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Construction Global MinimumRequirements (GMRs)

The Lend Lease minimum environment, health and safety standardsdesigned to control the risks associated with construction operations.

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Construction Global Minimum Requirements

Construction GMRs Revision No.1.1 April 2012 Page 2 of 48

Environment, Health & Safety at Lend LeaseA balanced approach

The EH&S approach and culture at Lend Lease has the following key elements:

VisionTo operate Incident & Injury Freewherever we have a presence and explore everyopportunity to have a Positive Impact on the Environment.

Operating DisciplinesImplement and embed world class processes to support our vision.

BehavioursMake informed decisions every day as part of achieving our vision.

Environment, Health & Safety Management

Lend Lease is committed to operating Incident & Injury Freewherever we have a presence and exploring everyopportunity to have a Positive Impact on the Environment. The Groups Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) approach isbased on thisVision and is supported by theOperating Discipline andBehaviours within the organisation.

The linked elements of Vision, Operating DisciplineandBehavioursform the core of the EH&S culture at Lend Lease.

Lend Lease strives to go beyond mere compliance with statutory and organisational minimum requirements. Thecentrepiece of this culture is what is termed Uncompromising Leadership. This requires leaders at all levels of theorganisation to not only understand the vision of the organisation, but also the systems, standards and responsibilitiesapplicable to them. This will enable leaders to continually make decisions that contribute towards eliminating incidents andinjuries and create positive EH&S outcomes (Figure 1).

Figure 1: The EH&S approach at Lend Lease

The EH&S Management System is characterized by continuous improvement cycle. This approach allows Lend Lease todrive improvement in EH&S management procedures across the organisation. Whilst the core requirements of the EH&SManagement System are applicable to Group, Region and Business to implement, the EH&S Global MinimumRequirements (GMRs) are applicable at the operations level. There are common Planning & Delivery GMRs applicableacross all operations and separate Physical GMRs established for Construction and Asset scenarios. In applying thePlanning & Delivery GMRs in conjunction with the relevant Physical GMRs, a discrete management system approach isthen in place across each Lend Lease operation.

Figure 2: EH&S Management System and relationship with operational requirements and Global Minimum Requirements(GMR) application.

Appl icable t o Management :

Group

Region

Business

Appl icable t o Operations:

Projects

Sites

Facilities

Developments

Assets Offices

Asset Physical GMRs Construct ion Phys ical GMRs

OPERATIONSSTRATEGY PERFORMANCE

Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Management System

Operational Requirements

Global Minimum Requirements (GMRs)

Planning & Delivery GMRs


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Global Minimum RequirementsThe Global Minimum Requirements (GMRs) set out the Lend Lease minimum environment, health and safety standardsdesigned to control the risks associated with both asset and construction operations. The GMRs include common criteriafor the planning and delivery of assets and construction operations, with the physical GMR standards being establishedfor asset and construction operations separately due to the differing nature of hazards and activities. The GMRs apply toall Lend Lease operations which include construction projects, developments, offices, and assets we develop, control,maintain, own, or operate.

Planning & Delivery GMRs consists of six GMRs which detail the key processes to follow when planning and deliveringeither construction or asset management services across all Lend Lease operations including approval processes,environmental health and safety planning, and third party relations:

1.

Operations Risk & Responsib ilities to ensure that effective process are in place to ensure operations EH&Srisks are identified, assessed and managed including any EH&S risks identified in the assessment new work orinvestment opportunities process with effective risk management strategies in place to manage these risks.

2. Delivery Strategy to ensure that a comprehensive plan is developed and EH&S risks are effectively managedwith appropriate resources, including contractors and third parties, in place to properly implement the plan.

3.

Contractor and Service Provider Management to ensure all contractors and service providers understand whatis required of them and that they are effectively engaged and managed to support EH&S risk management.

4. Activi ty Management ensure that all activities are planned and managed in a manner that eliminates or reducesthe associated EH&S risks and that the documented requirements are clearly communicated to frontline workers.

5. Skills, Knowledge and Training to ensure that everyone who works on or visits the operation is competent toperform their role and is appropriately inducted/oriented.

6. Performance Monitoring to ensure that all activities are appropriately monitored and reported, any issues arepromptly identified and resolved and any lessons learnt are shared.

Construction Physical GMRs consist of eight GMRs which detail the processes and standards applicable to LendLease construction activities, including fall prevention, electrical safety, fire precautions and environmental management:

1.

Fall Prevention to ensure that the risk of falls of people or materials is eliminated or mitigated through theapplication of the hierarchy of risk control and suitable fall prevention techniques.

2. Logistics to ensure that hazards related to the movement of people and vehicles and poor housekeeping areeffectively identified and managed.

3.

Ground and Civil Works to ensure that competent persons are appointed to plan work and implement controlsfor any excavation of material and that any plant and equipment used is fit for purpose, and properly used.

4.

Lifting and Slinging to ensure that competent persons are appointed to manage risks associated with any liftingor slinging and that all equipment is verified as safe for use.

5.

Electrical Safety to ensure that all electrical installations and equipment are fit for purpose, correctly installed,protected to prevent electrical shock or fires, appropriately maintained and only worked on by competent persons.

6.

Health, Protective Equipment and Welfare to ensure that any occupational health risks are assessed andeffective control measures implemented, along with appropriate welfare facilities, to prevent injury and ill health,and to create a better working environment.

7. Fire and Emergency to ensure that effective arrangements are in place to minimise the risk of, and manage theconsequences of, all potential fire and emergency situations in order to protect life, property and businesscontinuity.

8. Environment to ensure that effective measures are in place to avoid pollution and to undertake actions thatprovide positive environmental outcomes.


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Construction Global Minimum Requirements Contents

Preamble: Application of the Global MinimumRequirementsGMR 0 Assessing New Work or Investment Opportunities

Planning & Delivery Global Minimum Requirements

Planning & Delivery GMR 1 Operations Risk andResponsibilities1.1 Transfer of Due Diligence Risks1.2 Operations Risk Analysis1.3 Operations EH&S Responsibilities

Planning & Delivery GMR 2 Delivery Strategy2.1 Design & Constructability Reviews2.2 Environment, Health and Safety Resources2.3 Environment, Health & Safety Plan2.4 Pre-Occupation and Post-Completion Reviews

Planning & Delivery GMR 3 Contractor & Service Provider

Management3.1 Contractor/Service Provider Selection3.2 Contract/Service Provider Award & Commencement3.3 Occupiers & Third Party Contractors/Service Providers3.4 Contractor/Service Provider Monitoring & Co-ordination3.5 EH&S Leadership Teams3.6 EH&S communications

Planning & Delivery GMR 4 Activity Management4.1 Risk Analysis4.2 Managing Activities4.3 Activity Planning4.4 Activity Communication

4.5 Activity Controls

Planning & Delivery GMR 5 Skills, Knowledge and Training5.1 Worker Induction/Orientation5.2 Visitors5.3 Lend Lease employee competence5.4 Contractor/service provider employee competence

Planning & Delivery GMR 6 Performance Monitoring6.1 EH&S Observations6.2 Incident Reporting6.3 GMR Compliance Reporting6.4. Environmental Metrics

6.5 Review Mechanisms

Construction Physical GMRs

Construction Physical GMR 1 Fall Prevention1.1 Fall Prevention1.2 Perimeter Protection1.3 Access Systems1.4 Metal Frame Erection1.5 Concrete Formwork Erection1.6 Penetrations, Risers and Shafts1.7 Scaffolds, Temporary Works and Working Platforms1.8 Ladders1.9 Falls of Materials

Construction Physical GMR 2 Logistics2.1 Site Access Control2.2 Fencing2.3 Public Protection2.4 Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety

2.5 Vehicle Operator Competence2.6 Maintenance of Tools and Equipment2.7 Housekeeping

Construction Physical GMR 3 Ground & Civil Works3.1 Planning and Inspection3.2 Excavations, Piling & Tunnelling3.3 Work around Water3.4 Spoil Management3.5 Safe Use of Plant3.6 Maintenance of Plant

