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S.D.F ELECTRICAL PTY LTD ABN 56 073 389 705

Form: SDF HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN (2016)

Review Date: 10-04-2016 Page 1 of 57

163 Jackson Road Sunnybank Hills Qld 4109 Phone: (07) 3345 6566 Fax: (07) 3345 6577

HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)

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V2.0 03/16 [NAME] Ted Strange [Project Manager] Initial Assessment

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SDF NO HARM VISION .......................................................................................................................... 5

2 OBJECTIVE OF THIS HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................................... 5

3 SDF NO HARM PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................. 5

4 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................... 6 4.1 Statement of Expertise .................................................................................................................................. 6 4.2 Scope of Work Summary ............................................................................................................................... 6 4.3 Scope of this HSEQ Management Plan .......................................................................................................... 6 4.4 Interface with The Principal Contractor (PCBU) ............................................................................................ 7

5 DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 7

6 EMPLOYEES HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................ 8 6.1 Key Project personnel .................................................................................................................................... 8 6.2 Project Manager ............................................................................................................................................ 8 6.3 HSEQ Advisor (off site) .................................................................................................................................. 9 6.4 Supervisor ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 6.5 Foremen ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 6.6 Leading Hands (Team Leaders) .................................................................................................................... 10 6.7 Employees & Subcontractors ...................................................................................................................... 11 6.8 Work Health and Safety Representative ..................................................................................................... 11 6.9 Fitness For Work .......................................................................................................................................... 12 6.10 Issue Resolution, Disciplinary Action Processes ...................................................................................... 12

7 HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................. 13 7.1 Applicable Acts & Regulations ..................................................................................................................... 13 7.2 Obligations under The Electrical Safety Act 2002 ....................................................................................... 13 7.3 Inductions .................................................................................................................................................... 13 7.4 Safety Notices and Displays ......................................................................................................................... 14 7.5 Principal Contractors Site Rules................................................................................................................... 14 7.6 Standard Operating Procedures .................................................................................................................. 14 7.7 Safe Work Method Statements ................................................................................................................... 15

7.7.1 Establishing the Risk Context ............................................................................................................... 15 7.7.2 Preparing Safe Work Method Statements ........................................................................................... 16 7.7.3 Distribution and Training ..................................................................................................................... 16 7.7.4 Hierarchy of Controls ............................................................................................................................ 16 7.7.5 Establishing High Risk Construction Activities ...................................................................................... 17 7.7.6 Safe Work Method Statements for High Risk Construction Activities .................................................. 17

7.8 Documents and Forms ................................................................................................................................. 17 7.9 Material Safety Data Sheets ........................................................................................................................ 17 7.10 Pre-Start Safety Talks ............................................................................................................................... 18 7.11 Toolbox Meetings .................................................................................................................................... 18 7.12 Routine HSEQ Inspections........................................................................................................................ 18 7.13 Safety Committee .................................................................................................................................... 19 7.14 Tagging and Lockout Procedure............................................................................................................... 19 7.15 Accident/Incident/Near-miss Reporting & Investigation ........................................................................ 19 7.16 Reporting ................................................................................................................................................. 19 7.17 Safety Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 20




7.18 Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................................................... 20 7.19 First Aid .................................................................................................................................................... 20 7.20 Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................................... 21 7.21 Visitors to site .......................................................................................................................................... 21 7.22 Non-Conformances .................................................................................................................................. 21

8 3 MAJOR RISKS ................................................................................................................................... 21 8.1 Working at Heights ...................................................................................................................................... 22

8.1.1 Post Fall Rescue .................................................................................................................................... 22 8.1.2 Rescue from Heights ............................................................................................................................. 22 8.1.3 Post Fall Rescue Techniques ................................................................................................................. 22 8.1.4 General Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 22 8.1.5 Elevating Work Platform (Boom/Scissor Lift) ....................................................................................... 23 8.1.6 Scaffold ................................................................................................................................................. 23 8.1.7 Platform Ladders .................................................................................................................................. 23

8.2 Cable Pulling ................................................................................................................................................ 24 8.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 24 8.2.2 Rigging for cable pull setups ................................................................................................................ 24 8.2.3 Placement of Centre Bar in Cable Drums ............................................................................................. 24 8.2.4 Cable Winches ...................................................................................................................................... 24

8.3 Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 24 8.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 24 8.3.2 Working on Live Equipment ................................................................................................................. 25 8.3.3 Mandatory Testing and Fault Finding .................................................................................................. 26 8.3.4 Installation Category of Testing Equipment ......................................................................................... 26 8.3.5 Employee Test Equipment .................................................................................................................... 26 8.3.6 Authorised testing personnel ............................................................................................................... 26 8.3.7 Functional Tests of Test Equipment...................................................................................................... 26 8.3.8 High Voltage Switching and Isolation .................................................................................................. 27 8.3.9 Low Voltage Switching and Isolation ................................................................................................... 27 8.3.10 Non-electrical or Untrained Electrical Personnel ................................................................................. 27

