Stromlo Depot Shed Development

Project number	2506.1	Client	ACT Infrastructure Canberra
Address	520 Cotter Road, Coombs, ACT 2900
Site revision	01 2026-06-17	Document revision	L 2025-10-10
Scope	Build a shed

Consequence / Likelihood	Very Likely	Likely	Unlikely	Very Unlikely
Fatality / permanent disability / major structural damage / catastrophic environmental impact / major delay	1	3	6	10
Long term illness or serious injury / minor structural damage / significant environmental impact / moderate delay	2	5	9	13
Medical attention and several days off work / low structural damage / minor environmental impact / minor delay	4	8	12	15
First aid required / no effect to structure / low environmental impact contained on site / no effect	7	11	14	16

Selected	Item	Notes
Yes	Involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres.
Yes	Is carried out on a telecommunication tower.
No	Involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure.
No	Involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of asbestos.
No	Involves structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse.
No	Is carried out in or near a confined space.
No	Is carried out in or near a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater than 1.5 metres, or a tunnel.
No	Involves the use of explosives.
No	Is carried out on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping.
No	Is carried out on or near chemical, fuel, or refrigerant lines.
No	Is carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services.
No	Is carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere.
No	Involves tilt up or precast concrete.
No	Is carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor that is in use by traffic other than pedestrians.
No	Is carried out in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant.
No	Is carried out in an area in which there are artificial extremes of temperature.
No	Is carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning.
No	Involves diving work.
No	Involves processing crystalline silica material using a power tool or another mechanical method.

Risk Register

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

Hazard / Risk	Risk	Control Measure	Who	Residual
1. BRIEF
Incorrect user brief		Reviews, room data sheets, sign offs
Incorrect stakeholder brief		Reviews, obtain all requirements, sign offs.
Unauthorised changes to brief		Establish change then sign off by users and stakeholders.
2. DESIGN
Failure to meet brief		Reviews, sign offs and PCG???s, Perform Value Management Session
Late		Reviews, programs, Procurement schedule sign off, Client Sign Off.
Failure to communicate design to user group		Client and user to sign off on FSP
Changes		Design change notice to advise time cost & quality penalty.
Over Budget		Review costs at FSP, 80% & 100%. Make changes if necessary. Have Contingency. Value Management Meetings if Over Budget
Responsibility for some items not picked up		Draw up matrix to itemise
Design energy efficient		Reviews, sign offs and PSG???s Section J BCA
Failure to meet deadline ???Nominated Contractors		Reviews, sign offs and PSG???s, Programs
High maintenance		Reviews, sign offs and PSG???s
Doesn???t meet comfort requirements		Reviews, sign offs and PSG???s
Safe design risk assessment-building lifecycle		Design Risk Assessment Meetings
Ditto ??? design for safe construction		Design Risk Assessment Documentation Review
Ditto ??? design to facilitate safe use		Design Risk Assessment, Reviews, sign offs and PSG???s
Ditto ??? design for safe maintenance		Design Risk Assessment, Reviews, sign offs and PSG???s
Ditto ??? design for safe alteration		Design Risk Assessment, Reviews, sign offs and PSG???s
Mechanical Design		Review consultants??? documents
Electrical Design		Review consultants??? documents
Space of generator		Review specifications, plans, client requirements.
Architectural, Structural & Services Design		Review consultant???s documents against Shaw Building Group PMP, PRA & WHS&E Plan. PMP 3.05.01 - Safe Design Analysis
3. CONSULTANTS
Poor Expertise, Rectified Documentation Delay		Communicate with client about solutions / claims
4. PROGRAM
Timeframe unsuitable for client and WHS requirements		Consultation with client and subcontractors to ascertain time restraints.
5. APPROVALS
DA delay		Reviews, programs, Procurement schedule sign off, Client Sign Off
BA delay		Reviews, programs, Procurement schedule sign off, Client Sign Off
Client Delay		Reviews, programs, Procurement schedule sign off, Client Sign Off
BA non approval		Reviews, programs, Procurement schedule sign off, Client Sign Off
Disturbance or Interference with Services, Safety or Traffic (DISST) Application Approval. (Canberra Health Services Campus)		The DISST form has been designed to be used for all construction, repair and maintenance work carried out on any Canberra Health Services campus or building. NO WORK SHALL COMMENCE without the signed ???Authorisation to Proceed???.
6. EXISTING BUILDING
Existing condition		Dilapidation report
7. INSURANCES
SBG Insurance does not cover contract work		Adequate cover to be arranged.
Contractor Insurance not adequate or up to date		Contractor not to start on site until proof of insurances are supplied.
8. CONTRACTORS
Unable to do work to specifications		Assess and Select Tender references
Unable to do work on time		Assess and Select Tender references
Unable to do work safely		Change building methodology / design
Fraud in Contractor selection		National code of Practice Compliance
Non-Performance by Contractors		Reviews, programs,
9. MAINTENANCE
Replacement of equipment		Coordination with consultant to ensure building adequately addresses replacement of plant and equipment. Maintenance zones provided around all equipment in accordance with consultant???s advice.
10. BUILDABILITY
Contractor Briefings		SBG to arrange and coordinate meetings with sub-contractors to address build ability. Architect / Consultants to participate in regular sub-contractor meetings to identify and mitigate risk throughout the building process.
11. INDUSTRIAL
Workplace Relations: Right of Entry \| Labour Productivity \| Subcontractor Management \| Grievance Management \| Compliance with Building Code 2016		Ensure IMS system is followed to comply with these requirements. Identify if Building Code 2016 is applicable to site. SBG must give each eligible union written notice of the major construction project & the requirement to consult, (recommended 14 days before commencing works onsite).
12. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Chemical / Airborne Contaminants ??? Toxic Chemical, Dust, Asbestos, Silica, Mist & Fumes, Acid, etc. Physical ??? Noise, Vibration, Ergonomic, Radiation etc. Biological ??? Occupational Illness (Due to virus, bacteria, fungi etc.) Psychological ??? Stress Factors Psychosocial Hazards	5	Construction Control Measure Note: The control measures for each of these activities if required are detailed under the relevant construction hazard/risk detailed below. Surveillance Control Measure List items which will require health surveillance for this project. What Health Surveillance Action is required and how long will the records be required. Health Monitoring Provide health monitoring, if a worker has undertaken tasks requiring RPE for 30+ days in 12 months.	SBG	13
Health Surveillance Management Assess worksite for individual worker exposure to construction dust/silica.	5	Health Surveillance Management Plan (PMP 2.03.06) Health Surveillance Required for our SBG Construction Workers if onsite: NOISE: Mandatory Noise & You Inhouse Training No significant risk ??? (However all our construction works hearing is monitored every two years) SILICA: Mandatory Silica Awareness Training No significant risk ??? Work carried out by others. ASBESTOS: Mandatory Asbestos Awareness Training No significant risk ??? Work carried out by others. LEAD: No significant risk ??? Work carried out by others HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: N/A ??? No Hazardous chemicals stored onsite by SBG	SBG	13
Health Surveillance Management Contractors	5	Health Surveillance Required for our Contractors onsite: NOISE: Low risk ??? Contractor to monitor & control SILICA: Mandatory Silica Awareness Training Low risk ??? Contractor to provide monitoring if worker has undertaken tasks requiring RPE for 30+ days in 12 months & control. ASBESTOS: Mandatory Asbestos Awareness Training Unknow ??? Need to obtain Hazardous Material Report from the client Assess & Monitor LEAD: Unknown - Need to obtain Hazardous Material Report from the Client Assess & Monitor HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: TBC ??? SDS required by contractors for any chemicals used onsite.	Contractor	13