Construction Physical GMR 4 Lifting and Slinging

4.1 Cranes and Lifting Equipment4.2 Competent Persons4.3 Safe Use of Cranes and Lifting Equipment4.4 Maintenance of Cranes and Lifting Equipment

Construction Physical GMR 5 Electrical Safety5.1 Temporary Supply5.2 Work on Electrical Systems5.3 People and Tools5.4 Lighting

Construction Physical GMR 6 Health, Protective Equipment andWelfare

6.1 Substances Hazardous to Health6.2 Processes Hazardous to Health6.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)6.4 Confined Spaces6.5 Manual Handling6.6 Lone Working6.7 Welfare6.8 First Aid

Construction Physical GMR 7 Fire & Emergency7.1 Fire Prevention Measures7.2 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems7.3 Means of Escape

7.4 Fire Fighting Equipment7.5 Emergency Planning and Evacuation Procedures

Construction Physical GMR 8 Environment8.1 Stormwater, Sediment and Erosion Control8.2 Air and Noise Emissions8.3 Soils and Groundwater Contamination8.4 Biodiversity and Natural Habitats8.5 Heritage and Artefacts8.6 Hazardous Materials8.7 Materials Selection8.8 Energy Consumption8.9 Water Consumption

8.10 Waste Management


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Preamble: Application o f the Global Minimum Requirements

GMR 0 - Assessing New Work or Investment Opportunities(Part of the Group EH&S Management System)

The approvals and verification processes commences with an assessment of the whether Lend Lease can adhere to adefault position of assuming responsibility for managing EH&S on the new work or investment opportunity to the

requirements of the GMRs. The due diligence process requires confirmation that Lend Lease, or other third partyorganisations, groups or individuals who will assume responsibility for EH&S, can provide assurance that GMR standardscan be maintained.

The final part of the process is where responsibilities for managing EH&S risks are transferred from the managementteam responsible for assessing the new work or investment opportunity to the team tasked with managing the operation.The entire process represents an essential link between the Group EH&S Management and the application of GMRs oneach operation.

The process is auditable within the Group EH&S Management System and not part of the GMR requirements.

The requirements related to assessing new work or investment opportunities are detailed below:

Assessing New Work or Investment Opportunities

STEP 1: DEFINING RESPONSIBILITY FOR EH&S

Default Position Lend Lease Assumes Responsibilit y for EH&S

The default position for Lend Lease irrespective of whether it acts as; developer, manager, orconstructor/maintainer must be to assume Responsibility for EH&S.

Assuming Responsibility for EH&S occurs when any Lend Lease Business is contracted to manage theoperation.

Managing the operation will, as a minimum, require Lend Lease to be contractually empowered to manageEH&S and as a consequence be in a position to deploy and manage EH&S to the requirements of the GroupsGlobal Minimum Requirements (GMRs).

Al ternate Posit ion A Third Party Assumes Responsib il ity for EH&S

Where Lend Lease is NOTcontracted to manage the operation, and by definition NOTcontractuallyempowered to manage EH&S, those; organisations, groups and individuals tasked with managing theoperation, and by definition Responsible for managing EH&S, are capable and committed to managing EH&S tothe requirements of Lend Lease GMRs.

STEP 2 - DUE DILIGENCE FOR GMR COMPLIANCE

Lend Lease Assumes Responsibilit y for EH&S

During the due diligence process (from the pre-commitment stage through to the pre-investment stage) for eachopportunity where Lend Lease is assumed to have responsibility for EH&S, Lend Lease must be able to answerthe following question in the affirmative in order for the opportunity to proceed;

Can Lend Lease fulfil its responsibilities in relation to EH&S and manage the operation to the requirements ofthe Group GMRs?

If the answer to this question is NO: the operation cannot be pursued.

If the answer is YES the opportunity can be pursued in accordance with the due diligence requirements forEH&S being met to ensure that Lend Lease can meet and maintain GMR standards on the operation.


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A Third Party Assumes Responsibi li ty for EH&S

During the due diligence process (from the pre-commitment stage through to the pre-investment stage) for eachopportunity where a Third Party is assumed to have responsibility for EH&S, Lend Lease must be able toanswer the following question in the affirmative in order for the opportunity to proceed;

Can the third party organisations, groups or individuals who assume responsibility for EH&S fulfil theirresponsibilities so as to be able to manage the operation to the requirements of the Lend Lease GMRs?

If the answer to this question is NO: the operation cannot be pursued.

If the answer is YES: evidence of a formal review process having taken place to assess competence andcapability of these 3rdparties must be provided and the Regional CEO will be required to sign off on theoperation and provide a written confirmation that those organisations, groups and individuals tasked withmanaging the operation (i.e. NOT Lend Lease) are capable and committed to managing EH&S to meet andmaintain the requirements of the Lend Lease GMRs.

Risks to Maintaining GMR Standards

There are a number of risks and opportunities related to organisations, market/geography, and environment that can

potentially impact full GMR compliance being maintained on an operation. Each Lend Lease business must, as aminimum, address these items as part of their standard due diligence review process:

Organisational

Stakeholders:Partners or Clients able to demonstrate full support of GMR application.

Operational Control: responsible parties for establishing EH&S standards and/or day-to-day control of EH&S

Resources: sufficient quality and quantity of personnel (including contractors/service providers) to meet GMRs

Brand and Reputation: cultural, community, political, ethical or media sensitivities related to the opportunity

Status: ability of Lend Lease to influence design and/or construction and/or operation EH&S outcomes

Roles & Responsibilities: contractual clarity around stakeholder EH&S responsibilities

Investment:additional investment required to address known Physical GMR non-compliances

Market/Geography

Location: experience of working in the country/region/city and proximity to management oversight

Security: security, safety or climate/extreme weather risks to personnel, partners, assets or equipment.

Legislation:local EH&S legislation requirements and enforcement standards compared to GMR standards

Planning Approvals: identification and status of zoning, planning or environmental approval requirements

Sector: experience of the market sector and/or operation type and track record of GMR compliance.

Supply Chain: ability of the available supply chain to adhere to GMR standards and supply correct equipment

Environment

Hazardous Materials or Dangerous Goods: Survey of the presence of hazardous building materials (i.e.asbestos) or bulk dangerous goods facilities (underground fuel tanks), toxic wastes.

Energy and Carbon: Assessment of energy/ carbon intensive activities, implications under any energy/carbonlegislation, and requirements for taxes or off-sets to mitigate carbon generated.

Land Condition: Exposure or close proximity to contaminated land (soil, groundwater or gas), prime agriculturalland, flood prone or landslide risk areas and any remediation liabilities.

Biodiversity: Assessment of the risk of impact to any areas with native terrestrial, marine or aquatic habitats thatpotentially contain rare, protected or endangered species or communities.

Extreme Weather: Potential for adverse exposure to extreme weather events such as low lying coastal areas,cyclone or monsoon prone areas, sea level rise or extreme temperatures.

Heritage: Assessment of whether the proposed activity or operation is located on or immediately adjacent to anyarea with potential archaeological, heritage or cultural significance

Innovation:Assessment of any opportunities or requirements to achieve an acceptable green building rating andthe identification of initiatives towards achieving zero net carbon, waste and waste.


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All key EH&S risk criteria listed above must be assessed and signed-off during the due diligence process. During theinitial phase of the due diligence process it may not possible to fully assess certain risks to maintaining GMRcompliance in adequate detail and there may only be a desktop review available based on limited information (e.g.contaminated land risk, implications of proposed legislative changes). Any EH&S risk related to maintaining full GMRcompliance that cannot be adequately assessed and addressed with a suitable action plan must be re-visited untilclosed out. Prior to any contractual commitment, each identified EH&S risk and opportunity must be signed-off withany mitigation actions detailed and incorporated into an EH&S action plan. These items will be transferred into an

operation EH&S Plan to ensure that GMR compliance is maintained.

Any formal approvals or sign-off must be made by persons with the appropriate Limits of Authority. These personsmust consult a member of the EH&S team to ensure any risks to maintaining GMR compliance in full have beenappropriately assessed and addressed.

