Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors

8 Preparing to Work on University Grounds
Registration of Contractors
All building & related trades’ contractors companies must be registered with the University.
CQUniversity Contractors Information Sheet is to be completed by each individual contractor. The
registration process requires a contractor to provide specific information about certification. All
construction contractors and their workers must have completed:
• a General Contraction Industry Workplace Health and Safety Induction Course (Blue Card) with a
Queensland Accredited Training Provider;
• attended a CQUniversity designed Health Safety and Environmental Contractor Induction session
either by face to face or online.
When a Contractor arrives on University grounds to carry out work they are required to report to the
CQUniversity Project Officer responsible for the project and obtain authorisation to proceed unless other
arrangements have been made with the CQUniversity Project Officer.
Contractors must notify the CQUniversity Project Officer of their presence on the site. Out of hours
please notify Security: Ph 0418 792982.
Before the Job starts
For all projects or work, pre-job start meeting and or discussion will be required between the Contractor
and CQUniversity Project Officer. Pending on the scope of works the following may need to be
considered:
• the scope of the project or work;
• safety hazards or risks associated with the work or project;
• how the work will be performed;
• arrangements for isolation of services;
• other specific safety controls for the particular job e.g. suitable time;
• the need for work method statement; and
• the requirement of Work Permits for very high risk jobs.
Work Permits
Work permits are required for the following activities:
• working with Asbestos Containing Materials;
• Confined Space Entry;
• Hot works;
• Excavation/Trenching/Breaking ground;
.
Signing in
Contractors will sign in at the respected designated area and complete the register, ‘Authorised
Contractors Pass’ to work on site. Contractors will then be issued with an identification badge,
‘Approved Contractor’; this badge must be worn in a visible place at all times whilst working on site.
At the end of the day or work period, each contractor must sign off the site and return their identification
badge.
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