CONSTRUCTION

Hazard / Risk	Risk	Control Measure	Who	Residual
1. EMERGENCY PLANNING
No defined roles and responsibilities in an emergency	8	Create emergency evacuation plan/s and emergency response plan. PMP 4.07.06 - Emergency Response Plan Mandatory Inhouse Emergency Response Plan Training	SBG	15
Critical Incident	8	The applicable response plan should be followed until the Critical Incident Manager (Managing Director, General Manager, or IMS Manager) arrives. Once they have arrived at site, they will assume control of the decision-making process and work with emergency services. Critical Incident Management Ross Greenup 0418 622 720 Damiano Serenellini 0418 405 802. Paul Asher 0415 263 246	SBG	15
Insufficient 1st aid kit or equipment to treat injury leading to loss of productivity	1	Ensure equipment and content is sufficient for the location and works to be carried out. PMP 4.08.01 - First Aid and Emergency Equipment Risk Assessment	SBG	6
Medical Emergency	8	Site Induction ??? 1Breadcrumb, PMP 4.09.04 - Site Induction Handout. Entrance to Workplace: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _	SBG	15
Fire	5	Fire extinguishers are to be provided at each electrical temporary board and where required after consultation with trained personnel. Test & Tag inspection (SBG) fire extinguishers 6 monthly; contractors to arrange independent testing 6 monthly. Extinguish the fire ??? only if safe to do so and competent in use of applicable firefighting equipment. Attempt to contain fire and smoke by closing all windows and doors as area is evacuated. If too dangerous to fight the fire, raise alarm and evacuate the immediate vicinity (Use ALL available safe exits). Turn off ignition sources and gas, if safe to do so and aware of how this should be done.	SBG	13
Suspected Explosive Device / Suspicious Mail	8	If a suspected item is discovered: Carefully place on nearest level surface Do not handle any further Evacuate the immediate vicinity. Note details of exact location, situation, actions taken Do not use 2-way radio or mobile phone in vicinity of suspect object	SBG	15
Bomb Threat	8	Obtain as much information as possible when call received: Time of call Age and sex of caller Speech Pattern (Accent) Background noise Emotional State	SBG	15
Building Structure Collapse	8	Evacuate potential danger area and cordon off. Persons should be immediately evacuated / kept away from the building until it has been professionally inspected to determine structural integrity.	SBG	15
Safety Harness Rescue	8	If qualified, able and safe to do so, lower person to the ground and level available.	SBG	15
Traffic Incident / Struck by Moving Plant	8	If qualified, able, and safe to do so, customise & control traffic to avoid further casualties. Clear all non-essential personnel from the area, prioritise emergency vehicles, if safe to do so rescue trapped personnel, administer first aid as required.	SBG	15
Fumes / Vapor / Gas Leak	8	WARNING ??? CONFIRM AREA SAFE TO APPROACH Colleagues or other persons must not enter any confined area where there is a risk of being overcome by gas. Turn off ignition sources /gas / service, if safe to do so and aware of how this should be done.	SBG	15
Earthwork / Tunnel Collapse	8	If safe to do so rescue trapped personnel by removing debris / soil from head (clear airways) and then body. If possible, support unstable debris to safely remove trapped personnel. Implement the Emergency Preparedness & Critical Incident Response Report / Checklist and where required evacuate the site.	SBG	15
Severe Weather	8	If strong winds are anticipated, ensure that any objects that could become airborne in strong wind gusts and cause damage are brought under cover and where possible secured. Shut down all exposed plant and work areas.	SBG	15
Earthquake	8	Ensure all personnel take cover under a solid structure, keeping away from glass and materials likely to fall. If Indoors: Stay there as there could be falling debris outside. If Outside: Stay clear of power lines, trees, excavations / trenches etc. Turn off electricity, gas and water. Check for fuel/gas leaks before lighting matches / torches etc.	SBG	15
Unexpected Find	8	PMP 1.09.01 - Unexpected Finds Protocol (UFP) This UFP provides a procedure to be followed in the event of an unexpected find of potential hazardous materials during these works. This may include the following: Contaminated soil or water Asbestos containing material (ACM) Lead paint / Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) PCBs have been used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors, and other electrical equipment because they don't burn easily and are good insulators. Hazardous Substances	SBG	15
Biological / Chemical Spill	8	Use the chemical spill kit, establish boundaries to prevent spill reaching waterways / drains. Use of containment devices. Spill kits available on site when required. SWMS. SDS.	SBG	15
Plant Mechanical Failure Plant Collision / Rollover	8	Shut down the plant & isolate the plant of concern if safe to do so.	SBG	15
Plant / Heavy Vehicles Contacting Underground Power or Overhead Powerlines	8	If a vehicle or mobile plant encounters overhead powerlines or underground power, instruct the operator to stay inside the vehicle or plant unless there's a life-threatening situation like fire or immediate danger. Do Not Touch Anything: Avoid touching any part of the vehicle / plant or anything in contact with it. Safe Exit (If Necessary): If you must leave the vehicle or plant due to a life-threatening situation, jump clear, landing with your feet together, and continue to shuffle or jump with your feet together until at least 8 meters away from the vehicle/plant and any power lines. Isolate the area, bystanders should maintain a safe distance of at least 8 meters from the vehicle or plant, power lines, and any objects in contact with them. Wait for Confirmation: Wait for the electricity to be switched off and the power lines to be made safe by the local electricity authority before attempting to leave the vehicle or plant. Notify your supervisor and the Shaw Building Group Project Supervisor Implement the Emergency Preparedness & Critical Incident Response Report/Checklist	SBG	15
Tower Crane Rescue	5	Shut down the tower crane & isolate the power if safe to do so. If a safety line can be safely used to rescue the person attempt to do so	SBG	13
Electrical Electrocution Electrical / Services Damage	5	Where contact is made with an energised overhead electric line or a flash-over occurs between an energised overhead electric line and a crane or mobile plant take the following actions: Try to break the crane or mobile plant???s contact with the energised overhead electric line by moving the jib or driving the mobile plant clear only if safe to do so. If it is not possible to break the contact with the energised overhead electric line, the operator of the crane or mobile plant should remain inside the cabin of the crane or on the plant item. Contact the Electricity Supply Authority immediately to isolate electricity to the energised overhead electric line. The operator should remain in place until the electricity has been isolated and the ???all clear??? given by the Electricity Supply Authority.	SBG	13
Confined Space Rescue	5	Follow the emergency procedure on the Confined Space Permit and SWMS.	SBG	13
Scaffold Collapse	8	Clear all non-essential personnel from the area, if safe to do so rescue trapped personnel by removing loose scaffold components, administer first aid as required.	SBG	15
Alcohol / Drug Effected Personnel	8	Approach person only if safe to do so. Notify your supervisor and Shaw Building Group Project Supervisor & Isolate the area.	SBG	15
COVID-19	8	Notify your supervisor and Shaw Building Group Project Manager/Supervisor. Isolate the site, call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Phone: 1800 020 080, always follow the advice of health officials.	SBG	15
Lightning Strike	8	Do not work in exposed areas when lightning storms are present, SWMS.	SBG	15
Emergency response time too long	5	Evaluate with emergency authorities how long and ambulance etc. will take to get to site (included in Emergency Plan).	SBG	13
Ambulance can???t access correct part of site	5	Site access to be always controlled for safe access areas in case of emergency at all stages of construction.	SBG	13
Lighting levels	12	Lighting in access and egress areas to be 40 LUX minimum.	SBG	15
2. PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION
Delay to project		Liaison with appropriate persons.
3. SITE ESTABLISHMENT
Loss of Productivity		Ensure site amenities are adequate for the works to be carried out. Use existing amenities in buildings when approved with the client.
Loss of Productivity Disturbance or Interference with Services, Safety or Traffic (DISST) Application Approval. (Canberra Health Services Campus)		The DISST form has been designed to be used for all construction, repair and maintenance work carried out on any Canberra Health Services campus or building. NO WORK SHALL COMMENCE without the signed ???Authorisation to Proceed???.
4. ACCESS / EGRESS & HOUSEKEEPING
Slips \| Trips \| Falls		Maintenance of safe access & egress is a fundamental principle of workplace management. All access & egress shall be ???Fit for Purpose??? upon consideration of several key elements during planning, design, establishment & execution of work. As part of the construction process, SBG decide the standard, type & layout of access & egress provided during the construction phase including the use of both temporary & permanent arrangements, so the standard achieved reflects our planning & decision-making process. It is essential that when providing access & egress, to implement select / design access & egress that: Separates pedestrian & vehicular site entry & exit points. Is fit for purpose e.g. Main / Emergency access, secondary access, or activity specific access. Is constructed to suit the duration that the access & egress needs to be maintained for. Can support the number of people per day that will be using the access & egress. Is of a suitable width to support the work activities / material movement required during construction. If identified as an emergency exit is of the appropriate type & dimensions, e.g. Scaffold stretcher stairs. Is fit for purpose for the safe access & egress were working at heights is being undertaken. Has adequate lighting needed to maintain safe access & egress including use in an emergency. Any environmental factor which may have an impact on the access & egress is considered including falling object hazards, slippery or icy conditions, rain & mud etc. Designated pedestrian routes are physically segregated from mobile plant & vehicle movement activities including temporary arrangements when cranes or concrete boom pumps are in operation. These considerations need to be considered when planning & designing the layout of a workplace which shall be documented as the Plant, Vehicle & People Movement Plan or Sketch???s applicable to the stage of work &/or where an interim arrangement is required for specific activity being undertaken.
Poor maintenance of access & egress to: Distribution boards Emergency equipment Working at heights		Daily inspection will occur by SBG Site Staff, All designated access paths including access to electrical distribution boards (DB???s) & emergency equipment must remain clear of obstruction, free of trip hazards & stored materials. Any/all modifications to designated access & egress must be authorised by the SBG Project Supervisor with appropriate delineation & signage provided to direct other workers around the obstructed path. Any/all access & egress were working at heights is being undertaken. Any/all modifications to access & egress shall be communicated daily. Access identified as unsafe shall be barricaded off & signage posted until it is made safe.
Poor Housekeeping Slips Trips Falls		Daily inspection will occur by SBG Site Staff, The standard of housekeeping is a direct reflection of our attitude to safety. We are judged on it by SBG Senior Management, our Clients, WorkSafe Inspectors & Auditors. To maintain housekeeping standards on SBG Projects the following principles shall be implemented. Sufficient bins provided in all work areas & bins are not permitted to overflow. Work areas, floors, access & egress ways are free of trip hazards & general debris. Maintain safe/clear access & egress paths for emergency purpose. Maintain clear access & egress paths for were working at heights is being undertaken. Material area stored neatly, stacked on gluts, with clear access between stacks. Work areas are cleaned progressively during the workday & at the completion of each task.
5. CAR PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT
Movement from car parking to site entry		Designed to ensure pedestrians do not cross in front of path of cars access entry.
Bike Path ??? Cyclist / Scooter / Pedestrians		TTM, Signage, Insert chicane type devices to slow path users / traffic down.
Location of Main entry		Main entry to be unobstructed, kept separate from the construction site via temporary fencing & existing access control.
Access to entry for visitors and contractors		Visitors & Contractors entry to be unobstructed, kept separate from the construction site via temporary fencing & existing access control.
6. TRAFFIC
Risks to a worker, health & safety		Control measures are set out in the hierarchy of control described below. Risks to work health and safety should be identified and eliminated. If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate them, they should be minimised by implementing controls at the top of the hierarchy below before consideration is given to using lower order controls. USE THE HIERARCHY OF RISK CONTROLS: Elimination Road, footpath, cycle path and shared use path closures. Substitution Program the work to be conducted when there is no risk or significantly less risk present. Isolation Use approved temporary road safety barriers to isolate workers and work activities from road users. Engineering Controls Temporary by-pass roads. Traffic engineering, such as the use of directional signage, insert chicane type devices to slow path users / traffic down, (e.g. workmen ahead, speed reduction, lane status signs, as well as cones, bollards, delineators, barrier boards etc.) Administrative Controls Safe working practices put in place, training instruction, nationally recognised traffic controller training and information provided to workers. Personal Protective & Safety Equipment (PPE) High visibility garments worn when working in the vicinity of moving traffic (up to 5 m) or plant. When selecting high visibility garments consideration needs to be given to the time of day, colour of plant on site and the surrounding environment. Weekly monitoring / inspections of the Traffic Management / Control Plan to be carried out to ensure all traffic control devices are as per the TTM Plan.
Visibility and ease of movement for vehicles.		Additional space is provided on both sides of entry to loading bay to increase visibility. One way traffic around ring road. No concealed areas with poor visibility. Bollards provided in front of door.
Visibility of vehicles for pedestrians.		Tactile indicators provided either side of entry to provide indication / warning of driveway.
7. EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Access to & from the site & building		Access to front entry off main roads and parking facilities. Access to Loading Bay areas.
8. SEGREGATION
Mixing with students / public		Isolate areas of work, nametags, sign in book, regular briefings and toolbox talks
9. PUBLIC PROTECTION
Access by unauthorised persons		Suitable Signage and fencing to ensure adequate segregation & security of the site from adjacent areas. Signage: Show the principal contractor???s name & telephone contact numbers (including an after-hours telephone number). Show the location of the site office for the project. Are clearly visible from outside the workplace, or the work area of the workplace, where the construction project is being undertaken. Ensure the principal contractor signage is posted and visible. DANGER CONSTRUCTION SITE DO NOT ENTER This sign is to be a general notification sign. It should be placed approximately on every sixth fence panel, around the site notifying the area, at the change of fence direction or when a person approaches the site from any direction.
Falling		Barricades to uneven areas or excavations, plates over trenches, safety lighting.
Hit by motorised vehicles		Deliveries and major traffic movements to be limited in times of high pedestrian movements ??? actual times to be mutually agreed with Client
Contact with students		Contractors to fill out ??? Statutory Declaration- ???Working in a School Environment???.
10. MANUAL HANDLING
Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) may include: Sprains / Strains Back Injuries Knee Injuries Elbow injuries Shoulder Injuries Serious Personal Injury from: Crushing Injuries Equipment Failure		Provide training in Handle Construction Material techniques. Materials to be delivered as near to the work location as possible to eliminate manual double handling. Provide mechanical aids to lift and move materials where possible (Lifting equipment may include cranes, forklifts and electric pallet trucks). The rotation of work duties to be considered so employees are not subjected to the same task for the whole shift. Arrange for team lifting where it is impractical to use mechanical assistance. Assess the weight of the object ensuring that a safety factor of x 3 is included in your assessment. Plan how you are going to move the object. Ensure mechanical aid has a Safe Working Load capacity available for assessing suitability for task. Ensure mechanical aid is designed to suit the load including shape and physical properties. Ensure that only trained operators??? use equipment such as cranes forklifts etc. Examine site layout to ensure clear paths are available for movement. Ensure maintenance for mechanical aid has been regularly maintained.
11. NOISE
Loud noise		Monitor work on site to identify areas of loud noise. Maximum period of expose in a work shift of 8 hours is 85 dB(A). Longer shifts noise levels to be monitored. Control Measures: ELIMINATE the source of noise, for example by ceasing to use a noisy machine, changing the way work is carried out so hazardous noise is not produced or by not introducing the hazard into the workplace. SUBSTITUTE the hazard with plant or processes that are quieter. ISOLATE the source of noise from people by using distance, barriers, enclosures and sound-absorbing surfaces.
12. WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Access & Egress Slips \| Trips \| Falls		Refer to Section 3 ACCESS / EGRESS & HOUSEKEEPING (Above) Ensure safe access & egress is made available to all "Working at Heights??? areas and activities.
Falls from Height		Fall protection to be provided where there is a risk to health and safety associated with a fall by a person from 1 level to another that is reasonably likely to cause injury to the person or any other person.
Falls from Height		USE THE HIERARCHY OF RISK CONTROLS: Undertake the work on the ground or from a solid platform. E.g., Scaffold Undertake the work using a passive fall prevention device. E.g., Scaffolds, step platforms, EWP, perimeter screens or guard railing, Undertake the work using a work positioning system. E.g., Travel Restraint systems, industrial rope-access systems. Undertake the work using a fall arrest system. E.g., Catch Platforms, safety-harness system. Undertake the work from ladders or implement an administration control. E.g., Set out a safe work procedure that reduces a worker???s exposure to the risk of falling. Review control measures in place and if necessary, revise. SWMS. Training. Fall protection equipment used is inspected and tagged. SBG forms: PMP 6.03.08 - Roof Access Permit PMP 6.03.11 - Working at Heights and Fall Protection WHS 4.05.02 - Register for Fall Prevention Equipment, Anchorage Points & Lifting Gear WHS 4.02.02 - SWMS Site Assessment PMP 5.05.03 - Assess High Risk SWMS
Falls from Height		Ladders are only to be used as a means of access to or egress from a work area. Platform ladders, with a load rating of at least 120kg, shall only be used as a working platform for light work of short duration that can be carried out safely on the ladder. Ladders are to be regularly inspected by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer???s recommendations as per the code of Practice Managing Risks in the Workplaces. If any faults are found the ladder is to be replaced or repaired. EWPs or scaffolding are to be considered as a safer and more efficient means of fall protection.
Falls from Height		The most effective control measure is to eliminate the risk of a fall, so far as is reasonably practicable. Work on the Ground: Eliminating the need to work at height is the most effective way of protecting workers from the risk of falls.
Falls from Height		Work on a Solid Construction: Working on a solid construction provides an environment where the likelihood of a fall may be eliminated.