STEP 3 - TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE DELIVERY TEAM (P&D GMR 1)

Transfer of Identified Risks

At the conclusion of the Due Diligence process where the new work or investment opportunity has been approved toproceed, the hand over process from the Lend Lease team responsible for the due diligence process to the team taskedwith the delivery or management of the operation must include a process of ensuring any risks to maintaining GMR

standards that were identified in the Due Diligence process are included in the operations risks register to ensure thatany such risks are effectively managed.

For the purposes of incident and GMR compliance reporting, the following applies:

Incident Reporting Requirements

Where Lend Lease assumes Responsibility for EH&S, all incidents will be reported internally. Where third parties assume Responsibility for EH&S, the reporting of EH&S incidents will be at the discretion of

the Regional CEO.

GMR Compliance Reporting Requirements

To guard against scope creep, the monthly and quarterly GMR review process will be used to verify that all newoperations are set up in accordance with the definition of assuming Responsibility for EH&S.

Where Lend Lease assumes Responsibility for EH&S the following rules apply in relation to the monitoring ofGMR compliance:

o Where Lend Lease acts as the; Manager or Constructor/Maintainer, Lend Lease will be required toassess its own performance against GMRs on a monthly basis.

o Where Lend Lease acts as the Developer (client), the constructor/maintainer (including third partybuilders or maintenance contractors) will be required to assess their own performance against GMRson a monthly basis. In addition, Lend Lease will carry out independent EH&S audits to assess theperformance of the constructor/maintainer in terms of deploying the GMRs.

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Where Lend Lease acts as the developer or as the constructor/maintainer for an external client,internal independent EH&S audits will be carried out by Lend Lease to assess performance againstGMRs.

Where Lend Lease is able to satisfy itself that those third parties Responsible for EH&S (including the client) willmanage the operation to full GMR standard, the following rules in relation to the monitoring of GMR complianceapply:

o The manager/constructor/maintainer may, at the discretion of the Regional CEO, be required to assessperformance against the GMRs on a monthly basis.

o Lend Lease, as an interested party and/or partner on these types of assignments, must carry out aninternal independent EH&S audits to assess the performance of the manager/ constructor/ maintainerin terms of deploying the GMRs and to confirm whether Lend Lease should continue its association

with the operation.

All operations where incident and/or GMR compliance reporting is required will adhere to the requirementsdetailed in Planning & Delivery GMR 6: Performance Monitoring


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Lend Lease EH&S Classification Process

Lend Lease Default Position is to assume Responsib ili ty for EH&S

Before commencing any undertaking the following question must be considered.

Will Lend Lease Assume Responsib ility for EH&S?(To assume responsibility for EH&S Lend Lease must be contractually empowered to manage both the undertaking and EHS)

STEP 2: Due Diligence for GMR compliance

STEP 1: Define Responsibility for EH&S

Due Diligence Third Parties

Can those third party organisations, groups orindividuals who assume responsibility for EH&S

fulfil their responsibilities so as to be able tomanage the undertaking to the requirements of the

Lend Lease GMRs?

No

Due Diligence Lend Lease

Can Lend Lease fulfil its responsibilities in relationto EH&S and manage the undertaking t o the

requirements of the Group GMRs?

Yes

No YesNoYes

Opportunitycannot proceed

Opportunitycan proceed

Opportunitycannot proceed

Opportunitycan proceed

Competence and capability ofthird parties to meet and

maintain GMR standards isformally assessed.

Sign-off required byRegion CEO

Any risks to Lend Leasebeing able to meet and

maintain GMR standards areformally assessed.

Sign-off required perLimits of Authority

All requirements to complete incident reporting and GMR compliance reporting for internal purposes mustfollow the reporting standards established in Planning & Delivery GMR 6: Performance Monitoring.

Any risks to Lend Lease being able to meet andmaintain GMR standards are controlled and monitored in

the operations risk register.

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Incident Reporting compulsory.-

Monthly GMR Self Assessments Compulsory- Independent GMR Audits compulsory

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Incident Reporting at Region CEOs discretion-

Monthly GMR Self Assessments by Lend Lease orThird Party at Region CEOs discretion

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Independent GMR Audits by Lend Lease compulsory

The competence and capability of third parties tomaintain GMR standards is monitored.

STEP 3: Transfer of Responsibilities to the Delivery Team


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Planning & Delivery Global Minimum Requirements

P&D GMR 1 Operations Risk and Responsibili tiesApplicable across Asset and Construction operations

Purpose: To ensure that effective process are in place to ensure operations EH&S risks are identified, assessed andmanaged including any EH&S risks identified in the assessment new work or investment opportunities process with

effective risk management strategies in place to manage these risks.

All applicable local, national and international environment, health & safety legislation and recognised codes, standardsand other external requirements must be complied with at all times. Where there is a difference between Lend LeaseStandards and those required by legislation recognised codes, standards and other external requirements the higherstandard must be applied.

1.1 Transfer of Due Diligence Risks

1.1.1 All risks potentially impacting on EH&S compliance relevant to the operation, including those identified during theDue Diligence process which present a risk to maintaining GMR compliance, must be adequately assessed todetermine the likelihood and consequence of an adverse outcome with all reasonably practical measures taken to

eliminate or mitigate the risk. Any key risks identified, as well as the actions required to eliminate or mitigate therisks, must be captured in either a standalone operations EH&S risk register or as part of a broader risk registeridentifying risks beyond those related to EH&S.

1.2 Operations Risk Analysis

1.2.1 Risk reviews conducted by the Lend Lease team must highlight and eliminate environment, health and safety risksrelevant for design, construction, operation, maintenance or decommissioning phases and must be held at regularintervals throughout design/construction/operation and focus on ensuring compliance with the GMRs by providingsolutions aimed at eliminating and/or controlling significant risks. Where planned activities represent a risk topersons, property or the environment, additional risk analysis will be required prior to those work activitiescommencing to ensure these risks are effectively managed (see P&D GMR 4 Activity Management). Individual or

organisational action owners must be clearly identified and the register must be reviewed and updated at leastquarterly (or more frequently where high risk works are common). Where responsibility for managing a risk ispassed onto a third party, notification should be provided in writing.

1.2.2 Operations should include a review of project responsibilities as part of the risk review process to avoid scopecreep impacting on how Lend Lease or a third party to fulfil their responsibilities and manage the operation to therequirements of the Lend Lease GMRs. All operations must notify management of any impending changes to LendLeases role on the operation to ensure the Due Diligence process can be revisited.

1.3 Operations EH&S Responsibil ities

1.3.1 All stakeholders on each operation (e.g. Client, Contractors, Consultants, and Service Providers) that have anyEH&S responsibilities arising from regulatory and/or GMR requirements must have these responsibilities clearlycommunicated and documented in writing to ensure all stakeholders have clarity related to the EH&Sresponsibilities of all associated parties on the operation.

1.3.2 The Lend Lease team leader must ensure that all EH&S responsibilities attributed to Lend Lease are met. Anyresponsibilities delegated by the team leader to other team members should be clearly documented in individualroles & responsibilities.


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P&D GMR 2 Delivery StrategyApplicable across Asset and Construction operations

Purpose: To ensure that a comprehensive plan is developed and EH&S risks are effectively managed with appropriateresources, including contractors and third parties, in place to properly implement the plan.

All applicable local, national and international environment, health & safety legislation and recognised codes, standards

and other external requirements must be complied with at all times. Where there is a difference between Lend LeaseStandards and those required by legislation recognised codes, standards and other external requirements the higherstandard must be applied.

2.1 Design and Constructability Reviews

2.1.1 Where Lend Lease can influence design, a specific Design Constructability Review must be carried out to highlightand eliminate environment, health and safety risks in design, construction, fit-out, operation and maintenance. TheLend Lease Risk and Opportunities at Design (ROAD) approach (or an equivalent process) should be undertakento positively influence how a building or facility is built, operated or maintained. Significant risks associated with thefinal design and scope of works must be included and addressed in the risk register and/or the Environment,Health and Safety Plan.

