Work Health and Safety Management Plan

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1 Work Health and Safety Management Plan Controlled COPY No. 1 Issue No. 1.0 Date: 01 Jan 2013 This is a controlled document. Only registered holders of controlled copies will receive updates

2 Wo Document controls Business Name Document Title RCG PLUMBING & GAS PTY LTD & FORUS CORPORATION PTY LTD t/a NEXSTEP PLUMBING AND GAS & NEXSTEP MODULAR Work Health and Safety Management Plan (WHSMP) Document No. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 Date 01 Jan 2013 Prepared by RICHARD GILKS Authorising manager (Name) (Signature) (Date) WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 2 of 18

3 Table of contents Work Health and Safety Policy Introduction Definitions Business Outline Planning and Responsibilities Hazard identification and risk control Hazard reporting Safe Work Method Statements Information, training, instruction and supervision WHS Induction training Consultation, cooperation and coordination Communications Management On-Site Communication External Communication Communication with Subcontractors Community liaison Complaints Incident Management Emergency preparedness and response procedures First Aid arrangements Injury management and Incident investigation Site Safety Rules Plant and Equipment Hazardous chemicals Electrical Equipment Subcontractor Management Selecting and engaging subcontractors Managing subcontractors on site Health and Safety Site Inspections Review of WHS performance and WHS plan Project Forms Project Specific Information WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 3 of 18

4 Wo Appendix A Appendix B Standard forms Project specific information WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 4 of 18

5 Work Health and Safety Policy The Work Health and Safety Policy of Nexstep is to protect workers and others at our various workplaces from work-caused injury and ill health and to comply with all relevant WHS legislation Nexstep is committed to: complying with statutory requirements, codes, standards and guidelines; providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of its workers, contractors, and visitors to its premises as well as to the premises of its customers; defining roles and responsibilities for work health and safety; setting up objectives and targets with the aim of eliminating work related incidents in relation to our activities, products and services; using of safe working systems supported by documented safe working procedures and will only use materials that are safe and do not pose a risk to the environment; and consulting with workers, contractors and our clients to improve decision-making on Work Health and Safety matters. Nexstep will take all steps necessary to ensure that its activities do not compromise this commitment. The Health and Safety Policy receive the highest priority from the senior managers of the organization and this priority is communicated to all personnel connected with the company. Managers will implement this Policy, being responsible for the health and safety of all persons working in any operation under their control. It is their responsibility to ensure that personnel who report to them are provided with the necessary instruction, training and resources to implement the Policy and hold them accountable to do so. Workers are responsible to take care of their own health and safety and that of their fellow workers to the extent of their capability, by following all safety rules, procedures and instructions. All incidents however minor are reported to management so that appropriate action can be undertaken to prevent a repetition or to minimise the risk. Mark Saunders: Date: / / Richard Gilks : Date: / / WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 5 of 18

6 Wo 1 Introduction This Work Health and Safety Management Plan (WHSMP) identifies and assesses all hazards associated with the works and control measures to be implemented to ensure that workers working on site, members of the public and visitors to the site are adequately protected from risk of injury or illness. The plan establishes a framework for identifying risks, controlling risks, assessing the effectiveness of those controls and the continuous improvement of the management of WHS. The plan also provides for the effective management of workplace injuries and the satisfactory return to work of injured workers. The plan has been developed to comply with the requirements of Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and associated Codes of Practice. Nexstep has a strong commitment to provide a safe place of work in accordance with the WHS Act and Regulations 2 Definitions Some of the new terms introduced in the new legislation WHS Act 2011 are outlined below: A new term 'person conducting a business or undertaking' (PCBU) that includes organisations and individuals conducting a business or undertaking. Broadly speaking a PCBU replaces the term employer Person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) Workers Reasonably practicable Officer Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) A PCBU has a primary duty of care to ensure workers and others are not exposed to risks to their health and safety while at work in the business or undertaking. The PCBU that commissions a construction project is the principal contractor with one exception. The new Regulation allows a principal contractor to engage a PCBU to be the principal contractor provided that they authorise the person to have management or control of the workplace There is a new definition of 'workers' to reflect the diverse employment arrangements in many workplaces. A worker is any person who performs work in any capacity for a business or undertaking including labour hire staff, volunteers, work experience students, contractors, sub contractors, apprentices, trainees and outworkers. Reasonably practicable requires a PCBU to do what is effective and possible to ensure the health and safety of workers and others Officer is a broad term that applies to people who can make decisions that significantly affect a business or undertaking. Officers must exercise due diligence to ensure their business or undertaking fulfils its health and safety obligations. Health and safety representatives (HSRs) will play an important role in representing the health and safety interests of workers in a work group. They have certain powers and functions relating to WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 6 of 18

