WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1 Insert Cmpany Lg HERE WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) MANAGEMENT PLAN BUSINESS/COMPANY DETAILS Trading / Cmpany Name: ABN: ACN: Cmpany Cntact / Manager / Agent: Cmpany Address: Office Phne N: Mbile N: Office Fax N: Address:

2 CONTENTS 1 PROJECT INFORMATION Management and review Principal cntractr details Details f persns at wrkplace with whs respnsibilities Other cntact details Scpe f wrk ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Principal cntractr Cntractrs Wrkers Peple with specific whs rles and respnsibilities GENERAL WHS INFORMATION Legislatin Cdes f practice and ther guidance WHS plicy Other plicies Insurances RISK MANAGEMENT Identifying hazards and managing risks Hierarchy f cntrl HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK High risk cnstructin wrk Licences fr high risk wrk Asbests EMERGENCY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE Emergency preparedness Incident prcedure Ntifiable incidents First aid INDUCTION AND TRAINING Wrker inductin Wrker training CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Cnsultatin Cmmunicatin Disciplinary prcedures SITE SAFETY PROCEDURES Site rules Site amenities Site security Site signage PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Managing cnstructin hazards specified in the regulatins Managing ther cnstructin hazards SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENTS (SWMS) Page 1 f 29

3 1 PROJECT INFORMATION 1.1 MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW This WHS Management Plan has been develped t utline ur apprach t managing wrk health and safety (WHS) at. We will: make this plan available t all wrkers and cntractrs n this prject and ensure they have the pprtunity t read, understand, clarify and ask questins keep a cpy f the WHS Management Plan readily available fr the duratin f the prject review the plan regularly thrughut this prject and make any revisins knwn t thse wrking n the prject 1.2 PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR DETAILS Business Name: Address: Cntact Persn: Wrk Phne: Mbile phne: Fax: ABN: Cntract Licence Number: 1.3 DETAILS OF PERSONS AT WORKPLACE WITH WHS RESPONSIBILITIES Name: Psitin: WHS RESONSIBILITIES: Name: Psitin: WHS RESONSIBILITIES: Page 2 f 29

4 1.4 OTHER CONTACT DETAILS CLIENT NAME: POSITION: WHS RESONSIBILITIES: a) OTHER RELEVANT CONTACT : ADDRESS: CONTACT NUMBER: b) OTHER RELEVANT CONTACT : ADDRESS: CONTACT NUMBER: c) OTHER RELEVANT CONTACT : ADDRESS: CONTACT NUMBER: 1.5 SCOPE OF WORK DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: LOCATION OF PROJECT: START DATE: / / FINISH DATE: / / Page 3 f 29

5 2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR The principal cntractr f this prject is respnsible fr: preparing, updating and implementing this WHS Management Plan, including all assciated prcedures identifying and bserving all legal WHS requirements ensuring that all wrks are cnducted in a manner withut risk t wrkers planning t d all wrk safely participating in the planning and design stages f trade activities identifying WHS training required fr an activity ensuring wrkers undertake identified WHS training cmmunicating and cnsulting with wrkers investigating hazard reprts and ensuring that crrective actins are undertaken assisting in rehabilitatin and return t wrk initiatives dispute reslutin 2.2 CONTRACTORS Cntractrs wh are engaged fr this prject are respnsible fr: fulfilling the duties f PCBU fr their wn peratins identifying all high risk cnstructin wrk assciated with their activities and ensuring safe wrk methd statements are develped and implemented cmplying with the duties as listed under Wrkers (see 2.3) fllwing all safety plicies and prcedures and site rules cmplying with this WHS Management Plan cmplying with any directin given t them by the principal cntactr undertaking site-specific inductin befre starting wrk and signing ff that they have cmpleted this inductin ensuring the wrkers they engage undertake site specific ensuring they have the crrect tls and equipment and these are in a serviceable cnditin fr the task 2.3 WORKERS All wrkers n this prject (including thse emplyed by cntractrs) are respnsible fr: taking reasnable care f their wn health and safety taking reasnable care that their cnduct des nt adversely affect thers cmplying with instructin, s far as they are reasnably able cperating with reasnable ntified plicies r prcedures Page 4 f 29

