Safe Work Method Statement

NEPEAN ENGINEERING Pty LtdABN 53 088 292 013

23 Graham Hill Road (PO Box 56) Narellan NSW 2567 Australia

M: 0407236576

T: +61 2 4646 1511F: +61 2 4648 2505E: [email protected]: www.nepeaneng.com.au

NEPEAN ENGINEERING PTY LTD

Safe Work Method StatementProject: CBA Commercial Building 6

Principal Contractor: Bovis Lend Lease Pty Ltd

Work Activity/Task: ERECTION AND WELDING OF ATRIUM LIFT STEEL WORK BUILDING 6

Area: ATRIUM STEELWORK BUILDING 6

SWMS No. CBA BUILDING 6 SWMS 003

Revision No: CBA001-REV02

Prepared By: Tom Buchanan

Date: 27/12/2007

Signature: Tom Buchanan

Task Details:

Expected start date: 27/11/2007Expected duration of work; 50 DaysManager: Tom Buchanan 0407236576No of employees on site: 2 (min) to 10 (max)

Skills/Training Details:

All Personnel must be inducted & added to the Nepean Engineering Project S-Pack prior to commencement of work.

Resources:

Trade(s) involved: Riggers, Crane Drivers, TA’sEquipment used: Hydraulic Wrench, WeldersPlant required: Crane Truck/s, Crane/s, EWP’s, and Mobile Scaffold.Maintenance checks: Electric register for leads & power tools, Log book for applicable plantMaterials used: Grout & Bolts & Electrodes

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LEGISTRATION, CODES OT PRACTICE & GUIDELINES REGISTERThe following Legist ration, Standards, Code Of Practice, Guidelines are provided as being relevant to the activities in this SWMS

OH&S Act (NSW) 2000 OH&S Regulation 2001

WORKCOVER APPROVED INDUSTRY CODES OF PRACTICE GUIDES

Code Of Practice: Amenities for construction work ( No. 317) Use of personal protective equipment at work - a guidance note.

Code Of Practice: Electrical practices for construction work (No. 301) Skin cancer and outdoor workers - a guide for workers - the choice is ours (No. 117)

Code of practice: Noise Management and protection of hearing at work (No. 150) Shin cancer and outdoor workers - a guide for employers (No. 116)

Code of practice: OHS Consultation (No. 311) Dust in the workplace (No. 351)

Code of practice: OHS Induction training for construction work (No. 302 Hazpak! Making our workplace safer (No. 228)

Code of practice: Overhead protective structures (No. 17) High visibility clothing OHS Safety Guide

Code of practice: Tunnels Under Construction (No. 10) Standards and codes offer practical guidance on health and safety for construction work. However, these are subject to change from time to time. For further

information contact the workcover assistance services on: 131050Code of practice: Work in hot or cold environments (No. 309)Code of practice: Moving Plant on Construction sites.

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AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS REGISTERThe following Legist ration, Standards, Codes Of Practice, Guidelines are provided as being relevant to the activities in this SWMS

AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS

Standards mat be obtained directly from Standards Australia (www.standards.com.au)

National Standard for Construction Work [NOHSC:1016 (2005)

AS/NZS 1576.1:1995 Scaffolding - General Requirements

AS 1657-1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - design, construction and installation (an approved industry code of practice)

AS/NZS 1800:1998 Occupational protective helmets - selection, care and use

AS/NZS 1801:1997 Occupational protective helmets

AS/NZS 1336:1997 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection

AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications

AS/NZS 1338.2:1992 Filters for eye protectors - filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation

AS/NZS 1338.3:1992 Filters for eye protectors - Filters for protection against infra-red radiation

AS 1269.3:1998 Occupational noise management - Hearing protectors program

AS 1270:2002 Acoustics - Hearing protectors (an approved industry code of practice)

AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintained of respiratory protective devices

AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices (an approved industry code of practice)

AS 1891.4:2000 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices (an approved industry code of practice)

AS/NZS 1906.4:1997 Retro reflective materials and devices for road traffic control purposes - high visibility materials for safety garments

AS/NZS 4602:1999 High visibility safety garments

AS/NZS 2161.2:1998 Occupational protective gloves - general requirements

AS/NZS 2161.3:1998 Occupational protective gloves - Protection against mechanical risks

