Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
Lasers Lasers may only be used by persons who have completed a recognised course. Lasers must be used with the following precautions: • up to class 3A only to be used on the construction site; • positioned so as not to be at eye height of employees in the area; • warning signs to be erected. Explosive Power Tools The use of explosive power tools is not permitted however the use of “impact drivers” is permitted. Mobile Mechanical Plant All mobile plant such as front-end loaders, dozers, backhoes, forklifts etc, must be maintained in a condition that ensures it is safe to use. When not in use, mobile plant must have keys removed, blades and buckets lowered onto the ground and must be chocked/ blocked. Compressed Air Equipment This section includes scabblers, water/ air jets, impact wrenches, grinding tools etc. Always use care when working with compressed air. If compressed air enters the blood stream through a break in the skin it can be fatal. Wear: • suitable eye protection to guard against airborne substances; • ear protection where excessive noise is likely to occur; • respiratory protection where dust is present ; and • under no circumstances should a jet of air be directed towards the body of another person. Electric Welding Permits for Hot Work must be obtained from the CQUniversity Project Officer, refer to section on Hot Work. Aprons, leather sleeves, gauntlet gloves, eye protection, welding spats (or flame-proof overalls) must be worn by welders and assistants where there is danger of injury from hot material. Insulated footwear shall be worn by welders when working in damp places as the danger of electric shock exists. Any person assisting a welder must be competent and experienced in that area of work. Where the job is to be performed at ground level, welding screens must be used to prevent sparks from flying into adjacent areas and to screen nearby workers from welding flash. All electrical welding cables must be inspected weekly and maintained in good condition. There must be no bare wires and connections shall be solidly made so that no sparking or hot spots will occur. working doc - contractor handbook v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 12
22 Trenching and Excavation/Breaking Ground All excavation must be adequately shored and safe access must be provided in all excavations. All trenches over 1.5m in depth must be protected against collapse, and handrails or barricades erected around the trench and in place at all times to comply with statutory requirements. The Contractor must: • complete a Work Method Statement; • seek a permit from the CQUniversity Project Officer before commencing trenching or excavation; • obtain a drawing of the services located in the area; • ensure that the services performed are inspected by the CQUniversity Contracts Supervisor before backfilling; • mark up and return the drawing with the changes made (particularly to services) to indicate the ‘as built’ details after completion. 23 Asbestos Like many buildings built before the early 1990s, a number of buildings at CQUniversity used asbestoscontaining materials at the time of construction. These products include floor tiles, asbestos cement piping and sheeting, pipe and boiler insulation, ceiling tiles, insulation around heater banks in air conditioning duct work, laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, old electrical switchboards etc. CQUniversity has developed an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) to deal with the identification, management and removal of asbestos from all University sites. Staff and contractors must adhere to the Management Plan whenever dealing with asbestos. The Asbestos Management Plan contains: • scope and limitations of the AMP; • overview of the risk assessment process; • asbestos-related regulatory requirements; • CQUniversity responsibilities; principles of asbestos management; • description of the standard asbestos survey report/register utilised by the University and its application; • management of in-situ asbestos materials; • safe working practices; • requirements for asbestos removal; • emergency response procedures; • training and • future initiatives. All contractors are to view the AMP prior to any works being carried out in areas where asbestos materials have been identified. A permit for works is to be obtained prior to the commencement of any works. A Work Method Statement is to be developed and presented to CQUniversity Project Officer before works is commenced. The Asbestos Management Plan is available from the Division of Facilities Management, phone (07) 49309241 or from the Health and Safety Web Site. working doc - contractor handbook v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 13
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22 Trenching <strong>and</strong> Excavation/Breaking Ground<br />
All excavation must be adequately shored <strong>and</strong> safe access must be provided in all excavations.<br />
All trenches over 1.5m in depth must be protected against collapse, <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>rails or barricades erected<br />
around the trench <strong>and</strong> in place at all times to comply with statutory requirements.<br />
The Contractor must:<br />
• complete a Work Method Statement;<br />
• seek a permit from the CQUniversity Project Officer be<strong>for</strong>e commencing trenching or excavation;<br />
• obtain a drawing of the services located in the area;<br />
• ensure that the services per<strong>for</strong>med are inspected by the CQUniversity Contracts Supervisor be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
backfilling;<br />
• mark up <strong>and</strong> return the drawing with the changes made (particularly to services) to indicate the ‘as<br />
built’ details after completion.<br />
23 Asbestos<br />
Like many buildings built be<strong>for</strong>e the early 1990s, a number of buildings at CQUniversity used asbestoscontaining<br />
materials at the time of construction. These products include floor tiles, asbestos cement<br />
piping <strong>and</strong> sheeting, pipe <strong>and</strong> boiler insulation, ceiling tiles, insulation around heater banks in air<br />
conditioning duct work, laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, old electrical switchboards etc.<br />
CQUniversity has developed an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) to deal with the identification,<br />
management <strong>and</strong> removal of asbestos from all University sites. Staff <strong>and</strong> contractors must adhere to the<br />
Management Plan whenever dealing with asbestos.<br />
The Asbestos Management Plan contains:<br />
• scope <strong>and</strong> limitations of the AMP;<br />
• overview of the risk assessment process;<br />
• asbestos-related regulatory requirements;<br />
• CQUniversity responsibilities; principles of asbestos management;<br />
• description of the st<strong>and</strong>ard asbestos survey report/register utilised by the University <strong>and</strong> its<br />
application;<br />
• management of in-situ asbestos materials;<br />
• safe working practices;<br />
• requirements <strong>for</strong> asbestos removal;<br />
• emergency response procedures;<br />
• training <strong>and</strong><br />
• future initiatives.<br />
All contractors are to view the AMP prior to any works being carried out in areas where asbestos<br />
materials have been identified. A permit <strong>for</strong> works is to be obtained prior to the commencement of any<br />
works. A Work Method Statement is to be developed <strong>and</strong> presented to CQUniversity Project Officer<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e works is commenced.<br />
The Asbestos Management Plan is available from the Division of Facilities Management, phone (07)<br />
49309241 or from the <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> Web Site.<br />
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