6 2.4 PEOPLE WITH SPECIFIC WHS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <INSERT RELEVANT INFORMATION> _ Page 5 f 29

7 3 GENERAL WHS INFORMATION 3.1 LEGISLATION Wrk Health and Safety Act 2012 RELEVANT LEGISLATION Tick if applicable Wrk Health and Safety Regulatins 2012 <INSERT ANY OTHER RELEVANT LEGISLATION> 3.2 CODES OF PRACTICE AND OTHER GUIDANCE Cnfined spaces Cnstructin wrk Cranes Demlitin wrk Excavatin wrk RELEVANT CODES OF PRACTICE 1 Tick if applicable First aid in the wrkplace Frmwrk and falsewrk Hazardus manual tasks Husing cnstructin wrk Hw t manage wrk health and safety risks Hw t safely manage and cntrl asbests in the wrkplace Hw t safely remve asbests Industrial frklifts Labelling f wrkplace hazardus chemicals Managing electrical risks at the wrkplace Managing nise and preventing hearing lss at wrk Managing risks f plant in the wrkplace Managing the risks f falls in the wrkplace Managing the wrk envirnment and facilities 1 Nte that these are the Cdes f Practice available at date f publicatin. It is the respnsibility f the principal cntractr t be aware f the latest available Cdes. These are available at Page 6 f 29

8 Preventing falls in husing cnstructin Safe design, manufacture, imprt and supply f plant Safe design structures Scafflding Tilt-up and pre-cast cncrete in building Traffic management in wrkplaces Welding prcesses Wrk health and safety cnsultatin, cperatin and crdinatin Wrking in the vicinity f verhead and undergrund electrical lines <INSERT ANY OTHER RELEVANT CODES OF PRACTICE> OTHER STANDARDS OR GUIDANCE Tick if applicable <INSERT ANY RELEVANT STANDARDS> 3.3 WHS POLICY Gals This plicy: shws the cmmitment f (yur business name) s management and wrkers t health and safety aims t remve r reduce the risks t the health, safety and welfare f all wrkers, cntractrs and visitrs, and anyne else wh may be affected by ur business peratins aims t ensure all wrk activities are dne safely. Respnsibilities Management (the supervisr and / r manager) is respnsible fr prviding and maintaining: a safe wrking envirnment safe systems f wrk plant and substances in safe cnditin facilities fr the welfare f all wrkers any infrmatin, instructin, training and supervisin needed t make sure that all wrkers are safe frm injury and risks t their health Page 7 f 29

9 <LIST ANY OTHER SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES THAT MANAGEMENT HAS> Wrkers are respnsible fr: ensuring their wn persnal health and safety, and that f thers in the wrkplace cmplying with any reasnable directins (such as safe wrk prcedures, wearing persnal prtective equipment) given by management fr health and safety <LIST ANY OTHER SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES THAT WORKERS HAVE> We expect visitrs and cntractrs t: <INCLUDE HOW YOU WANT THESE PEOPLE TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY AND THE PROCEDURES YOU HAVE THAT ENSURE HEALTH AND SAFETY AT YOUR WORKPLACE> Date: / / Signed - Manager: Signed - Wrker: Date t be reviewed: / / Page 8 f 29

10 3.4 OTHER POLICIES <INSERT ANY OTHER POLICIES HERE> 3.5 INSURANCES INSURANCE TYPE COMPANY POLICY NUMBER EXPIRY DATE Page 9 f 29

