Work Health & Safety Management Plan

HSE Guide 01-Work Health and Safety Management Plan

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Date of Issue: March 2015

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Work Health & Safety Management Plan


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FOREWORD

This Work Health & Safety Management Plan is intended to assist Clarendon

Homes in providing a safe place of work for its employees, staff, suppliers and

subcontractors on Clarendon construction sites.

It is an expectation of Clarendon Homes that the requirements of this WHS

Management Plan is put into practice all persons on a Clarendon Homes

Construction Site.

Clarendon Homes strives to provide high standards in all areas of safety and

environmental management. Our company ethos ‘Safety is Paramount”

represents the level of commitment it has to all people affected by our activities

and we take this very seriously and we expect the same level of commitment from

you.

Please Note: This plan must read in conjunction with the Clarendon Site Signage,

site plans and our contractors site specific risk assessments as they specify the

site specific details such, site emergency contact information , site specific hazards

and control measures to be implemented.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SITE EMERGENCY CONTACTS ........................................................ 3

1. SITE SAFETY RULES .................................................................... 3

2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................. 4

3. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ................................................. 5

4. TRAINING AND COMPETENCY .................................................... 5

5. HAZARD & RISK MANAGEMENT .................................................. 6

6. WHS COMMUNICATION AND CONSULTATION .......................... 7

7. WHS ISSUE RESOLUTION ............................................................ 7

8. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ....................................................... 7

9. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ............................................................ 7

10. CONTACTOR NON CONFORMANCES ........................................ 8

11. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT .............................................. 9

12. SAFE, SECURE, YOU .................................................................. 10


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Site Emergency Contacts

Clarendon Contacts

Principle Contractor

Position Name Contact No.

Site Manger See the Site Safety Signage

Group HSE Manager David Currie 0407 150 158

Clarendon 24 hr Emergency Contact Number 0419 416 330

Emergency Contacts

Police, Fire & Ambulance 000 or 112 ( Mobile )

WorkCover NSW 131050

Dial Before You Dig 1100

Electricity / Gas 131 245

Water 13 20 90

Poison Information

Centre 13 11 28

1. Site Safety Rules

No children are allowed on site;

No animal (pets) are allowed on site;

All contractors must work in accordance with their Safe Work Method

Statement;

Complete a Site Specific Risk Assessment prior to starting work on site.

Do not dispose of any material or substance in any drains, gutters

neighbouring land or waterways.

Workers must wear correct PPE (as per work method statements,

material safety data sheets or manufacturer’s recommendations) during

specific work activities;

All gates and fences must be locked and reinstated at the end of each

day or when the site is unattended;

Place rubbish in the appropriate area / facility before leaving the site each

day;

Do alter or remove sediment or erosion control barriers

Harassment or Workplace bullying will not be tolerated and must be

reported to the Site Manager , Construction Area Manager or HSE

Department immediately;

No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted on site - Any person affected by

alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated and will be denied access to the site;

Do not alter safety installations. This includes scaffolds, handrails,

barricades, signage, guards, etc;

Electrical equipment must be inspected ,tagged and tagged at intervals

not exceeding 3 months and maintained in locations where they are not

likely to be damaged or create a trip hazard;

All electrical generators must be fitted with an RCD unit;

No piggy backing of leads or double adaptors to be used on site;

All trades must have an applicable first aid kit.

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2. Roles and Responsibilities

Site Manager

The WHS responsibilities of the Site Manager include:

Perform a Pre-start risk assessment

Make sure the site safety signage and emergency contact information is displayed and kept up to date

Display the WHS management plan on site;

Coordinate and monitor the installation of all safety systems, e.g. temporary fencing, stair voids and perimeter edge protection systems scaffolds installation, etc;

Undertake fortnightly HSE Site Inspections;

Identification, assessment and documentation of workplace hazards;

Implement, monitor and review control measures resulting from the risk assessment process;

Monitor high risk construction activities in-line the Clarendons standard controls for high risk construction activates;

Monitor contractors work activities in line with their SWMS and Clarendon Site WHS Management Plan

Communicate and consult with contractors regarding any WHS issues that may have an impact on the workplace (site);

Undertake HSE inductions for contractors and visitors as required ;

Ensure all incidents are reported in a timely manner;

Assisting in implementing and monitoring of the site emergency response plan;

Stop all works if any unsafe work practices are identified

HSE Department

The WHS responsibilities of the HSE Department include:

Develop and keep up to date the WHS Site Management Plan ;

Provide training on the implementation of the WHS management plan;

Undertake and document audits on High Risk Construction phases of construction

Undertake contractors audits

Providing feedback on WHS performance resulting from Construction site and contractor audits

Issuing and following up on any corrective actions as a resulting of any non conformance that is identified.