7 WHS Regulator work health and safety (WHS) such as: representing workers in a work group monitoring actions taken by the PCBU investigating complaints from workers of the work group looking into anything that might be a risk to the WHS of workers they represent. Work health and safety regulator in your state: Worksafe WA ph Worksafe VIC ph Worksafe ACT ph (02) Workcover NSW ph NT Worksafe ph Worksafe QLD ph Safework SA ph Workplace Standards TAS ph Business Outline Nexstep is a leading plumbing and transportable building installation company that offers a comprehensive range of specialist services to assist our clients, our value-added services include: Plumbing Gas fitting Project management Electrical installations Split air conditioning installations Nexstep strives to provide services that fulfil the needs of our clients by combining technical expertise with extensive industry experience. We believe that extensive hands-on construction and senior managerial experience sets us apart from the field. Our ability to deliver innovative and appropriate solutions on time is evidenced by our growing list of repeat clients. 4 Planning and Responsibilities The organisation s details, project delivery team for the project and contact numbers are detailed in Attachment A of Project Specific Information (PSI). Safety management means thinking preventively about where potential risks or hazards are likely, then planning how to provide: Safe work places; Safe systems of work; Safety awareness within the workforce; and Appropriate monitoring that safety controls are effective The Project Manager has the overall responsibility for the management of WHS on the project. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 7 of 18

8 Wo The Project Manager is responsible for the following planning activities: Identifying hazards and assessing the risks associated with the work, and documenting the risk control measures to be taken Managing compliance with WHS and workplace injury; Managing workers compensation legislation, regulations, standards and codes, Safe Work Method Statements and the Site Safety Rules; Assessing and monitoring the capability of service providers in the supply chain, and verifying that they meet WHS requirements; Providing service providers in the contract chain with the Work Health and Safety Management Plan and any updates; and Managing communication and consultation provisions in accordance with the regulatory and other requirements. The Works Supervisor is responsible for the following: Implementing the site-specific safety management plan; Displaying and making Site Safety Rules available to personnel on, and visitors to, the works site; Conducting site-specific induction, specific work activity safety training and refresher training; Making sure that before starting work on site all personnel attend suitable induction training courses; Managing workplace injury, illness and emergency management processes to suit procedures; Preparing, maintaining and making accessible the register of hazardous chemicals; Maintaining first aid stocks and providing first aid; Consulting with the Project Manager (as necessary) if any potential hazards are detected which have not been planned for; Co-ordinate with other parties on site and restrict access to work areas, if needed; Issuing of protective clothing and equipment, if needed; Instructing workers on safe work procedures, if necessary; ensuring appropriate Safe Work Method Statements are followed; Checking that plant operators have certificates of competency; Planning traffic and plant movements, if necessary; Planning materials handling to avoid heavy manual lifting, where practicable; and Keeping WHS records Team members are responsible for the following: Working in a safe manner without risk to themselves and others; Complying with this plan including all Safe Work Method Statements; Reporting all incidents to the Works Supervisor; Reporting all injuries and illnesses to the designated First Aid Officer; Reporting any WHS hazards to the Works Supervisor; Providing suggestion, through agreed consultation methods, on how to improve WHS issues; WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 8 of 18

