesignreviewmeetingsorifrequiredpriortotheapplicationofthedesignchange.

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7.0 RISKMANAGEMENT

SALLUSiscommittedtocontrollingandmitigatingrisktoalevelaslowasreasonablypracticable.Priortoundertakingspecifictasksallhazardsandrisksidentified,assessed,documented,controlledandfollowedupbyimplementingthefollowingprocedures:

7.1 RiskIdentificationAdetailedhazardreviewofallmajorprojectactivitieswillbeundertakenpriortothecommencementofworkandregularlyreviewedtodeterminewhatrisksareassociatedwiththespecificoperationsandhowthoserisksmaybeeliminated,reducedorcontrolled.Tohelpidentifyallpotentialrisksthejobwillbebrokendownintoactivitiesthatfollowthesequenceofconstruction.TheseactivitieswillbeprovidedinSafeWorkMethodStatements(SWMS),whichisalistofjobprocedures,andotherwork-relatedpracticesprovidedtothePrincipalContractor.TheSWMSdetailshowtheScopeofWorkwillbecarriedout.ForeachoftheworkactivitiesandassociatedjobstepsidentifiedintheSWMS,thepotentialhazardswillbeidentified.Regulartestsandinspectionsareperformedonallplantandequipmentidentifyinganypotentialhazards.Toassistthisprocess,resourcessuchasthefollowingwillbeused:a) WorkCoverandtradebasedCodesofPracticeandotherpublications,e.g.safety

alerts;b) HazardProfilesforspecifictradegroups;c) Workplaceexperience;andd) Consultation(e.g.ToolBoxTalks),withworkersexperiencedinthetask,tobe

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7.2 RiskAssessment

INSERTSALLUSRISKMATRIXHEREANDREMOVEBELOW

Consequences

Likelihood Insignificant Minor Moderate MajorCatastrophic

A(Almostcertain) 2 1 1 1 1

B(likely) 2 2 1 1 1

C(moderate) 3 2 2 1 1

D(unlikely) 3 3 2 2 1

E(Rare) 3 3 2 2 2

Eachriskclassificationwillbeusedtodeterminethelevelofcontrolsrequiredtoeliminateorminimisethepotentialrisk.Thehighertheclassificationthemoreextensivethecontrolstobeprovided.

Levelsofrisk

1:Extremelydangerous,riskofdeathorinjuryseniormanagementreviewrequired

2:Moderateriskofseriousinjury/losttime

3:Lowrisk;minorinjuryresultinginnolosttime

7.3 HazardReporting

Onceahazardhasbeenidentifiedandassessedintermsoftherisklevel,anincident/hazardreportformisfilledoutandfiledbythesiteManager,copiedandforwardedtotheOHSManager,detailingthenatureofthehazard,thedeterminedriskclassanddetailsofcorrectiveactions,including:

• Thenatureofthecorrectiveactiontobeundertaken• Persontoenforcethisaction• Deadlinefortherectification



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7.4 OngoingHazardIdentificationandReporting

AllsitepersonnelareresponsibleforreportinganyrisksidentifiedduringthedaytodayoperationstotheSiteManager,astheSafetyandEnvironmentRepresentative.Inturn,theSiteSupervisor/ForemanwillrecordtheriskandremedialorcontrolmeasuretakentorectifythesituationandforwardacopyofthereporttotheProjectManager.

7.5 RiskControlTheprocessofriskcontrolwillbeappliedtoidentifiedrisksthroughthefollowingriskcontrolhierarchy,eliminationbeingthefirstmeasureofcontrolthroughtotheuseofprotectiveclothingandequipment.Theseare:

Engineering Controls

Change processes, equipment, machinery, plant or tools

Protective clothing and equipment

Isolation

Substitution

Administrative controls

Elimination Remove any hazard that is not necessary to a system of work

Replace the hazard with another product, process or plant and machinery which is less harmful to health and less likely to cause injury

Enclose or isolate the hazard from employees

Change work processes to reduce existing hazards that may cause work related illness or injury

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7.6 PersonalProtectiveEquipmentWhereothermeansofprotectionarenotpracticableSALLUSwillsupplyclothingorequipmentdesignedtoprotectparts,orall,ofthebody.Thisequipmentmayinclude:gloves,hearingprotection,highvisibilitygarments,breathingapparatus,thermalwear,eyeprotection,suncream,safetybeltsandharnesses.SALLUSwillensureallitemsofPPEaremanufactured,usedandmaintainedinaccordancewiththerelevantAustralianStandard.ProofofAustralianStandardcompliancewillbeprovided,e.g.labeling.AllissuesofPPEtoeachindividualwillberecordedonthePersonalProtectiveEquipmentIssuedRegister.