Falls from Height		A Temporary Work Platform is a working platform, other than a permanently installed fixed platform, used to provide a working area for the duration of the work. The design of the platform prevents workers from falling. Temporary work platforms include scaffolds, elevating work platforms (EWPs), mast climbers, workboxes, building maintenance units, portable or mobile fabricated platforms or any other platform that provides a working area designed to prevent a fall. Ensure safe access & egress is made available to all "Working at Heights??? areas and activities. Temporary Work Platforms: Scaffold Scaffolding work platforms are generally rated as light, medium or heavy duty: Light duty???up to 225 kg per bay. Medium duty???up to 450 kg per bay. Heavy duty???up to 675 kg per bay. Special duty???has a designated allowable load as designed.
Working at Heights		Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) EWPs include boom-type EWPs & scissor lifts. Some are designed for hard flat surfaces only while others are designed to be operated on rough terrain. Some types are designed for indoor use and are not suitable for windy conditions outdoors.
Working at Heights Falls from Heights		Industrial Rope Access Systems Rope access work is properly supervised, supervisors of rope access work should have the necessary experience and competence to supervise the rope access work and any potential rescue for each rope access project under their supervision. Operators do not work alone in case they require assistance in an emergency. When using an industrial rope access system, PPE appropriate for the tasks being undertaken is used
Working at Heights Falls from Heights		Individual Fall Arrest Systems High-Risk SWMS for Individual Fall Arrest Systems (including detailed rescue procedure) to be developed and reviewed by SBG with the sub-contractor using PMP 5.05.03 - Assess High Risk SWMS. All documentation to be provided and signed off by SBG prior to commencement. Safety Harnesses are only to be used as a last resort if no other fall protection or working deck/platform can be provided.
Falls as a result of inadequate guard railing or physical barriers		Robust physical barriers, such as screens, guard rails and scaffolding systems must be provided to prevent persons or materials falling any distance likely to cause injury during works at height. Toe boards in place and mesh to prevent falling objects from scaffolds. Isolate areas below where workers are working above ??? use of barricades and signage. Tools on lanyards when working at height if there is a risk that the object could fall onto workers below. Signs to be in place on incomplete scaffold ???Scaffold Incomplete ??? Do not use???
Working near windows, handrails & potential falls through window openings		Do not use platform ladders near an extended fall location such as near an existing handrail or window opening. When working within 2meters of a window opening or handrail, mobile scaffold must be used with handrail to face fall side unless either: Window is fully closed and locked. or scaffold is in place on the fall side. or a boom lift is in place on the fall side. or a platform ladder can be used with the handrail facing the fall side if both sashes are installed. When window install is completed and there are no height works left to do, the windows can be opened as long as restrictors limiting the bottom sash to less than 120mm opening are in place.
Incorrect use of anchor points		Ensure workers have current work at heights competency. Permit to be in place prior to work being carried out. Anchor point, harness and other equipment to be checked by worker prior to use
13. PENETRATIONS
Falling through open penetrations		All holes and openings 100 mm diameter or more, other than lift shafts and stairwells, must be protected with robust physical covers or barricades to prevent falling through the holes or openings. The following is to be followed for penetrations/ holes great than 100 mm. Suitable fall protection must be provided for all openings greater than 100 mm in diameter. This may include handrails, sheets of steel mesh (20 x 20 mm minimum) and plywood. All fall protection must be able to withstand the impact of any person that might reasonably be expected to fall onto it. All fall protection must be securely fixed in place to prevent it being moved or accidentally removed. Covers should prevent objects and debris from falling through the void. Warning signs clearly and legibly marked to be attached to penetration covers to warn persons that there is a hole underneath. (E.g., DO NOT REMOVE: PENETRATION BELOW or OPEN HOLE BELOW).
14. FALLING OBJECTS
Being hit by falling objects		Penetrations are covered, secured, marked and adequate for the circumstances. Scaffold and edge protection contain toe boards and /or containment screening. Hoardings and gantries have been erected to prevent falling object risks to the public. SWMS identify the risk of falling objects.
15. CRANES
Not knowing site conditions Crane travelling to work area strikes a person		The site must be inspected and complete a Site-Specific Risk Assessment before commencing work activity. Do not commence work until you are satisfied the job is safe! Determine the scope of work. Assess the site and inspect the route on foot first if you suspect hazards. Crane to have all lights on when travelling. Observe site???s speed limit e.g., walking pace.
Crane not suitable for task at hand		Determine the appropriate crane for the work to be undertaken. Do not attempt to operate the crane outside its capacity.
Personnel not qualified for task		All workers involved have been assessed as competent to do so. All workers have been provided with the required training & hold an appropriate licence e.g., riggers, dogman, and crane operator.
Overhead powerlines and other obstacles / structures struck		Liaise with electricity supply authorities / asset owners regarding the control measures, safe approach distances, management & training for working near overhead electric lines. Look up and treat all overhead powerlines as live. Refer to Australian Standards ???Working Near Overhead Power Lines??? & ACTEWAGL / EVOENERGY Electrical Safety Rules. Natural Fibre clothing to be worn when working with or near electrical apparatus. Position the crane considering the load radius before lifting to avoid contact and to avoid repositioning the crane later. Make allowances for boom deflection during lifting and landing. Natural fibre rope to be used as a tag line.
Fault with crane leads to serious injury or damage		Complete daily pre-start inspection which includes checking for structural or rope damage. Document any faults and assess the hazard presented e.g., if you think the fault could be potentially serious do not proceed; instead make the area safe, if possible, advise SBG. The crane crew are to continually monitor the crane to identify issues the crane Operator may not be aware of.
Person struck by working crane or crane crew struck by site traffic		Ensure there is adequate workplace access and egress for the crane, equipment, people and other mobile plant/vehicles. Take control of the work area and isolate as much space as needed with tape, signs and/or bollards/cones to protect workers and the public. Maintain awareness of plant/vehicle movements & do not assume drivers/operators can see you. Hi visibility PPE to be worn at all times. Make sure there is clearance for the crane to slew. No one other than crane crew is to be on the crane at any time when it is working.
Suspended slabs, retaining walls, excavations and underground tanks		Obtain engineering advice on structural capabilities when crane is working near or set up above structure.
Inadequate bearing capacity of the ground / soft ground / inadequate blocking cause crane to become unstable		Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to support the weight of the crane and loads while conducting the planned lifts. Check the bearing capacity and stability of the platform, suspended slab or ground to make sure it can support all loads that will be applied by the crane. If unsure check with the Client or engineer before setting up. Inspect ground for soft spots, drains, pits or penetrations. Do not set up within the Zone of open excavations/trenches. Use solid packing under all outrigger pads with the bottom layer of blocking closed. Extend outriggers for the crane as required by the manufacturer???s operating instructions.
Dogman unsure how to rig any load resulting in load failing		Dogman to request assistance from other team members. Consult available documentation and/or designer. Engineered lifting points MUST be used when available.
Communication between Operator and Dogman		Toolbox talk to include communication options available including Emergency procedures for loss of radio contact during a lift. If Dogman is in line of sight of crane operator, clear hand signals to be used if radio communications fail. When working out of sight of operator, Dogman must carry a whistle. Dogman also to make sure that there is a spare charged battery available for the radio.
Crane falls or tips over during lift		Identify the most appropriate location to site the crane to undertake the planned lifts and in relation to other buildings, structures and plant at the workplace. Check Crane???s stability, capacity, range diagrams and rating charts before making the lift. Test the safe load system / indicator daily. If required do a dry lift. Dogman to identify mass of the load & to advise the Crane Operator; (if unsure ask the Client for more info). Crane operator to set the crane radius. Crane operator will not operate the crane over 100% or near LMI limits. Dogman to double check the load is rigged and attached to the crane properly. Crane Operator will swing, lift and land the load slowly. Crane Crew will monitor weather conditions and reduce loads or suspend work as needed
Lifting gear fails during lift causing load to fail striking a person or causing damage. Load falls apart during lift causing load to fall.		Dogman to assess the load and to determine the slinging method. Lifting gear is to be selected, inspected before use and rigged by a trained, qualified and competent dogman. Lifting gear will be within current test and will be rated and rigged to suit the load. Use edge protection for synthetic slings if they might become damaged. Dogman to assess the load and to determine the slinging method. If necessary, reduce split the load to reduce mass. Only lift loads from approved lifting points. If unsure request the certified lifting certificate for the load from the Client. Crane operator to lift load 100 mm for the Dogman to inspect. Always inspect lifting points before use & do not assume all lifting points are the same type / size - especially on pre-cast concrete units. All loads must be secure. If a load falls, stop work immediately, make safe, notify Crane Management Company and do not use the crane again until it has been inspected & cleared. A load will not be left suspended.
The crane could tip over due to: Windy conditions Unstable or poor ground conditions Mobilising a load across a slope Structural failure		Stop work in strong windy conditions. Resume work when considered safe to do so. Load must be attached to tag lines and tied back to crane. Check the ground conditions are firm, level and stable. Load must always be kept uphill from the crane and traveling at the lowest speed possible. Never exceed the rated load and limits as specified on the manufactures load charts.
Crane Operator unable to see or communicate with Dogman leading to confusion which causes injury or damage.		Ensure that the appropriate number of persons is available to support safe crane operations. Dogman to have load in sight at all times and to communicate via radio with the Crane Operator if watching the load takes the Dogman out of line of sight of the Crane Operator. Radios & Hand signals to be used if visibility is not impaired. The need for additional Dogman will have been identified during the assessment of the activity. With two Dogman, one Dogman will lead & coordinate. Specific channel used will be determined in advance by Crane Crew.
Emergency Situation Crane contact with electrical apparatus.		Stop work, secure the crane / load then follow the site evacuation instructions and notify emergency services if required. An attempt should be made to break the machines contact by moving the boom away from the powerlines, if it???s not possible to move it, then the operator must remain in the cabin of the machine until they have been given the all clear by a person from the relevant power authority or the supervisor. If you need to leave the cabin in case of fire or another life-threatening situation you must jump, clear of the machine without touching the machine and the ground at the same time. It is very important that you must hop (with both feet together) away from the machine. Once you are clear you must stay a reasonably safe distance from the area and warn all other people to stay clear of the area until it has been made safe.
16. CONCRETE PUMPS
Failure during operation		The operator of each machine must have a logbook and record all the monthly and yearly inspection checks, details of all tests, repairs, replacements, and modifications carried out on the equipment. This logbook must be available for inspection by the person in control of the workplace. Allow only a competent person to carry out maintenance and repairs and in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer. Logbooks must contain evidence that the equipment and pump has been inspected and certified as suitable for continued service.
Worn or damaged parts In-service failures		Before fitting any hose or clamps, check for any wear or damage. Before pumping, make sure the pumps are restrained, and the clamps are secure. Unless specified by the manufacturer, avoid using non-reinforced hoses on piston type pumps. With high-rise satellite booms and high-pressure pumps, always use steel reinforced hoses. Use suitable restraining device such as a sling or a safety chain to secure the delivery hose fitting on a boom pump. If located above a working or public area, the outlet end of the hose must have a suitable stop device. Make sure the delivery hoses can handle the pumping pressure. All areas below the elevated boom pump must have restricted entry while the pump is in operation, or the lines are loaded.
Overturning of vehicle Moving parts		Make sure the boom truck is located on a lever, firm surface capable of supporting the weight of the boom truck and other delivery vehicles. When extending the boom, use outriggers for stability. Only essential personnel must have entry to concrete pumping area. Provide a physical barrier to protect people from the moving parts of a hopper. For set-up limitations, refer to the manufacturer's manual. Provide pads under outriggers. Wearing high-visibility garments is essential. Place a grill over the opening of the hopper.
Electric shock Overloading Failure of components		Be careful when setting up such that the boom system does not come nearer than the safe approach distance of electric catenary wires. The safe approach distance for low voltage catenary wires is 3.0 m. When working near wires of higher voltages, check with the electric supply authority. When working near power lines, always have an observer warn of possible encroachment. If the risk of contact is likely, have the supply wires de-energised. Always use reducers for avoiding overloading of the hose or other parts of the unit. An additional hose added to the end of a concrete placement boom for pumping concrete may cause a structural failure of the boom. Always adhere to the manufacturer's operating instruction manuals.
17. INSTALLING TILT UP OR PRE-CAST CONCRETE PANELS
Severe Crush Injuries Falling Panels Electric Shock		A Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Plan is required for vehicles to safely enter and leave the site without disrupting the normal flow of traffic. An area for the unloading of the precast elements to be designated. If the design envelope of the plant encroaches into any electrical ???No Go Zone??? an alternative safe system of work to be developed in line with the Framework for Undertaking Work Near Overhead and Underground Assets, including requirements for a qualified spotter. SBG and erector/installer need to discuss if any back filled excavations or suspended slab areas are on site. Verification that the erection platform can safely carry the construction and erection loads. The area/s designated for the unloading of precast panels must be firm and level. Shop drawings for all precast elements are to be available on site. The shop drawings have been reviewed, by the Project Design Engineer and signed off by the Erection Design Engineer. SBG must obtain from the Erection Design Engineer a certificate of compliance, advising that all elements have been designed in line with the Australian & Industry Standards. All lateral restraints (dowel bars, angle irons etc.) must be installed and fixed in position during the erection of the precast concrete elements as per the design engineer???s detail. A Manufacturers Certificate of Compliance (Birth Certificate) to be developed by the precast company, for each of the panels being erected on site. The Manufacturers Certificate of Compliance (Birth Certificate) must be available on site for review prior to installation. A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) to be prepared for the works. Prop requirements, including positions to be detailed on shop drawings for each individual precast element on site. If temporary supports such as angle brackets are to be utilised to support panels prior to permanent fixings being installed, have engineers provided detail of the temporary supports. There needs to be a toolbox talk between the SBG Project Supervisor and the crane & install crew to discuss the location of the crane and to identify any backfilled areas, excavations or underground services which may be present on site. The rigging details to be available for panels to be erected on site. Appropriately qualified persons to undertake the erection of panels on site. (Advanced/Intermediate Rigging, RA, RI) Appropriately Licensed Crane Operator. The precast elements are to be rotated on site by a single crane to their final position for installation, 75% of the total weight of the lift needs to be supported by the tailing lifter and the auxiliary winch. If alternative locations are to be utilised for the bracing of precast components on site, SBG must obtain written approval from an engineer in relation to the type and position of the new brace points. If lifting points are identified that are incorrectly installed, damaged, or missed during manufacture of the precast element, alternate lifting points to be designed by the Erection Design Engineer. SBG must obtain from the project design engineer or suitably qualified independent engineer, written approval to remove temporary bracing. The written approval from the Erection Design Engineer must state that all permanent connections have been inspected and approved.
Falling Panel		Clear path of travel from the truck to the erection area to be always maintained by the erection crew / dogman when installing precast panels. Erection area exclusion zone to be identified and barricaded, with signage attached, which will be a minimum of the height of the precast panel plus 20%, warning people not to enter that precast is being installed / erected. Panels must remain restrained until the crane/s has/have been attached and are taking the weight of the panel. The driver shall only release the panel when instructed to do so by the person dogging the load.
Falling Panel		If panels can???t be erected in their nominated position, then they are to be stored in racking systems, frames and supports designed by an engineer for the shape, size, and weight of the panel.
Access & Egress Slips \| Trips \| Falls Body Injuries		Refer to Section 3 ACCESS / EGRESS & HOUSEKEEPING (Above) Ensure safe access & egress is made available to all "Working at Heights??? areas and activities. All rubbish and loose materials to be cleaned up daily. PPE ??? Hard Hats, Safety Boots, High Visibility Clothing, and other relevant PPE identified in SWMS or as per site signage.
Falls from Heights		Work at height shall be performed from scaffolding, mobile scaffolding, or EWPs. Ladders are only to be used for the unloading of precast panels.
Falling Panel		HAND-OVER CERTIFICATE The Installation Supervisor must hand-over those Precast Panels installed during any shift after inspection and acceptance by the SBG Project Supervisor with documented evidence. (PMP 6.03.20 - Precast Panel Installation Assessment & Inspection Report)
Vandalise Falling Panel Tampered with		MONITORING & INSPECTION POST INSTALLATION Weekly inspections to ensure panels are secure, in place & locks are on props to be carried out by the Project Supervisor as per the inspection form PMP 6.03.04 Site Safety Environmental Checklist.
18. INSTALLING HANDRAILS & TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION
Falling		The installer is to use a safe system of access to allow for the installation, maintenance and dismantling of the edge protection. Appropriate controls to protect installers from falling while installing the temporary edge protection. Controls in place to stop workers exposure of components of the system falling. Components of temporary edge protection shall be inspected for damage before they are installed. The suppliers recommended procedures for the installation are used. Check anchorage points are installed in accordance with suppliers??? instructions. Have appropriate procedures for installing anchorage points in the structure for the edge protection equipment. Incomplete work needs to be closed off and warning signs displayed. Where the area is not practical to close off, warning signs are to be displayed at all points limiting access to not closer than 3 meters of the unprotected edge. Handover or Inspection Certificate must be completed by the certifying scaffolders / temporary edge protection system company, accepted and co-signed by the SBG Representative. All scaffold handrails / temporary edge protection system is to be inspected as a minimum every 30 days and an Inspection Certificate provided to the SHAW management. Use fall protection equipment suitable for the task. SWMS. Training. Installation and Inspections refer to. PMP 6.03.14 - Inspection Schedule PMP 6.03.11 - Working at Heights and Fall Protection WHS 4.05.02 - Register for Fall Prevention Equipment, Anchorage Points & Lifting Gear
19. WORK ON OR NEAR CHEMICAL, FUEL OR REFRIGERANT LINES
Damage to Services Disruptions Explosion Fire Injury to workers / public		Where there are underground essential services that may be disturbed by the work, the contractor must take all reasonable steps to obtain current information on the services prior to commencing work. DBYD drawings. All electric, gas, water, sewer, steam and other service lines not required in the demolition process should be shut off, capped, or otherwise controlled, at or outside the building line, before demolition work is started. In each case, any utility agency involved should be notified in advance and its approval or services, if necessary, obtained. Any service retained for the demolition work should be adequately protected as required by the relevant authority (for example, the protection of overhead electric lines). SWMS.
20. USING A MOBILE SCAFFOLD / EWP
Unstable ground causing the mobile scaffold / EWP to tip over		Ground condition must be suitable for the mobile scaffold / EWP. The area around the mobile scaffold / EWP should be free of vehicular traffic & safe access & egress is made available for ???Working at Heights??? areas & activities. Keep areas below the work area clear ??? use of barricades and signage.
Fall		Personnel using a mobile work platform will: Be trained, tested, certified, and authorised to operate. Use an approved fall prevention system. Not leave the confines of the platform edge unless the platform has been lowered to the ground level, or the person has been secured to the structure before disengaging safety harness from the working platform. If single person operating mode, the ground controls must be tagged out by the operator when at heights.
Unsafe / faulty plant		Make sure the plant is in a serviceable condition when it arrives at site. If the item has been hired insist that the supplier provides a copy of the latest inspection and maintenance record, logbook must be filled out prior to each use.
Striking overhead power lines causing electrocution		Mobile scaffold / EWP should not be used near live electrical power lines ??? (minimum of 4.0 m). Spotter to be in place.
Impact by site plant or vehicles		Plant and vehicle movement is to be controlled and restricted within the vicinity of the mobile scaffold / EWP. Use of signage and barriers ??? create exclusion zones. Good housekeeping ??? keep area clear of debris.
Falling objects		Where practicable no workers should be working below where workers are working above, erect signage and create exclusion zones. Wear hard hat.
Stuck in EWP if fault occurs		Do not use mobile scaffold / EWP for anything other than the design purpose. A competent person should be available at ground level to lower the platform in case of a malfunction. Check that plant is being operated in accordance with the manufacturers??? recommendations and this SWMS. EWP platforms are only to be used as working platforms and not as a means of entering or exiting a work area or as fall protection.
Unsafe equipment		Make sure inspection and service checks recommended by the supplier are carried out at the recommended intervals during the time the mobile scaffold / EWP remains on site. Make sure mobile scaffold / EWP found to be unserviceable is taken out of operation until it is repaired or replaced. Keep records on any inspections and maintenance to plant carried out while the EWP is under your management and control.
Unauthorised entry or operation of EWP		Make sure plant is left in a properly stowed safe location whenever it is unattended. Loads should never be left suspended. EWPs should be fully lowered. Make sure plant is secure against vandalism or joy riding. Where it is necessary to leave EWP adjacent to public roads or pedestrian areas, make sure it is securely barricaded and, where appropriate, clearly marked with warning lamps.
Boom Type Elevated Work Platforms over 11 m		Operator of an EWP with a boom length 11 m or over must be licensed / certified by relevant regulatory authority. Trainees must not operate an EWP with a boom length 11 m or over without direct supervision by a licensed/certified operator. Harness is compulsory and EWP should be supplied with a safety harness and lanyard for each person working in the basket. Workers must have received training in the safe use of harness. Harness must be correctly used at all times ??? securely fixed to the proper anchorages within the basket. SBG forms: WHS 4.05.01 - Plant and Equipment Register WHS 4.05.04 - Plant Pre-Start Checklist WHS 4.05.07 - Plant and Equipment Certification
21. CONFINED SPACES
Harmful airborne contaminants. Unsafe oxygen level. Fire and Explosion. Engulfment		Restricted entry or exit. Testing of air quality. Contractors to supply SWMS and have been trained in confined space work. Have a rescue plan in place. Controls in place using form. PMP 6.03.07 - Confined Space Entry Permit or similar.
22. WORK ON OR NEAR PRESSURISED GAS PIPES OR MAINS
Inadequate planning Finding existing under-ground services Mechanical damage to pipe infrastructure		Dial before you dig, documented existing services. Site survey. Use Specialised contractor for underground services detection. Pot holing. Complete SBG form PMP 6.03.13 - Excavation Permit before any excavation work is carried out. Liaise with Gas Supply Authorities (AGL) (ActewAGL) regarding the control measures, safe approach distances, management & training for working near under-ground services.
Finding existing under-ground services Damage to asset		If excavating, you must identify all Gas Pipes or Mains present. For example: Contact Dial Before You Dig, a free enquiry service for information on underground assets anywhere in Australia. This organisation will tell you if electrical cables owned by one or more of its contributory members are in the vicinity of your site. Definite gas pipes or main???s locations can be determined by special arrangement with the organisations. Dial Before You Dig can be contacted by: Phoning 1100; or Submitting an online enquiry on the Dial-before-u-Dig website (www.1100.com.au) Contact relevant authorities about all gas pipes or main???s they may have placed in the vicinity of the excavation. Authorities may include: Gas Supply Authorities (AGL) (ActewAGL) Local Government Authorities
23. ELECTRICAL WORK
Not using the highest possible controls to minimise risk when carrying out work near energised electrical parts		The ways of controlling risks are ranked from the highest level of protection and reliability to the lowest. This ranking is known as the hierarchy of risk control. You must work through this hierarchy to choose the control that most effectively eliminates or minimises the risk in the circumstances, so far as is reasonably practicable. This may involve a single control measure or a combination of two or more different controls. ELIMINATION The most effective control measure is to remove / eliminate the hazard or hazardous work practice. By designing-in or designing-out certain features, hazards may be eliminated. To eliminate the hazard, before starting work electrically isolate the nearby electrical equipment or installation. When disconnecting the equipment or installation from supply, apply a method to ensure it is not reconnected while the work is carried out (for example place the plug in a lockable enclosure). Clearly document the isolation process so that everyone involved knows exactly what to do. SUBSTITUTION Replacing a hazardous process or material with one that is less hazardous will reduce the hazard, and hence the risk. For example, it may be reasonably practicable to use extra low voltage electrical equipment such as a battery-operated tool rather than a tool that is plugged into mains electricity. ISOLATION Preventing workers from encountering the source of an electrical hazard will reduce the relevant risks. Erect a physical barrier made of a non-conductive material such as wood or plastic or, alternatively, correctly earthed metal. Before any barriers are erected, a risk assessment must be carried out by a licenced electrician to ensure the appropriate design and correct materials are used. The barrier must be erected safely. This may require isolating the electricity supply while the barrier is installed. ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use engineering control measures to minimise the risk, for example installing residual current devices to reduce the risk of receiving a fatal electric shock. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Administrative controls involve the use of safe work practices to control the risk, for example provide suitable & adequate training, establishing exclusion zones, use of permits & warning signs. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) PPE includes protective eyewear, insulated gloves, hard hats, aprons and breathing protection. Most forms of PPE are not relevant to minimising electrical risks in workplaces, except in relation to energised electrical work. Administrative controls and PPE do nothing to change the hazard itself. They rely on people behaving as expected and require a high level of supervision. Exclusive reliance on administrative controls and PPE must only occur where other measures are not reasonably practicable or as an interim control while the preferred control measure is being implemented.
Installation of Electrical Cable & Equipment. Contact with live conductors Arc flash Electric shock Electrocution Flash burns Energised conductors Unplanned outages		If work is left unfinished, the workplace must be left in a safe state including, for example, by: Terminating any exposed conductors Physically securing any exposed conductors or surrounding metal work. Strip, Twist & Tape of exposed conductors. Tagging, taping off the electrical equipment and the workplace area. Informing affected persons at the workplace the work is not complete and advising of potential hazards. Taking any necessary precautions to ensure that electrical equipment cannot become inadvertently re-energised. Ensuring that the status of switchboards and electrical equipment are clearly and correctly labelled. Handing over adequate information to workers taking up the unfinished work to allow them to continue the work safely.
Removing of Redundant Electrical Cables Contact with electricity Arc blast Electric shock Electrocution Flash burns Energised conductors Unplanned outages		**NOTE: Shaw Building Group must be notified prior to this actively being undertaken. Treat all cabling as ???LIVE??? until confirmed otherwise. Prior to working ??? Licensed Electrician to verify cable is de-energised and disconnected. Redundant cable to be physically and visually identified. Cable must be proven to be correct cable by physical movement of the cable and have visual of the cable end. When removing redundant cable through walls or penetration Cable must be proven to be correct cable by physical movement of the cable and have visual of the cable end by pulling redundant cable through wall or penetration. Before cutting redundant cables, a hold point to be applied before the licensed electrician to give the ???all clear to cut??? instruction. A maximum of 1 meter of cable to be removed at time. This is to ensure that a visual contact with the end is always identified. Cables can now be cut using insulated tool only, & then removed, one set at a time.
Electrical Work Zones		Work On = 500mm electrical work zone for work on low-voltage & extra-low voltage equipment within an enclosed switchboard panel. If elimination of the risks and hazards cannot be achieved, then the hierarchy shall be applied to select controls that most effectively reduce the risk. The following is a hierarchy of controls such that the level of risk mitigation decreases with the order: ELIMINATE the hazard, which is always the first priority, e.g. by switching off and isolating. This may require rescheduling the work to a time when it can be de-energized. SUBSTITUTION, e.g. use of battery-powered tools instead of mains powered. This is not always an option but should be considered whenever possible. Use separation or ISOLATION methods such as barriers or distance from the hazard. Minimize risk through ENGINEERING, e.g. design, automation, provision of local isolation, containment or limitation, such as residual current devices (RCDs). Minimize risk by ADMINISTRATION, e.g. policy, procedures (including SWMS), safe work practices, signage and training. Minimize risk with PPE. Relying on PPE as the first line of defence is the least desirable approach and should only be used in conjunction when other alternatives are unavailable, or as an additional precautionary measure.
Electrocution from live boards / circuits near end of project. Monitoring & Review		No work in live boards. Tag and lockout system used if some circuits alive. The risk management process shall include ongoing monitoring and review. Monitoring and review should take place at all stages of the process. Responsibilities should be clearly defined and actions recorded. Monitoring and review may include planning, gathering and analysing information, recording results and providing feedback.
24. ELECTRICAL ISOLATION
Electrocution		The standard steps in low voltage isolation are: CONSULTATION: Consulting with the person with management or control of the workplace (e.g., in relation to the timing of the work) and notifying any other affected persons as appropriate. ISOLATION: Identifying the circuit(s) requiring isolation Disconnecting active conductors from the relevant source(s), noting there may be multiple sources and stand-by systems/ generators/photovoltaic systems as well as auxiliary supplies from other boards. If a removable or rack out circuit breaker or combined fuse switch is used it should, if reasonably practicable, be racked out or removed then locked open and danger tagged. SECURING THE ISOLATION: Locking the isolating switch(es) where practicable or removing and tying back relevant conductors to protect the person(s) carrying out the electrical work. TAGGING: Tagging the switching points where possible to provide general information to people at the workplace. TESTING: Testing to confirm the relevant circuits have been de-energised and any other relevant conductors in the work area. RE-TESTING AS NECESSARY: For example, if the person carrying out the work temporarily leaves the immediate area, checks and tests must be carried out on their return to ensure that the electrical equipment being worked on is still isolated to safeguard against inadvertent reconnection by another person for example, if a wire changes its status when cut, which can occur because it is lifted from earth? If work is left unfinished, the workplace must be left in a safe state including, for example, by: Terminating any exposed conductors Physically securing any exposed conductors or surrounding metal work Tagging, taping off the electrical equipment and the workplace area. Strip, Twist and Tape of exposed conductors. Informing affected persons at the workplace the work is not complete and advising of potential hazards. Taking any necessary precautions to ensure that electrical equipment cannot become inadvertently re-energised. Ensuring that the status of switchboards and electrical equipment are clearly and correctly labelled. Handing over adequate information to workers taking up the unfinished work to allow them to continue the work safely.
25. ELECTRICAL RE-ENERGISATION
Electrocution		All reasonable steps must be taken to ensure that restoring electricity supply following isolation does not pose risks to health and safety at the workplace. For example: Appropriately terminating all conductors Carrying out appropriate testing on any new, altered or repaired electrical equipment, for example tests for insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity, correct connection and function testing. Removing safeguards, including temporary bonds and short-circuiting devices Notifying all workers working on the electrical equipment and other affected workers at the workplace that electricity is to be restored. Taking precautions as appropriate to ensure that other electrical equipment is not inadvertently energised. Following procedures for removing any locks (or other control mechanisms), tags, notices and safety signs Carrying out a visual inspection to ensure that all tools, surplus material and waste has been removed from the workplace. When electricity is restored, tests must be carried out to confirm that polarity is correct, actives are switched and, where applicable, phase sequences are correct before electrical equipment is used. For further information refer to AS/NZS 3017:2007 Electrical installations ??? Verification guidelines
26. USING ELECTRICAL TOOLS
Electrocution		All tools and leads to be tagged and used through an RCD box. There are a number of things you should do to manage the risks to health and safety associated with electrical risks at the workplace including: Ensure power circuits are protected by the appropriate rated fuse or circuit breaker to prevent overloading. If the circuit keeps overloading, don???t increase the fuse rating as this creates a fire risk due to overheating; instead ensure the circuit is not re-energised until the reason for the operation has been determined by a competent person. Arrange electrical leads so they will not be damaged. So far as is reasonably practicable, avoid running leads across the floor or ground, through doorways and over sharp edges, and use lead stands or insulated cable hangers to keep leads off the ground. In many heavy industries, cable protection ramps are used to protect cables. Don???t use leads and tools in damp or wet conditions unless they are specially designed for those conditions. Ensure circuits where portable electrical equipment can be connected are protected by appropriate RCDs (as required by the WHS Regulations) that are properly tested and maintained. If RCDs, circuit breakers or other over current protective devices including fuses are triggered into operation, ensure circuits are not re-energised until the reason for the operation has been determined by a competent person. Ensure RCDs are effective by regular testing. Workers to undertake a check of the physical condition of the electrical equipment, including the lead and plug connections, prior to commencing use. Taking the electrical equipment out of service if in doubt as to safety, including at any time during use. Reporting arrangements to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that supervisors are advised if a worker takes electrical equipment out of service for safety reasons
27. ASBESTOS
Inhaling asbestos fibres		Get copy of building???s Asbestos Management Plan. Review Plan prior to commencement of works. Have in place an Action Plan (Unexpected Finds Protocol) in the event of finding asbestos in the worksite. Workers to be informed of asbestos presence. All workers on site have been trained in identifying asbestos. SWMS in place.
Removal		Develop / receive an Asbestos Removal Control Plan (ARCP). Notification to the regulator, client, workers and affected parties. Use a licenced person for any removal of asbestos in the work area. Monitor air during the removal process. No unauthorised persons to enter contaminated areas until clearance given.
28. USE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS / SUBSTANCES
Toxic Vapours \| Toxic Dust \| Fires \| Explosions		Get SDS read and observe. Use low hazard chemicals, SWMS, Training, PPE & RPE