Stop all works if any unsafe work practices are identified

Investigate workplace incidents

Identification, assessment and documentation of workplace hazards

Contribute to any workplace communication and consultation

Contractors

The WHS responsibilities of contractors include:

Ensuring workers are inducted to the Clarendon Homes WHS requirements prior to commencement of work and comply with the site safety rules;

making sure all workers have been trained in the SWMS for high risk constructions activities

Ensuring all employees and subcontractors are adequately trained for the work they intend to undertake;

Whilst at work, ensuring all work is in line with their Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), taking all reasonable care to ensure the health and safety for themselves and others in the workplace who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work;

Undertake a site specific Risk assessment and report any hazards to the Clarendon site Manager before commencing work on site.

As required review the Site WHS Management Plan

Understanding and working to their own and our company WHS policies and procedures and legislative standards;

Participating in the consultation process and risk management of WHS issues that are encountered onsite;

Ensuring personal protective equipment (PPE) identified in the SWMS is readily available on site , in good condition and worn at the appropriate time;

Ensuring that all site personnel are responsible for carrying out their works at a safe working distance from operating plant and equipment;

Ensuring that all plant and equipment used onsite is fully maintained according to manufacturers and legislative requirements;

Ensuring isolation, removal and or repair of any non-compliant plant or equipment;

Ensure that all first aid equipment /resources are fully stock and maintained

Reporting any workplace hazards, incidents and injuries;

Following the site emergency response plan;


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3. Contractor Requirements

All contractors working on a Clarendon Homes construction site must meet the following mandatory requirements:

Be rated as a compliant contractor on the Clarendon’s vendor database and maintain compliance with up to date documentation as required,

Undertake the WHS General Induction Training for construction work

Review any site specific information or emergency contact information before entering site;

Appoint a site supervisor/foreman/leading hand for each site;

Have a current copy of their SWMS onsite – all workers working onsite must have been given adequate training and signed off on the SWMS that they understand and agree with the requirements of their employer’s SWMS;

All electrical equipment must be tested and tagged every 3 months.

Undertake an assessment of the site prior to commencing work;

Have an appropriate fire fighting equipment for any hot works or the use of flammable substances ;

Maintain a copy of their hazardous chemical register onsite – all workers working with hazardous substances onsite must have been given adequate training in it’s storage and handling requirements

Appropriate PPE as outlined in their SWMS.

Consult with Clarendon and your workers about safety issues

4. Training and Competency

No person will carry out construction work until they have met the following minimum requirements of WHS training:

OHS Construction Induction for Construction Work;

Workplace or task, specific to the, including competencies and licenses, and;

Clarendon HSE General Site Induction.

The following matrix identifies the training requirements for Clarendon construction sites.

Induction Training Matrix

Whom WorkCover

Construction Induction

Work place or

task specific

/ Training

Clarendon

HSE

Contractor

induction

Visitor Induction

Clients, Visitors &

Authorised Employee

Representative

X

Contractors X X X

Construction Staff

X X X

Clarendon employees

X

Clarendon Homes HSE Contractor Induction

All persons wishing to perform construction work on a Clarendon Homes construction site must undertake and a Clarendon HSE Contractor Induction before commencing work on any Clarendon site.

Induction of Non – English speaking personnel

All Non-English speaking tradespersons must be accompanied by someone who can adequately communicate the induction information and instructions.

Clients, Visitors & Authorised Employee Representative

If you are planning to be onsite for less than 1 day and will not be undertaking any construction work:

You do not need to undergo the HSE Site Induction. However, you must be accompanied by a Clarendon Homes construction team member.

A visitor induction is to include a verbal explanation of the following points:

Emergency Assembly Point,

Location of amenities;

PPE requirements;

How to report a hazard or incidents that are identified or occurred onsite;

Any other hazards that requires mention


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5. Hazard & Risk Management

Risk Assessment

Pre-Start

A Pre-Start Site Specific Risk Assessment is competed prior to establishing a site presence and once we have been granted access to the site. This risk assessment assesses the risks relating to:

site services,

overhead powerlines,

environmental requirements,

traffic,

site access,

waste,

excavation, etc.