9 GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 28 9.1 Site Vehicles & other Mobile Equipment .................................................................................................... 28 9.2 Housekeeping .............................................................................................................................................. 28 9.3 Barricades .................................................................................................................................................... 28 9.4 Permits ......................................................................................................................................................... 29 9.5 Excavation .................................................................................................................................................... 29 9.6 Welding ........................................................................................................................................................ 29 9.7 Manual Handling ......................................................................................................................................... 29 9.8 Lifting Equipment – General ........................................................................................................................ 29 9.9 Grinders ....................................................................................................................................................... 29

9.9.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 29 9.9.2 Angle Grinders ...................................................................................................................................... 30 9.9.3 Drop Saws ............................................................................................................................................. 30 9.9.4 Bench Grinders ..................................................................................................................................... 30

9.10 Hand Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 30 9.11 Pedestal Drills........................................................................................................................................... 30 9.12 Fire Prevention and Protection ................................................................................................................ 31 9.13 Gas ........................................................................................................................................................... 31




9.14 Explosive Powered Tools ......................................................................................................................... 31 9.15 Emergency Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 31

9.15.1 Emergency Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 32 9.16 Communication ........................................................................................................................................ 32 9.17 Non-Smoking Policy ................................................................................................................................. 32 9.18 Protection From The Sun ......................................................................................................................... 32 9.19 Heat Stress ............................................................................................................................................... 32 9.20 Fatigue ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 9.21 Jewellery .................................................................................................................................................. 33 9.22 Horseplay ................................................................................................................................................. 33 9.23 Tickets and Licenses ................................................................................................................................. 33 9.24 Environment ............................................................................................................................................ 34

9.24.1 Environmental Laws and Conditions .................................................................................................... 34 9.24.2 Keeping the Workplace Clean .............................................................................................................. 34 9.24.3 Waste Management............................................................................................................................. 34 9.24.4 Storing and Handling Flammable Liquids ............................................................................................. 34 9.24.5 Environmental Risks ............................................................................................................................. 34

10 QUALITY ASSURANCE ...................................................................................................................... 34

11 PROJECT MANAGER, SUPERVISOR HSEQ TRAINING ........................................................................ 34

12 HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN DISTRIBUTION ..................................................................................... 35

13 REVIEW OF THIS HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN EFFECTIVENESS ........................................................ 35

14 Attachments to this document ....................................................................................................... 36 Attachment 1 – Induction Attendance Record ...................................................................................................... 36 Attachment 2 – HSEQ Behavioural Indicators Matrix ............................................................................................ 36 Attachment 3 – SDF Policies ................................................................................................................................... 36 Attachment 4 – Forms associated with this EHS Management Plan ..................................................................... 36 Attachment 5 – Principal Contractor Site Rules ..................................................................................................... 36 Attachment 6 – HSEQ Management Plan Review Form ........................................................................................ 36 Attachment 7 – Project Organisation Chart & Responsibility Matrix .................................................................... 36 Attachment 8 – Project Risk Assessment ............................................................................................................... 36




1 SDF NO HARM VISION

“To be a recognised Leader in Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Excellence, in everything we do and everywhere we operate”

2 OBJECTIVE OF THIS HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN

The objective of the HSEQ Management Plan is to ensure that SDF employees, our client, other stakeholders and the Public will incur NO HARM through actions/inaction by S.D.F. Electrical.

The purpose of this HSEQ Management Plan is to show, all concerned, the steps SDF personnel have taken to identify and control potential environmental, health and/or safety health hazards and by so doing, minimise the risk of injury to the environment, SDF employees and others whilst working on SDF projects.

The readers of this HSEQ Management Plan should be confident that this plan was prepared with their personal safety and health in mind, and therefore cooperate with the procedures set down in this plan and work towards NO HARM operations by SDF.

This plan is implemented in accordance with SDF policies on Safety & Health, Rehabilitation and the Environment. Copies of these company statements are included at Attachment 3 of this document.

3 SDF NO HARM PHILOSOPHY

SDF is dedicated to achieving excellence in HSEQ performance.

SDF has adopted the NO HARM philosophy for all works on SDF projects and indeed all our projects/sites. We are dedicated to the concept that all incidents resulting in personal injury, equipment or environmental damage are preventable. We promote work health, safety management as priority values in all phases of work undertaken

On the project/site we hold every Team Member accountable for the effectiveness of the HSEQ processes and will use continuous improvement practices as a basis for NO HARM initiatives.

In adopting the concept that all injuries are intolerable and preventable we must constantly strive for NO HARM. If an injury does occur we are obligated to identify how and why the injury happened and then make positive changes to work methods in an endeavour to avoid any repeat episodes. However, the goal of NO HARM remains our constant target.