Working with Airborne Contaminants Silica Fumes Mist Gas Vapour Dust		It is important to know what materials you are working with. Read the Safety Data Sheet for the products that you work with and see if the components listed include quartz or silica. If there is no Safety Data Sheet because the silica is generated in a natural environment such as in tunnelling, excavating or drilling operation, you will need to seek alternative information about the likelihood of silica being present in the dust. ELIMINATING AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS Elimination means you completely remove the hazard from your workplace. SUBSTITUTION Substitution is where you replace a product or chemical with something that is less hazardous and therefore has a lower risk. ISOLATE Isolation is where you place barriers or distance between a hazard and your workers. Physical barriers that remove the worker from contact with silica dust are the most effective form of isolation controls. ENGINEERING Engineering controls to control silica dust include: Automation when cutting, grinding or drilling. Using wet cutting / water suppression methods Local exhaust ventilation Drills, routers, saws and other equipment designed to be fitted with H-class local exhaust ventilation and a water attachment to suppress dust. Cleaning up dust with a H-class HEPA industrial vacuum cleaner. ADMINISTRATIVE Administrative controls rely on worker behaviour, and it is very important to have administrative policies and worker training when airborne contaminants/silica is identified at your workplace. You also need to supervise your workers to make sure they understand and follow your administrative policies. HOUSEKEEPING Good regular housekeeping can eliminate or reduce exposure to airborne contaminants/silica dust, even after work has stopped. Developing written rules and policies for your workplace is a good way to implement housekeeping as an administrative control. Regular cleaning should be done to prevent the build-up of dust in the workplace, including: Floors, walls other surfaces, scaffolds, plant & tools. Making sure all waste products are binned in a way that stops RCS from getting into the air, such as: Putting the waste in a covered bin, keeping the waste wet & bagging the waste. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) You should never rely solely on PPE to protect workers from airborne contaminants / silica dust. You must make sure the PPE you provide is appropriate (check the SDS if one is provided) and fits the worker who will be wearing it. This will ensure that the PPE is doing its job. Wrong or ill-fitting PPE means that airborne contaminants can harm your workers. For example, the dust can get into worker???s eyes or into the worker???s breathing zone and into their lungs. RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (RPE) RPE is used to protect an individual worker for airborne silica dust that may not be captured or removed by higher level controls ??? it is used for controlling the residual risk that may be present from work activities involving crystalline silica material. Have you been adequately training to select the suitable RPE for the task, fit tested, repeated annually & how to wear correctly & safely, clean, store, maintain and / or replace as required. Refer to the SDS & SWMS for RPE & PPE recommendations when handling products. CONTROL THE RISK BY Minimising the generation of dust, such as wet cutting. Using drills, routers, saws, and other equipment with dust collecting bags. Using tools fitted with a water attachment to suppress dust (on power saws, jack picks, scabbling picks.) Fitting large machinery (excavators and bulldozers) with cabs that have an effective air filtering system. Using metallic shot, slag products or grit for abrasive blasting, not sand. Wetting down dusty work areas and processes. Cleaning up the dust with an industrial vacuum cleaner or by wet sweeping. Keeping potential dust generating activity separate from other work areas. While wet cutting is significantly better than dry cutting or grinding, it does not completely eliminate fine dust exposure. Respirators should still be worn with wet cutting and the slurry should be removed, especially before it dries out and is likely to produce a dust risk.
Working with Hazardous Material Lead Paint Mineral Fibres		Any hazardous materials should be clearly identified. Information about a chemical???s hazards and control measures can be obtained from the chemical???s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or the label of the chemical???s container. If available, the workplace???s former hazardous chemicals register, or manifest should be referred to for determining the nature and location of previous hazardous chemical storage areas. If the register does not address lead paint, prior to works in each stage a general survey of building elements likely to contain lead is to be undertaken. Have in place an Action Plan (Unexpected Finds Protocol) in the event of finding hazardous material in the worksite. The precautions which should be taken when working with hazardous materials including materials containing lead include: Minimising the generation of lead dust and fumes. Remove and dispose of lead paint surfaces that are to be drilled or sawn in large non-breathable sections prior to abrasing or sawing the building element. Wet cutting and drilling then appropriate disposal of residue prior to drying. Cleaning work areas properly during and after work, Wearing the appropriate PPE, maintaining good personal hygiene. Procedures for patching and painting existing lead painted surfaces to encapsulate the lead surface. Filling to take place after surface is sealed. Any subsequent sanding to not be into underlying lead surface.
29. ERECTING SITE FENCING
Public		Use suitable signage and isolate work areas to ensure adequate protection to the public during installation. Signage: Show the principal contractor???s name & telephone contact numbers (including an after-hours telephone number). Show the location of the site office for the project. Are clearly visible from outside the workplace, or the work area of the workplace, where the construction project is being undertaken. Ensure the principal contractor signage is posted and visible. DANGER CONSTRUCTION SITE DO NOT ENTER This sign is to be a general notification sign. It should be placed approximately on every sixth fence panel, around the site notifying the area, at the change of fence direction or when a person approaches the site from any direction. Fence materials to be stored in areas that will be a minimal risk to the public. In areas of high-risk materials to be kept in an area that is barricaded.
30. MOBILE PLANT
Injury		ELIMINATE the hazard: Eliminate the interaction between vehicles and pedestrians. Eliminating hazards is often cheaper and easier to achieve when designing the layout of the workplace. SUBSTITUTE with something safer: Replace forklifts with more people-friendly load shifting equipment such as a walker stacker or an automated conveyor system. Set-up site vehicle movement to be one-way-in & one-way-out. ISOLATE the hazard from people: Physically separate vehicles and mobile plant from people by distance, using sturdy barricades or by isolating a delivery area from other pedestrian or work activities. Traffic Controls at entry & exit points to manage pedestrians & vehicle movement. Use ENGINEERING controls: Install speed limiters to mobile plant. Manage pedestrians & vehicle movement, insert chicane type devices to slow path users / traffic down. Use ADMINISTRATIVE controls: Create ???no-go zones??? that are clearly marked. Use signs and devices such as mirrors to alert drivers and pedestrians. Use PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Provide high visibility or reflective clothing.
Injury from machinery roll over and from falling objects		Earthmoving machinery over 1500 kg requires ROPS and FOPS and seat belts fitted. Compliance plate to be attached on machine. Other mobile plant a risk assessment to be undertaken to determine the need for protective structures, accounting for the manner in which the plant is to be operated.
Vehicle roll-away		Driver to stay in vehicle while been loaded or unloaded. Self-loading or unloading: Park in a safe area (preferably flat area) & apply the handbrake fully. Parking the vehicle in the correct gear. For automatic transmission vehicles, this will usually be ???Park (P)???. For manual transmission vehicles: put the vehicle in first gear when facing uphill put the vehicle in reverse when facing downhill Turn off the engine. Use wheel chocks.
Cranes and pumps		Trained operator, maintained equipment, logbooks.
Delivery & Tip Trucks entering site		Trucks making deliveries of building products/materials & tip trucks with dirt do not require a WHS 4.05.04 - Plant Pre-Start Checklist to be completed. Drivers are to remain in the vicinity of the truck with site specific PPE on. ACT heavy vehicles need to be inspected at the Access Canberra Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) every two years. NSW Heavy Vehicle Inspection Scheme (HVIS) is an annual roadworthiness inspection scheme.
Injury through breakage/malfunction		Get maintenance records, clearance on hired equipment, elect tags. If break down, isolate remove keys, tag not to be used. SBG Forms: WHS 4.05.01 - Plant and Equipment Register WHS 4.05.02 - Register for Fall Prevention Equipment, Anchorage Points & Lifting Gear WHS 4.05.03 - Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment WHS 4.05.04 - Plant Pre-Start Checklist WHS 4.05.05 - Plant Daily Checklist WHS 4.05.07 - Plant and Equipment Certification
32. WORKERS IN AREAS OF HEAVY PLANT / VEHICLE MOVEMENT
Being hit by moving plant		Have in place a Site Management Plan to show areas of plant movement. Control access in those areas by use of hoardings / barricades. Monitor daily and revise controls as required. All workers on site to be advised of changes. Workers to check constantly for changing hazards while working. Monitor work position always. Ensure: High visibility clothing worn at all times. Do not stand behind reversing vehicles. Allow sufficient distance from plant during operation (allow sufficient room for equipment failure ??? such as arm/boom failure or plant rollover) No work is conducted in established ???no go zones??? for pedestrians. Alertness at all times. Listen for: Reversing alarms/beepers Calls from Plant Operators Safety/warning signs, Spotters, traffic barriers etc. must be obeyed as required. Work positions should be in clear sight of plant operators. Follow traffic management plan requirements. Plant operators must ensure that no person other than the operator rides on the plant unless the person is provided with a level of protection that is equivalent to that provided to the operator. Note: Some traffic management plans may say that pedestrians have right-of-way. Never assume this. Make visual and verbal contact with plant operator as required.
Traffic Management		Only parking in designated areas, keep access clear. Max speed 5 kmh. Plant, Vehicle and People Movement Plans (sketch or formal drawing) should include layout of the workplace, plant operational areas, traffic flow arrangement (one-way preferred), restricted areas (batters and zones of influence), pedestrian walkways, delineation and / or barrier placement, traffic / pedestrian signage to be installed, turning areas, lay-by and lay down areas, crane and concrete pump set up locations etc. that may be required to be staged to reflect current site arrangements or remain static if the site layout permits.
Unauthorised visitors on site in unsafe areas		Report to site office. Site sign in via 1Breadcrumb. All visitors must be escorted always when on site.
33. WORKING ON OR NEAR PUBLIC ROADS
Workers being hit by moving vehicles		Have in place a Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Plan system. A documented risk management process should be undertaken prior to commencement of works. Controls measures to be implemented to minimise risks by using top of the hierarchy before considering lower order controls. Installing traffic control devices e.g., Road safety barriers, containment fences, reduced speed zones, signs. Nationally Recognised Traffic Controller Training (Based on SafeWork NSW). Site Specific SWMS. Refer to WHS 1.06.01 Traffic Management Information Sheet
34. WORKING ON OR NEAR WATER
Falling into water Drowning Trips / slips / falls Impact injury Floating or submerged debris Wave impact / currents Propeller injury Crushed by boat. Back injury / strain Exposure to chemicals Skin irritation Hypothermia Bites / stings Exhaustion Dehydration Heat stress / sunburn Entanglement		Always work with a partner or preferably a team when working in or around water. Wear life jackets if work is undertaken on water or there is a possibility of falling into water. Plan task to be undertaken around water to identify hazards and eliminate injury. Plan to include a medical-evacuation plan. Team to be briefed on tasks to be conducted on or around water. Communication devices to be waterproof where possible, suitable to area of operation and tested before departure. Work in areas where the footing is stable. Do not attempt to stand in or cross swift moving water. Identify and use suitable devices or capture techniques to retrieve animals from water. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER Be aware of sea conditions and maintain a constant lookout for swell, currents and waves. Keep a lookout for submerged or floating objects. Keep away from boat propeller. Do not remain between any vessel and the shore. Do not carry awkward / heavy objects on wet surfaces. Wear suitable personal protection equipment ??? windproof and waterproof clothing / wetsuits, eye protection, face masks, head gear, slip-proof footwear. Wear insect repellent and long-sleeved clothing. Monitor / rotate personnel and ensure regular rest, meal and hydration breaks. Wear sunscreen and suitable hat. SWMS.
Working on, in, or near water		HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS FOR MANAGING RISKS OF WORKING ON, IN, OR NEAR WATER ELIMINATION Eliminate the potential of falling into the water and drowning through work planning and process/workplace design. e.g., remote monitoring/reading devices, pipes, tubes, and pump installation to collect water samples without needing to access the water???s edge. SUBSTITUTION Replace the process, plant, or equipment with an alternate, e.g., fabricate structures on land, then transferring them to be installed in position over water, use drones or remote-controlled submarines, etc. ISOLATION Isolate workers from the water edge by installing a guardrail or barrier around a water body. ENGINEERING Design or re-design the process, plant, or equipment (i.e., install a temporary barrier and provide fixed access / egress). ADMINISTRATIVE Develop SOPs/ SWMS/ Work instructions for undertaking tasks that expose workers to falling into water bodies and drowning ??? warning signage. PPE Hard hats, boots, harnesses, lifejackets, and fall restraint devices.
35. EXCAVATIONS
Finding existing under-ground services		Dial before you dig, documented existing services. Site survey. Use Specialised contractor for underground services detection. Pot holing. Complete SBG form: PMP 6.03.13 -Excavation Permit before any excavation work is carried out. Liaise with electricity supply authorities / asset owners regarding the control measures, management & training for working near under-ground services. Refer to ACTEWAGL / EVOENERGY Electrical Safety Rules.
In-ground services		If excavating, you must identify all electrical cables present. For example: Contact Dial Before You Dig, a free enquiry service for information on underground assets anywhere in Australia. This organisation will tell you if electrical cables owned by one or more of its contributory members are located in the vicinity of your site. Definite cable locations can be determined by special arrangement with the organisations. Dial Before You Dig can be contacted by: Phoning 1100; or Submitting an online enquiry on the Dial-before-u-Dig website (www.1100.com.au) Contact relevant authorities about all cables they may have placed in the vicinity of the excavation. Authorities may include: Electricity Supply Authorities Communication Companies Local Government Authorities, and Water Authorities.
Collapse, partial collapse of structure close to excavation		Contact with engineers prior to works commencement. Put in place systems that have been designed and monitor during excavation process. Have emergency plan in place PMP 4.07.06 - Emergency Response Plan.
Unauthorised access		Barricade areas if in the compound to isolate area from other workers. Fence areas where maybe accessible to the public.
Falls		Have appropriate ramps, steps or other appropriate access to excavation.
Ground collapse or water inrush		Use of benching, shoring. Use PMP 2.02.01 for controls. Have available pumps or other watering systems to remove water and prevent build-up. Plant, excavated material and vehicles or any other heavy loads not to be located in the zone of influence. SWMS
Contaminants ??? Airborne or underground		Use mechanical ventilation to remove airborne contaminants. Training to identify buried contaminants such as Asbestos and have an action plan in place.
Hitting Overhead Electrical Lines or electrical feeds to site sheds or temporary power Boards.		Identify the specific training required for working within the ???authorised person??? area adjacent to underground and overhead electrical conductors in accordance with the utility owners??? requirements. Manage No Go Zones Safety. The use of a Spotter. Restrict work areas to required personnel only. Temporary shutdown power to cable if possible. Erect barriers and signage. Have in place an Approved SWMS.
Plant operators - Inadequate Training		Check contractors are competent to complete the required task with Verification of Competency (VOC)/plant licences. Ensure adequate, competent supervision/spotters. Check all equipment is appropriate for task and in good working order.
36. EXTREME HEAT
Fatigue / heat stroke		Workers must take reasonable care for their own health and safety. Workers must also take reasonable care not to adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. Workers must comply, so far as reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by SBG to allow the person to comply with the WHS Act and WHS Regulation. Workers must also cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of SBG relating to health or safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers. SBG encourage workers to stay hydrated when working in heat and to not replace drinking water with energy drinks, soft drinks, or coffee, wear suitable hats, clothing and other sun protection. Modifying workloads if necessary, so strenuous tasks are performed during cooler parts of the day or reducing time spent on those tasks. Providing additional rest breaks in a cool, shaded area Providing cool drinking water near the work site and encouraging workers to take more breaks. Using mechanical aids to reduce physical exertion. Providing workers with information, instruction and training to manage fatigue and illness associated with high temperatures
37. ENVIRONMENTAL
Storm water / sediment control		All work to be carried out in accordance with local authority requirements, EPA Agreement and Dept. of conservation and land management manual ???Urban Erosion & Sediment control???. Comply with approved drawings and get approvals if site conditions change.
Contaminating soil / water		Use of external consultants for testing and monitoring of safe disposal. SWMS from contractors for handling of materials that could Contaminate soil or water.
Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Substances (Use / storage / spills)		Get SDS read and observe. Use low hazard chemicals, SWMS, Training, PPE,
Air Quality (dust / emissions)		Ventilation and isolation for indoor areas, Water down areas that have dust producing issues. SWMS, PPE
Heritage site damage		Protect. Fence. Isolate. Monitor during works.
Concrete or Paint Wastes		Contractors to have in place environmental controls. Use of an Enviro System for paint disposal. Controlled wash down areas for concrete trucks.
Dewatering / pump out		Contractors to have in place environmental controls. Environmental Protection Guidelines for construction and land development
Noise		Monitor
Slurry or other discharges		Contractors to have in place environmental controls. Environmental Protection Guidelines for construction and land development
Waste Hazardous (synthetic mineral fibre and other)		Contractors to have in place environmental controls. Environmental Protection Guidelines for construction and land development
Waste Disposal		Set up recycling bins according to material
Bulk excavation / spoil		Use as fill, if it complies with the specification requirements for fill material or remove unwanted soil from site to designated/approved disposal areas.
Traffic and Parking		Engage consultant to set up site specific traffic management plan. Use only designated parking area as directed by site management.
Soil / Mud being carried onto roadways		Truck Exit only through exits with shake down bays.
Flora		Erect barricades around trees to be protected taking into account the drip line for root protection, Install signage & consult an arborist as required
Spiders / Snakes		Wear appropriate clothing. Use gloves when moving materials. Have the appropriate first aid kit for outdoor working environment.
Wind		No lifting to be done during high winds. Do not store loose materials at height. Ensure light materials are tied down. Roof sheets to be tied down. Ensure no visible signs of damage/movement have occurred to temporary structures after high winds. Consult with engineers.
38. SUBSTATIONS WORKS (Installation or Removal)