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AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS REGISTERThe following Legislation, Standards, Codes of Practice, Guidelines are provided as being relevant to the activities in this SWMS

AS/NZS 2161.5:1998 Occupational protective gloves - Protection against the cold

AS 2225:1994 Insulating gloves for electrical purposes

AS 2359.2:1985 Industrial trucks known as the SAA industrial code of operation. (an approved industry code of practice) (this covers forklift use)

AS 2550.1-2002 Cranes, hoist and winches - Safe use part 1: General requirements (an approved industry code of practice)

NZS/AS 2865:2001 Safe work in a confined space

TRAFFIC CONTROL STANDARDS

AS 1742.1-2003 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - General introduction and index of signs

AS 1742.2-1994 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control devices for general use

AS 1742.10-1990 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Pedestrian control and protection

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Skills/Training Details:

Employee Name

Qualifications On-site experienceAdditional training

required for this task

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Risk Score Calculator

ConsequenceDisaster Very

SeriousSerious Substantial Minor Likelihood/ Consequence Risk Class

Likelihood The hazard has the potential to:- permanently disable or kill;- cause major damage to structure;- have significant impact on surrounding population and environment.

1Almost certain 1 1 1 2 2Likely 1 1 2 2 2

The hazard has the potential to:- temporarily disable or seriously injure;- cause minor damage to the structure;- breach the site boundary and pollute local environment.

2Possible 1 2 2 2 3Remotely possible 2 2 2 3 3

The hazard has the potential to:- cause minor injury;- be contained within the site boundary. 3Practically

impossible 2 3 3 3 3

Installation Procedure, Hazard Identification & Risk Control

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Job Step(Break the job

down into steps)

Potential Hazard (What can harm

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Risk Class

Controls (What you are going to do to make the job as safe as possible

Person(Who will

ensure this happens?)

1.1

Site Induction General. All personnel to be inducted into company EHS plan prior to induction

All personnel to be inducted to the SWMS before being site inducted

All personnel are to attend a Site Specific Induction.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Various. 2 The Following PPE is to be used during this task-

Hardhats to be worn at all times, brim attachment to be worn when working outdoors.

Safety footwear & high visibility protective clothing to be worn at all times.

30+ sunscreen to be applied regularly to all exposed skin whilst working outdoors.

Riggers Gloves to be worn at all times

Safety glasses are now mandatory on all Nepean Engineering projects Glasses to be worn at all times UV protection glasses to be worn when excessive sun glare and glare from

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visible radiation is present.

Hearing protection to be worn whilst operating (or near) noisy machinery etc.and whilst drilling anchors Higher rated protection may be required in an extremely noisy environment. Above 80 dsi

Dust/face mask, respirator or similar to be worn when working in area where inhalation danger is present, this includes concrete dust, welding fumes and chemicals

A harness to be worn whilst operating boom type EWP’s personnel to be trained in safe use of harness

3 Delivery of Lift Shafts

Transport arrival route

3 As per RTA Permit transport truck will arrive via Home Bush bay drive onto Australia Ave then turn into Herb Elliott Ave at 4 am

Transport Pilot vehicles will secure Herb Elliott Ave and stay in place to Nepean’s Two warning Vehicles are in place and implement traffic control plan

Clearwater will provide Traffic Management Services from 0400 hrs to 0800 hrs

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3 Unload Trucks and move materials (incl steelwork) to work areas.

Load falling - Loading & Unloading Transport.

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All Steel Members must be removed from transport vehicle with BLL Crane Crew and lowered into position to works area

Lifts will not be removed until all Traffic Management Plan 84 has been implemented and all Clearwater employees are ready to start

Once load has been removed transport truck is to remove itself from Herb Elliott Ave and clear all road ways

All traffic control area will be cleared and road cleared for all traffic

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Straining/pulling muscles - Manual Lifting.

2 Ensure an adequate quantity of personnel carry out lifting within safe work practice guidelines. Otherwise mechanical lifting only

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Traffic control 2 Ensure TCP is Current and approved by BLL before delivery

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4 Working with ewp’s to erect lift shaft members

Delivery 1 Operator be trained and be familiar with controls and general requirements of machine.

EWP must have a checklist from hire company that confirms EWP is safe to use and signed by a licensed mechanic.