Hazards and control measures will be communicated by using the following methods:

Site Plans

Site Safety Signage

Direct or telephone contact

Control of Risk

Control measures are to be implemented to eliminate the risk wherever possible or reduce the risk to its lowest level. Measures to control hazards are to be implemented in accordance with the following hierarchy of control. The control measures at Level 1 give the best result and should be adopted wherever possible. The measures at the lower levels are less effective and they require more frequent reviews of the hazards and systems of work. In some situations a combination of control measures may need to be considered.

Hierarchy of Control

The following hierarchy of control measures are listed below. Select from the lowest number level possible.

Level 1: Eliminate the risk (e.g. discontinue the activity or remove the hazard altogether)

Level 2: Minimise the risk by: -

substituting the system of work or plant (with something safer)

modifying the system of work or plant (to make it safer)

isolating the hazard (e.g. introduce restrictive work area)

introducing engineering control (e.g. guarding, fencing

Level 3: Other controls: - adopting administrative controls and safe work practices (e.g. specific instructions)

using PPE (e.g. eye protection, hard hats)

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

High Risk Construction Activities

All contractors who undertake high risk construction activities are required to submit their SWMS for review prior to commencing work onsite and annually thereafter. The SWMS will be reviewed using the Clarendon “Safe, Secure You” guide for managing high risk construction activates on Clarendon Sites.

The review will have 2 possible outcomes:

SWMS is reviewed and accepted or

SWMS is reviewed and rejected.

SWMS should be developed or amended in consultation with your employees and subcontractors performing the task to ensure that it is up to date with your current work practices. It is also equally important that all your sub contracted workers are also trained in the implementation of the SWMS. A copy of the contractors SWMS will be retained by Clarendon and must be available on site at all times.

Clarendon Homes may also provide a sample SWMS to assist contactors in developing their own SWMS or alternatively contractors may adopt the sample SWMS if it accurately reflects their work practices.

Non High Risk Construction Activates

Contractors who do not undertake high risk construction activities will only need to demonstrate that they have basic procedures in place for their work activity and that they have trained there workers in these procedures. Typical examples include: SWMS, JSA’s, Toolbox Talk records and Safe Work Procedures.

The Site Manager and HSE Department will periodically monitor contractor’s compliance through site inspections and evaluating contractor’s compliance to their SWMS.

Contractors Site Specific Risk Assessments (SSRA)

All contractors are required to undertake a Site Specific Risk Assessment prior to starting work on site and all hazards and controls must be documented on the SSRA form. All workers including the Clarendon Site Manager must be notified of the hazards that have been identified and control measures that will be implemented. The complete or partially completed Risk Assessment form must be readily available on site at all time.

If a high risk construction activity is required to be undertaken and is not documented in the contractors SWMS then the Contractor must refer to page 10 “ Safe, Secure You” of this WHS Management Plan to determine the specific control measures that need to be implemented for the high risk construction activity about to be undertaken. This must also be documented on the contractors SWMS or SSRA form.


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Working Alone

If you plan to work alone on a Clarendon Construction Site and the work is a “high risk construction activity” e.g. working at heights, you must contact the Clarendon Site Manager and provide a start / finish time and contact details (home and mobile).

6. WHS Communication and Consultation

Consultation is crucial to enable you and everyone onsite to contribute to decision making that affects the health, safety and welfare of everyone working onsite.

Contractors

Contractors are required to actively participate in any consultation and communication that occurs on site.

Clarendon will use the following methods for site communication and consultation:

Toolbox Meetings

Safety Alerts

Training Sessions

Site Signage

Site Plans

All toolbox meetings held onsite involving contractors will be minuted and an attendance list will be generated. Contractors can demonstrate consultation by conducting toolbox meetings with their workers. It is expected that these meetings are minuted and a copy made available for the Site Manager’s verification.

7. WHS Issue Resolution

The normal process for resolution of a WHS issue is to address it at a site level wherever possible and only escalate issues to higher management levels where required. Where an issue is identified that cannot be resolved by site personnel, the Clarendon Site Manager or Construction Area Manager (CAM) is to be contacted. If the Site Manager or CAM cannot resolve the issue, Clarendon HSE Management will be contacted to assist in resolving the issue.

Contractors are expected to bring WHS issues that arise in the course of the work to the attention of the Clarendon Site Manager. If it is possible for the contractor to fix the problem they are expected to do so. Issues can be documented on the Clarendon Incident Report Form or Contractor Site Specific Risk Assessment and can be given to either the Site Manager, CAM or send to the HSE Department.

8. Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency situation onsite the following steps should be followed:

1. Recover or protect injured persons ONLY if it is safe to do so.

2. Immediately alert all other contractors in the area of danger.

3. Proceed to the front gate or the nearest point of safety

4. Ensure all persons are accounted for.

5. Contact emergency services if required. (refer to Site Safety Sign)

6. Notify the Site Manager IMMEDIATELY

7. Do not leave site until instructed by the Site Manager

NOTE: If the Site Manager cannot be contacted, then contact the Emergency Contact

Number.

9. Incident Management

All accidents, incidents and/or near misses that occur onsite must be reported to the Clarendon Homes Site Manager. In the event it involves a contractor, it is an expectation that the affected contractor will record all details using their own reporting tool and a copy is to be provided to the site manager. In the event an incident involves a visitor to the site, the Clarendon Homes Incident Report Form will need to be completed

NOTE: If the Site Manager is not contactable, contact the CAM or the Emergency

Contact Number displayed on the site details sign located on the front security fence.

Notifiable Incidents

All notifiable incidents must be immediately reported to the Clarendon Site Manager or Emergency Contact.

In the event of a notifiable incident (as listed below) a SCENE OF NON-DISTURBANCE must be established and must not be disturbed in any way unless to assist an injured person or make the area safe. Non-disturbance period applies until directed by a regulatory inspector.

A notifiable incident includes incidents with the following types of outcomes:

(a) the death of a person, or (b) a serious injury or illness of a person, or

(c) a dangerous incident.

Serious Incident

In this Part, serious injury or illness of a person means an injury or illness requiring the person to have:

(a) immediate treatment as an in-patient in a hospital, or

(b) immediate treatment for:

(i) the amputation of any part of his or her body, or

(ii) a serious head injury, or

(iii) a serious eye injury, or

(iv) a serious burn, or

(v) the separation of his or her skin from an underlying tissue (such as de-

gloving or scalping), or

(vi) a spinal injury, or

(vii) the loss of a bodily function, or

(viii) serious lacerations, or


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(c) medical treatment within 48 hours of exposure to a substance, and includes any other injury or illness prescribed by the regulations but does not include an illness or injury of a prescribed kind.

Dangerous incident

A dangerous incident means an incident in relation to a workplace that exposes a worker or any other person to a serious risk to a person’s health or safety emanating from an immediate or imminent exposure to:

(a) an uncontrolled escape, spillage or leakage of a substance, or

(b) an uncontrolled implosion, explosion or fire, or

(c) an uncontrolled escape of gas or steam, or

(d) an uncontrolled escape of a pressurised substance, or

(e) electric shock, or

(f) the fall or release from a height of any plant, substance or thing, or

(g) the collapse, overturning, failure or malfunction of, or damage to, any plant that is required to be authorised for use in accordance with the regulations, or

(h) the collapse or partial collapse of a structure, or

(i) the collapse or failure of an excavation or of any shoring supporting an excavation, or

(j) the inrush of water, mud or gas in workings, in an underground excavation or tunnel, or

(k) the interruption of the main system of ventilation in an underground excavation or tunnel, or

(l) any other event prescribed by the regulations, but does not include an incident of a prescribed kind.

10. Contactor non conformances

Contractors failing to perform their work activity in line with the requirement set out in state legislation, Clarendon Site Safety Plan and the Contractors SWMS or Risk Assessment will be dealt with in the following fashion.

Verbal Notification

Any minor infringement that creates minimal risk to health and safety and can be rectified immediately via verbal or disciplinary instructions (phone or otherwise) and recorded in the Site Managers Diary.

Site Instruction or Opportunity for Improvement Notice

This notice is issued when a contractor commits a direct breach or contravention of WHS legislation, Clarendon HSE Policy / Procedures or the WHS Management Plan. The Site Instruction or Opportunity for Improvement Notice may be issued directly to a contractor or supplier by a HSE Manager.

If a contractor or supplier is not present on site at the time, then the Site Manager will contact the offending contractor and/or supplier and notify them of their breach or safety issue. The notice will then be mailed or faxed to the offending contractor or supplier.

Once closed out, Site Instructions or Opportunity for Improvement Notices will be stored on record in the contractors file.

Stop Work Instruction

A “Stop Work Instruction” MUST be issued when a risk, hazard or dangerous work practice has been identified and has the likelihood of causing serious injury or death.