Electrocution		Isolation of service prior to work being done. Have in place Risk assessment performed by contractors and SWMS prior to work commencing on site.
Disruption of Services		Consultation with the local area affected by disruption.
Excavations		Ensure all maintenance is performed as per manufacturer???s recommendations. Ensure operator completes a documented inspection of plant used on a daily basis, prestart check. Check contractors are competent to complete the required task with Verification of Competency (VOC)/plant licences. Ensure adequate, competent supervision/spotters. Check all equipment is appropriate for task and in good working order. Check all equipment is appropriate for task and in good working order. SWMS.
39. WORK ON OR NEAR ENERGISED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OR SERVICES
Electric Shock Explosion Burns Fires		An additional risk assessment may be required to identify all electrical hazards and non-electrical hazards, both actual and potential. The work area is clear of obstructions to allow for easy access. The isolation points clearly marked or labelled and capable of being operated quickly. Painting the lower section of the pole up to 3 metres above ground can also provide a visual indication of structures to help avoid accidental contact. Provide a visual indication/warning markers of overhead powerlines with the likes of red & white 3D vane Rota-marker, Tiger-Tails, Vinyl Flag & Ball Type warning indicators. The person with management or control of the workplace been consulted about the proposed electrical work. Consult with electricity supply authorities / asset owner regarding the control measures & management for working near overhead electric powerlines. Identification of underground service, location detection to be undertaken by an Approved Utilities Locator. A SWMS is to be prepared for the task. This should state the control measures required to eliminate or minimise the risks. A safety observer is required who must be competent in implementing control measures in case of an emergency and rescue and resuscitation if necessary. The person must be trained, competent and confident in applying the particular procedures or techniques that are required for the task. Wear the appropriate clothing and associated PPE for the task e.g., safety helmet and boots, insulating gloves. Ensure that tools and accessories are insulated and have been inspected and maintained to ensure they are serviceable. Test equipment is appropriate to the task and functioning correctly. The necessary first aid facilities provided and accessible. Barricade area so only authorised persons are entering area electrical work is being carried out.
No Go Zones		Approach distances for work performed by unauthorised persons: Approach distances are one way of separating people from hazards. The approach distance for each work zone will vary depending on the voltage of the overhead electric line and the level of authorisation of each person doing the work. As the risk increases a greater approach distance is required. There are three work zones shown in Figure above: ZONE C: NO GO ZONE WHERE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AUTHORITY APPROVAL IS REQUIRED. Zone C is the no go zone around overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment where no part of a person, material, crane, vehicle or mobile plant may enter while the electric lines and associated electrical equipment are energised, without written approval from the Electricity Supply Authority. This includes: All parts of a person, hand tools, equipment or other materials held by them, & Cranes, vehicles or mobile operating plant including the load, controlling ropes and other accessories associated with the plant. No go zones apply whenever work is done or plant like a tip truck, crane, elevating work platform or a concrete pumping truck is operating around energised overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment and the risk cannot be eliminated. The area of a no-go zone may vary, but it will always exist. A no-go zone extends in all directions around the energised overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment ??? not just sideways. No go zones should be established before work starts. ZONE B: AUTHORISED PERSONS Authorised persons are workers who have successfully completed a recognised training course in overhead line electrical hazards so are permitted to work in Zone B. Zone B applies to: Authorised persons, with a safety observer, performing work in the vicinity of overhead electric lines including plant, hand tools, equipment or other material held by them, and Cranes and their loads and mobile plant operated by an authorised person, with a safety observer, in the vicinity of overhead electric lines. Zone B approach distances are based on the results of a written risk assessment. You must develop a safe system of work for Zone B. It should be based on a risk assessment and consultation with the Electricity Supply Authority about the proposed works. It should also comply with each work condition imposed by the Electricity Supply Authority. ZONE A: UNAUTHORISED PERSONS Unauthorised workers can only work in Zone A. Unauthorised persons are workers who have not received training in overhead line electrical hazards and do not have sufficient training or experience to enable them to avoid the dangers from overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment. Zone A applies to: Unauthorised persons performing work in the vicinity of overhead electric lines including plant, hand tools, equipment or other material held by them, and Cranes and their loads and mobile plant operated by an unauthorised person in the vicinity of overhead electric lines. Use a risk assessment to decide whether a safety observer is necessary. The safety observer should monitor work close to Zone B to ensure no workers, plant or equipment enters Zone B.
No Go Zone		In planning the work and to decide the correct no go zone for the circumstances, you should contact the Electricity Supply Authority or asset owner to verify: The voltage of the electric line, and If it is insulated or bare. A written safe system of work should also be developed for work done in a no go zone where a SWMS is not required. It should consider the safety of workers while doing the work and be readily accessible by workers including contractors. A safe system of work may include safe work practices and procedures, safe sequencing of work tasks, safe use of equipment, permit systems and relevant signs. You should also consider who or what will be working in the vicinity of the energised overhead electric lines, For example the: Type of work to be done. Type of plant to be operated, and Amount of plant and the number of people with permission from the electrical supply authority to enter the no go zone. Equipped with the right electrical training or experience, an authorised person can work within a reduced no go zone based on a risk assessment. On site the authorised person could be the plant operator, supervisor, electrician or worker. All of these factors govern the safe approach distance.
No Go Zone		APPROACH DISTANCES FOR VEHICLES
41. DELIVERY / REMOVAL
Crush injury		Ensure spotter is used and area cordoned off while moving container. Doors to be locked prior to moving.
Electrocution		Check for hazards prior to movement, especially overhead
Damage to Structures		inspect proposed location with driver & spotter to ensure awareness of surroundings
Unwanted movement		Install on flat, stable & level surfaces only. Driver and spotter to communicate clearly their procedure before movement of plant and prior to loading/unloading container/shed.
Position & Ease of Access		Ensure chosen location is away from major thoroughfares but, where possible, within line of site of the main site and a realistic distance to the work area.
42. DAILY USE
Crush Injuries		Chock doors open and place temporary bollards to provide access area.
Explosions & Fire		Volatile & flammable items not to be stored in Containers ??? use appropriate facilities.
Falls & trips		Ensure contents of container are kept in a neat & tidy manner.
43. TREE REMOVAL
Heritage Listed		Get approval from relevant authorities.
Falling Limbs		Risk Assessment by competent person. SWMS prior to commencing work.
Damage to property and services		Isolate areas. Traffic management controls in place. Dial before you dig, documented existing services. Site survey. Detect (Specialised contractor for underground services detection). Pot holing / Hydrovac.
Wind		No Work to be done during high winds. Assessment to be on the day of work.
44. DEMOLITION
Notifiable demolition work		A demolition plan (WHS 4.09.01 - Demolition Plan & Checklist) should be prepared for all demolitions where there are several other persons conducting a business or undertaking (for example, subcontractors) involved. If the demolition contractor is also the principal contactor, the demolition plan should be incorporated as part of the WHS management plan. Written notice to the regulator for the following demolition work must be given at least 5 days before any work commences: Demolition of a structure, or a part of a structure that is load bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure, that is at least 6 metres in height. Demolition work involving load shifting machinery on a suspended floor, or demolition work involving explosives. SWMS.
Structure		The building or structure to be demolished and all its components should be maintained in a safe and structurally stable condition so as to prevent the unexpected collapse of part or all the structure. Temporary braces, propping, shoring or guys may need to be added to ensure that stability of the structure is maintained. An assessment is to be made on the building structure / materials / foundations before any changes to the structure or construction of temporary structures. The sequence of propping, structural steel install and demolition needs to be designed, maintained, cleared by the engineer and adhered to for all stages of the works. The temporary support structure is to be installed by a competent person (Competent person means a person who has acquired through training, qualification or experience the knowledge and skills to carry out the task) Any changes to the design or installed system must be authorized and signed off by a qualified engineer.
Premature collapse of the structure during demolition due to lack of support Death / injury from collapse		Identify critical load bearing elements i.e., walls / columns prior to demolition; Provide appropriate demolition sequence; Provide temporary propping and bracing prior demolition; Demolition drawings prepared showing extent of works.
Demolition of a section of structure that is not to be demolished due to not understanding the scope of works. Unnecessary damage to structure, death / injury from collapse		Meeting with demolition contractor; Builder to mark on site the area to be demolished and verify against demolition plan/drawings; Engineer to inspect prior demolition.
Overloading existing slab due to heavy construction loads Death / injury due to building collapse		Demolisher to provide work method statement; Provide floor loading diagram; Check capacity of existing structures with structural engineer; Limit size/speed of construction equipment; Provide temporary propping if required
Temporary propping Death / injury due to building collapse		Temporary propping to be installed prior to demolition or in a sequence determined by the structural engineer and verified against the documentation or the structural engineer. All props to be checked for condition and SWL certification prior to use and included in periodic inspection checklist. Minor propping to be assessed by a competent person.
Hazardous material, lead paint, mineral fibres.		Any hazardous materials should be clearly identified. Information about a chemical???s hazards and control measures can be obtained from the chemical???s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or the label of the chemical???s container. If available, the workplace???s former hazardous chemicals register, or manifest should be referred to for determining the nature and location of previous hazardous chemical storage areas. Have in place an Action Plan (Unexpected Finds Protocol) in the event of finding hazardous material in the worksite. The precautions which should be taken when demolishing materials containing lead include: Minimising the generation of lead dust and fumes, cleaning work areas properly during and after work, wearing the appropriate PPE, maintaining good personal hygiene. PPE should be worn when insulation is being removed during the demolition process and dust should be suppressed by damping down.
Secured work area		Erecting secure impassable barricades with adequate signage and appropriate lock out procedures to prevent unauthorised pedestrian or vehicular access to the area and providing information to workers and other persons at the workplace advising them of the status of the exclusion zones. Provide supervision so that no unauthorised person enters an exclusion zone. Regularly inspect and maintain barriers.
Asbestos		Get copy of building???s Asbestos Management Plan. Review Plan prior to commencement of works. Have in place an Action Plan (Unexpected Finds Protocol) in the event of finding asbestos in the worksite. Use a licenced person for any removal of asbestos in the work area. Monitor air during the removal process. No unauthorised persons to enter contaminated areas until all clear given. Workers to be informed of asbestos presence. All site staff and workers have been trained in identifying asbestos. SWMS in place.
Removal of waste		Debris should be progressively removed to prevent any build up that could affect the integrity of a suspended floor of the building or structure, affect workplace access and egress, and become a fire hazard, or cause a health and safety hazard. Demolished materials should not be allowed to fall freely unless they are confined within a chute (or similar enclosure), shaft and/or exclusion zone. Signs which warn of the risk from falling or ejected material should be placed at the discharge end of every chute.
Fire		Adequate fire prevention equipment should be provided and maintained at all times during the demolition of a structure. Access to the fire protection service, including any booster fitting, should also be maintained. Flammable and combustible material should be removed from the work area and should not be allowed to accumulate to the extent that it can become a fire hazard.
45. BULK EARTHWORKS
Finding existing under-ground services		Dial before you dig, documented existing services. Site survey. Detect (Specialised contractor for underground services detection). Pot holing.
Crush or impact with workers when unloading machinery		When anyone is to be near unloading plant and equipment, isolate the area through; barrier controls, use designated load and unload areas and Signage. Provide spotters or lookouts where available and where necessary. Check that the flashing light and audible reversing alarm is operating correctly. Check ramps are properly and securely in place. Ramp base should be on a solid base. Where soil or other medium is unstable use base plate or other suitable materials to provide stable support. Where applicable and in use make sure traffic management plan is being used. Keep a visual lookout when loading or unloading.
Plant Maintenance		Ensure all maintenance is performed as per manufacturer???s recommendations. Ensure operator completes a documented inspection of plant used daily, prestart check. SBG forms: WHS 4.05.01 - Plant and Equipment Register WHS 4.05.03 - Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment WHS 4.05.04 - Plant Pre-Start Checklist WHS 4.05.05 - Plant Daily Checklist
Plant Operators ??? Inadequate Training		Check contractors are competent to complete the required task with Verification of Competency (VOC) / High-Risk Licences. Ensure adequate, competent supervision/spotters. Check all equipment is appropriate for task and in good working order. Site Induction.
46. DETAILED EARTHWORKS / DRAINAGE
Plant Maintenance		Ensure all maintenance is performed as per manufacturer???s recommendations. Ensure operator completes a documented inspection of plant used on a daily basis, prestart check. SBG forms: PMP 6.03.13 - Excavation Permit WHS 4.05.01 - Plant and Equipment Register WHS 4.05.03 - Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment WHS 4.05.04 - Plant Pre-Start Checklist WHS 4.05.05 - Plant Daily Checklist
Hitting Overhead Electrical Lines: High voltage or Feeding site sheds or temporary power Boards.		Manage No Go Zones Safety. The use of a Spotter. Restrict work areas to required personnel only. Temporary shutdown power to cable if possible. Erect barriers and signage. Have in place an Approved SWMS.
Hitting underground High Voltage cables.		Have on site, current Dial Before You Dig Drawings. Contractor to be given a copy for reference before commencing work. Contact building management to verify location of cables if plans available.
47. INSTALLING ELECTRICITY TO SITE SHED AND TEMPORARY BOARDS FOR WORK SITE
Electrocution		Plan board placement, use RCD???s, get electrician to install, mark live cables, test boards and leads monthly. Leads up off ground. AS3012 Electrical Installations Construction and Demolition sites SWMS, Use SBG approved form for shutdowns. PMP 6.03.06
Location of Overhead cables (Temporary Power)		Locate cables away from trafficable areas. Marking of TCW shall be by use of different coloured wiring from the permanent wiring or by attaching iridescent YELLOW TAPE at 4 to 5m spacing marked with the words ???Caution Temporary Construction Wiring???.
48. FORMWORK
Unsafe system		PMP 6.03.02 - Formwork Inspection Checklist All formwork is to be planned before commencing works in consultation with the formwork contractor and relevant persons/designer/engineer involved in the work to identify the hazards, determine appropriate control measures, and ensure safe access & egress is made available to all "Working at Heights??? areas and activities. Design appropriate system and certified by formwork engineer. SWMS
Erecting deck and supports		Compliance with the formwork and project documentation supplied. Supervised by the contractors leading hand. Have a SWMS in place. Monitor by management on site by use of form PMP 6.03.14 Inspection Schedule.
Stripping		Written confirmation should be provided before formwork can be removed. Dismantled in an orderly sequence that is reverse of its erection. Back propping arrangements must be verified prior to commencement of removal. Areas to be isolated. PPE used and use of experienced persons. Use PMP 6.03.02 Formwork Inspection Checklist.
49. REINFORCEMENT
Formwork Collapse		Authorisation & location to be obtained from formwork supervisor prior to landing steel on formwork deck.
Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)		Refer to Manual Handling above
50. POST TENSIONING (PT)
Falls from Heights		Authorisation to be obtained from formwork supervisor prior to accessing deck to commence. Fall protection to be provided where there is a risk to health & safety associated with a fall by a person from 1 level to another that is reasonably likely to cause injury to the person or any other person.
Formwork Collapse		Authorisation & location to be obtained from formwork supervisor prior to landing Coil on formwork deck.
Body Injuries		Area to be isolated (using red flags & signage) around coil & cable when feeding cable using the pusher. All cable ends to be capped. Area to be barricaded using Parra webbing & signage before final stress commences. **Initial stress less than 30% does not need barricading. All barricading, with compliant signage, to remain in place for a minimum of 2hrs after final stress has been completed. Concrete test results to be received in writing prior to final stress commencing. Stress to yield stressing in accordance with Structural Engineers documentation.
Plant Failure		Calibration test results & maintenance records to be provide for stressing jack.
Material Failure	3	In the case of a post tension failure provide details of grid location, strand / tendon number to concrete supplier and engineer, then establish, document and carry out rectification procedure.	SBG PT Company Concrete Supplier Engineer	10
Body Injuries		PPE - Full face helmet / shield to be worn that protects the entire face, head & temples always whilst doing the final stress. Compliant Backing Board to be used when stressing ???Double Live Ends???. In the case of ???Double Live End??? tendons, ensure that barricades are erected at both ends even if only stressing from one end. Safe working distance (900mm) around stressing jack to be established for stressors in case of emergency. Full face Shield or Goggles must be always used whilst using an Angle Grinder or Quick Cut Saws.
Slips \| Trips \| Falls		All rubbish and loose materials to be cleaned up daily. Safe access to and from the workplace to be provided and always maintained.
Grouting Long Term Exposure		SDS (Safety Data Sheet) to be provided for hazardous materials and all personnel signed into SWMS prior to commencement.
51. CONCRETE POURS