7.7 FireProtectionTheSitemanagershallensurethatanadequatenumberandtypeoffireextinguishersareavailableattheworkplaceandadditionalextinguishersarelocatedintheimmediatevicinityofanyworkthatmaycreateafirerisk.Thisrequirementwillapplywithoutexceptiontoanyhotworksuchaswelding.AllfireextinguisherswillbeservicedandmaintainedbycompetentpersonsandarecordcompletedandmaintainedinaccordancewithAustralianStandardAS-1851(FireProtectionRegister)The“chargelevel”ofallfireextinguisherswillbecheckedeveryfortnight.Toaidinthepreventionoffireallcombustiblematerialswillnotbeallowedtoaccumulateinworkareas.

7.8 SafeWorkMethodStatementsSafeWorkMethodStatementswillbepreparedandimplementedforallworkactivitiesassessedashavingOHSrisks.Particularattentionwillbepaidtoworkactivitieswithahighsafetyrisk.WhenpreparingSafeWorkMethodStatements,thepersonnelwhoaretofollowthemwillbeconsultedandinvolved.Thiswillhelpimprove,andencouragetheirownershipofactionsandproceduresintheStatements.SafeWorkMethodStatementswill:

a) Beontheorganisation’sletterheadandshowthenameandregisteredofficeaddressoftheorganisation

b) BesignedanddatedbyaseniormanagementrepresentativeoftheorganisationandthosewhoparticipatedindevelopingtheSafeWorkMethodStatements

c) SafeWorkMethodStatementsmustatleastinclude:• Adescriptionoftheworktobeundertaken• Thestep-by-stepsequenceofactivitiesandtasksinvolvedindoingthe

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• Thesafetycontrolsthatwillbeputinplacetominimisetheserisks• Allprecautionstobetakentoprotecthealthandsafety• Allhealthandsafetyinstructionstobegiventopersonsinvolvedwith

thework• IdentificationoftheapplicablesectionsofOHS,workplaceinjury

managementandworkerscompensationlegislation,regulations,codes,standardsandproceduresapplicabletothework,andwherethesedocumentsarekept

• Thenamesandqualificationsofthosewhowill:o Supervisetheworko Inspectandapproveworkareaconditions,workmethods,

protectivemeasures,plant,equipmentandpowertoolsforuse• Adescriptionofwhattrainingisgiventopeopleinvolvedwiththe

work• Thenamesofthosewhowillbe,orhavebeen,trainedforthework

activitiesdescribedintheSafeWorkMethodStatements,andthenamesandqualificationsofthoseresponsiblefortrainingthem

• Identificationoftheresources,plantandequipmentthatismostlikelytobeusedontheworksite,suchasladders,scaffolds,grinders,electricalleads,weldingmachines,fireextinguishers,toolsandmaterials

• DetailsofanyWorkCoverpermitsrequiredtocompletetheworkandwheretheyarekept

• detailsoftheinspectionandmaintenancechecksthatwillbe,orhavebeen,carriedoutontheplantandequipmentlistedforuse.

d) SafeWorkMethodStatementswillbemaintainedandkeptuptodate.All

relevantpersonnelmustbeconsulted,providedwithaccesstocopiesof,andre-trainedinitsuse,whenaSafeWorkMethodStatementischanged.

e) TheSafeWorkMethodStatementsprovidedbySALLUSwillbecompletedinaccordancewithsection6.8andthensignedbyanappropriatelyqualifiedpersonrepresentingSALLUSwhoiscompetentinworkactivitytobeundertaken.WorkwillnotproceeduntilemployeesreviewtheSWMSandsignthattheyunderstandandarewillingtoimplementthecontrolsrequiredtocarryouttheworksafely.

f) WhereSafeWorkMethodStatementsarerequiredtobedevelopedbysubcontractors,SALLUSwillissueguidelinesfortheirpreparation.Theseguidelinesdetailtherequirementssetoutinsection6.8.ToensurecompliancewiththeseguidelinestheOHSmanagerortheSiteManagerwillrevieweachSafeWorkMethodstatement,comparingitwiththeSWMSreviewform(Form022)andthensignoffonitscompliance.