9 Seeking assistance if unsure of WHS requirements; Reporting any faulty tools or plant to the Works Supervisor; Complying with site safety rules; Correctly using all personal protective equipment; and Complying with emergency and evacuation procedures. 5 Hazard identification and risk control Nexstep requires that a thorough hazard control process, comprising hazard identification, risk assessment and analysis, be conducted before work commences in order to have appropriate safety controls measures in place from the start of the project. Risk management is a process of identification, assessment and elimination or control of hazards in the workplace. An initial worksite WHS hazard identification and risk assessment is carried out by the working team and documented before works commence (see Attachment B of PSI). The risk control measures are then implemented at the workplace and inducted to workers working in the project. The risk assessment process also identifies tasks that require safe work method statements (refer to section 6); Nexstep develops safe work method statements for tasks that are likely to harm our workers. 5.1 Hazard reporting Nexstep encourages all workers to report hazards immediately to the Works Supervisor. Where the hazards cannot be corrected immediately, they are reported and recorded in the Hazard Report form F12. The Works Supervisor investigates all reported hazards and implements control measures to eliminate and/or minimise the likelihood of an incident or injury. The Project Manager regularly reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of control measures until the hazard is addressed and/or all risks have been mitigated or reduced. 6 Safe Work Method Statements All work activities assessed as having high WHS risks require the preparation and implementation of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS). Safe work method statements ensure that our workers are aware of the risks in their work tasks, an outline how to avoid injury or illness while doing these tasks. SWMS are a means of briefly documenting the risks associated with a work task and incorporating the appropriate risk controls measures into a sequence of steps for doing the task safely. Nexstep has developed SWMS (see Attachment E of PSI) for all high risk activities undertaken on our projects in consultation with site personnel and represent the safest and most practical way of carrying out work activities. Workers undertaken the activity are inducted into the SWMS. At the start of each shift the delivery team assesses the adequacy of the SWMS to current site conditions and documents of any hazards not controlled by the existing SWMS. The checklist on form F03 Daily risk assessment is used for this purpose. It is the responsibility of the Work Supervisor to ensure that the control measures adopted are monitored in both their implementation and also their ongoing adequacy for the activity. It is WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 9 of 18

10 Wo also the responsibility of those undertaking the work to inform management that the proposed controls are inappropriate and the responsibility of those supervising the work to monitor the implementation of the control measures. Works are ceased if the SWMS is not being followed. Subcontractors working on site are required to prepare their own Safe Work Method Statements Nexstep reviews subcontractor s SWMS for adequacy. 7 Information, training, instruction and supervision Nexstep provides health and safety protection to all workers (including contractors and volunteers) who come into contact with the project. This means providing them with the necessary information, instruction, training and supervision based on project activities. Having regard to the hazards and risks associated with the works, Nexstep has assured that all workers are trained and competent to perform all tasks in a way that is safe and does not adversely impact on themselves and others. Refer to form F08 Training and competency register for details of the skills and competencies of the organisation s workers assigned to the project. The Project Manager assesses and arranges any additional qualifications and/or safety training that is required in order to carry out each activity on the project including refresher training. The Works Supervisor and Project Manager provides adequate supervision taking into account where workers are unfamiliar with the site or the nature of the work. 7.1 WHS Induction training The Works Supervisor ensures that all personnel and subcontractors working on site have attended all induction training required by WHS regulations namely: general construction induction training; workplace specific training; and task-specific induction training. The General construction induction training provides basic knowledge of construction work, the work health and safety laws that apply, common hazards likely to be encountered in construction work, and how the associated risks can be controlled. General construction induction training is provided by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by WHS Regulator. Once a person has successfully completed general construction induction training they may apply to the regulator for a general construction induction training card; Workers must keep their card available for inspection by an inspector. The workplace specific training aims to provide information about work health and safety issues and safe work practices that are specific to the construction workplace. The workplace specific induction training is delivered by the Works Supervisor (or another delegated officer) to workers commencing work on construction sites. Visitors to workplaces are also site inducted and must be accompanied at all times around the workplace by an authorised person. When required they are issued with protective clothing. The workplace specific training covers the following topics: Brief description scope of works, works in progress and the site layout; Site safety rules, emphasis that safety is everyone s business and that the company requires care and co-operation by all; First aid arrangements and emergency contact details; WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 10 of 18