Every Team Member on the project is required to actively support this philosophy.

The primary objective on this project/site is NO ONE IS INJURED. We want everyone on this project to go home at the end of each day in the same physical condition in which they arrived.

To achieve this throughout the SDF enterprise will not come easily. It will take hard work and commitment on the part of all the Team Members as depicted on the illustration below:




4 SCOPE

4.1 STATEMENT OF EXPERTISE

With more than two decades of experience in electrical contracting, SDF has the management systems, technical capability and experience to carry out the works included at 4.2 below.

4.2 SCOPE OF WORK SUMMARY

(INSERT SCOPE OF WORKS AS STATED IN CONTRACT)

The full Scope of Works is as defined in the Contract documentation.

Details of the scope of work will be progressively included within Appendix A in the form of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS). Safe Work Method Statements will be prepared throughout the project lifecycle as/when the scope is finalised and scheduled as the work progresses.

4.3 SCOPE OF THIS HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN

This HSEQ Management Plan and associated procedures, apply to all SDF employees and their sub-contractors working on the project, and any visitors to SDF or its subcontractor’s facilities and/or work areas.

The scope of this HSEQ plan includes all areas of projects that involve SDF, its sub-contractors and their employees, any client’s personnel, and any other person that may be affected by the HSEQ Management Plan.

SDF has a track record of treating all matters related to safety & health very promptly and seriously. Our emphasis is on taking preventative rather than reactive action to safety and health issues. Our track record for the past 3 years can be measured and verified by the following statistics.




SAFETY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS2

LTIFR (Lost time injury frequency rate) 0

AWIFR (Alternative work injury frequency rate) 0

MTIFR (Medical treatment injury frequency rate) 13.9

TRIFR (Total recordable injury frequency rate) 13.9

TRIFR TARGET FOR NEXT PERIOD <10

WORKCOVER STATISTICS

YEAR SDF RATE INDUSTRY RATE

2013 1.225% 1.595%

2014 0.927% 1.280%

2015 0.893% 1.320%

4.4 INTERFACE WITH THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR (PCBU)

This HSEQ Management Plan has been prepared so that it seamlessly interfaces with the EHS Management Plan prepared by the Principal Contractor.

5 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this HSEQ Management Plan, the following have the same meaning:

PCBU – (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) has the same meaning as Principal/Head Contractor nominated on page one (1) of this HSEQ Management Plan

Work Method Statement is the same as JSA, (Job Safety Analysis) and/or JSEA (Job Safety & Environmental Analysis).

Safety has the same meaning as safety and health.

Technical endorsee means; the Qualified Technical Person for the SDF Electrical Contractors Licence issued under the Electrical Safety Act (QLD) 2002; the person that takes ultimate responsibility for the electrical safety of the business.

Electrical Worker in Charge means; the one person given/taking the responsibility for electrical safety of a particular workplace. The Electrical Worker in Charge could be the Technical Endorsee, Leading Hand, Foreman, Supervisor and/or Project Manager etc

Assessed/authorised means assessed/authorised ON THIS PROJECT by a SDF person described in clauses 6.2 – 6.6 below

SDF means; S.D.F Electrical Pty Ltd, ABN 56 073 389 705

2 See HSEQ Form 91 – SDF Performance Statistics for calculations used to determine the numbers below




6 EMPLOYEES HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL

Included at Attachment 7 is the Project Organisation Chart that identifies key project personnel. The Organisation Chart is a live document and will be revised as required throughout the project.

Outlined below are the responsibilities assigned to various positions on the project organisation chart

The Responsibility Matrix showing the level of authority associated with the positions noted below is Included at Attachment 7

6.2 PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager’s role is to uphold SDF’s commitment to this HSEQ Management Plan, and to coordinate the SDF’s HSEQ functions so that an interface for communication and consultation is maintained at all levels throughout the project team.

The responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Stopping work when it’s unsafe to continue and ensuring the unsafe situation is corrected and reporting to the Principal Contractor (when appropriate) to await further instructions before allowing works to re-commence

2. Ensuring a Risk/Hazard review is undertaken prior to commencement of work and at regular times throughout the project life cycle

3. Ensuring this HSEQ Management Plan embraces adequate ‘controls’ to reduce the applicable HSEQ risks published in the Principal Contractors’ Construction Safety Plan

4. Ensuring all employees are aware of the SDF restrictions on “Live work”

5. Ensuring persons nominated as Authorised complete the following prior to commencement of assigned duties:

a. Attend the SDF Isolation Verification of Understanding Assessment session

b. Attend the SDF Testing Verification of Understanding Assessment session

c. Attend the SDF Construction Wiring Verification of Understanding Assessment session

d. Complete Form 44(a) Authorised Person

6. Implementing this HSEQ Management Plan and setting an example to all employees in observance of the plan and its implementation. Nominate a person who will be supervising/managing HSEQ on the project. This person will be listed on the Organisational chart - Attachment 7

7. Collaborating with the Principal Contractor to maintain an effective HSEQ program to prevent injuries and illnesses through control of risks/hazards, training and promotion of safe installation procedures.