11 4 RISK MANAGEMENT 4.1 IDENTIFYING HAZARDS AND MANAGING RISKS We will systematically identify hazards and assess risks befre the prject starts by using the hierarchy f cntrl (see 4.2) in cnjunctin with: develping Safe Wrk Methd Statements (SWMS) t cntrl risks assciated with high risk cnstructin wrk using a risk management frm t cntrl general cnstructin risks where necessary <INSERT ANY OTHER STEPS IF NECESSARY> We will als identify risks: befre we buy r re-rder any chemicals when intrducing a new task when new infrmatin is received abut tasks, prcedures, equipment r chemicals. All hazards that are identified thrughut the prject must be reprted immediately t the principal cntractr. We will infrm ur wrkers f ur risk management prcedures and ensure they are trained in risk management. 4.2 HIERARCHY OF CONTROL We will cntrl all risks we identify by applying the Hierarchy f Cntrls as fllws: Eliminate Substitute Islate Engineering cntrls Administrative cntrls Persnal Prtective Equipment. Where pssible, we will implement risk cntrls that are high in the rder and will implement multiple cntrls where necessary. Page 10 f 29

12 5 HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK 5.1 HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK We have identified the fllwing high risk activities fr this prject. A Safe Wrk Methd Statement (SWMS) has been develped fr each f the high risk cnstructin wrk activities. We will als develp SWMSs fr any additinal high risk wrk that is intrduced r identified during the prject. HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK ACTIVITY Safe Wrk Methd Statement develped and attached Yes/N We will cllect and file cmpleted SWMS in Sectin 10, which frms part f this WHS Management Plan. We will review the SWMS where: there is a need t change the methd f carrying ut f the high risk cnstructin wrk a risk has been identified that is nt included and managed within a SWMS. 5.2 LICENCES FOR HIGH RISK WORK We require wrkers t be licenced t undertake high risk wrk. Our register f licence hlders is belw: LICENCE HOLDER NAME TYPE OF LICENCE EXPIRY DATE 5.3 ASBESTOS The principal cntractr will ensure: all wrkers understand ur prcedures fr asbests and fllw the crrect remval prcesses all wrkers are trained and use the apprpriate persnal prtective equipment nly licenced asbests remvalists are used t remve asbests where the quantity t be remve exceeds the 10 square metre limit r is friable the crrect signage and cntrls are in place befre any remval f asbests cmmences the asbests is wrapped and dispsed f crrectly. Page 11 f 29

13 6 EMERGENCY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE 6.1 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS T ensure we are prepared fr an emergency we: shw all wrkers and subcntractrs the emergency pint as part f their inductin (this is included in ur inductin checklist) display emergency prcedures in the site ffice r ther visible lcatin check and mark fire extinguishers at the beginning f the prject and six-mnthly after that <INSERT ANYTHING ELSE RELEVANT TO YOUR PLAN> Emergency prcedure In the event f a fire r similar emergency evacuatin: stp wrk immediately and vacate the wrkplace assist anyne in the wrkplace wh may nt be familiar with the evacuatin prcedures call emergency services n 000 r n 112 frm a mbile phne. Other emergency numbers are n display in the site ffice (if applicable) ntify the principal cntractr assemble in the nminated assembly pints until yu receive further instructins frm the principal cntractr r emergency services persnnel <INSERT ANYTHING ELSE RELEVANT TO YOUR PLAN>. Emergency meeting pint Our emergency meeting pint is <INSERT EMERGENCY MEETING POINT>. Page 12 f 29

14 Emergency cntact list fr the site Our emergency cntact list is prvided (attach) We maintain emergency cntact details fr all wrkers n ur sign-in register (if applicable) 6.2 INCIDENT PROCEDURE If an incident ccurs at the wrkplace the prcedure is: immediately ntify the principal cntractr d nt interfere with the scene f the incident depending n the nature and severity f the injury, the principal cntractr will ntify ur lcal Wrkplace Authrity (see 6.3). The principal cntactr may recrd details f the incident and will ensure any remedial actin is taken. 6.3 NOTIFIABLE INCIDENTS We will reprt the fllwing incidents t the apprpriate Wrkplace Authrity in ur State a fatality an incident requiring hspitalisatin a dangerus incident, which culd have resulted in smene being killed, r suffering a serius bdily injury. In the event f such an ccurrence: ntify the principal cntractr wh must ntify ( THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT )by the quickest means pssible. The number fr this is n the emergency cntact list fax an Incident Investigatin Ntificatin Frm t the Wrkplace Authrity as sn as pssible fllwing the incident (must be within 48 hurs) d nt disturb the site until given clearance by the principal cntractr wh will take advice frm the Wrkplace Authrity the principal cntractr will cnfirm the reprting requirements required by Wrkplace Authrity and the lcal Plice. the principal cntractr shall nly give permissin t disturb the site when ntified by Wrkplace Authrity that a frmal investigatin is nt required if a frmal investigatin is required, the principal cntractr will secure the site <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> Page 13 f 29