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g) AlltheserviceprovidersutilizedbySALLUS,willbedirectedtocomplywiththeSafeWorkMethodStatementsthattheyhavedeveloped.7.9 EmergencyPrecedures

IntheeventofanemergencythereareanumberofproceduresandprocessesthatSALLUShasestablishedinordertominimisetheeffectoftheemergency,theyinclude:

a) Anuptodateandwellmaintainedfirstaidkitwillbepresenton-siteatalltimes

b) Emergencycontactnumbers(includinglocalpoliceandambulance)willbeondisplayateachsite

Ineventofanemergency,ifrequiredanambulancewillbecalledimmediately

7.10 HazardControlintheEventofanIncidentorInjury/Illness

IntheeventofanIncidentorInjury/illness,thecausinghazardisidentifiedandassessedintermsoftherisklevel,anincident/hazardreportformisfilledoutandfiledbytheOHSManager,whichdetailsthenatureofthehazard,thedeterminedriskclassanddetailsofcorrectiveactions,including:

• Thenatureofthecorrectiveactiontobeundertaken• Thepersontoenforcethisaction• Thedeadlinefortherectification

Toensurethatcorrectiveactionsareperformedtothefullextentinwhichtheyarerequired,anInjuryregisteriscompiledwithalloutstandingcorrectiveactionsbeingbroughtupatMonthlymanagementmeetingsuntiltheOHSmanagerissatisfiedandhassignedoffonitscompletion.

7.11 SiteSafetyRulesSALLUSwillprepare,implementandenforceSiteSafetyRules(SeeSite-SpecificSafetyManagementPlan)ontheworksite.TheOHSManagerhasassessedthesitedefiningthemostappropriaterulesforthisparticularproject.ForeffectivecommunicationoftheserulesandproceduresSALLUSwilldisplaythemonnoticeboardsandothersuitablelocationsontheworksite.Bymakingclearreferencetotheselocationsandtheircontents,duringallsiteinductions,allworkersandvisitorswillbeadequatelyinformedoftheirrequirementsandresponsibilities.

7.12 OHSLegalRequirementsForthepurposesofriskmanagement,copiesofallOHS,workplaceinjurymanagementandworkerscompensationlegislation,standardsandcodes,aretobekeptonsiteandallrequiredemployeeskeptuptodateondevelopmentsand



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changes.relevantinformationiscommunicatedtootheremployeesthroughmonthlymanagermeetingandToolboxtalks.

8.0 TRAININGTrainingisimportantforSALLUStokeepemployees,includingmanagement,informedaboutOHSriskmanagement.SALLUShasatrainingprogram,whichconsidersthetrainingneedsforeachstageofaconstructionprocess.ItallowsforregularandongoingOHScommunication,forexamplethrough‘toolbox’meetingsandmonthlymanagerialsafetymeeting,andfacilitatesthedeliveryofappropriatetrainingbyappropriatelyqualifiedpersonnel.Trainingisspecificallyimplementedwhilenewprocesses,conditions,personnelorequipmentareintroducedontotheworksiteorOHShazardsarise.

8.1 ConsultationTrainingSALLUSprovidesOHSrepresentativeconsultationtraining,whichfacilitatesthecommunicationbetweenemployeesandemployer,providingameansofidentificationandaddressingOHSissues.

8.2 OHSInductionTrainingToimproveknowledgeaboutsitesafetyrules,OHSissues,hazards,risksandprocedureshasathree-stageinductiontrainingprograminplacetomeetOHSrequirements,theyinclude:

a) A‘SiteInduction’providessite-specifictrainingandisarequirementforallworkerswhencommencingworkonthesite.Itwillexplainthesitesafetyrules,relevantsafeworkmethodstatements,riskmanagementproceduresandconsultativearrangementsonthatspecificsite.Thesiteinductionwillalsocommunicateemergencyprocedurestoeveryoneonsite.Wherethefullextentofworksonsiteisbeingcarriedoutbyasinglesubcontractor,Thatcontractorisresponsibleforconductingsiteinductionsfortheiremployees

b) Site-specificInductiontrainingwillbeconductedforallvisitorsthatenterthesite,itwillbeconductedinthesamemannerasthe‘SiteInduction’aboveandwillcoverthesamecontent,withcertainirrelevantmaterialomitted.Whileonsite,allvisitorsmustbeaccompaniedbyafullyinductedpersonatalltimes.



