Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1 2 Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................ 2 3 Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................. 2 4 Health and Safety Policy Statement ....................................................................................................... 3 5 Reporting Line – Issue Resolution with Contractor ................................................................................ 4 6 Basic Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................. 5 7 Safety Breaches ...................................................................................................................................... 5 8 Preparing to Work on University Grounds .............................................................................................. 6 9 Vehicle Use ............................................................................................................................................. 7 10 Injuries, Illnesses, Incidents and Dangerous Events .............................................................................. 7 11 Behaviour on Site .................................................................................................................................... 7 12 Alcohol and Other Drugs ......................................................................................................................... 8 13 First Aid ................................................................................................................................................... 8 14 Smoking .................................................................................................................................................. 8 15 Hazardous Areas You May Come Across .............................................................................................. 8 16 Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................................................. 9 17 Isolation of Fire Alarms ........................................................................................................................... 9 18 Barricades and Fencing ........................................................................................................................ 10 19 Safety Signs .......................................................................................................................................... 10 20 Working at Heights ................................................................................................................................ 11 21 Equipment, Plant and Tools .................................................................................................................. 11 22 Trenching and Excavation .................................................................................................................... 13 23 Asbestos................................................................................................................................................ 13 24 Cabling and Services ............................................................................................................................ 14 25 Confined Spaces ................................................................................................................................... 14 26 Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................................... 14 27 Plant Isolation ........................................................................................................................................ 15 28 Interruption of Services ......................................................................................................................... 15 29 Hot Work ............................................................................................................................................... 15 30 Fire Extinguishers ................................................................................................................................. 16 31 Emergency Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 16 32 Our Environment ................................................................................................................................... 18 33 Waste Management .............................................................................................................................. 19 34 Hazardous Substances ......................................................................................................................... 19 35 Protection of Bush land and Landscaped Areas .................................................................................. 20 36 Noise Pollution ...................................................................................................................................... 20 37 Erosion and Sediment Control .............................................................................................................. 20 38 Air Pollution ........................................................................................................................................... 20 39 Water Pollution ...................................................................................................................................... 21 40 Work Method Statements ..................................................................................................................... 21