15 6.4 FIRST AID We will supply adequate first aid equipment, which will be available n site and will be available t all persnnel If anyne becmes aware that an item f first aid is ut f stck r ut f date, they are t ntify the principal cntractr immediately First aid shuld be administered by trained first aid persnnel. In the event f a persn being injured, trained first aid persnnel shuld: stabilise the persn and administer first aid phne an ambulance (depending n the extent f the injuries) if emergency services are called, ntify the principal cntractr immediately. In all ther circumstances ntify the principal cntractr as sn as practicable. <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS > Page 14 f 29

16 EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AMBULANCE POLICE FIRE SERVICE 000 r 112 (MOBILE) (BOTH NUMBERS ARE ACCESSIBLE WHILE MOBILE KEY PADS ARE LOCKED) EMERGENCY CENTRE NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: OPERATING HOURS: LOCAL INFORMATION POLICE STATION: POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE: TELSTRA: LOCAL COUNCIL: ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY: DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG: 1100 GAS EMERGENCY: WATER EMERGENCY: WORKPLACE AUTHORITY: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION: UNION: INTERNAL INFORMATION PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR: CONTACT DETAILS: SITE SUPERVISOR: CONTACT DETAILS: Page 15 f 29

17 7 INDUCTION AND TRAINING 7.1 WORKER INDUCTION The principal cntractr will wrk with ther cntractrs t ensure a site specific inductin is prvided fr all wrkers befre starting wrk. This inductin must utline: the expectatins utlined in this WHS Management Plan, including all plicies and prcedures the emergency meeting pint the site rules the facilities any site specific hazards high risk cnstructin wrk activities <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> 7.2 WORKER TRAINING The principal cntractr will: ensure wrkers are trained and cmpetent fr the wrk t be carried ut ensure wrkers are trained t deal with any risks assciated with the wrk and understand the cntrl measures in place ensure all wrkers have had relevant white card training (r ther apprpriate training frm anther jurisdictin) ensure n-site training and supervisin is prvided rganise external training fr specific tasks where required seek high risk licences fr all high risk wrk and maintain a register f licences cmmunicate with ther cntractrs t ensure their wrkers are apprpriately trained and cmpetent. Page 16 f 29

18 8 CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION 8.1 CONSULTATION We will cnsult with all wrkers and cntractrs n WHS issues fr this prject: at tlbx meetings where anyne can raise issues fr discussin infrmally during the planning f activities r the develpment f Safe Wrk Methd Statements when changes t wrkplace arrangements culd affect the health and safety f wrkers during investigatins int any incident t establish details f the incident r t frmulate crrective actin t prevent the incident re-ccurring <INSERT ANY OTHERS THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE> We will als cnsult with cntractrs and suppliers n WHS issues assciated with any prducts r services prvided fr the cntract: during the negtiatin phase befre agreeing n the wrk requirements befre starting any cntractr peratins when any changes t wrkplace arrangements ccur that culd affect the health and safety f the cntractrs r affect their wrk prcedures <INSERT ANY OTHERS> 8.2 COMMUNICATION We will ensure ur wrkers and ther cntractrs are aware f WHS requirements by prviding them with this WHS Management Plan befre starting wrk n the prject. Cntractrs are expected t make their wrkers aware f all WHS requirements. We will cmmunicate relevant WHS infrmatin t everyne invlved in this prject by: inductin pre-wrk meetings tlbx meetings incident reprts and utcmes distributing safety alerts r guidance material abut industry specific hazards/incidents Page 17 f 29