If a contractor or supplier is not present on site at the time, then the Site Manager must call the contractor and/or supplier notifying them of “Stop Work Instruction” and document the call in site diary. Work will not resume until such times that the Site Manager or HSE Manager is satisfied that the Safe Work Method Statement or legislative requirements have been complied with.

Where necessary, the following temporary control measures must be undertaken to prevent in authorised access and to raise general awareness of the identified risk or hazard.

Physical barrier/ barricade

Danger signage (i.e. Scaffold Incomplete, Electrical hazard in vicinity )

Danger tape

Breach Notice

Breach notices is a first and final notice that are issued to contractors and suppliers for majors safety breaches and non conformances , such as working at heights , unsafe work practices , repeated non conformance , a worker placing their own and other lives in danger.

The recipient of a breach notice much reply in writing about how there organisation will prevent further safety breaches and non conformances from occurring.

Further conformance or failing to meet the terms of eth breach notice will result in the cancelation of the business contract with Clarendon.

Cancellation of Business Contract

All notices are registered on a centralised database which is reviewed on a periodic basis. Contractors who consistently breach safety requirements may have their business contract cancelled and be removed from the Approved Contractor List.


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11. Environmental Management

Asbestos

Clarendon Homes does not use materials that contain asbestos on its sites. At times (e.g. after a demolition), some materials suspected to contain asbestos may be found on a site.

If material is encountered that is suspected to be asbestos:

Stop work

Do not disturb the material.

Move your self and others away from the contaminated area

Contact the Clarendon Site Manager who will arrange for an appropriately qualified and licensed contractor to identify and remove the material.

If there is excessive asbestos contamination on site, an Asbestos Clearance certificate will obtained before work on site will recommence.

Sediment and Erosion control

Sediment fence and erosion are used on Clarendon site to prevent debris and runoff entering drains .storm water, creek , water coarse or neighbouring properties .Contactor and supplier must take all reasonable care to protect and preserve the sediment and erosion control on site. If a sediment control barrier has been knocked over or removed it must be immediately reinstated before commencing work.

Paint wash out

Run of from washing painting equipment must never enter a drains .storm water, creek, water coarse or neighbouring properties. Any run off should be bunded or directed into a filtration barrier on site.

Debris on roads

Debris or mud tracked onto the adjacent roads or footpaths for a vehicle entering or

exiting a Clarendon site must be clean up immediately by the driver. If the waste cannot be clean off the road then the Clarendon Site Manager must be notified immediately so that further arrangements can be made for cleaning. Failure to clean up any mud and debris will result in back charges.

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals used on a Clarendon site must be register in the contractor hazardous chemical register and have safety data sheet available on site at all times.

All hazardous chemical must be removed from site each day and not stored on site over night.

Minor Chemical Spills

Contractors are required to clean up minor chemical skills using an appropriate (portable) Emergency Spill Kit. Waste shall be disposed in accordance with local council regulations.

Major Chemical Spill

In the event of an emergency which could have a significant impact on the environment (i.e. large spill of hazardous chemicals or dangerous goods) the following actions should be taken:

1. Wherever possible contain the spill or leak. Contact the Site Manager who will determine if the leak or spill can be clean up using a spill kit, etc.

2. If the leak or spill is major and cannot be contained contact the NSW Fire Brigade and EPA 131 555. State the Hazchem code from the MSDS.

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12. Safe, Secure, You

The document has been produced to assist you in developing your Safe Work Methods and also to highlight OH&S responsibilities with respect to high risk construction

activities. To help you determine what “high risk activity” is applicable to you and your business, please complete the simple questionnaire below.

If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions below, go to the nominated page (11 to 22), identify your trade responsibilities then update your Safe Work Method Statement to

include the trade’s control measures shown.

QUESTION NO YES

1. Will your work be carried out near energised underground electrical installations? ....... ....... If yes , refer to page 11

2. Will you be operating mobile powered plant near overhead powerlines? ....... ....... If yes , refer to page 12

3. Will you be installing scaffold near overhead powerlines – closer then 4 metres? ....... ....... If yes , refer to page 13

4. Will your work be carried out near or possibly effecting underground gas distribution mains? ....... ....... If yes , refer to page 14

5. Will you be installing first floor flooring and frames? ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 15

6. Will you be installing trusses? If yes , refer to pages 16

7. Does your work involve you working in the roof cavity? ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 17

8. Does your work involve working on the exterior elevation of a house? ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 18

9. Does work involve working on roofs? ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 19

10. Do you deliver plasterboard to the 1st or upper floors levels ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 20

11. Do use work from an extension ladder above 2m ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 21

12. Will you be working near powered mobile plant? ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 22

13. Will you be working adjacent to a road or other traffic corridor used by traffic or other pedestrians? ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 23

14. Will you be working in or near an excavation or trench greater then 1.5 metres in depth? ....... ....... If yes , refer to pages 24


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1. Work carried out near energised electrical installations or services. Underground electrical

Clarendon responsibilities Controls measures

All existing services on “knock down rebuild” houses must be isolated prior to

demolition.