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8.3 RefresherTrainingNeeds

Toensurethattherequiredknowledgeandattitudesaremaintainedbyallpersonnel,refreshertrainingisimplemented,whenrequired,toprovideuptodateinformationonspecificactivitiestoensurethatOHSrequirementsaremet.Refreshertrainingisrequiredonlongerdurationprojectsorforparticularhighriskactivitiessuchasplantoperation,useofhazardoussubstancesandmanualhandling.

8.4 TrainingtoOperatePlantandEquipment

AllemployeesaretoundergoonthejobtrainingwhenoperatingplantandequipmentwheretheydonothaveacurrentLicence(ifalicenceisrequired),orareoperatingplantandequipmentthattheyarenotfamiliarwith.

8.5 EmergencyProcedureTrainingDuringthe‘Siteinduction’,whichisgiventoallpeoplethatenterthesite,trainingisgivenontheproceduresrequiredintheeventofanemergency.Thistrainingwillconvey:

a) Thebestexitstousefromvariousareasofthesiteb) Locationofgatheringareasandthestrictrequirementtoattendc) Locationsoffirstaidkitsanddisplayedemergencycontactnumbersd) AnySpecificemergencyinformationthatisrelevanttothatsite

8.6 TrainingProcedureInordertoascertainthetrainingrequirementsofemployees,individualassessmentsareconductedpriortocommencementofworkandrecordedontheSkills/CompetencyAssessmentRegister.WhereskilldeficienciesaredetectedappropriatetrainingwillbeprovidedandrecordedintheTrainingAttendanceRegisterbeforeworkcommencessothatemployeescanperformtheirdesignateddutiessafely.

8.7 TrainingPolicy

a) Althoughseniorfirstaidersarenotrequiredby(legislation)onmanysites,SALLUSencouragesallemployeestoundergoseniorfirstaidtraining



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b) 9.0 INSPECTION,TESTING&SERVICING

SALLUShasestablishedproceduresforOHSinspections,testingandmonitoringinordertoverifyappropriateOHSmanagementisinplaceandconstructionworkprocessesareinaccordancewithOHSmanagementplans.Inspectionandtestingwilloccuratkeystagesoftheproject,withchecklistsandrecordsbeingusedtomeasurecompliancewithprojectOHSmanagementplans.Thesecompliancemeasuresidentify:

a) OHSrisksknowntobepresentontheworksiteb) Verificationthatriskcontrolsareworkingeffectivelyc) Provisionofscopeforidentifyingandmanagingneworpreviouslyunforeseen

OHSrisks

9.1 InspectionandTestingPlansSALLUShasinspectionandtestplansinplacetomaintaincompliancewithforthefollowingworkprocessesandequipment

a) Electricalsafetyb) Workmethodsandadherencetositesafetyrulesc) Worksiteenvironmentincludingaccessandexitsd) Hazardandriskcontrolmeasurese) Incomingmaterialsandequipmentf) Plantandequipment

Theinspectionandtestplan(AppendixA)detailseachitemthatistobeinspectedortestedandthefollowing:

a) Thecriteriaonwhichitistestedb) Theinspectionfrequencyc) Thepersonwhoistoperformtheinspectiond) Thepersonresponsible,ande) Thesiterecordsthataretobekept

Theneedforinspectionandtestplanstobeprovidedbyserviceprovidersistobeassessedonacontractbycontractbasisandwillbeincludedinthequalitymanagementplan.