2.1.2 During construction, operation and maintenance further reviews must be undertaken to re-assess the EH&Smanagement approach and to identify revised methodologies for delivering improved environment, health & safetyrelated outcomes.

2.2 Environment, Health and Safety Resources

2.2.1 Adequate environment, health and safety budgets must be provided to cover any requirements to have full-time orpart-time support from any environment, health and safety personnel as well as addressing any specific EH&Sitems/equipment/techniques (which can also be detailed within contracts/packages) required to successfullyimplement the GMRs and achieve legal compliance.

2.2.2 The Lend Lease team leader and business unit management have joint responsibility for ensuring that theoperation is adequately resourced with Lend Lease personnel to meet any applicable Lend Leases GMRobligations and must take the lead in addressing issues affecting GMR and legislative compliance.

2.2.3 A Lend Lease EH&S professional (in either a support, visiting, part-time or full-time capacity dependent on thecircumstances) must be appointed to support the management team in achieving GMR compliance at all stages ofeither construction, or the asset or development life cycle. The EH&S personnel resourcing strategy for eachoperation needs to be based on risk, including the nature of the works, size of site/number of buildings, number ofworkers on the operation at each stage of the works, etc. Any appointed EH&S professional(s) has responsibilityfor co-ordinating performance monitoring and providing EH&S advice and guidance.

2.2.4 A competent manager must be on site all times while high risk works are being conducted to provide oversight of

work activities and respond to any emergencies. Where Lend Lease has responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of EH&S standards in a construction environment, a Lend Lease employee must always bepresent.

2.3 Environment, Health & Safety Plan

2.3.1 All Lend Lease operations must have an Environment, Health & Safety Plan. Any legal and regulatoryrequirements to prepare and maintain EH&S plans and documentation must also be complied with. This plan ordocumentation should be integrated into a single document that includes the Lend Lease GMR requirements,including any Mitigation Plan items arising from the Due Diligence process, for ease of implementation.

2.3.2 The Environment, Health and Safety Plan must outline how EH&S will be managed on an ongoing basis, includinghow any relevant risks identified during the Due Diligence process (including Mitigation Plan requirements), Designand Constructability reviews and risk registers, will be eliminated or mitigated.


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2.3.3 The Environment, Health and Safety Plan must be reviewed at least quarterly, and updated where required toinclude significant changes to risks or risk control measures (including legal or regulatory requirements or EH&Salerts). Relevant sections or requirements of the plan must be communicated to all relevant staff and shared withthird parties.

2.4 Pre-Occupation and Post-Completion Reviews (for Assets only)

2.4.1 Where Lend Lease will be responsible for the ongoing management of an asset a pre-occupation review must becompleted both prior to any initial occupancy/operation of a new asset, as well as after any significant physicalchanges to the asset and, where practical, upon any change of occupancy of the asset.

2.4.2 The pre-occupation review must be completed by a competent person and identify whether or not the asset is safeto occupy (or operate) and meets the requirements of the relevant Asset Physical GMRs.

2.4.3 Where an asset is unsafe to occupy or does not meet the requirements of the Asset Physical GMRs, the reviewmust identify the:

Remedial actions required to ensure the asset is safe to occupy (or operate) and complies with the Asset PhysicalGMRs

Funding and/or other resources required to implement the remedial actions

Responsibilities and timeframes for the completion of the agreed remedial actions, and

Processes and responsibilities for capturing and communicating lessons learnt.

2.4.4 Assets must not be occupied until the pre-occupation review is completed and the asset is approved as safe tooccupy by persons with the appropriate Limits of Authority. However, limited and controlled access may be given totenants and their contractors prior to occupation/operations to enable fit-outs, provided relevant GMRs are sets asthe standards for contractors to follow to prevent risks to other asset users and the asset.

2.4.5 A post completion review must be carried out after the completion of any work that involves development, designor construction by representatives from development, design, construction, operations and environment, healthand safety. The post completion review should:

Review whether the asset meets the Asset Physical GMRs and, where these are not met, identify theresponsibilities and timeframes by which remedial actions must be completed and signed off

Review the assets environment, health and safety plan, update as necessary and ensure that the transfer ofresponsibilities to any staff involved in the ongoing management of the Lend Lease asset are aware of theirresponsibilities for its ongoing implementation, and

Identify, capture and communicate lessons learnt to aid continuous improvement.


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P&D GMR 3 Contractor and Service Provider ManagementApplicable across Asset and Construction operations

Purpose: To provide clarity for all contractors and third parties in understanding what is required of them, so they may beeffectively engaged and properly managed to support the management of EH&S risks.



3.1 Contractor/Service Provider Selection

3.1.1 All contractors/service providers employed by Lend Lease must actively support the Lend Lease vision of operatingIncident & Injury Free. All contractors/service providers formally engaged to provide development, construction,management or maintenance services must be go through a pre-qualification process which includes anassessment of the organisations ability to meet any relevant GMR and legislative requirements, includingadequate insurance cover.

3.1.2 The environment, health and safety responsibilities of key contractors/service providers, and the significant risksassociated with their works, must be clearly defined for each engagement. The relevant GMRs (and associatedMeans and Methods where applicable) and any other EH&S requirements must be provided to these organisationsto adequately plan and price the work. The quality and accuracy of the contractor/service provider documentationshould be a key factor in selection.

3.1.3 Contractors/service providers must employ adequate numbers of competent supervisors, provide proof ofcompetence for key workers, particularly those carrying out high risk activities or undertaking work where proof ofcompetence is required by law, and collaborate with Lend Lease in pursuing compliance with the EH&S GMRs.

3.1.4 Where it is assessed that a contractor or service provider may not be able to meet GMR and/or legal requirementsin full they must not be engaged unless the operation has no other feasible option available. In this situation a

Mitigation Plan must be prepared and approved by persons with the appropriate Limits of Authority before anycontract can be awarded.

3.2 Contract/Service Provider Award and Commencement

3.2.1 All new contractors/service providers contractual documentation must contain clauses clearly outlining theapplicable EH&S standards, the Lend Lease powers to enforce compliance, or reflect the obligation for Lend Leaseto stop dangerous non-compliant activities and to highlight the ability for Lend Lease to employ third parties torectify non compliances and contra charge the relevant party.

3.2.2 All contractors/service providers require a briefing prior to work commencing to ensure that all EH&S precautionsare in place. For contractors/service providers who are conducting high risk works, a kick-off meeting must takeplace before any work takes place to review:

How compliance with the relevant GMRs will be achieved, e.g. fall prevention, site logistics and emergencies

Documentation outlining their safe methods of work

Establishing performance monitoring, supervision and incident reporting protocols and procedures.

3.3 Occupiers and Third Party Contractors/Service Providers

3.3.1 Where a third party contractor is appointed by a land purchaser or tenant to undertake work within a Lend Leaseoperation, specific requirements should be included in the covenant to ensure all relevant environment, health andsafety legislative requirements are adhered to, particularly those addressing risks to the overall operation such as

logistics and movement of vehicles, plant and equipment, environmental controls, waste management, fireprotection and public protection.

3.3.2 Where the Client instructs Lend Lease to provide direct EH&S oversight for third party works, the GMRs must beapplied as the EH&S standards for any third party contractors/service provider activities.


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3.4 Contractor/Service Provider Monitoring and Co-ordination

3.4.1 Daily coordination meetings must be held by contractors/service providers on operations where high risk activitiesare being undertaken daily, to communicate the key activities for the day and any measures required for managinginterface issues.

3.4.2 Weekly contractor coordination meetings (unless activity is minimal and low risk) must be held with all relevantcontractors to review environment, health and safety performance, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) andPermit to Work (PtW) compliance, to plan and coordinate future works. The action points for these meetings mustbe recorded and implementation verified.

3.4.3 Monthly contractor/service provider co-ordination and management meetings must be held with all relevantcontractors/service providers to review environment, health and safety performance (including anycontractors/service providers engaged to conduct low risk and low value works that need to be aware of the highrisk activities potentially impacting their work). The meetings will review GMR compliance, set improvement goals,and plan and coordinate future works. The action items from these meetings must be recorded and implementationverified.