19 <INSERT ANY OTHERS> 8.3 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES If anyne des nt cmply with the requirements f this Plan, the fllwing will apply: First vilatin: verbal warning (and advise cntractr if it invlves their wrker/s) Secnd vilatin: written ntificatin (and advise cntractr if it invlves their wrker/s) Third vilatin: cmplete remval/suspensin frm the prject. Fr a serius breach f safety, wrkers can be immediately dismissed r remved frm the site withut ntice. Page 18 f 29

20 9 SITE SAFETY PROCEDURES 9.1 SITE RULES <INSERT YOUR SITE RULES HERE > A cpy f the site rules is displayed in the site ffice. 9.2 SITE AMENITIES Tilets and drinking water will be prvided n site. All wrkers are t have gd hygiene standards and clean up after themselves. <DESCRIBE WHERE YOU EXPECT WORKERS TO SHELTER AND EAT THEIR LUNCH> <INSERT ANY OTHERS> 9.3 SITE SECURITY The principal cntractr will, s far as reasnably practicable, secure the site by: keeping the building secure during the prject erecting a fence t prevent unauthrised access lcking gates t the site utside nrmal hurs f peratin < INSERT ANY OTHERS > Page 19 f 29

21 Wrkers and cntractrs are expected t keep the site secure, fr example by clsing r lcking gates. 9.4 SITE SIGNAGE At a minimum, we will display the fllwing signs n the entrance t the site: the principal cntractr s name, cntact details and after-hurs telephne number the lcatin f the site ffice. The principal cntractr will als display: <INSERT ANY OTHER SIGNAGE YOU INTEND TO USE> All signage will be clearly visible frm utside the site address where the cnstructin prject is being undertaken. 9.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT We will prvide the persnal prtective equipment (PPE) t wrkers at the wrkplace, unless the PPE has been prvided by anther cntractr. The persn prviding the PPE must ensure that the PPE is: suitable fr the nature f the wrk and any hazard assciated with the wrk a suitable size and fit and reasnably cmfrtable fr the wrker wh is t use r wear it maintained, repaired r replaced s that it cntinues t minimise risk t the wrker wh uses it, including by: ensuring it is clean and hygienic ensuring it is in gd wrking rder ensuring it is used r wrn by the wrker, s far as is reasnably practicable. The persn supplying the PPE must als: prvide wrkers with infrmatin, training and instructin in the prper use, wearing, strage and maintenance f PPE ensure that any ther persn at the wrkplace (such as hme wners, clients r inspectrs) is apprpriately prvided with PPE t wear as required. Wrkers must: fllw all instructins t wear and use PPE take reasnable care f PPE <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> Page 20 f 29

22 9.6 MANAGING CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS SPECIFIED IN THE REGULATIONS Falls frm heights We will manage the risks assciated with falls frm heights by: ensuring that where practicable, any wrk invlving the risk f a fall is undertaken n the grund r n a slid cnstructin (such as an elevated wrk platfrm) (where this is nt practicable), prviding a fall preventin device such as secure fencing, edge prtectin, wrking platfrms and/r cvers (where this is nt practicable), prviding a wrk psitining system such as plant r a structure (ther than a temprary wrk platfrm) that enables a persn t be psitined and safely supprted (where this is nt practicable), prviding a fall arrest system such as a safety harness system. Wrkers will be trained in emergency prcedures fr fall arrest systems <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> When undertaking wrk invlving the risk f a fall frm height, wrkers must: fllw all instructins wrk with a buddy when using a ladder nly use apprved wrk platfrms <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> Falling bjects Where practical, we will prvide adequate prtectin against the risk f falling bjects thrugh the use f cntrl measures such as barrier screen, te-bards and by string and stacking materials safely. Where this is nt pssible, a risk assessment must be undertaken and apprpriate cntrl measures implemented t manage the risk f injuries frm falling bjects. Demlitin wrk We expect / d nt expect (Circle) t undertake demlitin wrk fr this prject. We will submit a demlitin wrk ntificatin frm t Wrkplace Standards n / / t meet ur requirement t advise Wrkplace Authrity at least five days befre the prject starts. Page 21 f 29