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9.2 WorkProcessesInordertoensurethatprocessesbeingcarriedoutonsiteareconsistentwithOHSmanagementplans,thefollowingactivitiesareperformedbythesitemanagerinconjunctionwiththeOHSmanager:

a) Ensuringthattheworksiteisgenerallylaidoutappropriately,includingaccessandexits

b) EnsuringthattheworkmethodsareofasatisfactoryOHSstandardc) EnsuringthattheworkenvironmentiscomplementarytoOHSrequirementsd) ConfirmingthatSafeWorkMethodStatementsarecompliedwithbyall

serviceprovidersandemployees.Noncomplianceisdocumentedandcorrectiveactionperformed

e) Constructionworksitechecklistsarecompletedonafortnightlybasisbythesitemanager.ThesesystematicallyassesseachoftheworkprocessesbeingcarriedoutonsiteandidentifyareaswhereOHSrequirementshavenotbeenmet.Nonconformancesarerectifiedandactionsdocumented

9.3 IncomingProducts

Allincomingmaterials,manufacturedproducts,plantandequipmentwillbeinspectedandtesteduponarrivalunlesswrittenevidencethatinspectionhasbeencarriedoutbythesupplierhasbeenprovidedIncomingmaterialsinspectionwillbeconductedandcheckedforcorrecttypeandquantity,safepackaging,correctlabeling,correctdocumentation,provisionofOHSinformation,andthatnotransitdamagehasoccurred.

9.4 PlantandEquipmentSALLUShasaregularinspectionandmaintenancescheduleforallequipmenttoensureregulatoryrequirementsaremet,includingkeepingequipmentuptostandardsspecifiedbythedesigners,manufacturersorsuppliers.ThroughConstructionWorkSiteCheckListsconditionsandteststatusofplantandequipmentareidentified.Allinspectionsarecarriedoutbyqualifiedpersonnel,thenlabelledortaggedtocertifytheircompliance.

9.5ElectricalAllelectricalequipmentwillbelistedintheElectricalappliancetesttaglogbook.Allelectricalleads,portablepowertools,junctionboxesandearthleakagedeviceswill



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betested,inspectedbyasuitablyqualifiedpersonandlabelledwithatagofcurrentdatebeforebeingused.

9.6 PlantMaintenanceschedulesarekeptforallplantdetailingwhenandwhatmaintenanceisrequired.Maintenancereportsarefilledoutandsignedbyqualifiedpersonnelthenfiled.InspectionSchedulesaremaintainedforallplant,itistheOHSmanagersresponsibilitytoensureinspectionsarecarriedoutwhenprogrammedontheschedule.Plantinspectionreportsarecompletedanddetailthefindingsoftheinspections.InspectionandregistrationdetailsanddatesarerecordedinthePlantRegistrationandInspectionRegister.Wherehazardsareidentifiedahazardreportisfilledout,filedandbroughtupinToolBoxMeetingsuntilrectified.

9.7 LiftingGearLiftinggearmustdisplayacurrenttagshowingsafeworkingloadasperOHSregulations.Liftinggearthatdoesnothaveacurrenttestcertificatewilldisposedoforre-tested.

9.8RecordKeepingInaccordancewithregulatoryrequirementsthefollowingrecordsofinspectiontestingandservicingarekept:

a) Electricalequipmentinspectionrecords(Electricalappliancetesttaglogbook)

b) Plantinspectionandtestingrecordsc) Plantmaintenancerecordsd) Maintenanceandcalibrationequipmentrecordsformeasuringequipmente) ConstructionSiteCheckLists

10.0 INCIDENTMANAGEMENTANDCORRECTIVEACTION

10.1 IncidentManagement

WhenOHSissuesarise,suchasnon-compliancewithOHSrequirementsorintheeventofillnessorinjurybeingcausedonsite,SALLUShasspecificproceduresinplacetodealwithsuchissues,suchas:



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a) Promptidentificationofanynon-complianceornon-conformancewithOHSrequirements,bykeepingallpersonneladequatelytrainedanduptodateontheOHSmanagementsystem,makingthemanagementsystemavailabletoallworkersandprovidingtheconsultationanddocumentationsystemtofacilitatesuchaprocess.

b) UponoccurrenceofanincidentSALLUShastheManagementsysteminplacetoensurethatthedocumentation,investigation,correctiveactionimplementation,StatisticalanalysisandreviewoftheincidentmanagementsystemareallinplacetominimisetheoccurrencesofIncidentsorInjuries.

c) Whereincidentsresultinillnessorinjurytoworkersandareconsideredserious,SALLUSfacilitatestheworkerscompensationandreturntoworkprocessestoensureworkerswelfare.

