CPCCBC5003A Assessment 3

WHS AUDIT CHECKLIST

Description:

3124 The Boulevard Strathfield

Apartment Complex

Parties Involved:

BS building services pty ltd

AJK Developers

• Risk Management
  • Identifying hazards and managing risks
• We will systematically identify hazards and risks beforethe project starts by using the hierarchy of control (Eliminate, Substitute, Isolate, Engineering controls, Administrative controls and Personal Protective Equipment) as well as developing SWMS to control risks associated with high risk construction work. Also using a risk management form to control general construction risks where necessary. We will also identify risks at ordering stage (e.g. chemicals), introducing new tasks, and when new information is received about tasks, procedures, equipment or materials.

• Any and all hazards that are identified through out the construction project must be reported immediately to head contractor.

• We will ensure all workers on site are aware of our risk management procedures and inform and train them during time of induction.

• evacuation plan
  • show all workers and subcontractors the emergency point as part of their induction
  • stop work immediately and vacate worksite to evacuation point
  • assemble in nominated evacuation point until further instruction received
• emergency response plan
  • show all workers and subcontractors the emergency point as part of their induction.
  • Stop work immediately and vacate worksite
  • call emergency services on 000 or 112
  • notify head contractor
  • assemble in nominated evacuation point until further instruction is received
• inductions
  • a site specific induction will be carried out by the head contractor before starting work
  • this induction will outline
  • the expectations of subcontractors and employees including policies and procedures
  • emergency meeting points
  • site rules
  • facilities
  • any site specific hazards
  • high risk work activities
• Safety committee
  • An established health and safety committee will provide a forum for discussion for health and safety on the jobsite. The health and safety committee will meet monthly and will;
  • Facilitate, instigate and develop the implementation of WHS policies and procedures
  • Assist in developing standards, rules and procedures relating to health and safety
  • Consult with workers regarding their WHS concerns
  • Consult with management regarding worker WHS concerns
  • Ensure the conduct of regular workplace inspections
  • Minutes of the latest health and safety committee meeting will be made available for all to view
• Site facilities
  • toilet and showering facilities
• all workers are to have good hygiene standards and clean up after themselves
  • eating area provided
• all workers are to have good hygiene standards and clean up after themselves

• Protection & Hoardings
  • Fencing site security
• the head contractor will provide a secure site by erecting temporary fencing
• keeping the site secure during the project
• locking gates to the site outside of normal hours of operation
• workers and contractors are expected to keep the site secured. (e.g. locking gates, replacing moved panels)

• Excavation
• must not start excavation unless they have;
• found out about any underground services that may be affected by their works
• implemented control measures to avoid direct or inadvertent contact with underground services
• hand excavate to expose any services before mechanical excavation can continue near services

• work near overhead or underground services
• assess the risk associated with the proposed work
• implement control measures consistent with the risk assessment
• contact and consult with local essential services provider
• work near overhead powerlines up to 132,000kw not permitted within 3m of overhead powerlines. Between 3-7m a ‘spotter’ is needed to ensure the safety of the works
• work near powerlines greater than 133000kw not permitted within 8m. between 8-10 a ‘spotter’ is needed
• electrical
  • Power supplied to the site must only come from:
  • an electricity distributers main
  • an existing switchboard permanently installed at the premises
  • a compliant low voltage generator
  • a compliant inverter.
  • Switchboards and distribution boards used on site must:
  • be of robust construction and materials capable of withstanding damage from the weather and other environmental and site influences (IP23 minimum rating)
  • be securely attached to a post, pole, wall or other structure unless it is of a stable freestanding design able to withstand external forces likely to be present
  • incorporate suitable support and protection for flexible cords and cables and prevent mechanical strain to the cable connections inside the board
  • protect all live parts at all times
  • be individually distinguished by numbers, letters or a combination of both (where multiple boards are present).
• Flexible cords used on construction sites must be rated heavy duty.
• Flexible cords must be either protected by a suitable enclosure or barrier (flexible or rigid conduit) or located where they are not subjected to mechanical damage, damage by liquids or high temperature (elevated on stands or hung from nonconductive support brackets).
• We will maintain an in-service inspection and test regime for all portable electrical leads, tools and earth leakage devices.
• We will ensure that after the equipment has been inspected and tested, it will be fitted with a durable, non-reusable, non-metallic tag. The tag will include the name of the person or company who performed the test and the test and re-test date.
• Records of all inspections, tests, repairs and faults related to all electrical equipment will be recorded in a testing and tagging register.
• Workers must report any damaged electrical equipment to the principal contractor. It will be removed from service and either repaired or replaced and subsequently inspected and tested as required.
• New electrical equipment must be recorded in the register and subjected to the in-service testing regime within the first 3 months of service.
  • asbestos
• - all workers understand our procedures for asbestos and follow the correct removal processes
• all workers are trained and use the appropriate personal protective equipment
• only licenced asbestos removalists are used to remove asbestos where the quantity to be remove exceeds the 10 square metre limit or is friable
• the correct signage and controls are in place before any removal of asbestos commences
• the asbestos is wrapped and disposed of correctly.
  • scaffolding
• - that the scaffold is erected by a competent person (having regard for high risk licence for above 4 metres)
• that before we use the scaffold, the competent person has advised (in writing) that it is safe
• that scaffolding is inspected by a competent person:
  • before use of the scaffold is resumed after an incident occurs that may reasonably be expected to affect the stability of the scaffold
  • before use of the scaffold is resumed after repairs
  • at least every 30 days.
• that, if an inspection indicates that any scaffold or its supporting structure creates a risk to health or safety:
  • any necessary repairs, alterations and additions will be made or carried out
  • the scaffold and its supporting structure will be inspected again by a competent person before use of the scaffold is resumed.
• Workers must:
• not use incomplete scaffolding
• report any scaffolding issues to the principal contractor
• comply with the directions of any tags attached to the scaffold
• We will prevent unauthorised access to the scaffold by:
• removing ladders where there is no site fencing