Certificate of competency (EWP) required to operate boom lifts over 11M

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Pre-Start Daily inspection

Death or serious injury

1 Carry out daily inspection / checks as per manufacturer’s recommendations in the operator’s manual

EWP log book to be filled out daily and all safety checks completed as per logbook.

Ensure that the EWP services have been completed as per manufactures requirements.

Read and familiarize yourself with any safety stickers and hazard stickers that you may find on the EWP

Record inspections in the machines log book and sign off accordingly.

Any faults or mechanical problems to be reported immediately.

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Operating EWP - Fall from platform.- Tip m/c over.- Collision injury

-Structural failure

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Never stand or sit on kick boards, handrails or mid-rails, Ensure gate is securely closed.

Ensure tyres are inflated to correct pressures.

Never operate when wind speeds are above 12.5m/sec.

Ensure outriggers (if fitted) are fully extended and on a solid bearing.

Ensure you look up, down, forward, backwards, left and right when driving.

Machinery loads on slab to be approved by Structural Engineer prior coming to site

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Working from EWP

- Tip over, injury to people below.- Fall from platform.

1 Do not use EWP as a crane, do not overload the platform, observe and do not exceed SWL.

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-tools fallingNever use to push or pull other objects.

Ensure all tools and materials are safely secured with lanyards at all times

Set up an exclusion zone around the base of the EWP and display signage if necessary.

Keep away from pinch points.

Safety harness to be worn and connected at all times in boom type EWP’s.

Never enter or exit platform when extended.

Never use ladders or other objects in the EWP to gain additional height.

Securing the EWP after use.

Unauthorised use.

1 Lower platform at end of shift.

Position m/c in safe location.

Remove keys and secure

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Refueling the EWP.

-Fire-Slips, trips, fall’s -Spills. -Contact with chemical. -Inhaled petrol vapor.

1 Equipment is to be turned off and shut down.

Do not use mobile phones.

Avoid sources of ignition, heat, sparks. Ensure fully charged carbon dioxide, Dry chemical or foam extinguisher is in close proximity when refueling.

Ensure funnel or nozzle attachment is used when refueling.

Avoid contact with eyes, eye protection to be worn.

Over spills to be immediately cleaned up. A spill kit (cats Litter) is to be in tool box at all times ready for spillages

Remove any contaminated clothing and wash prior to re-use.

Do not intentionally inhale vapors.

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Charging batteries

Electrocution 1 Use only earth leakage supply.

Extension leads to be inspected before use, and elevated off the ground using insulated hooks or stands.

All electrical equipment to be tested & tagged every month.

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Keep away from water and damp areas.

Securing the EWP after use.

Unauthorised use.

1 Lower platform at end of shift.

Position m/c in safe location.

Remove keys and secure.

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5 Erecting steel using crane

Nepean Engineering Pty Ltd Employees and Contractors not aware of the current site work activities, hazards and risks.

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All Employees and Contractors reporting for work at the site must possess the necessary trade qualifications to meet the requirements of competent person definition under the regulation for the work they will perform, a valid Construction Industry General Induction Card and be inducted into the Principal Contractor Project

On arrival at the worksite report to the Site Supervisor Via 2 - way radio. Follow instructions for access to the site and meet with the Site Supervisor. Flashing lights on vehicles must be turned on and all personnel are to wear high visibility vest, hard hats, safety boots, and eye protection and riggers gloves at all times. Drivers and pedestrians must observe the site traffic rules and the directions of spotters/traffic controllers. install signs and barriers to provide an exclusion zone for the job

On their initial arrival on site all Nepean Engineering Employees and Contractors must attend a toolbox meeting to:

Discuss the identified hazards

* Assess the risk'sUse the information contained in thisSWMS, Industry Codes of Practice andStandards, To:

Agree on the risk control MeasuresDocument them on the JSA andSign the Tool Box Talk before starting Any work at the job site.

Carry out daily inspection / checks as per manufacturer’s recommendations in the operator’s crane manual

Crane log book to be filled out daily and all safety checks completed as per logbook.

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Pre-start daily inspection

Death or serious injury.

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Lifting schedule to be completed.

Read and familiarize yourself with any safety stickers and decals on the crane

Record inspections in the machines log book and sign off accordingly.

Any faults or mechanical problems to be reported immediately.

Machine not to be used until faults are fixed and/or a service is carried out

Operation of the Crane

Traffic Movement on site.