Aswellasaidingintheimplementationandmaintenanceoftheabovesystems,thesitemanagerhasthefollowingduties:

a) Eliminateunsafeworkpracticesandunsafeareas,whereevertheyhavebeenidentified

b) Ensuringthatallnon-complyingmaterials,plantandotherproductsareidentified,disposedof,removedorquarantined,thatisplacedinadesignatedsecurearea,tapedofforotherwisedisabledfromimplementationoroperationuntilsignedoffbythequalifiedperson

c) Adviseappropriatepartsoftheorganisation,itsserviceproviders,clientsandrelevantauthorities

d) Rectifyirregularities,non-conformancesandnon-compliancese) Consultwithpersonnelaboutproposedchangesthatmayaffecttheirhealth,

safetyorwelfareatwork,throughsuchthingsastoolboxtalks.

10.2 CorrectiveActionWhereHazardsorissuesofnon-complianceornon-conformancewithOHSrequirementsareidentified,thedetailsarerecordedonaHazard/Non-compliancereport,whichspecificallyidentifiesthe:

• Detailsoftheidentifiedissue• Thepersonresponsibleforimplementingthecorrectiveactions,and·

Thedaterequiredforthecorrectiveaction.Toensureimplementationofcorrectiveactions,aHazard/Non-complianceregisteriscompiled,withallmanagementbeingnotifiedofanyupdatedinformation.Correctiveactionsarebroughtup,theirprogressmonitoredandthenreviewedat



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monthlymanagementmeetingsandToolboxtalks,ordependingonseverity,whenTheOHSManagerstipulates.NotuntiltheOHSManagerissatisfiedthattheappropriatecorrectiveactionhasbeenperformedtoasatisfactorylevel,willthatitemintheHazard/Non-complianceregisterbesignedoff.OncesignedoffthecorrectiveactionsthathavebeenundertakenarereviewedforeffectivenessinthefollowingMonthlyManagementMeeting.

10.3 AccidentInvestigation

Toaidintheprocessofimplementationofcorrectiveaction,whereanaccidenthasoccurredanAccidentInvestigationReportiscompletedbytheOHSManager.Thisreportiscompletedwiththeaimofdeterminingthedirectcauseoftheaccident,sothatcorrectiveactionscanbeimplementedinthemosteffectivemanner.

10.4 WorkersCompensation

SALLUSprovidesWorkersCompensationInsuranceforallemployeesandotherpersonsdeemedtobeemployeesundertheWorkersCompensationAct1987.ThetradeandoccupationofeachemployeewithinthecompanywillberecordedintheSkillsCompetencyregister.ArecordoftheinsurancewillbeprovidedonWorkerscompensationandrehabilitationform,togetherwithanattachedcurrentcopyofthepolicydetailsissuedbytheinsurer.

10.5 ReturnToWork

AsarequirementoftheWorkplaceInjuryManagementandWorkersCompensationAct,SALLUSfacilitatesanearlyandsafereturntoworkofallemployeeswhohavebeeninjuredorbecomeill.Thisreturntoworkprogramaddresses:

a) Treatmentofinjuryandillnessb) Rehabilitationandreturntoworkc) Retrainingd) Claimsmanagement

10.6 FirstAidFirstaidfacilitieswillbeprovidedthatareadequatefortheimmediatetreatmentofinjuriesandillnessthatmayariseattheplaceofwork,withregardtothelocation,numberofemployeesataparticularlocationandthetypeofworkbeingundertaken.ForThisconstructionsiteatwhichfewerthan25personsworka“FirstAidKitB’willbeprovided,ToensurethattheseKitsaremaintainedalistofits



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contentswillbeprintedandattachedtothecovertoaidintheSitemanagersmonthlychecks.Thecontentsandquantityofeachitem,forthekitaredetailedbelow:

Item Quantity

Adhesiveplasticdressingstrips,sterile,packetof50 1

Adhesivedressingtape,2.5cm5cm 1

Bags,plastic,foramputatedpartsSmallMediumLarge

111

Dressings,non-adherent,sterile,7.5cm7.5cm 2

Eyepads,sterile 2

Gauzebandages:5cm10cm

11

Gloves,Disposable,single 4

Rescueblanket,silver,space 1

Safetypins,packets 1

Scissors,blunt,shortnosed,minimumlength12.5cm 1

Splinterforceps 1

Sterileeyewashsolution,10mlsingleuseampulesorsachets 6

Swabs,prepacked,antiseptic,packof10 1

Triangularbandages,minimum90cm 4

Wounddressing,sterilenon-medicated,large 3

FirstaidpamphletasapprovedbyWorkCover 1

10.7 IncidentReportingAllinjurieswillbereportedtoappropriatemanagementwithallinjuriesrecordedintheInjuryRegister.Recordswillbekeptforaminimumof5years.Wheretheinjuryresultsinanabsencefromtheworkplaceof7daysormoretheinjuryanditscircumstanceswillbereportedtotheWorkCoverAuthorityusingtheappropriateform.WhereIncidentswhichresultinillnessorinjurytoworkersandareconsideredseriouswillresultinimmediatenotificationtoworkcoveron131055andarereportedtoourworkerscompensationinsurerswithin48hours.Clientsandsubcontractorsaretobeinformedonthenatureandseverityofincidents,their



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causesandtheprogressofcorrectiveactions.ClientswillbeupdatedmonthlywiththeprovisionoftheInjuryregister,andsubcontractorswillbeinformedimmediately,ifserious,orduringToolboxtalksandinductions.



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11.0 HANDLING,STORAGE,PACKAGINGANDDELIVERY

11.1 HazardousProcesses

Wherehazardousprocessesarerequiredonsite,certainriskcontrolmeasuresareimplemented,suchas:specialisedfacilities,provenworkmethodsandspecialisedtraining.Wheretheseriskcontrolmeasuredareneeded,SafeWorkMethodStatementsaredevelopedandtheappropriatelicensing,certificationandqualificationofanyoneengagedintheHazardousprocessesischeckedandmonitoredrandomlyandthroughtheConstructionSitesafetyCheckList.Particularattentionwillbegiventobutnotlimitedtothefollowinghazardousprocesses:

a) Spraypaintingb) Abrasiveblastingc) Weldingd) Electroplatinge) Workwithmoltenmetalf) Leadworkg) Electricalworkh) Trafficcontroli) Excavationsj) Deepexcavationk) Workinconfinedspacesl) Scaffoldingm) Formworkn) Workatheightso) Workwithdangerousgoods/explosivesp) Lifting,handling,loadingandunloading

11.2 MaterialsHandling

Materialshandlingislimitedtothetransportation,receipt,unloading,storageandplacementofpermanentandtemporaryconstructionmaterial,equipmentandplant.PriortomaterialsbeingdeliveredtositetheOHSManager,inconjunctionwiththeSiteManagerand/orsubcontractorshallplanthehandlingofmaterials,takingintoconsiderationthefollowing:



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a) Accesstoand/orfromtheareafortheremoval,storageandplacementof

thematerials;b) Weight/mass,length,quantity,widthandtypeofmaterialbeinghandled(e.g.

Steel,concrete,PVC);c) Method(s)usedtohandlethematerials(e.g.Manualhandling,crane,forklift,

teleporter,excavator);d) Devicesutilisedforliftingofthematerial;e) Condition,capacityandsuitabilityofthemechanicalliftingequipmente.g.

platelifter,quick-lifts,softslings;f) Skills/competencyofthepersonnelinvolvedinthematerialhandlingactivity;g) Overheadpowerlinesthatmaybeencroachedonduringthematerial

handlingactivity;h) Structuralintegrityofthelocationwherethematerialsaretobeplaced;i) Suitabilityoftheareawherethematerialaretoplaced(e.g.firm,level,clear

ofotheractivities);j) Securityofthematerialonceplacedatthestoragelocationand/ortemporary

storagepriortoinstallationand/oruse;k) Barricadingerectedtomaterialstoragearea;l) Hazardoussubstanceinbunded,cagedorotherapprovedstoragefacilityetc.m) Interfaceswithotheractivitiesoccurringduringthematerialhandlingprocess

addressed:n) Protectionofthepublicandothersfromthematerialhandlingactivity.

11.3 ManualHandling

ToidentifypotentialmanualhandlingriskstheSiteManagerinspectsallproductsasitarrivesonsiteandallocatessuitableequipmentormachineryforitsmovement,andresourcesforitsstorage.Toensuresafetyuntiltheproductisinitsfinalpositionorhasbeenremovedfromthesite,SafeWorkMethodStatementsaredevelopedandimplementedwithappropriateguidanceisgiven,bymanagement,toallsitepersonnel.