23 Excavatin wrk/trenching Anyne undertaking excavatin wrk must nt start wrk unless they have: fund ut abut any undergrund services that may be affected by their wrks, befre starting wrk implemented cntrl measures t avid direct r inadvertent cntact with undergrund services pt-hle dug (by hand) t expse existing services befre any mechanical excavatin near the services <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> Any issues must be reprted t the principal cntractr. Safe Wrk Methd Statements (SWMS) are included in this WHS plan fr trenches f at least 1.5 metres. Wrkers must be familiar with and implement the cntrl measures in the SWMS. Wrk near verhead r undergrund essential services We will ensure, where reasnably practical, that that n-ne cmes within an unsafe distance f an verhead r undergrund pwer line. If maintaining a safe distance is nt reasnably practical, we will: assess the risk assciated with the prpsed wrk implement cntrl measures cnsistent with the risk assessment cntact and cnsult with the lcal essential service prvided. Fr wrk near verhead pwer lines up t and including 132,000kV: wrk is nt permitted within 3 metres f verhead pwer lines the principal cntractr (r cntractr in charge f the wrk) must have written authrity frm the electrical supply authrity t wrk within the n g (exclusin) zne if using plant r equipment within 3 t 6.4 metres f verhead pwer lines ensure yu have a safety bserver. Fr wrk near verhead pwer lines f greater than 133kV: wrk is nt permitted within 8 metres f verhead pwer lines the principal cntractr (r cntractr in charge f the wrk) must have written authrity frm the electrical supply authrity t wrk within the n g (exclusin) zne if using plant r equipment within 8 t 10 metres f verhead pwer lines ensure yu have a safety bserver. Fr excavatin wrk near undergrund essential services: take all reasnable steps t btain current undergrund essential services infrmatin befre directing r allwing the excavatin wrk t start prvide this infrmatin t any persn engaged t carry ut the excavatin wrk Page 22 f 29

24 cnsider this infrmatin when carrying ut, directing, r allwing the carrying ut f the excavatin wrk ensure this infrmatin is available fr inspectin. Electrical Pwer supplied t the site must nly cme frm: an electricity distributers main an existing switchbard permanently installed at the premises a cmpliant lw vltage generatr a cmpliant inverter. Switchbards and distributin bards used n site must: be f rbust cnstructin and materials capable f withstanding damage frm the weather and ther envirnmental and site influences (IP23 minimum rating) be securely attached t a pst, ple, wall r ther structure unless it is f a stable freestanding design able t withstand external frces likely t be present incrprate suitable supprt and prtectin fr flexible crds and cables and prevent mechanical strain t the cable cnnectins inside the bard prtect all live parts at all times be individually distinguished by numbers, letters r a cmbinatin f bth (where multiple bards are present). Flexible crds used n cnstructin sites must be rated heavy duty. T avid cnfusin with individual earthing cnductrs, green sheathed flexible pwer crds must nt be used n site. Flexible crds must be either prtected by a suitable enclsure r barrier (flexible r rigid cnduit) r lcated where they are nt subjected t mechanical damage, damage by liquids r high temperature (elevated n stands r hung frm nncnductive supprt brackets). We will ensure ur crds d nt exceed the maximum length as stated in Table 1 f AS3012 belw: Rated current Cnductr size Maximum length in metres 10amp 15/16 amp 20 amp 1.5mm 2.5mm 4.0mm 1.5m 2.5m 4.0mm 2.5mm 4.0m 6.0mm We will maintain an in-service inspectin and test regime fr all prtable electrical leads, tls and earth leakage devices. We will ensure that after the equipment has been inspected and tested, it will be fitted with a durable, nn-reusable, nn-metallic tag. The tag will include the name f the persn r cmpany wh perfrmed the test and the test and re-test date. Recrds f all inspectins, tests, repairs and faults related t all electrical equipment will be recrded in a testing and tagging register. RCDs and prtable equipment must be inspected, tested and tagged every 3 mnths. Page 23 f 29

