Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors

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35 Protection of Bush land and Landscaped Areas All native flora and fauna is valued very highly, and Contractors are asked to respect the campus ecology when on the grounds. If any work is likely to disturb bush land, landscaping or grassed areas, the Contractor must advise the CQUniversity Project Officer a minimum of one week prior to the intended commencement of the work. Every effort must be made to avoid disturbing trees as well as landscaped and grassed areas. Where negligent work results in damage to these areas, the cost of rectifying damage will be recovered from the Contractor. 36 Noise Pollution The atmosphere at the University needs to remain conducive to learning and research at all times. 37 Erosion and Sediment Control Erosion and sediment controls must be installed when it is possible that work on University grounds will cause erosion or sediment losses. Install erosion and sediment controls before work starts. Keep roads and pathways free of mud and debris. 38 Air Pollution Dust Dust can cause health problems for workers and others on the campus. If a work-site is generating dust: • cover materials and stockpiles that generate dust; • contain dust within the work areas; • place sweepings into a bag or box before putting them into a skip to prevent dust from becoming airborne when the bin is emptied. Solvents Many chemicals release polluting vapours when bottles are open. • always seal solvent containers with a tight lid; • use water-based or biodegradable strippers and cleaners wherever possible. Lighting of Fires Never light a fire on University grounds. Refrigerant Gases (CFCs) Refrigerant gases in air conditioners deplete the ozone layer if allowed to escape. • it is against the law to vent CFCs or HCFCs ; • CFCs and HCFCs must be recovered from air conditioning plant during servicing or decommissioning; working doc - contractor handbook v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 20
39 Water Pollution It is against the law to place any material (other than clean water) in a position where it is likely to leak, fall or be blown into any drain or gutter that is used to receive rainwater. • keep the footpath and gutter around your work-site free of litter, soil and sand, particularly at the close of each working day; • don’t sweep litter, leaves or anything else into drains or gutters; • keep rubbish bins covered; • keep spill clean-up kit close by; • hosing rubbish, soil, sand, leaves (or anything else!) into the gutter, is not permitted; • disposing of cleaning fluids, paints and solvent in drains or gutters is not permitted. 40 Work Method Statements CQUniversity requests that to ensure workplace health and safety is managed appropriately that all contractors will prepare and provide Work Method Statements where contractors are engaged in high risk construction activities. A copy of this plan is to be given to the CQUniversity Project Officer prior to starting work on the site. A permit to work is then issued by the CQUniversity Project Officer. A Work Method Statement is to be prepared for high risk construction activities which include: • entering a trench deeper than 1.5m; • using explosives; • entering confined spaces; • using hazardous materials; • where a person could fall at least 2m; • activity is performed out on a roof with a pitch > 26 degrees; • contractor concludes that activity could result in death or bodily harm; • prescribed activity; • demolition work; • removal of asbestos-containing materials; • tilt up and precast concrete construction work; • structural alterations that require temporary support to prevent collapse; • the movement of powered mobile plant at the workplace; • work on a telecommunications tower; • work in, over or adjacent to water where there is a risk of drowning; • work on, or adjacent to water where there is a risk of drowning; • work on, or adjacent to, a road or railway; • work on or near a chemical or fuel or refrigerant line; • work near an exposed energised electrical installation; • work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere; • work in an area where there are artificial extremes of temperature. A work method statement for a high risk construction activity, other than a prescribed activity, may be a generic work method statement prepared for workplaces where the activity is to be performed in the same way in the same or similar circumstances. working doc - contractor handbook v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 21
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