Concrete Trucks & Pumps entering and leaving site.		Traffic management plan. Entry / Exit only at designated points Controlled by site management.
52. SCAFFOLD
Access & Egress Slips \| Trips \| Falls		Refer to Section 4 ACCESS / EGRESS & HOUSEKEEPING (Above). Ensure safe access & egress is made available to all "Working at Heights??? areas and activities.
Unstable		Obtain professional advice if ground conditions seem unstable, check nearby excavations and any trenches in the area. Clean and clear areas and divert any watercourse that may lead to a washout under the scaffold base.
Unsuitable scaffold		Assess the risks and requirements. A Scaffold design and scaffold plan to be in place appropriate for works on site. WHS 4.05.09 - Scaffold Plan
Working near overhead power		Do not erect scaffolding until measures have been taken to minimise risk. Minimum distance from power lines is 4 meters. SWMS to be in place and assessed. Authority approval if required.
Injury due to incomplete scaffold		Scaffold to be sign posted and barricaded until the Scaffold has been handed over to site and tagged, signed for use by certified person. A visual check to be done daily to ensure it has not been tampered with.
Mixing components from different scaffold systems		Do not mix components from different manufacturers, suppliers unless approved by an Engineer.
Injury during erecting		The following work method should be followed for erecting scaffold: after enough components of the scaffold have been erected to support it, immediately install: A platform at least 450 mm wide along the full length of the section of scaffold, edge protection across the space between the uprights forming the outer frame of the scaffold at the level the scaffold has reached, a means of access (for example, temporary stairs or a ladder) to the level the scaffold has reached. Before the next level of the scaffold is erected, a platform should be installed below the level at a distance of not more than 2 metres. A section of the platform may be left open to allow the passing of planks or other scaffolding components between levels. A platform does not need to be installed on the bottom level of the scaffold. A platform may be removed after work has started two levels above the level from which the platform is to be removed. The following additional safe work practices should be followed when erecting scaffold. Scaffold ???fittings and other connections should be securely tightened. Where ???safety fittings??? are used, they should be fitted in accordance with the scaffolding plan. All scaffolding components should be installed as the scaffold is erected. For example, the installation of all bracing and ties, guy ropes or buttresses. Consider using specifically designed loading platforms and/or back propping to prevent overloading the building floor or the scaffold. Obtain certification from a competent person before erecting scaffold on awnings. Limit the number of workers on a scaffold at any one time. Develop a methodical work sequence if more than one worker will be on the scaffold at the one time for example, allocate specific tasks to each scaffolder. Work from a full deck of planks whenever possible. Do not climb on guardrails to gain extra height. Implement measures to control the risk of a fall if the internal gap (the gap between the inner edge of the length of the platform and the face of the building or structure immediately beside the platform) on scaffolds (includes hanging bracket scaffolds) is greater than 225 mm. For example, install edge protection, additional scaffold planks to minimise the size of the internal gap.
Injury during dismantling		Edge protection and any means of access can be removed as the scaffold is dismantled, provided it is removed at the last possible stage. A platform of at least 450 mm wide, at the level the dismantling has reached, is in place, where practicable. Ensure that when dismantling scaffold, the platform immediately below the level the worker is standing on, has a full set of planks across its width and is no lower than 2 meters. A section of the scaffold may be left open (for example no platform in place) to allow the lowering of planks or other scaffolding components between levels. Scaffolding components should never be dropped in an uncontrolled manner when dismantling scaffold.
Unauthorised Use		Handover or Inspection Certificate must be completed by the certifying scaffolders and accepted and co-signed by the SBG Representative. Any site changes from the original scaffold design drawing/s that have been made will require either the design drawing to be revised and/or by way of hand marking up the drawing and co-signed as per the above. A Scaffolding Inspection Tag (Scaff-Tag) attached at the lowest entry point to the specific scaffold prior to use. All scaffolds are to be inspected against the agreed design and survey as a minimum every 30 days or immediately after an inclement weather event by the certifying scaffolders for the scaffold supplier / subcontractor, the Scaff-Tag updated, and an Inspection Certificate provided to the SHAW management.
53. WELDING
Fumes		Eliminate, so far as is reasonably practicable, any exposure to airborne contaminants that are hazardous chemicals. E.g., Isolating the source of exposure to the hazardous chemical, for example, welding in isolation booths away from others. Provide appropriate respiratory protection.
Radiation		Install non-flammable screens and partitions. Use signs to warn that welding is occurring. If welding is being carried out, entry into the work area is not permitted unless safeguards are used such as PPE. Provide PPE including filter shades for goggles and face shields to protect the eyes from radiation. Gloves and other protective clothing should be worn to cover exposed skin.
Electric Shock		Use fully insulated electrode holders, prevent contacting electrodes or welding wire with bare hands when in the holder or welding gun (wear dry welding gloves). Prevent holders or electrodes coming into contact with any other person. Check the working area does not have any potentially live structures, components, or wet areas, install an RCD. Inspect all equipment to check that it is in good condition prior to use, including power switches, terminals, connections, cables, and insulation.
Electromagnetic fields		Use barriers to isolate people who are not directly involved in the welding process. Use signs indicating there are strong electromagnetic fields should be used to alert people to risks. Workers should not stand close to the power source or drape the welding cable around their body. Workers with pacemakers or other susceptible devices should substitute work that involves exposure to electromagnetic fields for another type of welding process, such as performing oxy-fuel welding instead of electric arc welding. Seek medical advice before exposing a worker wearing such a device to welding related electromagnetic fields.
Fire and Explosion		Isolate fuel sources from ignition sources. Purge all traces of flammable or combustible materials from drums, vessels and tanks which are to be welded prior to welding, and preferably fill with an inert substance such as nitrogen gas or water. Use fire resistant barriers to prevent welding sparks accidently reaching flammable and combustible materials. Check work areas are well ventilated to prevent accumulation of flammable vapours in the work area. Check work area is free from rubbish, paper or dust that could be potential fuel sources or produce dust explosions. Use flash back arrestors on gas hoses to prevent the flames travelling back and igniting the gas in cylinder. Drain and purge equipment, such as gas hoses, and lock the gas off at the valve immediately after use. Do not store flammable and combustible materials near welding area. Keep and maintain firefighting equipment near welding area.
Burns and Exposure to heat		Isolate workers from contacting hot work pieces, for example, carry out post-weld heat treatment in areas where work pieces cannot be accidently touched. Mark or label as ???hot??? equipment, metals, plates or items likely to be hot in the welding area to minimise accidental burns. Contact with heated surfaces can be avoided by using thermal insulating materials and wearing personal protective equipment. Ventilate work areas to reduce the build-up of heat in the workplace. Workers should drink cool drinking water and take regular scheduled rest breaks.
Compressed and Liquefied gases		Store and handle cylinders appropriately. Keep cylinders maintained free from leaks or dents. Store cylinders in an upright position to ensure the safety device functions correctly. Secure cylinders to prevent dislodgement. Ensure flashback arrestors are fitted at the blow pipe at the regulator on oxygen and lines of oxy-fuel gas systems. Keep the cylinder valve closed when the cylinder is not being used. Keep all sources of heat and ignition away from gas cylinders, even if the cylinders do not contain flammable material.
Asphyxiation		Avoid work being carried out in oxygen-enriched (over 23 per cent) or oxygen-depleted (under 19.5 per cent) atmospheres. Keep the work area well ventilated, particularly in low lying areas and roof spaces where gases can accumulate. Use an air supplied respirator, particularly in confined spaces. Monitor the atmosphere to check it is free of harmful contaminants and contains an adequate oxygen level. Check cylinder fittings, hoses and connections are not damaged or in poor condition.
54. STRUCTURAL STEEL
Collapse of structure		In addition to planning at the design stage, control measures to avoid the collapse of the steel structure during erection include: The sequence of propping, structural steel install and demolition needs to be designed, maintained, cleared by the engineer and adhered to at all times. Making sure all beams are secured before releasing slings and all bolted connections are effective to stabilise the structure. Adhering to design specifications, or where this is not possible seeking further advice from the designer. Starting erection in a nominated braced bay so the building can be plumbed and made self-supporting to further support the erected steelwork. If this is not possible, ensure the erection engineer is consulted on developing an alternative site-specific sequential erection procedure. Verifying the footing concrete has reached the specified strength before erecting columns and checking fittings for supporting columns are adequate for the structural capacity of the erection conditions. Verifying the stability of the structure at the end of each workday, when fastenings may be incomplete, and during strong winds. Seeking approval from the erection designer to stop work at unscheduled points when the structure has not been completed to the specifications of the erection design. Obtaining written approval from the erection engineer before loads are placed on the structure.
Falls from height		Avoid the need to work at height by constructing as much of the steelwork as possible at ground level or from erected floor slabs or decks in the structure. Alternatively, reducing the amount of time spent on working on the steel structure is the best means of minimising falls. Where possible release the lifting sling or device from floor level by using long slings, remote release shackles or other suitable devices. Inspect and test as much as possible at ground level. Ensure safe access & egress is made available to all "Working at Heights??? areas and activities.
Falling objects		Control measures to prevent injuries or death caused from being struck by falling objects include: Passing bolts and other equipment. Using lifting beams to position members to ensure the stability of the member. Limiting access to overhead work by setting up exclusion zones. Preventing loads from being lifted or transported over people or amenities. Ensuring only a rigger or dogman slings loads and where appropriate fix taglines. Using approved bolt bags or baskets at all times to prevent loose bolts or tools injuring workers below.
55. BLOCKWORK / BRICKWORK / ROCK WALLS
Wall collapse Crushing from walls High winds		Wet brickwork will be braced temporarily where needed and as specified in plans to prevent the wall/s from falling over. Brace Walls to prevent structural collapse. Stop at lintel height to allow mortar to strengthen. No work in heavy rain periods and cover bricks to prevent them absorbing moisture. For new walls with no support, height should not exceed 10 times the thickness of the wall (less in high wind areas). Distance between supports should not exceed 2m (spread the bearing of support through battens over a distance of 500mm) Seek advice from Structural Engineer. Weather is to be evaluated by the site supervisor in consultation with the site manager/foreman and determination made as to whether work can begin. Stand down if high winds are present.
56. LIFT CONSTRUCTION
Body Injury		CONTROLS DURING CONSTRUCTION Barriers & Platforms: Implement barriers across lift openings, secure platforms for workers to prevent falls & ensure a safe working environment. Falling Object Protection: Install appropriate safety measures to prevent objects from falling onto workers below. Safe Entry / Exit: Ensure safe access / egress to & from the lift-well, provide clear markings for safe working loads. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard Hats, Safety Glasses, Gloves & High-Visibility Clothing. Equipment Maintenance & Inspection: Implement regular maintenance & inspection procedures for all equipment used in lift-well during construction.
Body Injury		Emergency: Provide emergency access doors with specific dimensions, self-closing / locking mechanisms, electrical contacts to prevent lift movement when the door is open. Outline emergency procedures in case of accidents or incidents.
Inadequate training & competency		Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for Lift Construction, including provisions for verifying the training & competency of workers involved in the lift construction.
57. WATERPROOFING
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
58. RENDER
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
59. ALUCABOND OR SIMILAR
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
60. ROOF TRUSSES
Stabilising lifted trusses		Use braces fixed to existing frames/walls to stabilise initial truss and continue until all trusses are braced.
61. METAL ROOFER
Wind		No lifting to be done during high winds. Do not store loose materials at height. Ensure light materials are tied down. Roof sheets to be tied down.
62. ROOF TILING
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
63. MEMBRANE
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
64. SOFFIT
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
65. ROOF RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
66. SPRINKLERS
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
67. FIRE SERVICES
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
68. HYDRAULIC SERVICES
Cutting into existing services		Ensure correct processes have been followed. Ensure correct approvals have been granted. SWMS
69. SECURITY
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
70. DATA
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
71. MECHANICAL
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
72. DRY WALLS AND CEILINGS
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
73. CARPENTRY FIX
Dust/ shavings from MDF		Ventilation and isolation from other trades. SWMS to isolate, Extract + PPE. Cut as per directions in the SDS.
74. SUNSHADES
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
75. WINDOWS AND DOORS
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
76. PAINTER
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
77. GLAZIER
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
78. JOINERY
Dust/ shavings from MDF		Ventilation and isolation from other trades. SWMS to isolate, Extract + PPE. Cut as per directions in the SDS.
79. TOILET PARTITIONS
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
81. FLOORING TIMBER
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
83. BLINDS
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
84. HANDRAILS / METALWORK
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
Test
85. SIGNAGE
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
86. BITUMEN PAVING
Heat stress and fatigue		SWMS, monitor workers.
Fire and Explosion. Boil over, Spills and Thermal Burns. Pyrophoric deposits.		Traffic control at worksites, SWMS.
87. LANDSCAPING
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
88. FINAL CLEAN
Insert hazard/risk		Insert controls
89. PERSONAL HAZARDS
Fatigue		Health surveillance. Limit workdays to no longer than 12 hours, and preferably less. Limit work week to no longer than 55 hours. Schedule regular breaks during the workday. Job Control ??? Workers empowered to be able to take a fatigue break as required. If working night shifts, limit the number of consecutive night shifts to 4, and ensure that a night shift ends before 8:00 am.
Temperature Hot		Monitor heat stress: Heat rashes, sunburn, cramps, blurred vision, dizziness, difficulty in thinking. Seek shade, replace lost liquids, Rest, use light-coloured loose-fitting clothing. Contact supervisor immediately.
Temperature Cold		Monitor early warning signs of hypothermia: hands become numb, shivering, loss of fine motor co-ordination, slurred speech, and irrational behaviour. Stop work, seek shelter, find an external heating source, put extra layers of clothing, and replace wet with dry, increase physical activity. Contact supervisor immediately.
Sunburn		Health surveillance. Minimise the amount of outdoor work. Move jobs under cover. Do outdoor tasks in the early morning or late in the day. Share outdoor and indoor work to minimise individual exposure.
Violence		Avoid physical violence by trying to de-escalate the behaviour. Be prepared to take escape action ASAP. Do not aggravate aggressor. Activate duress system if one is available. Summon help and call police. Record details after the incident.
Harassment / Bullying		Report it. It could be to your safety committee, a member of your team or head management. Seek external help if not satisfied with results.
Stress		Monitor work hours, workloads and high-risk work activities. Seek professional advice. Look out for symptoms from colleagues at work.
Mental Health / Psychosocial Wellbeing		WORK \| LIFE \| BALANCE. Shaw Building Group recognises the impact that emotional distress can have upon the workplace and community. To assist workers on our sites struggling with personal, family, financial or workplace stress, Shaw Building Group will provide a qualified Mental Health First Aider as a trained first point of contact. Conversation with your work mates Tradies Tune-Up (Workplace Health Checks) COUNSELLING SUPPORT Shaw Building Group utilise the services of Lifeline to assist with counselling and support. Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Lack of lighting		Ensure when in a working area the lighting is at a level of 160 LUX or better. Task lighting to be provided in instances lighting not compliant.
Hearing loss		Ensure workers are trained in the correct use and appropriate ear protection for the works. Sites assess and change work areas to minimise exposure to hazardous noise. Training, PPE, guards & shields as required.
Eye injury		Training, PPE, guards & shields as required.
Fit for Work.		Surveillance. Report to site management. Not allowed to enter work site until deemed fit to do so.
Hazardous Dust		Refer: 27. Use of hazardous substances Hazard identification. SDS. Training, Isolate areas. Use approved PPE, guards or shields.
90. PLANT / MACHINERY
Injury through breakage/malfunction		Get maintenance records, clearance on hired equipment, elect tags. If break down, isolate remove keys, tag not to be used.
Electrocution		All tools to be tagged and used through an RCD box.
Injury from machinery roll over and from falling objects		Earthmoving machinery over 1500 kg requires ROPS and FOPS and seat belts fitted. Risk assessment to be in place. Compliance plate to be attached on machine. Other mobile plant a risk assessment to be undertaken to determine the need for protective structures, accounting for the manner in which the plant is to be operated.
Cranes and pumps		Trained operator, maintained equipment, logbooks.
Traffic management		Only parking in designated areas, keep access clear. Max speed 5 kph.
91. SUPERVISION OF APPRENTICES (APPRENTICES, TRAINEES & YOUNG WORKERS)
Young workers (aged from 15-24 years)		CONSULTATION \| TRAINING \| MONITORING \| REVIEW CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) 11084NAT ??? Course in Asbestos Awareness 10830NAT ??? Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention 11348NAT (or formerly 10852NAT) ??? Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Material Provide First Aid Introduction to Manual Handling & Noise & You (SBG) IMS Induction, Policies & Procedures (SBG) Project Management Plan & WHS&E Management Plan (SBG) Emergency Response Plan (SBG) PPE Kit including hardhat, eye protection, ear protection & gloves Always working with qualified tradesman and not to be left unsupervised. Providing the right tools. PROCORE & 1Breadcrumb ??? General Induction (SBG) Regular visits & contact with Senior Managers & Safety & Systems Manager