1 Introduction Welcome to CQUniversity CQUniversity was established as the Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia) in 1967, and became the Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education in 1971 before a transition phase as the University College of Central Queensland in 1990. CQUniversity achieved University status in January 1992 as the name University of Central Queensland, subsequently preferring the present name - Central Queensland University - which emphasises the University's unique partnership with the Central Queensland region. CQUniversity was officially proclaimed by Act of Parliament in 1991 during a session of the Queensland Parliament and the new name and corporate identity were officially launched on May 20, 1994. CQUniversity has a number of campuses of different character that provide facilities for work, recreation, learning and research. CQUniversity is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, students, other members of the public and all contractors. It is our policy that all activities on University grounds are carried out safely and in full compliance with relevant laws. Unsafe work practices can result in serious injury and damage to property. They can also result in criminal charges and large financial penalties for employers and contractors alike. As a result it is CQUniversity policy that contractors understand and acknowledge the Health, Safety & Environment Contractors Induction Handbook and it is a condition of Contractors and Sub-Contractor’s entry to all campuses. The groups within CQUniversity responsible for the University’s buildings infrastructure works are: • The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is responsible for major and minor building and infrastructure projects, refurbishment, external works, security, and building & grounds maintenance. • The Information Technology Division (ITD) is responsible for the provision of computing and communication infrastructure. On behalf of each group enters into work contracts with Contractors. An officer (Project Officer) from the group responsible will be nominated as CQUniversity agent or representative for the contract administration of a project, and to monitor the safety of work sites. For the purposes of this Handbook, CQUniversity agent or representative is referred to as: Project Officer: Is the CQUniversity Officer from the group responsible for the contract administration of a project or maintenance activity. Project Supervisor: Is the supervisor of the CQUniversity Officer from the group responsible for the contract administration of a project or maintenance activity. Project Manager: Is the Manager of the organisational unit of the CQUniversity Supervisor and CQUniversity Officer. Workplace Health & Safety Officer: Is the appointed Workplace Health & Safety Officer of the group responsible for the work contract. Heath Safety and Unit: Overseas all CQUniversity Health & Safety Non- Compliance issues. working doc - contractor handbook v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 1
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1 Introduction<br />
Welcome to CQUniversity<br />
CQUniversity was established as the Queensl<strong>and</strong> Institute of Technology (Capricornia) in 1967, <strong>and</strong><br />
became the Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education in 1971 be<strong>for</strong>e a transition phase as the<br />
University College of Central Queensl<strong>and</strong> in 1990.<br />
CQUniversity achieved University status in January 1992 as the name University of Central Queensl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
subsequently preferring the present name - Central Queensl<strong>and</strong> University - which emphasises the<br />
University's unique partnership with the Central Queensl<strong>and</strong> region.<br />
CQUniversity was officially proclaimed by Act of Parliament in 1991 during a session of the Queensl<strong>and</strong><br />
Parliament <strong>and</strong> the new name <strong>and</strong> corporate identity were officially launched on May 20, 1994.<br />
CQUniversity has a number of campuses of different character that provide facilities <strong>for</strong> work, recreation,<br />
learning <strong>and</strong> research.<br />
CQUniversity is committed to providing a safe <strong>and</strong> healthy working environment <strong>for</strong> all employees,<br />
students, other members of the public <strong>and</strong> all contractors. It is our policy that all activities on University<br />
grounds are carried out safely <strong>and</strong> in full compliance with relevant laws.<br />
Unsafe work practices can result in serious injury <strong>and</strong> damage to property. They can also result in criminal<br />
charges <strong>and</strong> large financial penalties <strong>for</strong> employers <strong>and</strong> contractors alike. As a result it is CQUniversity<br />
policy that contractors underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> acknowledge the <strong>Health</strong>, <strong>Safety</strong> & <strong>Environment</strong> <strong>Contractors</strong><br />
<strong>Induction</strong> H<strong>and</strong>book <strong>and</strong> it is a condition of <strong>Contractors</strong> <strong>and</strong> Sub-Contractor’s entry to all campuses.<br />
The groups within CQUniversity responsible <strong>for</strong> the University’s buildings infrastructure works are:<br />
• The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is responsible <strong>for</strong> major <strong>and</strong> minor building <strong>and</strong><br />
infrastructure projects, refurbishment, external works, security, <strong>and</strong> building & grounds<br />
maintenance.<br />
• The In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Division (ITD) is responsible <strong>for</strong> the provision of computing <strong>and</strong><br />
communication infrastructure.<br />
On behalf of each group enters into work contracts with <strong>Contractors</strong>. An officer (Project Officer) from<br />
the group responsible will be nominated as CQUniversity agent or representative <strong>for</strong> the contract<br />
administration of a project, <strong>and</strong> to monitor the safety of work sites.<br />
For the purposes of this H<strong>and</strong>book, CQUniversity agent or representative is referred to as:<br />
Project Officer: Is the CQUniversity Officer from the group responsible <strong>for</strong> the contract administration of<br />
a project or maintenance activity.<br />
Project Supervisor: Is the supervisor of the CQUniversity Officer from the group responsible <strong>for</strong> the<br />
contract administration of a project or maintenance activity.<br />
Project Manager: Is the Manager of the organisational unit of the CQUniversity Supervisor <strong>and</strong><br />
CQUniversity Officer.<br />
Workplace <strong>Health</strong> & <strong>Safety</strong> Officer: Is the appointed Workplace <strong>Health</strong> & <strong>Safety</strong> Officer of the group<br />
responsible <strong>for</strong> the work contract.<br />
Heath <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>and</strong> Unit: Overseas all CQUniversity <strong>Health</strong> & <strong>Safety</strong> Non- Compliance issues.<br />
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