• plant

• To ensure all plant used complies with the requirements of the WHS Regulations:
• only use plant for the purpose for which it was designed
• use all health and safety features and warning devices on plant
• follow all information, training and instruction provided
• guarding must be permanently fixed and is not permitted to be removed
• no person other than the operator may ride on the plant unless the person is provided with a level of protection that is equivalent to that provided to the operator
• We will ensure that:
• all plant is regularly maintained, inspected and tested by a relevant competent person
• the plant has a warning device that will warn persons who may be at risk from the movement of the plant
• all plant that lifts or suspends loads is specifically designed to lift or suspend that load.
  • general
• Ladder safety
• We will manage hazards associated with ladders by:
• using ladders according to the manufacturer’s instructions
• only allowing one person at a time on a ladder
• performing all work from a ladder while facing the ladder
• not setting up ladders on scaffolds or elevated work platforms to gain extra height
• Manual handling
• We will manage hazards associated with manual handling by:
• ensuring all users follow good manual handling practices
• assessing risk assessments
• providing mechanical lifting aids where applicable
• Slips, trips and falls
• We will manage hazards associated with slips, trips and falls by:
• using a slips, trips and falls checklist as required
• checking for hazards that could cause someone to slip, trip or fall by doing a visual check
• ensuring workers keep the site tidy as part of the written site rules

• Hand operated and power tool use
• We will manage hazards of hand operated and power tool use by:
• regularly checking all tools to ensure they are in a safe working order
• recording all electrical tools in a tag and testing register
• testing and tagging electrical tools every 3 months
• communicating any issues identified with power tools to workers through a toolbox meeting.
• Before using power tools, workers must ensure:
• electrical connections are secure
• electricity supply is through an RCD
• safety guards are in position
• the machine is switched off before activating the electricity supply
• appropriate PPE is used as required by manufacturer’s guidelines or as guided by the principal contractor
• Workers must report any issues with power tools to the principal Personal protective equipment
• We will provide the personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers at the workplace, unless the PPE has been provided by another contractor.
• The person providing the PPE must ensure that the PPE is:
• suitable for the nature of the work and any hazard associated with the work
• a suitable size and fit and reasonably comfortable for the worker who is to use or wear it
• maintained, repaired or replaced so that it continues to minimise risk to the worker who uses it, including by:
  • ensuring it is clean and hygienic
  • ensuring it is in good working order
  • ensuring it is used or worn by the worker, so far as is reasonably practicable.
• The person supplying the PPE must also:
• provide workers with information, training and instruction in the proper use, wearing, storage and maintenance of PPE
• ensure that any other person at the workplace (such as home owners, clients or inspectors) is appropriately provided with PPE to wear as required.
• Workers must:
• follow all instructions to wear and use PPE
• take reasonable care of PPE
• Unsafe tools will be tagged and removed from service
  • Personal protective equipment
• We will provide the personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers at the workplace, unless the PPE has been provided by another contractor.
• The person providing the PPE must ensure that the PPE is:
• suitable for the nature of the work and any hazard associated with the work
• a suitable size and fit and reasonably comfortable for the worker who is to use or wear it
• maintained, repaired or replaced so that it continues to minimise risk to the worker who uses it, including by:
  • ensuring it is clean and hygienic
  • ensuring it is in good working order
  • ensuring it is used or worn by the worker, so far as is reasonably practicable.
• The person supplying the PPE must also:
• provide workers with information, training and instruction in the proper use, wearing, storage and maintenance of PPE
• ensure that any other person at the workplace (such as home owners, clients or inspectors) is appropriately provided with PPE to wear as required.
• Workers must:
• follow all instructions to wear and use PPE
• take reasonable care of PPE

• Sun safety
• All persons on site should:
• wear adequate clothing (eg hats) and other protection methods (eg sunscreen) to protect themselves from the effects of working while exposed to UV rays.
• manage working in the sun to avoid dehydration and heat stress related illnesses