11 Indicate who is Site HS Representative if any; Explain when personal protective equipment, such as gloves, safety boots, UV protection and high visibility clothing have to be worn; Explain the importance of maintaining the site as a safe work place. Cover items such as driving on site, fencing and ladders, electrical plugs, leads and tools, maintaining site in a clean and tidy condition; Point out any high-risk construction activities where safe work procedures apply, eg: excavation, scaffolding, confined spaces, blasting, crane operation etc; Emergency procedures, including location of assembly area, emergency exits and amenities, first aid kits, fire extinguishers and emergency contact numbers Workplace specific hazards and controls. Incident reporting and procedures Any other relevant health and safety issues, which become apparent during project start-up will be included in the site-specific induction. Only people who have attended this induction will be permitted onto the jobsite. Records of workplace specific induction training is kept on the Site Induction Register form F02 The task specific training is provided to communicate hazards and risk controls and to provide the skills necessary for workers to carry out a specific task safely. In particular this training is provided on safe work method statements. This training is provided by the Works Supervisor through toolbox meetings before each activity commence. Participants of this toolbox talks will sign on the SWMS forms. 8 Consultation, cooperation and coordination Nexstep promotes the active participation of all workers in WHS decisions. Workers are consulted and given opportunity, encouragement and training to be proactively involved in WHS matters affecting the organisation and their work activities. Consultation is required between: Duty holders with shared duties; and The project management and the workers impacted by the work activities or undertakings. This includes contractors and their workers, employees of labour hire companies, students on work experience, apprentices and trainees. Consultation occurs in reference to, but not limited to, the following subjects / topics: hazard identification and risk assessment processes; control measures for the management of hazards and risks; changes to the organisation s policies and procedures of work routines which may affect WHS; incidents/accidents, near misses, non-conformances, corrective actions and improvements changes to WHS legislation / regulations; and election of HS Representatives At a construction site, work activities are often likely to overlap and interact, which means that the duty holders will each have a duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate activities between each other. In these situations Nexstep as principal Contractor holds daily pre-start WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 11 of 18

12 Wo coordination meetings with all duty holders and workers; the outcome of the meeting is recorded using form F01 Record of Toolbox meeting. OHS dispute resolution The procedure for settling disputes about WHS issues (other than injury management issues) that cannot be resolved by work supervisors and HS Committee Members and/or HS Representatives (if any) at the local level is as follows: a) The local HS Committee refers the matter to the Project Manager if no resolution is agreed. b) The Project Manager considers the matter, consults with his/her immediate supervisor and other Managers if required, and responds within a reasonable timeframe. c) If the matter is not resolved after management has been given a reasonable opportunity to consider the matter and respond, the HS Committee or an HS Representative may request an investigation by the Proprietor of the company. d) The Proprietor investigates and provides a report to the HS Committee. e) If the matter is still not resolved, the HS Committee or an HS Representative may request an investigation by a Regulatory Authority Inspector. This request is made through the chairperson of the HS Committee and can be made without a formal meeting of the committee being convened. f) Where there is no HS Committee or HS Representative in place, The Director considers the matter with the workers and if no resolution is agreed, then the Director requests an investigation by a Regulatory Authority (such as WorkCover). 9 Communications Management 9.1 On-Site Communication The Works Supervisor is the contact point for all quality, safety, environment and traffic management issues and emergencies on site. Emergency contact numbers are detailed in Attachment A and displayed on notice boards at the work site. Regular site meetings (weekly or as required) in the form of toolbox talks (form F01) are held to discuss project progress and actual outputs against targets; and to discuss other issues such as incidents/accidents, near misses, non-conformances, corrective actions and improvements. Work team members are required to notify the Works Supervisor of any quality, safety and environmental issues on site. 9.2 External Communication The Works Supervisor and the Project Manager are the designated 24-hour emergency contacts for external authorities. They have the authority to take any action on site as directed by an authorised officer of any relevant external authority. (See Attachment A for the 24-hour contact numbers). 9.3 Communication with Subcontractors Contact names and phone numbers for subcontractors are available on the subcontractor register kept on site (form F05). The Works Supervisor and Project Manager are the contacts for subcontractor matters. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 12 of 18