25 Wrkers must cnduct an RCD push buttn test after cnnectin t a scket and befre cnnectin t equipment at least nce a day. Wrkers must reprt any damaged electrical equipment t the principal cntractr. It will be remved frm service and either repaired r replaced and subsequently inspected and tested as required. New electrical equipment must be recrded in the register and subjected t the in-service testing regime within the first 3 mnths f service. Plant T ensure all plant used cmplies with the requirements f the WHS Regulatins: nly use plant fr the purpse fr which it was designed use all health and safety features and warning devices n plant fllw all infrmatin, training and instructin prvided guarding must be permanently fixed and is nt permitted t be remved n persn ther than the peratr may ride n the plant unless the persn is prvided with a level f prtectin that is equivalent t that prvided t the peratr <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> We will ensure that: all plant is regularly maintained, inspected and tested by a relevant cmpetent persn the plant has a warning device that will warn persns wh may be at risk frm the mvement f the plant all plant that lifts r suspends lads is specifically designed t lift r suspend that lad. Scafflds We will ensure: that the scaffld is erected by a cmpetent persn (having regard fr high risk licence fr abve 4 metres) that befre we use the scaffld, the cmpetent persn has advised (in writing) that it is safe that scafflding is inspected by a cmpetent persn: befre use f the scaffld is resumed after an incident ccurs that may reasnably be expected t affect the stability f the scaffld befre use f the scaffld is resumed after repairs at least every 30 days. that, if an inspectin indicates that any scaffld r its supprting structure creates a risk t health r safety: any necessary repairs, alteratins and additins will be made r carried ut Page 24 f 29

26 Wrkers must: the scaffld and its supprting structure will be inspected again by a cmpetent persn befre use f the scaffld is resumed. nt use incmplete scafflding reprt any scafflding issues t the principal cntractr cmply with the directins f any tags attached t the scaffld <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> We will prevent unauthrised access t the scaffld by: remving ladders where there is n site fencing <INSERT ANY OTHER PROPOSED CONTROL MEASURE/S> 9.7 MANAGING OTHER CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS Ladder safety We will manage hazards assciated with ladders by: using ladders accrding t the manufacturer s instructins nly allwing ne persn at a time n a ladder perfrming all wrk frm a ladder while facing the ladder nt setting up ladders n scafflds r elevated wrk platfrms t gain extra height <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS >. Page 25 f 29

27 Manual handling We will manage hazards assciated with manual handling by: ensuring all users fllw gd manual handling practices assessing risk assessments prviding mechanical lifting aids where applicable <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS > Slips, trips and falls We will manage hazards assciated with slips, trips and falls by: using a slips, trips and falls checklist as required checking fr hazards that culd cause smene t slip, trip r fall by ding a visual check ensuring wrkers keep the site tidy as part f the written site rules <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS> Hand perated and pwer tl use We will manage hazards f hand perated and pwer tl use by: regularly checking all tls t ensure they are in a safe wrking rder recrding all electrical tls in a tag and testing register testing and tagging electrical tls every 3 mnths cmmunicating any issues identified with pwer tls t wrkers thrugh a tlbx meeting. Befre using pwer tls, wrkers must ensure: electrical cnnectins are secure electricity supply is thrugh an RCD safety guards are in psitin the machine is switched ff befre activating the electricity supply apprpriate PPE is used as required by manufacturer s guidelines r as guided by the principal cntractr Page 26 f 29

28 <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS > Wrkers must reprt any issues with pwer tls t the principal cntractr. Unsafe tls will be tagged and remved frm service Sun safety All persns n site shuld: wear adequate clthing (eg hats) and ther prtectin methds (eg sunscreen) t prtect themselves frm the effects f wrking while expsed t UV rays. manage wrking in the sun t avid dehydratin and heat stress related illnesses <INSERT ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS > Any ther cnstructin hazards <INSERT NAME OF HAZARD> <INSERT YOU RE REQUIREMENTS HERE> <INSERT NAME OF HAZARD> <INSERT YOU RE REQUIREMENTS HERE> Page 27 f 29

29 10 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENTS (SWMS) This sectin f ur plan includes ur cmpleted Safe Wrk Methd Statements fr all high-risk cnstructin wrk. Page 28 f 29