3.5 EH&S Leadership Teams

3.5.1 All Lend Lease operations should establish an Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Leadership Team chaired bythe senior manager to monitor performance, plan environment, health and safety improvements, respond to theoutputs of consultation with the workforce and stakeholders, and to recognise positive environment, health andsafety related behaviours. The EH&S Leadership Team meeting may be an agenda item within a wider forum but itmust be conducted at least quarterly and engage partners/clients and contractors/service providers in settingspecific EH&S objectives and to review incidents. Performance against these objectives must be assessed by theEH&S Leadership Team and, by exception, be reported through to the higher level EH&S Leadership Team orControl Group.

3.6 EH&S Communications

3.6.1 Operations should display information detailing the location(s) and nature of high risk activities that could impactanyone not involved in performing the activity, and identify areas where entry is forbidden or special precautionsapply.

3.6.2 The management team of each operation must establish arrangements for promoting worker feedback andsuggestions for improving environment, health & safety standards and/or performance.

3.6.3 Prior to commencing operations, key internal and external stakeholders should be contacted to discuss theproposed nature and timing of any activities that may cause disruption or concern. Communications with keystakeholders via signage, public meetings/ forums, newsletters or emails must be undertaken routinely and/or priorto significant changes in operations or activities.

3.6.4 EH&S Alerts will be issued to operations by Lend Lease management where an incident highlights a clear need forspecific actions to be taken to improve the environment, health and safety risk control measures employed to dealwith specific issues common across the organisation. The requirements of EH&S Alerts must be clearlycommunicated to all relevant organisations and work crews and any standard operating procedures and/or EH&SPlan must be adjusted if required.


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P&D GMR 4 Activity ManagementApplicable across Asset and Construction operations

Purpose: To ensure that all activities are planned and managed in a manner that eliminates or reduces the associatedEH&S risks and that the documented requirements are clearly communicated to frontline workers.



4.1 Activit y Risk Analysis

4.1.1 Beyond the broader risks to GMR and legislative compliance identified on the operational risk register (Planning &Delivery GMR 1.1), a further level of detailed risk assessment is required related to the management of both workactivities and any residual risks (e.g. slippery floors, means of escape) that represent specific risks to workers,visitors and members of the public. All risk assessments related to the management of work activities and/orphysical hazards must determine if the GMR control(s) applied is appropriate to the risk, and precautions must betaken to ensure appropriate controls are in place for any scenarios not addressed by the GMRs.

4.1.2 Activities must be planned, communicated and controlled in a manner that can reduce or eliminate the risk topersons or environment. Risks are to be eliminated where ever possible to ensure the GMRs are complied with, orwhere the activity or hazard is outside of the scenarios addressed in the GMRs, risks are reduced through theapplication of effective control measures following the hierarchy of risk control;

Elimination: Completely eliminate the hazard by removing the task from the workplace

Substitution: Replace the activity, process or substance with a less hazardous one

Engineering Control: Isolate the hazard from employees with mechanical aids or physical barriers

Systems of Work: Implement safe work practices, procedures and policies

Protection: Provide suitable equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect workers

4.2 Managing Activit ies

4.2.1 The management of activities must include adequate planning with appropriate documentation provided outliningthe task process; effective communication for those undertaking the activity (or others potentially impacted) toensure awareness of agreed practices, and; be undertaken with physical controls in place that meet GMRrequirements.

Risk management requirements associated with all work activities

Activi ty Requirements P&D GMR Details

Planning

Activity is planned and documented to identify andaddress any risks to person, property or the environment.

4.3 Activit y Planning

4.3.1 Provision of Safe Work Method Statements(SWMS)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

4.3.2 Content requirements of SWMS/JSA4.3.3 Review and approval of SWMS/JSA4.3.4 Permit to Work (PtW) process4.3.5 Management of Change

CommunicationAll operatives are aware of task risks and agreed workmethod with any other persons potentially impacted bythe activity or hazard notified and/or excluded.

4.4 Activity Communication4.4.1 Safe Start process4.4.2 Verification of Safe Start briefings4.4.3 Communication to operatives not involved in theactivity

Controls

Appropriate equipment is used, including task specificPPE where required, and controls meet all relevantPhysical GMR requirements.

4.5 Activity Controls

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4.2.2 There are additional risk mitigation requirements associated with all activities identified as high risk activities. Thefollowing activities list represents known high risk activities conducted across Lend Lease operations and is not anexhaustive list covering all potential high risk activity types. These activities, and any other activities identified via arisk analysis, present significant risks to persons, property and/or the environment if not adequately managed.

List of known High Risk Activities associated with Lend Lease operations*Denotes activity also governed by a Permit to Work Process

High Risk Activ ities

Use of suspended access equipment (e.g. bosuns chairs, cradles, gondolas, swing stages)

Use of Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) (e.g. scissor lift, cherry picker)

Installation, use and dismantling of Powered Vertical Access Equipment (e.g. Mast Climbers, hoists andbuilding maintenance units BMUs)

Metal Frame Erection

Concrete Formwork Erection

Cladding and faade work

Access and work on roofs

Work within penetrations, risers, shafts and voids (including lift/elevator installation and maintenance)*

Structural alterations that require temporary support to prevent collapse

Working on a telecommunications tower, power pole or other installation Erection, use and dismantling of scaffolds (e.g. faade, mobile)

Any activity (not described above) requiring the use of a fall arrest or fall restraint harness as the primarymeans of fall protection*

Installation, maintenance and commissioning of machinery and/or plant process equipment

Working in, over or adjacent to a road or railway*

Heavy mobile work equipment co-ordination

Creation, access and maintenance of excavations or tunnels

Piling, directional boring or drilling

Working on, or near, a pressurised gas distribution mains and consumer piping

Creation, access and maintenance of bridges and related structures including the placement of spans andpre/post tensioning*

Working in, over or adjacent to water where there is a risk of drowning*

Use of heavy plant for civil and ground works (e.g. bobcats, excavators, backhoes, graders, dump trucks,rollers and compactors

Tower crane erection, climbing and dismantling*

Use of mobile cranes

Any lifting operations requiring; load slinging, crane management or, lifting over work areas, thoroughfares orpublic areas

Works on or adjacent to, energised systems, e.g. electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic (LOTO)*

Demolition works*

Entry into and work within confined spaces*

Work in an area where there are artificial extremes of temperature.

Hot works, including welding and grinding* Working on or near a chemical, fuel or refrigerant line

Use of explosives*

Work requiring strict environmental controls to prevent air, noise, soil or water pollution

Work involving the use, removal, transport or handling of hazardous materials and any dangerous or highlytoxic substances*

Any other activities not listed above identified as high risk due to the potential to harm workers, the public,

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4.3 Activit y Planning

4.3.1 Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) should be provided by all contractors andservice providers and is mandatory for those undertaking high risk activities to detail the safe systems of work theywill adopt for works. Additional activities identified by operations as requiring a SWMS or JSA through the riskassessment process must be clearly identified to the relevant contractor/service provider and the activity must bemanaged with the same rigour as the High Risk Activities listed in P&D 4.2.1. Any outline SWMS/JSA submittedas part of the procurement process must be developed into working document(s) by the contractor/service providerbefore they are to start work on site. The SWMS/JSA must describe the safe systems of work to be followed, detailkey responsibilities, and describe how the safe method of work, and any specific protocols, will be communicatedto the workers undertaking the activity and to any other parties potentially affected by the activity.

4.3.2 SWMS/JSAs should include the following:

All relevant details outlining the operation, contractor/service provider details, task reference and details of the taskbeing undertaken.

The name and signature of the person who developed the SWMS/JSA, version number and date completed.

The discrete steps or sequence involved in doing the work and potential environment or safety related hazards and

risks associated with them. The controls identified to eliminate hazards or minimise risks (with reference to relevant permits to work) with any

nominated controls being as high as practicable and compliant with the GMRs.

The name of the competent person/s responsible for ensuring that the control/s are in place.

Reference to any plant and equipment being used and associated inspections, calibrations, registration,maintenance or testing of the plant and equipment, plus operator competence.