13 9.4 Community liaison All relevant authorities, residents, businesses and others affected by project works will be informed of the project activity and timeframes. In the event of interference with resident accesses, shop access, pedestrian thoroughfares or other matters, Nexstep ensures that affected members of the public are so advised through, doorknocks and letterbox drops or media announcements as appropriate. Enquiries about the works from external parties are recorded on the Communications and Complaints Register (form F06). 9.5 Complaints Any complaints concerning any aspect of the project are registered, investigated and recorded; the Communications and Complaints Register (Form F06) shows the details and nature of the complaint, the complainant and actions taken as a result of the investigation. It crossreferences any Non-Conformance reports or other relevant documentation. The Project Manager ensures that any complaint received is investigated promptly and that appropriate action is taken. 10 Incident Management The Works Supervisor is the first point of contact when an incident or accident occurs. He can be contacted 24 hours a day. Back up for the Works Supervisor is provided by the Project Manager, the names and contact numbers of these people will be given to all staff at their induction to the site. They are also displayed in the site office. Emergency contact numbers (see Attachment A of PSI) are displayed on relevant notice boards and informed during site inductions. All incidents and accidents are reported immediately to the Works Supervisor. The Works Supervisor is responsible for managing the incident response according to the following procedures: 10.1 Emergency preparedness and response procedures Preparation for emergency situations aims to minimise the nature and extent of injuries, damage to property and harm to the environment that might ensue from an emergency situation. The purpose of emergency preparedness is making sure that emergency procedures actually work in the event of an emergency. Nexstep establishes, implements, documents and maintains a system for the identification of potential emergency situations that can impact health and safety and be prepared to respond to actual incidents. An emergency response plan has been prepared for the worksite; see details in Attachment C of PSI: Emergency preparedness and response procedures. The plan is displayed on relevant notice boards and informed during site inductions. The Risk assessment process identifies potential emergencies at the workplace. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 13 of 18

14 Wo 10.2 First Aid arrangements Providing immediate and effective first aid to workers or others who have been injured or become ill at the workplace may reduce the severity of the injury or illness and promote recovery. In some cases it could mean the difference between life and death Due to the nature of our business (construction works), first aid is available at each of our construction workplaces and works supervisor/team leader s vehicle. Nexstep is responsible for: the provision of first aid equipment and ensure each worker at the workplace has access to the equipment; and ensuring access to facilities for the administration of first aid. Project managers and work supervisor are responsible for: Assess the first aid needs of their area and staff, including the appointment of a First Aid Attendant(s). Ensure that the First Aid Attendant is trained. Conduct a risk assessment for any special needs item prior to inclusion into the first aid kit. The number of first aid trained staff is determined by a risk assessment approach; this depends on the nature of the work, the type of hazards, the workplace size and location, as well as the number of people at the workplace. First aid attendant contact numbers is known to all workers at the site induction and is also displayed on relevant notice boards at the work site. First Aid Attendants are responsible for the timely maintenance of first aid kits including ordering stocks/re-stocking, cleanliness and suitability of the kit, and availability Injury management and Incident investigation Injuries All injuries are reported to the Works Supervisor and recorded on the Register of Injuries form F11. Injuries that may require workers compensation is also notified to the Workers Compensation Scheme Insurance Agent. Where the injury requires medical attention or off site treatment an Incident Investigation Report is initiated (refer to form F07). Copies of the report are provided to the principal contractor as required. Return to work Nexstep is committed to the return to work of injured workers. Nexstep ensures that injured workers (and anyone representing them) are aware of their rights and responsibilities including the right to choose their own doctor and rehabilitation provider, and the responsibility to provide accurate information about the injury and its cause. Nexstep participates in the development of an injury management plan to ensure that injury management commences as soon as possible after a worker is injured. A suitable person (Return to work Coordinator) will be arranged to manage the return to work plan. The injured worker will be provided with suitable duties that are consistent with medical advice and are meaningful, productive and appropriate to the injured worker s physical and psychological condition. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 14 of 18