Failure of the Crane

Outrigger compaction failure

Failure of Lifting gear

Failure of driver

Failure of Rigger/Dogman

Failure of the Operating system

Movement of load when removing restraints

Placement of Materials

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Observe site traffic rules, the directions of traffic controllers and/or rigger/Dogman.

Unsure that the crane is big enough to lift the load. Crane driver and Rigger/Dogman determine the crane capacity to lift the load within the correct SWL of the Crane.

You will ensure that outrigger are set as per structural Engineers specs two forward working outriggers must have plates underneath wooden packers

The crane has current approval by a statutory authority. A hired in plant inspection report has been carried out for the crane by a competent person. Records of crane inspections, services record, changes to ropes, are maintained. A.S. 2250 is the applicable standard.

A competency assessment has been carried out for the crane driver that matches the requirements’ for operating the crane.

A competency assessment has been carried out for the Rigger / Dogman that matches the requirements for the lift to be undertaken.

Ensure that the lift has been assessed and the method agreed between the crane driver and Rigger / Dogman prior to the lift being made

Asses load for potential movement before loosening restraints. Do not stand on or amongst load when restraints are being loosened.

Ensure Materials are stored well clear of vehicle and pedestrian traffic ways.

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Pinch and crush points in formed by the slewing action of the crane

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Store materials in a manner that will prevent unexpected movement under the influence of gravity. If there is any risk of unexpected movement the materials must be adequately restrained.

Ensure direct eye contact is maintained with the Rigger Dogman at all times and do not allow access to the danger area formed by the slewing action of the crane.

It is essential that all parties agree, understand and obey the work method and communication selected for the lift

Rigging, Slinging and DoggingSecuring the Crane after use.

Load or parts of load slipping and/or falling

Edges on load causing damage to load lifting equipment

Inappropriate work practices using crane to work at height

Inappropriate rope fastening

Unaccredited Rigger / Dogman or not working to accreditation criteria

Rigger / Dogman using Tag Lines

Unauthorised use.

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Secure every part of a load whilst raised or lowered to prevent danger from slipping or displacement.

Take adequate precautions to prevent the edges of a load from damaging any sling, rope or chain

Prohibit people being suspended from the hook of any crane to do any work.

Use only rope clips of approved design and construction, and only for such purposes and in such way as is approved.

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Prohibit Riggers from

A) Riding the hook or the load

B) Sliding down lines and guys

C) Descending by "skinning" Columns

D) Jumping from elevated surfaces

Use clean, dry tag lines made from natural fibre or non-conductive materials.

Position crane in safe location.

Remove keys and secure.

Refueling the Crane.

-Fire 1 Crane is to be turned off and shut down.

Do not use mobile phones.

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-Slips, trips, fall.

-Spills.

-Contact with chemical.

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Avoid sources of ignition, heat, sparks. Ensure fully charged carbon dioxide, Dry chemical or foam extinguisher is in close proximity when refueling.

Ensure funnel or nozzle attachment is used when refueling.

Avoid contact with eyes, eye protection to be worn.

Over spills to be immediately cleaned up. A spill kit (cats Litter) is to be in tool box at all times ready for spillages

Remove any contaminated clothing and wash prior to re-use.

-Inhaled petrol vapor.

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6 Install Chemset/Hold down Bolts

Mark Chemset locations on the slab using paint.

Reaction to chemicals – Using marking paint

3 Personnel to be trained in the use of the product per the attached MSDS.

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Chemset Locations checked.

Structural damage to slab

1 Chemset Locations to be checked by Post-Tensioning Contractor. Written confirmation required prior to drilling slab.

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Drill & Install Chemical Anchors

Electrocution - Using electrical equipment.

1 All electrical leads and equipment to be tagged monthly by a licensed electrician.and,A safety overload device is to be used on all electrical equipment.and,Personnel to be aware of danger of electrocution from over-head or hidden cables, if in doubt ask then insulate/isolate.

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Noise 2 All workers must where hearing protection at all times whilst working with drills.

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Dust Inhalation 3 Dust mask to be worn if excessive dust is created whilst drilling holes.and,Whilst cleaning out drilled holes with a ‘puffer’.

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Dust/Foreign body blown into eyes.