Details of any required emergency or rescue procedures.

Reference to any relevant environment, health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice, Standards and MaterialsSafety Data Sheet guidance.

Outline of how an easy to understand summary of the SWMS/JSA tasks and precautions will be communicated toworkers.

4.3.3 On construction operations competent persons must assess the SWMS/JSA and advise the contractor/serviceprovider on the suitability, suggesting changes where necessary to comply with the Lend Lease GMRs and legalrequirements. The final SWMS/JSA must be agreed with the contractor before works commence. Where changesimpact on the agreed method of work, the SWMS/JSA must be revised accordingly.

On asset operations competent persons must verify that a SWMS/JSA is in place and that GMR requirements areaddressed in the documentation. Where Lend Lease staff have concerns about the method of work submitted, theSWMS/JSA should then be reviewed by a person competent to review the document. The final SWMS/JSA mustbe signed by the contractor/service provider before works commence.

4.3.4 Permit to Work (PtW) procedures must be implemented to ensure that regularly encountered high risk works areeffectively controlled. The applicable duration of any permits issued will be dependent on the identified risk butshould be only for a shift or a day. Where contractors have their own permit procedure they may use their ownsystem if the controls detailed in Lend Lease permits are included and Lend Lease operatives will monitorcompliance.

4.3.5 Where a change in circumstance requires a deviation from an agreed approach to any activity (e.g. resulting fromchanges to personnel, equipment type or availability, climatic conditions, adjacent activities etc) work crews mustnot make ad-hoc adjustments and deviate from the agreed method of work (e.g. as outlined in an SWMS/JSAand/or Permit to Work) without agreement from a competent supervisor and/or person(s) authorised to approvesuch changes (usually the signatories of a SWMS/JSA or Permit to Work).


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4.4 Activit y Communication

4.4.1 Through a Safe Start process of communication all operatives should be made aware of any activity risks andagreed safe method of work. Communication should also extend to include and persons potentially impacted bythe activity.

Where high risk activities are occurring the Safe Start process is mandatory and more detailed Safe Start briefingswill be required to undertaken. These must be conducted at the start of each day or shift, or when conditions ortasks change that could increase or introduce new EH&S risks. Briefings must ensure that operatives undertakingthe work clearly understand the following requirements;

The team should be aware of any EH&S suggestions from the previous shift or be briefed if a known change ordeviation has been identified in the work environment.

The team should given a clear understanding of the work scope; who their work teams are; where they will beworking and what materials they will need to complete their work as well as creating awareness of adjacentactivities and the need to address change management scenarios as they arise.

A reference should be made to applicable JSAs/SWMS or Permit to Work requirements and whether a written

procedure exists for the task. The team should be asked whether they have read the procedure and theirunderstanding should be tested. Everyone is expected to have read and signed the JSA/SWMS or Permit to Work.

The discussion should be open, used to reinforce more general EH&S expectations and encourage activeengagement from others in the group as well as providing an opportunity for persons to raise suggestions and beprovided with feedback.

Attendees should sign an attendance form at the end of the meeting.

The Safe Start should be led by a responsible supervisor and held in an area free from distractions with all teammembers must present before starting with a scribe appointed to record relevant points.

4.4.2 Checks need to be made to during the subsequent shift to verify that the Safe Starts are effective and tasks arebeing undertaken in alignment with the methods and techniques agreed at the Safe Start briefing and without anydeviations to the approved plan including those documented in the SWMS/JSA and/or Permit.

4.4.3 All operatives working in areas potentially impacted by a high risk activity must be briefed as to the location(s) andnature of high risk activities, and identify areas where entry is forbidden or special precautions apply.

4.5 Activit y Controls

4.5.1 Adequate numbers of competent supervisors must be in place to monitor the activity and to ensure it is conductedas planned. Supervisors and operatives should provide proof of competence as required by law, and the activity

must be managed to ensure both the GMRs and legislative requirements are met.

4.5.2 All work activities must be conducted in a manner that adheres to any related Physical GMR requirementsincluding any requirements related to barriers and/or exclusion zones being in place to segregate high riskactivities from other workers or the public. Where the activity or hazard scenario presented is not addressed withinthe GMR content, the hierarchy of risk control must be used to manage the risks identified.

.4.5.3 All equipment must meet the operational and inspection criteria established by the manufacturer and address any

relevant Physical GMR requirements, be verified as being in good working order (tagged or certified whererequired), well maintained, and adequate for the activity for which it is being used. Significant access equipmentand work platforms should be inspected by a qualified person to confirm structural integrity.


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P&D GMR 5 Skills , Knowledge and TrainingApplicable across Asset and Construction operations

Purpose: To ensure that everyone who works on the operation is competent to perform their role and is appropriatelyinducted/oriented.



5.1 Worker Induct ion/Orientation

5.1.1 Before commencing work on an operation all staff, contractors and service providers must receive an induction.The induction must include references to Lend Leases Incident & Injury Free vision and include content specific tothe operation including details of any site rules, any environment or safety specific standards, and any emergencyprocedures, before commencing work. The length of induction should vary according to the role of the organisationor individual, the work to be undertaken, and any previous training and experience relevant to the operation.

5.1.2 Records must be kept of all persons receiving an induction.

5.2 Visitors

5.2.1 All visitors entering into a secure area (e.g. within a delineated construction area, and/or within an area where highrisk activities are occurring) must be given adequate safety instructions when entering the premises (e.g. visitoridentification and information cards identifying risks and emergency procedures). If any high risk activities aretaking place visitors must be escorted at all times.

5.2.2 All operations must facilitate the right of entry of any officials who are authorised to enter an operation to inspectany work system, plant, substance, structure, or to consult with relevant sections of the workforce.

5.3 Lend Lease employee competence

5.3.1 All Lend Lease employees must be familiar with Lend Leases vision to operate Incident & Injury Free andcomplete any EH&S training applicable to their role (e.g. Lend Lease EH&S Passport and GMR training).

5.3.2 Where a Lend Lease employee has a position or responsibility that requires statutory training or accreditation (e.g.statutory EH&S co-ordinator, operator of plant/equipment, Green Building professional), the employee mustundertake the relevant industry/statutory training and must not fulfil the task/responsibility until certified to do so.

5.3.3 Records must be kept of all EH&S training conducted by Lend Lease staff.

5.4 Contractor/service provider employee competence

5.4.1 Contractors, consultants and service provider employees with environment, health & safety roles andresponsibilities (related to legal and/or GMR requirements) must ensure all key personnel are aware of their EH&Sresponsibilities and are suitably trained to address any competency requirements or technical qualificationsrelevant to their role.

5.4.2 Proof of competence (certificates, licences, training records, or knowledge testing) must be provided for anyemployees of contractors/service providers conducting specialist or high risk activities.

5.4.3 EH&S briefings and toolbox talks must be conducted at appropriate intervals on topics relevant to the activitiesoccurring at or around the operation.

5.4.4 All supervisors must be assessed as competent for the role in which they are appointed to be able to assign workin a manner that increases the likelihood it will be performed without incident or injury, recognise and reinforce safework practices, and constructively correct unsafe work.


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P&D GMR 6 Performance MonitoringApplicable across Asset and Construction operations

Purpose: To ensure that all activities are appropriately monitored and reported, with any issues arising being promptlyidentified and resolved with any lessons learnt being shared.


6.1 EH&S Observations

6.1.1 Where any work activity or hazard is observed which could result in a serious injury or environmental damage,action should be taken (including a conversation with those conducting the activity and/or those responsible for thearea or hazard) to stop the activity or control the situation. Details of the observation, as well as any action items,should be recorded.

6.1.2 Regular performance monitoring must occur to ensure risks are effectively controlled. The following monitoring

must be conducted, during which any relevant environment, health & safety observations should be recorded:

Daily checks must be made of all high risk works (i.e. those subject to SWMS/PtW) by the responsible managerwith performance compared to SWMS/PtW requirements and the Physical GMR standards.