11.4 HazardousSubstancesForeveryhazardoussubstancethatisrequiredonsite,thedetailsarerecordedontheHazardoussubstanceregister,whichalsodefinestheriskclassandproposedcontrolmeasures.MaterialDataSafetySheets(MSDS),whichareusedforinitialassessmenttoverifythattheproposedworkmethodsareinaccordancewiththe



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manufacturer’sinstructionsarefiledalongwiththeHazardousSubstanceRegisterandmaintainedoneveryworksite.WhereinitialassessmentindicatessignificanthealthriskstheOHSManagerperformsthefollowingtasks:

a) Labelsthesubstancesorgoodsappropriatelyb) Ensuresthepersonnelusingthemhavetheappropriatetraining,experience,

licencesorqualification.c) Arrangesanyspecialrequirementsfortransportandstoraged) Conductsmonitoringtodeterminelevelsofexposureandminimisethemas

muchaspossible.e) MaintainaregisterofhazardoussubstancesalongwiththeassociatedMSDS,

oneveryworksite

11.5 CertificationofPlantandOperatorsTheregistrationdetailsofallPlant,vesselsandequipment,arekeptonfileatheadofficeinthePlantIDRegister.Sitemanagershavethedutyofensuringthatallregistrationrequirementsarekeptuptodateandthatplant,vesselsandequipmentarenotutilisedfortasksnotencompassedbyitsregistration.Duringinductiontraining,relevantplantoperatorsarerequiredtopresenttheirlicencecertificates,whicharecopiedandfiled.AsarequirementofWorkCoverlicencecertificatesaretobekeptonthepersonofeachemployeewhilstoperatingplant.RandomchecksaretobecarriedoutbytheOHSManagertoconfirmthatplantoperatorspossessthisdocumentation.

12.0 INTERNALREVIEWSToconfirmthattheOHSmanagementplansarebeingcompliedwith,SALLUShasaninternalauditandreviewprogram.

12.1 ConstructionWorkSiteCheckListsTheconstructionworksitechecklistisapowerfultoolusedtoensureOHSstandardsaremaintainedonsite.TheChecklististobefilledoutfortnightlybytheSiteManager.

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iscompiledbytheOHSManager,whichdocumentsthefindings.WhereIssuesofNon-complianceorNon-conformanceareidentifiedtheyarerecordedonaHazard/Non-compliancereport.

12.3 InternalAuditsToconfirmcompliancewithOHSManagementsystemsandplanstheOHSManagerconductsrandomauditsofOHSactivities,hehasaquotaofconducting3peryear.AInternalauditreportiscompiledbytheOHSManagerwithanyNon-complianceornon-conformancebeingrecordedonaHazard/Non-compliancereport.

12.4 CorrectiveactionsWhereissuesareidentifiedthrougheither:internalAuditsorreviews,detailsarerecordedonaHazard/Non-compliancereport,whichalsospecifiesthe:details,personresponsibleforimplementing,anddaterequiredofallcorrectiveaction.Toensureimplementationofcorrectiveactions,aHazard/Non-complianceregisteriscompiled,withallmanagementbeingnotifiedofanyupdatedinformation.Correctiveactionsarebroughtup,progressmonitoredandreviewedatmonthlymanagementmeetings,ordependingonseverity,whenTheOHSManagerstipulates.NotuntiltheOHSManagerissatisfiedthattheappropriatecorrectiveactionhasbeenperformedtoasatisfactorylevel,willthatitemintheHazard/Noncomplianceregisterbesignedoff.

13.0 DOCUMENTATION&RECORDSOutlinedintheDocument/RecordControlRegister(appendixB)arethedetailsforthedocumentationandRecordkeepingprocessesthatarerequiredforthisProjectOHSmanagementplan.Whereresponsibilitiesaredetailedinthistable,itisthatperson’srequirementtomaintaintheaccuracyandupkeepofthedocumentsandensuretheavailabilitytoallpersons,requiredbythisplan.

Documents

SALUS MARITIME OH&S MANAGEMENT PLANbb) Managing OHS records and documentation as detailed in section 13. cc) Acquiring, communicating and consulting on OHS information, such as OHS