Client to provided confirmation of service isolation prior to construction commencing.

Identify service easements and specific hazards on the site plan and distributed to

contractors with purchase orders.

Site Manager to review site specific conditions and checklist completed by the

Estimating Department.

Trades responsibilities Trade’s control measures

Your SWMS should mention the items below:

Plumber

Electrician

Gas ( Jemena )

Landscaper

Site Cleaner

Site Preparation/Excavation

Underground Tanks

Undertake “Dial before You Dig” (DBYD) before commencing excavation work.

Undertake a Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSR) before commencing work.

Identify the location of on-site services.

Use pot holing techniques with non conductive hand tools to identify services.

If required, use electronic surveillance equipment to locate services that cannot be

easily identified.


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2. Work carried out near energised electrical installations or services. Overhead Powerlines - Powered Mobile Plant

Clarendon responsibilities Clarendon’s control measures

Clarendon to undertake a site inspection to identify overhead power – controls must

be organised prior to commencing construction.

Identify electrical powerlines and specific hazards on the site plans then distribute to

contractors with Clarendon purchase orders.

If required, seek guidance from the network operator.

Where possible, de-energise or relocate encroaching service lines.

Install visual indicators on powerlines / service lines.

Substitute plant for safer method of delivery (e.g. use a Frana Crane for frame

deliveries).

Only accredited operators and safety observer to operate crane within the specified

approach distances



Frame and Truss Supplier

Crane Hire

Line Pump

Your SWMS should mention the items below: Minimum ordinary persons approach distances 3 metres – up to 132,000 volts

6 metres – 132,000 to 330,000 volts 8 metres – above 330,000 volts Workers to wear PPE (rubber soled shoes, anti-static gloves and use non-conductive hand tools) Do not commence work if the applicable safe approach distances cannot be maintained.


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3. Work carried out near energised electrical installations or services. Overhead Powerlines – Scaffold supply and install


Minimum approach distances for ordinary persons

4 metres – up to 132,000 volts

Seek guidance from the network operator.

Relocate encroaching service lines were possible.

Install visual indicators on powerlines / service lines that are within 5 metre.

Use only Clarendon approved suppliers of scaffold.

Where possible, organise for the power to be disconnected during installation and

dismantling of scaffold.

Hoarding or performance-wrap to be installed on scaffold within 4 metres of

encroaching power lines or service lines.



Scaffold Supplier (installation)

Minimum approach distances for ordinary persons

4 metres – up to 132,000 volts

Workers to wear PPE (rubber soled shoes, anti-static gloves and use non-conductive hand tools)

Do not commence work if the applicable safe approach distances cannot be maintained.


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4. Work carried out near gas distribution mains Underground Gas


All existing services on “knock down rebuild” houses must be isolated prior to

demolition.

Client to provided confirmation of service isolation prior to construction commencing.

Identify service easements and specific hazards on site plan then distribute to

contractors with purchase orders.

Site Manager to review site specific conditions and checklist completed by the

Estimating Department.



Plumber

Electrician

Gas ( Jemena )

Landscaper

Site Cleaner

Site Preparation/Excavation

Underground Tanks

Crane Hire

Undertake “Dial before You Dig” (DBYD) before commencing excavation work.

Undertake a Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSR) before commencing work.

Mark out the location of services on-site.

Use pot holing techniques with non conductive hand tools to identify services.

If required, use electronic surveillance equipment to locate services that cannot be easily identified.


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5. Falls from Heights greater than 2 metres Installation of 1st floor flooring and frames


Clarendon coordinates the installation of first floor edge protection and stair void

systems.

The first floor edge protection and stair void system are manufactured and tested as

per the relevant Australian Standards and install by a competent person.



Framing carpenter

All floor joists must be installed from below using an appropriate sized industrial

grade ladder (made to Australian Standards) or work platform.

Floor joists must be installed at a maximum of 600mm centres and as per

manufactures instructions.

No work is to be performed on the first floor without first floor edge protection and

stair void protection being installed.