Weekly reviews must be conducted by a senior member of the operations management team, preferablyaccompanied by an EH&S professional and contractor representatives, with performance compared with thePhysical GMRs. Checks must also be undertaken, weekly as a minimum, to verify that Safe Start processes arebeing undertaken.

6.1.3 A record of any review, including both positive performance or any serious contraventions and the associatedremedial actions, should be made as an EH&S Observation in the Lend Lease online EH&S reporting tool.

6.2 Incident Reporting

6.2.1 All incident types must be recorded including: Injury Incidents; Property Damage; Environmental Incidents; NearMisses; and EH&S Observations. In addition, such incidents must be recorded in an online EH&S reportingplatform.

6.2.2 As a minimum, any incidents classified as critical within the Lend Lease internal reporting system must beinvestigated with active participation from the local business unit management to assist in developing root causesof the incident and, where relevant, generating any lessons learnt.

6.3 GMR Compliance Reporting

6.3.1 An online self assessment of compliance against both the Planning & Delivery and Physical GMR standards (usingMeans & Methods as the compliance standard if applicable to the operation) must be completed on a monthlybasis. The report must reflect the levels of compliance on the operation and must be approved by the most seniorLend Lease manager based on the operation.

6.3.2 All Lend Lease operations must receive independent EH&S audits conducted by a visiting environment, health andsafety professional to review compliance with the requirements of all relevant GMRs. Independent audits must beundertaken every 3 months for Lend Lease construction operations in a Management Role and 6 monthly for aMonitoring Role. For assets the independent audits must be undertaken every 6 months for Lend Lease assetoperations in a Management Role and 12 monthly for a Monitoring Role.

6.3.3 The results of these audits must be recorded and tracked in the Lend Lease online EH&S reporting platform. Theresults and corrective actions must be reviewed and action taken to remedy areas of substandard performance byboth the project leader and the relevant EH&S Leadership Team.


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6.4. Environmental Metrics

6.4.1 Environmental metrics data is collated on all Lend Lease operations to satisfy both regulatory and internal reportingrequirements. All reportable environmental metrics must be quantified and reported on the organisationsdatabase, including the following:

All energy used, including: Electricity Use, Gas (Natural Gas, Liquid Petroleum Gas, Compressed Natural Gas),

and Fuel (Petrol/ Diesel)

All water from supply mains, non-mains, and water extracted from the sewage system (sewer mining).

All solid waste volumes generated and diverted including material recycled, combusted or disposed, or liquid waste(process water only).

Where actual figures cannot be quantified, volumes must be accurately estimated and recorded.

6.5 Review Mechanisms

6.5.1 At the completion of relevant milestones (e.g. design, procurement, key packages, end of overall construction, fit-out, contractual periods, investment cycles etc) and relevant lessons learnt related to any successes or challengesarising should be identified and communicated to the Business EH&S team.

6.5.2 Operations where either a critical EH&S incident has occurred, or where there are ongoing monthly GMR selfassessment non-compliances, or where an EH&S independent audit non-compliances have been identified, mustdocument the mitigation actions taken to address the relevant issues. Actions must be tracked by seniormanagement to rectify outstanding issues. All mitigation items must be communicated to all relevant stakeholdersand be closed out within a suitable timeframe dependent on the risks identified.


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Construction Physical Global Minimum Requirements

Construction Physical GMR 1 Fall Prevention

Purpose: To ensure that the risk of falls of people or materials is eliminated or mitigated through the application of thehierarchy of risk control and suitable fall prevention techniques.


1.1 Fall Prevention

1.1.1 The hierarchy of risk control must be applied when planning and conducting all work at height to ensure that thesafest practical work methods are employed which eliminate the need to conduct work at height or effectivelyprevent the fall of people and materials.

1.1.2 Work at height should be eliminated as far as possible. Where work at height cannot be eliminated, the mostpractical form of physical barrier must be installed to provide fall restraint to prevent persons or materials falling.Where necessary, harnesses must also be used to provide a secondary means of fall restraint.

1.1.3 If work at height is required and it is not practical to install physical barriers, or work needs to occur outside thephysical barrier, full body harnesses must be used to provide either fall restraint or fall arrest protection. The workmust be planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4). Anysafety harness in use must be attached to an appropriate anchor/tie-off point(s) by means of a compatibleconnector that provides either sufficient fall restraint protection or incorporates a decelerator to provide appropriatefall arrest. All of these components must be fit for purpose, properly inspected, tagged and maintained in-line withmanufacturers guidelines and be properly used by a competent person. Effective emergency rescue proceduresmust be in place before works start.

1.2 Perimeter Protection

1.2.1 All structures under construction or demolition (including the construction/demolition floor) from which persons ormaterials can fall must be effectively protected by physical barriers of sufficient height and strength to preventpeople and materials from falling or being blown off the edge of the structure, e.g. screens, scaffolds, guard rails,or cable and netting systems. The means of protection employed must be the most suitable form of physicalprotection that can be used on the structure, taking into account all relevant parameters, such as nature ofconstruction works, structural stability, and weather conditions.

1.2.2 Where any works are conducted outside of the perimeter protection which could result in a fall of materials therequirements of Construction Physical GMR 1.9 must be met.

1.3 Access Systems

1.3.1 Access to general work areas or floors should be provided by the full permanent solution where ever possible.Where this is not possible, temporary staircases of adequate width and complete with handrails should beprovided. The permanent solution should be no more than two floors behind the progress of the construction. Anytemporary structure should be structurally sound and designed for the specific purpose.

1.3.2 Effective measures must be in place for managing the use of all mechanical access systems (for example MEWPs,scissor lifts) used for work at heights to ensure that the work is planned and conducted in accordance with therequirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4). Guarding must be fit for purpose. Restraining harnesses must

be worn and secured by persons working in MEWPs with booms.

1.3.3 Suspended access equipment (e.g. bosuns chairs, cradles, gondolas, swing stages) must only be used wheresafer means of access are not practical. All persons working on suspended access equipment must wear and use


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appropriate fall prevention equipment to effectively protect them at all times from any failure of any part of theequipment. Effective rescue procedures must be prepared and be ready for implementation.

1.3.4 All Mast Climbers, Swing Stage Scaffolds and Building Maintenance Units/BMUs must be installed, maintained andinspected by engineer/competent person(s), following the manufacturers specifications at all times as aminimum details of the design, maintenance, inspections and manufacturers specifications must be provided. Athorough 3rd Party/Independent Examination following the manufacturers specifications (provided by either themanufacturer/supplier/regulator/authorised assessor) must be carried out by an engineer/competent person(s) anda certificate of examination issued when any of the following circumstances apply;

Prior to first use,

At maximum 6 monthly intervals,

After substantial repair, or alteration, or each time a mast section is extended, or relocated,

If the stability of the unit has been affected

1.3.5 The engineer/competent person(s) involved in installation, maintenance and inspections must provide proof ofcompetence and must keep a record of inspection and actions with the device and/or attach tags detailing the lastinspection and confirming that all structural anchorages have been installed and tested to manufacturers/designengineers instructions and where temporary anchorages include metal tubes as part of the tie arrangements, stop-ends must be provided so as to prevent ties from pulling off the end of the tubes.

1.3.6 Where temporary works/elements (including ties or fixings to structures, independent lifelines, etc) are deployed,secondary devices (anti pull out) must be installed where there is any risk of ties pulling out.

1.3.7 All persons using Mast Climbers, Swing Stage Scaffolds and Building Maintenance Units/BMUs must use asuitable fall arrest harness and lanyards at all times. Emergency retrieval rescue procedures must be allowed forand all harnesses, lanyards and static lines must be installed and attached to one of, or a combination of thefollowing elements;

A vertical line independent to the PVAE and specifically engineered for the purpose of withstanding the forces

likely to be experienced in a fall situation, or; An engineered anchor point or horizontal static line fabricated and certified by the manufacturer or independent

engineer for that purpose, and capable of withstanding the forces likely to be experienced in a fall situation, or;

A transportable temporary independent anchor point engineered for that purpose, such as; a sling (choked orlooped around suitable structures), an anchor strap (looped around suitable structures) or an eyebolt (fixed with atrigger catch mechanism for fixing through holes). In all cases these elements must be capable of withstanding theforces likely to be experienced in a fall situation.