POST CONSTRUCTION

Hazard / Risk	Risk	Control Measure	Who	Residual
1. COMMISSION PLANT
Entanglement		Risk Assessment. Commissioning Contractors to have in place correct work practices for their respective plant that needs to be commissioned. Approved SWMS. PPE
Crushing
Cutting, Stabbing or Puncturing
Shearing
Friction, Burning or Explosion		Risk Assessment. Commissioning Contractors to have in place correct work practices for their respective plant that needs to be commissioned. Approved SWMS. PPE
Striking
High Pressure Fluid		Risk Assessment. Commissioning Contractors to have in place correct work practices for their respective plant that needs to be commissioned. Approved SWMS. PPE
Electrical		All tools to be tagged and used through an RCD box.
Slipping, Tripping or Falling
Hot or Cold Temperatures		Risk Assessment. SWMS.
Noise		Ensure workers are trained in the correct use and appropriate ear protection for the works. Assess site and change work areas to minimise exposure to hazardous noise. Training, PPE, guards & shields as required.
Dust		Hazard identification. SDS. Training, Isolate areas. Use approved PPE, guards or shields.
Access / Egress to High-Risk Areas		Risk Assessment. SWMS. Controlled by permits.
Could the plant create hazardous conditions due to factors such as: Radiation Vibration Moisture Vapours Chemicals / Gases Dust Weather (wind, rain, frost, heat & glare) assessed
2. BUILDING MAINTAINABILITY
Posture / Manual Handling Issues for delivery E.g., Loading Bay / Delivery Dock.		Delivery Access immediately outside Building.
Access / Egress for light fixture maintenance. e.g., Foyer / Lobby Area.		Any high ceiling incorporated into the design needs Client approval.
Access / Egress for Roof & Access Ladder		Maintenance personal trained in roof safety systems.
Access / Egress for cleaning external windows		Vehicle access around building. Some Windows will require a boom lift. Agreed By client.
Discomfort or Stress		Design of spaces, and plant in conjunction with architect advice.
Adequate Lighting		Design to Australian standards and liaise with client / user for lighting required
Personnel Protection for equipment		Provide safe work procedures.
External visibility		Provide external lighting.
Architectural, Structural, Maintenance & Services Design		Transfer of lifecycle design information to the asset owner for the purposes of safe operation, maintenance of structures and associated plant.

Position	Name	Signed Date
Construction Manager	Jack Harris	2026-06-17
Project Manager	Tom Shirvington
Project Supervisor	Richard Semmler
IMS / Safety & Systems Manager	Paul Asher
Director	Ross Greenup
Others (Design Team / Client)

Project Risk Assessment

Stromlo Depot Shed Development - Sub Project 1

Review Status

Project Team Read / Signature Table

Risk Matrix

Hierarchy of Controls

High-Risk Construction Work Checklist

Risk Register

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

POST CONSTRUCTION