Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
18 Barricades and Fencing To ensure the safety of all persons on the work-site, or passing by, Contractors must supply and erect any necessary barricades and fencing appropriate to the work they are doing. All materials, equipment, plant and tools must also be safely stored within barricades and fencing as required. Particular care must be taken to check and secure the barricades and fences whenever contract staff leave the work area. This may include providing temporary lighting on the site, if deemed necessary by the Contractor or directed by the CQUniversity Project Officer. Pedestrian access must not be impeded without prior approval of the CQUniversity Project Officer. Emergency Exit paths must be maintained free of all obstructions. An exit must not be blocked at the point of discharge. 19 Safety Signs Safety signs are placed on the University campus to protect your health and safety. Safety signs of different colours and shapes mean different things. A red circle with a line through it means this is something you must not do. All CQUniversity laboratories and workshops display a hazard information sign which indicates the types of hazards present and the required safety precautions. A yellow triangle warns you of a danger, or risk to your health. A blue circle tells you that you must wear some special safety equipment. working doc - contractor handbook v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 10
20 Working at Heights Ladder & Harness Use No domestic-type ladders are to be used on University grounds. Industrial ladders must comply with the Australian Standard AS 1892 and must be regularly inspected and maintained. The tops of ladders must be secured when in use. When working at heights (where no other protection is available) a full parachute safety harness, conforming to Australian Standards, must be worn and secured to approve fixing devices. Refer to section on Work Method Statements. Scaffolds & Platforms All scaffolding and working platforms (suspended or not) must conform to statutory and Australian Standard requirements, and be erected by an individual with an appropriate certificate of competency. 21 Equipment, Plant and Tools Electrical Work on or near live electrical circuits or live distribution boards is prohibited. Unless double insulated, all equipment and appliances that are plugged or direct-wired are to be connected to an approved Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB). Electrical leads must be supported clear of floors or under protective covers, and connected to the nearest power outlet. Electrical leads must be removed from the power outlet when not in use. All leads and power tools must be tested and tagged in accordance with statutory requirements. • leads passing through doorways must be protected; • piggyback leads and double adaptors are not to be used. Machine Guarding All hand tools, machinery or other equipment must be operated with effective guards. Hand Tools Picks, shovels, axes, crowbars, hammers, wrenches, files, screwdrivers, etc. must be checked regularly. The tool must not be used if damaged or in the event of any known defects. Proper repair or replacement is the only alternative. Use an approved wrist-stop or lanyard to secure the tool if there is a risk of it falling and injuring people below. working doc - contractor handbook v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 11
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18 Barricades <strong>and</strong> Fencing<br />
To ensure the safety of all persons on the work-site, or passing by, <strong>Contractors</strong> must supply <strong>and</strong> erect any<br />
necessary barricades <strong>and</strong> fencing appropriate to the work they are doing.<br />
All materials, equipment, plant <strong>and</strong> tools must also be safely stored within barricades <strong>and</strong> fencing as<br />
required.<br />
Particular care must be taken to check <strong>and</strong> secure the barricades <strong>and</strong> fences whenever contract staff leave<br />
the work area. This may include providing temporary lighting on the site, if deemed necessary by the<br />
Contractor or directed by the CQUniversity Project Officer.<br />
Pedestrian access must not be impeded without prior approval of the CQUniversity Project Officer.<br />
Emergency Exit paths must be maintained free of all obstructions. An exit must not be blocked at the<br />
point of discharge.<br />
19 <strong>Safety</strong> Signs<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> signs are placed on the University campus to protect your health <strong>and</strong> safety. <strong>Safety</strong> signs of different<br />
colours <strong>and</strong> shapes mean different things. A red circle with a line through it means this is something you<br />
must not do. All CQUniversity laboratories <strong>and</strong> workshops display a hazard in<strong>for</strong>mation sign which<br />
indicates the types of hazards present <strong>and</strong> the required safety precautions.<br />
A yellow triangle warns you of a danger, or risk to your health.<br />
A blue circle tells you that you must wear some special safety equipment.<br />
working doc - contractor h<strong>and</strong>book v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 10
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