All fall penetration / hazards must be demarcated to prevent access and the hazard

must be reported to the Site Manager immediately.

Flooring must only be installed when all floor joists are installed fixings, locking and

temporary bracing or struts.

When laying the first sheet ,carpenters must work from a temporary work platform

such as a stairvoid platform or temporarily laid flooring

Temporary flooring sheets may also be laid out, secured and used as a safe work

platform.

Flooring is laid in a leading edge configuration and fastened in place becoming part of

the safe work platform.


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Subsequent flooring will be laid from previously laid floor sheets or a work platform

such as a stairvoid platform, scaffold or temporarily laid floor sheet.

Guardrails to be installed across balcony or door openings

Install timber battens across unprotected windows or large openings.

Note: Workers must not leave the work platform and never work from open joists.

6. Falls from Heights greater than 2 metres Truss installation


Clarendon coordinates the installation of first floor edge protection and stair void

systems.

The first floor edge protection and stair void system are manufactured and tested as

per the relevant Australian Standards and install by a competent person.



Framing carpenter

Do not walk on or within 1.2 metres of the external top plate.

Do not walk on internal top plate without fall or truss protection.

Install and fix roof trusses from appropriate sized industrial grade ladder (made to

Australian Standards) or work platform.

When working from the truss bottom chords :

Truss spacing must be no greater than 600mm.

Trusses must be fixed and braced to a stabilised structure – max spacing three

(3) metres.

Undertaken by a suitable trained and competent person.

Checked for obvious signs of defects.


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The apex or other high fixing points can be accessed using waling plates.

7. Falls from Heights greater than 2 metres Working in the roof cavity


The truss area above the stair void is battened out along the tops of the truss bottom

cords with timber to highlight that the stair void is below.

Our Contractors responsibilities Trade’s control measures


Air-Conditioning Installer

Insulation

Electrician

When working from the truss bottoms chords :

Truss spacing must be no greater than 600mm.

Trusses must be fixed and braced to a stabilised structure – max spacing three

(3) metres.

Undertaken by a suitable trained and competent person.

Checked for obvious signs of defects.

Make sure there are adequate means of access and egress to the roof cavity.


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8. Falls from Heights greater than 2 metres Exterior work to the front and side elevations


Clarendon coordinates the installation of perimeter scaffold, which must be installed

by competent persons. The scaffold installation must meet appropriate Australian

Standards and Clarendon’s scaffold specifications.



Bricklayer

Brick Cleaner

Caulking External

Eaves Carpenter

Fascia and Gutter Installation

Down Pipes

Floor Tiler

Balcony Hand Rail

External Mouldings

Painter

Render

Water proofer

Glazier

Must not work above two (2) metres without fall protection.

Check for a scaffold “scaff – tag”. Check working platforms for obvious safety risks.

Contact Site Manager if you suspect the scaffold is in anyway unsafe.

Make sure all fall hazards are protected by a handrail or handrail and mesh / brick

guard.

Scaffold to be loaded as per scaffold duty classification.

Do not stack bricks higher than the platform handrail.

Never alter scaffold in anyway, this is a “termination of contract” offence.


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9. Falls from Heights greater than 2 metres Roof work


Clarendon coordinates the installation of perimeter scaffold, which must be installed

by competent persons. The scaffold installation must meet appropriate Australian

Standards and Clarendon’s scaffold specifications.

Scaffold working platform to be set up no more than one (1) metre from the top of the

rafter.

External handrails must extend one (1) meter past the gutter line..



Roof Tiler

Metal Installer

Arial Installer

Sky Lights

Solar Panel Installer

Check for a scaffold “scaff – tag”. Check working platforms for obvious safety risks.

Contact Site Manager if you suspect the scaffold is in anyway unsafe.

Make sure all fall hazards are protected by a handrail or handrail and mesh / brick

guard.

Scaffold to be loaded as per scaffold duty classification.

Do not stack bricks higher than the platform handrail.

Never alter scaffold in anyway, this is a “termination of contract” offence.


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10. Falls from Heights greater than 2 metres Plasterboard Delivery


Provide clear access into the building

Scaffold platform in front of the balcony (delivery area) to be installed at a maximum

of 2.1metres above the ground



Plasterboard Delivery

Stair void delivery:

Remove and reinstate stair void as per supplier’s installation and removal procedure.

Minimum of 5 person pass up process.

Person receiving the plasterboard on the first floor to be harness in fall restraint away

for the stairvoid edge.