15 Depending on the individual circumstances of the injured worker, suitable duties may be at the same workplace or a different workplace, the same job with different hours or modified duties, a different job and may involve full-time or part-time hours. Incident investigations For all incidents involving near misses, property/plant damage or injury to the public or the environment, Nexstep investigates and records the details in the Incident Investigation Report form F07. Notifiable Incidents Nexstep reports all notifiable incidents to the Principal Contractor or Client and to the relevant Authority. Where such an incident has occurred, Nexstep considers whether the site needs to be preserved for investigation by the relevant authority. Reporting occurs as per timeframes detailed below: Notifiable incidents Report to: Timeframe Serious incidents involving a death (fatality) or a serious injury or illness Serious incidents involving injury or illness to non-workers at your workplace Other incidents involving an injury or illness where workers compensation is payable Proprietor and Scheme Agent/Insurer Proprietor Scheme Agent/Insurer Immediately Within 48 hrs Immediately Within 48hrs Record keeping Nexstep keeps records of incidents and injuries in accordance with statutory requirements. 11 Site Safety Rules Nexstep has set-up site safety rules to safeguard the health and safety of our workers; they are included in Attachment D of PSI. All workers, subcontractors, suppliers and visitors to the site must abide by the identified site safety rules. A copy of these rules will be given during site induction. Furthermore, the rules will be displayed on notice boards or at other suitable locations on the work site. 12 Plant and Equipment Nexstep ensures that plant and equipment is inspected and maintained in accordance with the relevant standards and manufacturer s recommendations. The inspection and maintenance history of each item is documented (refer to form F09). Daily pre-start checks are carried out on plant and schedule of maintenance and fault reports are notified to the Works Supervisor and documented in logbooks or appropriate forms (refer forms F13) and made available to relevant parties on request. Where plant and equipment is hired, the same requirements as above apply. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 15 of 18

16 Wo 13 Hazardous chemicals All hazardous chemicals brought on site are stored, handled and transported in a manner that meets manufacturer s recommendations and relevant legislative requirements and minimises the risks associated with the chemical. No chemicals or fibrous materials are brought to the workplace without a current Safety data Sheet (SDS). All hazardous chemicals are stored in the original containers with the label intact at all times. Each hazardous chemical is recorded in a register (refer to form F04) and relevant staff is trained on the SDS and how to use them. 14 Electrical Equipment Nexstep ensures that the use of electrical wiring, equipment, portable tools and extension leads is in accordance with applicable codes and standards including AS3012, Electrical Installations Construction and Demolition Sites and AS3000, Wiring Rules. All electrical equipment including leads, portable power tools, junction boxes and earth leakage, or residual current devices is inspected and tested by a suitably qualified person and labelled with a tag of currency before being used on site. Electrical equipment brought on site is listed in the Electrical Equipment Register (refer form F10) 15 Subcontractor Management 15.1 Selecting and engaging subcontractors Nexstep only engages suppliers and subcontractors who have the right competencies and experience to perform the work satisfactorily. In the project planning process, the Project Manager identifies work to be subcontracted and determines: the method of selecting subcontractors from preferred suppliers list, by tender, Expression of Interests or other means the method of assessing subcontractors according to Nexstep purchasing procedures the type and level of subcontractor control required. The Project Manager prepares a list of potential subcontractors and assesses them against contract requirements Managing subcontractors on site Under the new WHS Act 2011 legislation Contractors and sub-contractors are now considered workers and we have the same duties to them as to the people to whom we pay wages. Nexstep applies a level and type of control to contractors appropriate to the risks associated with the contracted works. Wherever the word workers appears, this means contractors as well. However, contractors may also be a PCBU in their own right if they engage their own workers The Project Manager applies a level and type of control to subcontractors appropriate to the risks associated with the subcontracted works. Subcontractors working on site are registered in form F05. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 16 of 18