3 Safety Glasses to be worn whilst cleaning out drilled holes with a ‘puffer’.

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Sunburn - 3 Wide brim hat, tinted UV safety glasses TOM

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Working Outdoors.

& full length clothing to be worn at all times, 30+ sunscreen to be applied regularly to all exposed skin.

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Reaction to chemicals - Installing Hilti chemsets.


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6 Install lift shaft Members

Lifting steel Members into location

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Set up an exclusion zone around the atrium area and display signage if anyone comes into the exclusion zone BLL to be informed and a near miss / hazard identification form filled out and Given to site safety officer to take action

BLL will lift steel that has been unloaded and place it into works area Nepean will secure the lift shaft with our crane and lift into position.

Once steel members are at correct position and surveyed. members to be secured down to hold down bolts before crane releases the weight off the hook

Once crane has released the weight riggers to check again all connections are correct, once checked then hook can be released

Steel to be surveyed again to ensure correct positions and RL’s Sent to BLL

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7 Welding and oxy cutting steel shs to fit lift shaft

Install shs members and weld into place at all levels

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After each section of lift shaft members have been erected, welding of the shs stubs will be required.

Access will be gained to areas using only telescopic booms or spider booms

All areas are to be confirmed to be barrier tape off and signs up

Flash shield to be installed before welding starts shield is to be continually monitor for effectiveness

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Damage to steel structure.

1-3 Builder to approve all site-welds prior to commencement (unless shown on shop drawings).

Site Welding only to be completed by a qualified welder, NDT is req’d for 100% of all butt welds.

All repairs to be painted with ‘cold gal’ (final touch up painting to be completed following installation)

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Electrocution - Using electrical equipment.

1-2 All electrical leads and equipment to be tagged monthly by a licensed electrician.

A safety overload device is to be used on all electrical equipment.

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Welding flash, sparks or fire - Stick (Arc) Welding.

2 Safety work clothes to be worn by operator i.e. long sleeve shirt, long pants or overalls, safety footwear, welding gloves and helmet.

Work area to be examined and all external fuels removed (i.e. cardboard, timber, fabric, general rubbish, petrol).

Fire extinguisher is to be on hand at all times.

Welding screen used to block arc when area is exposed to others.

All welds to be marked ‘HOT’ with chalk upon completion.

Fire blanket to be used to contain sparks (if required).

Area below to be cordoned off & warning signage displayedand/or,Extra person positioned to act as a “spotter”.

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Fire/Explosion – Oxy Cutting

2 Gas bottles to be stored/moved/operated in a safe manner, Flash-back arrestors to be used, and regulators/hoses/torches to be inspected for damage prior to use. and,Work area to be examined and all external fuels removed (i.e. cardboard, timber, fabric, general rubbish, petrol).

Gas bottles to be stored separately when not in use in a lockable cage and fire extinguisher attached

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All signage to be attached to gas cage

Supervisors contact details to be attached to gas cages also

Sparks/ hot metal – Oxy Cutting

2 Safety work clothes to be worn by operator i.e. long sleeve shirt, long pants or overalls, welding gloves, safety footwear and dark protective eyewear.

Fire extinguisher is to be on hand at all times.

All cut steel pieces to be marked ‘HOT’ with chalk upon completion. Area below to be cordoned off & warning signage displayedand/or,Extra person positioned to act as a “spotter”.

Area to be re-inspected 30 mins after work has nee completed to ensure no fire has started

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Reaction to chemicals - Using ‘Cold-Gal’ touch-up paint.


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8 Plumb/Align Steelwork and Fully Tension all bolted connections.

Damage to steel structure.AndNoise from Tighten up bolts

1-3 Plumb/Align steelwork to erection Tolerances as per AS4100. and QA plan

All bolted connections are to be installed as per shop drawings.

Joints containing a number of bolts shall be tightened from the centre outwards (per 15.2.4/AS4100).

All bolts are to be wrench tight using only a hydraulic wrench no electric or air compressed wrenches to be used

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9 Grout & Tidy Up.

Reaction to chemicals - Installing grout.


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Slips, trips & falls 1-3 Personnel are to ensure the work area is kept clean and free from trip hazards at all times.

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I have read and understood the above SWMS and I will carry out all work in accordance with the procedures and safety controls listed. If the work or conditions differ to that stated above, I will consult with the Project/Site Manager to seek directions prior to continuing work.

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