Fall restraint to be anchored to suitable trusses or frames.

External balcony pass up:

Reverse truck up to scaffold platform – truck should be as close as possible to the

scaffold

Minimum of 5 person pass up – (2 on the truck , 1 on the scaffold platform and 2

receiving on the balcony /first floor).

Handrails on scaffold only to be removed once the delivery vehicle is parked in front of

the scaffold.


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11. Falls from Heights greater than 2 metres Using extension ladders



All contractors using extension ladders

When using an extension ladder:

Make sure the ladder is not in close proximity to live electrical installations

Use industrial grade ladder - rated 120kg

Inspect ladder before use – must be in good condition

Setup on flat surface and clasps or locked in place

Always have 3 points of contact

tie off or secure ladders where possible

Must be installed to a ratio 4:1 ( height to base)

Must be supported by another person if ladder can not be secured at the base

Do no stand on the top rung of the ladder

Do not over stretch


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12. Work carried out in a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant


Identify Traffic Management requirements in the Pre-Tender Site Inspection Report

and the Site Start Risk Assessment (control measures to be implemented as

required).

If required develop and implement a traffic control plan based on the site activities

and associated risks.

Communicate and coordinate traffic control for specific deliveries or powered mobile

plant movements on site.



Site Cleaner

Brick Delivery

Roof tile delivery

Scaffold delivery

Landscaper

Mobile crane operator

Plumber

Crane Hire

Conform to the traffic control plan and site traffic management plan.

All powered mobile plant must be :

Fitted with warning devices ( e.g. visible flashing light , reversing alarm, etc )

Operated by competent person or if specified, by a licensed operator.

All persons on site must have an understanding of the movements of powered

mobile plant in their work area. The operator must consult with other trades and

workers about their movements and routes.

Workers must wear Hi-Visibility clothing around moving plant.

Where possible the operator and workers should maintain a line of site.

Demarcate or fence off operating areas where there is risk of collision with workers

or other plant on site.

Mobile plant and equipment must not work or move within the zone of influence of

the trench or excavation.


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13. Work Carried out adjacent to a road or other traffic corridor that is used by traffic or other pedestrians


Identify Traffic Management requirements in the Pre-Tender Site Inspection Report

and the Site Start Risk Assessment (control measures to be implemented as required).

If required develop and implement a traffic control plan based on the site activities and

associated risks.

Communicate and coordinate traffic control for specific deliveries or powered mobile

plant movements on site.



Site Cleaner

Brick Delivery

Roof tile delivery

Scaffold delivery

Landscaper

Mobile crane operator

Plumber

Crane Hire

Site Manager to direct the requirement of the traffic management in consultation with

the suppliers of goods and services dependant on the level of traffic management

required.

Ensure your SWMS includes traffic management and the applicable controls, i.e. low

level / basic requirements, signage and barriers / witches hats.

All persons on site must have an understanding of the movements of powered mobile

plant in their work area. The operator must consult with other workers about their

movements and routes.

Workers must wear Hi-Visibility clothing around moving plant.

Where possible the operator and workers should maintain a line of site.

Demarcate or fence off operating areas where there is risk of collision with workers or

other plant on site.


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14. Work carried out, in or near an excavation or trench greater then 1.5 metres in depth


Seek advice as required from a suitably qualified engineer regarding the type and design of shoring systems, including benching and battering requirements.

Must only use trained and experience personnel



Plumber / Drainer

Underground Water Tank

All trenches and excavations greater than 1.5 metres in depth should be battered or benched to support and prevent collapse. Specific advice maybe required from a suitably qualified engineer about the type and design of shoring systems, including benching and battering requirements.

A written risk assessment must be undertaken prior to entering the trench or excavation. Workers must not enter the trench or excavation if there is risk of collapse or subsidence. If unsure please seek advice from a suitably qualified engineer.

A clear method of access must be available and maintained at all times

Emergency procedures and rescue plan must be developed.

Spoil and other material must be maintained a safe distance away the trench or excavation.

Prohibit or limit machine or vehicle movements within the zone of influence of the trench or excavation (based on the risk of collapse or subsidence).

Work carried out; in or near an excavation or trench greater then 1.5 metres in depth must be performed by two (2) or more workers, i.e. machine operator and spotter.

Must be fenced off and sign posted with warning signage to prevent unauthorised and inadvertent access. Access must be removed at the end of each day, e.g. fenced and signed.

Documents

Work Health & Safety Management Plan