17 Nexstep provides site induction to subcontractors on site by: informing the subcontractors of their responsibilities identifying those Nexstep staff (Project Manager and Works Supervisor) who have authority to direct subcontractors to stop work if their activities breach health and safety requirements Nexstep provides instruction on any systems or documentation that the subcontractor is expected to work under or use. Nexstep monitors all subcontractors work for compliance with safety requirements. This is done through regular site health and safety inspections. 16 Health and Safety Site Inspections The Works Supervisor conducts regular (DAILY) safety inspections (Form F14) on the construction site to monitor the performance of safety controls implemented on site. Any actions resulting from the inspections are promptly resolved. 17 Review of WHS performance and WHS plan The Proprietor ensures that WHS performance is evaluated on a regular basis (yearly) by reviewing inspections records, complaints received, non-conformance reports, incidents, injuries and any other safety issues. This includes assessing opportunities for improvement and the need for changes to the WHS plan, the WHS policy and objectives. The review process is led by the Proprietor of the company and involves all Project Managers and HS Representatives (if any). Conducting internal WHS reviews and measuring WHS performance is essential to: determine whether the system is effective; verify that on-site controls are effective; test whether WHS objectives and performance targets have been met; ensure the continuous improvement of Nexstep's overall management of health and safety. The WHS management plan is reviewed and updated after each performance review to ensure their continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. Other situations during the construction stage where a WHS management plan may need a review include: changes of critical personnel, for example project manager, site supervisor, site safety manager changes to safety rules changes in legislation, regulations or codes of practice where there are significant changes to site conditions that result in changes to persons with responsibility for health and safety or additional persons with responsibility for health and safety. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 17 of 18

18 Wo Where reasonably practicable, the review process is undertaken in consultation with workers (including contractors and subcontractors) at the workplace. Changes to the WHS management plan are communicated to all workers (including subcontractors) through toolbox talks. 18 Project Forms Various forms are used to help keep record of WHS performance; refer to Appendix A for available forms that may be used with this project. 19 Project Specific Information Project Specific Information (PSI) for this project is included in Appendix B of this plan; the PSI is provided as separated document. WHSMP-01 Issue 1.0 (01 Jan 2013) Page 18 of 18

19 RCG PLUMBING & GAS PTY LTD & FORUS CORPORATION PTY LTD t/a NEXSTEP PLUMBING AND GAS & NEXSTEP MODULAR Work Health and Safety Management Plan (WHSMP) Appendix A Standard forms Number F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 F08 F09 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 Name Toolbox Meeting Record Site Induction Register Daily Site Risk Assessment Hazardous Chemicals Register Subcontractor Register Communications and Complaints Register Incident Investigation Report Training and Competency Register Plant and Equipment Register Electrical Equipment Register Register of Injuries Hazard Report Truck and Plant Pre-Start Inspection & Defect Report Health and Safety Inspection Checklist Risk Assessment Safe Work Method Statement WHSMP-01

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21 RCG PLUMBING & GAS PTY LTD & FORUS CORPORATION PTY LTD t/a NEXSTEP PLUMBING AND GAS & NEXSTEP MODULAR Work Health and Safety Management Plan (WHSMP) Appendix B Project specific information WHSMP-01