1.3.8 A trained operator or other competent person must conduct and record daily checks of the equipment following themanufacturers recommendations to ensure the platform is in good working order, free from visual defects, and anyobstructions, e.g. open windows

1.3.9 More detailed inspections in line with the manufacturers specifications must be carried out and recorded by atrained operator or other competent person on a weekly basis, after any repair, or after any event that may havecaused damage to the unit (i.e. high winds etc). The following items must be reviewed, tested and verified (inaddition to the items listed within the Daily Checks above) before the equipment is put into operation:

Bolted connections are secure, e.g. platform connections, mast bolts and tie fixings to building structure

Some form of visual indication must be logged as to which ties and bolts have been checked during inspection(e.g. coloured paint, or a mark up on a drawing if access to bolts is restricted).

No override of emergency controls and all safety limits and brakes, including secondary brakes, are fullyoperational.

Controls including emergency stop buttons function correctly.

Power supply and all electrical cables and connections are in good order.


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1.4 Metal Frame Erection

1.4.1 The erection of all metal frame structures must be planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements forHigh Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4).

1.4.2 All metal frame members must be safely lifted in line with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4).Once in position these must be connected off a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWPs), a boom/scissor lift or

other specifically designed safe work platform. Workers must deploy an appropriate harness (adhering to anyregulatory or manufacturer's requirements for MEWPs) to provide secondary fall restraint if necessary.

1.4.3 For metal decking works, appropriate fall protection netting and perimeter guardrail systems should be in place toprovide fall protection before any work commences. To avoid work at height, perimeter guardrails should be fittedto beams at ground level before the beams are lifted into place. Fall protection netting should always be aminimum of one bay ahead of the area of work with the exception of the last bay when edge protection has alreadybeen fitted. In all cases workers must deploy an appropriate harness to provide secondary fall restraint ifnecessary.

1.4.4 Where access to the metal frame cannot be avoided, a safety harness with a compatible twin-tailed or y-shapedlanyard and energy absorber to provide appropriate fall arrest must be used. Workers must be attached to the

structure through an appropriate anchor or tie-off point(s), beam gliders and/or man locks at bolting up points, andmust never remove both tails of the lanyard from the structure. Prior to any work commencing, all metal frameactivities requiring the use of a safety harness must have a Permit to Work in place approved by persons with theappropriate limits of authority and effective emergency rescue procedures must be in place.

1.4.5 For all metal frame erection activities the requirements of Construction Physical GMR 1.9 Fall of Material must bemet.

1.5 Concrete Formwork Erection

1.5.1 The erection of all concrete formwork/falsework must be planned and conducted in accordance with therequirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4).

1.5.2 Work at height should be eliminated and all wall and column formwork/falsework, reinforcement cage and shuttersshould be fabricated at ground level and lifted into position. If prefabrication is not practical then an appropriatework platform must be used to construct the formwork/falsework. These platforms must have edge protection toboth the work face and outer edge or where proprietary shutter systems with in-built concreting platforms are used,stop ends must be provided and adequate protection must be provided to the work face.

1.5.3 Concrete floor slab formwork/falsework should be erected from below using safe scaffolding or temporary platformsystems which enable the placement of decks from the deck below.

1.5.4 Concrete core/bridge pier/formwork/falsework should be designed so as to ensure it is fully clad to prevent falls ofmaterials. All working platforms must be fully sealed horizontally to prevent falls of items, with the exception of an

opening for re-bar placement at the top level.

1.5.5 Work must not be carried out on decking with exposed edges or unprotected floor openings. Edge protectionsystems must be installed as part of the frame erection process and should provide protection for following works,e.g. cladding, bridge beam spans.

1.5.6 Where access to formwork/falsework cannot be avoided appropriate fall prevention measures must be in place.Where a harness is required as the last available means, a safety harness with a compatible twin-tailed or y-shaped lanyard and energy absorber to provide appropriate fall arrest must be used. Workers must be attached tothe structure through an appropriate anchor or tie-off point(s) and must never remove both tails of the lanyardfrom the structure. Prior to any work commencing, all concrete framing activities requiring the use of a safety

harness must have a Permit to Work in place approved by persons with the appropriate limits of authority andeffective emergency rescue procedures must be in place.

1.5.7 For all concrete formwork frame erection activities the requirements of Construction Physical GMR 1.9 Fall ofMaterials must be met.


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1.6 Penetrations, Risers and Shafts

1.6.1 Effective measures must be put in place to prevent falls of persons or materials down penetrations, risers andshafts. During design risk reviews, the number and size of penetrations, risers and shafts must be reviewed andreduced as far as practical, and risk reducing methods such as prefabrication must be considered.

1.6.2 All lift/elevator shafts must be constructed in such a way so as to protect both those carrying out the constructionand those below carrying out the lift installation. Safe working platforms must be provided for all those working inlift shafts.

1.6.3 Openings to lift shafts must be fully protected with a secure, full height system which prevents unauthorised entryand prevents the risk of falls of people or materials. Lift shaft opening protection must not be removed unless asafe working platform is provided or the lift doors are in place.

1.6.4 Penetrations and risers must either have structural mesh cast in during construction or be fitted with otherprotection such as metal guard rails or covers, which prevent falls through them.

1.6.5 All floor openings must be protected with securely fixed (screwed or bolted not nailed) and clearly marked (e.g.

Hole below do not remove) covers to prevent the fall of materials or persons through them. Covers must beconstructed so that they do not present a tripping hazard.

1.6.6 Protective measures must only be removed when work is actually taking place in or around the opening andeffective safety measures must be employed to prevent falls of those working on them. Protective measures mustbe replaced as soon as practical and be regularly inspected.

1.7 Scaffolds, Temporary Works and Working Platforms

1.7.1 All proprietary systems shall be designed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. The mixing ofcomponents from different proprietary systems shall not be permitted between the top of the falsework foundation

and the underside of primary members. Any calculations and drawings should clearly communicate requirementsto those checking and constructing temporary works. Designs shall ensure that vertical members are notoverloaded.

1.7.2 Effective measures must be put in place to ensure the safe erection and use of all scaffolds, temporary works andworking platforms (including mobile and tower scaffolds) which ensure that the work is planned and conducted inaccordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4), to ensure that work is:

Planned by a competent person to ensure the design and equipment is appropriate for the specific use

Erected, altered or dismantled by competent workers following safe methods of work

Inspected and signed-off by a competent person when first constructed, after any alteration and on a regular basis,then clearly tagged as safe or unsafe to use

1.7.3 All scaffolds must be fit for intended use, with all structural members free from visible defects;

1.7.4 All scaffolds must be stable and secure to prevent movement and collapse. Scaffolds must be plumb, haveadequate cross-bracing, sound footings, and be tied into structure where height /base ratio is greater than 3:1.

1.7.5 Stairs should be provided to enable safe access on scaffolds. Stairs and/or ladders must be progressively installedas the scaffold is erected to provide safe access and egress to the installers/scaffolders. Where these are notpractical, safe inclined ladder or appropriate ramp access must be provided. Rest stations should be provided ifrequired.

1.7.6 All access/landing points at different levels of the scaffold must be designed to minimise the potential for falls(ladders should extend 1m above level, holes in boards should be as small as practical and/or be protected withhinged covers or guardrails and/or spring loaded gates).


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1.7.7 Where ladders are used for access, safe means of transporting tools and materials up the scaffold must beprovided. Climbing up the outside of scaffolds must be prohibited.

1.7.8 Working platforms must be closely boarded or planked, which must be free from defects. Any damaged boards orplanks, debris, materials and waste must be removed from scaffolds as soon as is practical.

1.7.9 Guard rails, mid-rails, and toe boards must be installed on all open sides of platforms from which people ormaterials may fall. Where there is a risk of materials falling over toe boards, means of preventing materials fallingmust be provided, e.g. netting or fencing. Where there is a risk of dusts, liquids, or small objects arising from workson scaffolds creating risks to workers or the public, a

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