8. Assessing on a regular basis how well operations are complying with this HSEQ Management Plan by carrying out a weekly HSEQ inspection of the site and reporting back via weekly meetings. This will be done by a nominated trained person namely the WHS Representative. Weekly HSEQ Inspection Form 28(a)

9. Participating in safety meetings, inspections, awards, etc. and contributing suggestions for proposed improvement programs

10. Reviewing and commenting on all accident-incident and Investigation Reports and ensure that the SDF Rehabilitation Policy is implemented when applicable

11. Reporting all incidents to the Principal Contractor in a timely manner

12. Complying with the HSEQ Behavioural Indicators Matrix included at Attachment 2 of this HSEQ Management Plan

Note: When the Project Manager is off-site or unavailable for an extended time, a Deputy must be assigned for this position.




6.3 HSEQ ADVISOR (OFF SITE)

The HSEQ Advisor is a project support person that is called upon on a case-by-case basis. The HSEQ Advisor is also responsible for carrying out HSEQ audits of projects, Form ADMIN-0010 SDF Internal HSEQ Audit, included at Attachment 6 and reporting directly to the SDF senior leadership team.

6.4 SUPERVISOR

As key members of the SDF injury prevention program, the Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations on the project.


1. Stopping work when it’s unsafe to continue and ensuring the unsafe situation is corrected and reporting to the Principal Contractor (when appropriate) to await further instructions before allowing works to re-commence

2. Ensuring that all SDF Foremen and Leading Hands are familiar with the contents of this HSEQ Management Plan

3. Planning and coordinating overall site activities with Foremen and Leading Hands and in so doing identify potential risks/hazards associated with these activities so that the applicable control measures can be implemented

4. Participating in the counselling of employees not working within the framework of this HSEQ Management Plan

5. Identifying and reporting on areas of the project where new initiatives are working well so that these new ideas can flow through to other areas of the Project

6. Maintaining appropriate risk mitigation procedures

7. Ensuring that all employees comply with HSEQ requirements and take immediate steps to correct any breaches

8. Encouraging and maintaining high standards in housekeeping

9. Encouraging employees to report hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses and all injuries

10. Reporting incidents and accidents immediately to the HSEQ Advisor and the Project Manager and assisting in any investigation

11. Being involved with and sometimes running daily Pre-Start Safety Talks and Toolbox Safety Meetings

12. Ensuring that all of SDF plant and equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturers specification

13. Ensuring persons nominated as Authorised have completed the following prior to commencement of assigned duties:

a. Attended the SDF Isolation Verification of Understanding Assessment

b. Attended the SDF Testing Verification of Understanding Assessment

c. Attended the SDF Construction Wiring Verification of Understanding Assessment

d. Completed Form 44(a) Authorised Person

13. Ensuring only Authorised Persons(s) conduct the Mandatory Tests prescribed by AS/NZS 3000

14. Ensuring that only test equipment with the appropriate "installation category" is allowed on the project

15. Participating with employees in the formulation of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

16. Conducting at least one (1) workplace inspection per day and completing the required details on the Safe Work Method Statement as evidence of that inspection and completing a weekly work method statement review Form 28(b)





Note: When the Supervisor is off-site or unavailable for an extended time, a Deputy must be assigned for the position

6.5 FOREMEN

Foremen are responsible for the day-to-day operations on the project and the safety and well-being of the employees at the various work faces


1. Stopping work when it's unsafe to continue and report the incident immediately to the Project Manager/Supervisor and await further instructions

2. Ensuring the Project HSEQ requirements are maintained

3. Recognising and reporting on areas of the Project where new initiatives are working well so that these new ideas can flow through to other areas of the Project


5. Organising work faces so that work is carried out to the required standards with minimum risk to employees, equipment and materials

6. Giving all workplace employees and other personnel precise instructions on the responsibilities for correct safe working methods

7. Liaising with the Supervisor and/or the HSEQ Advisor on matters relating to HSEQ

8. Planning and maintaining a tidy work environment by arranging for the removal of debris at timely intervals to maintain a safe work environment at all times

9. Being involved with and regularly conducting daily Pre-Start Safety Talks and Toolbox Safety Meetings

10. Ensuring persons nominated as Authorised have completed the following prior to commencement of assigned duties:

a. Attended the SDF Isolation Verification of Understanding Assessment

b. Attended the SDF Testing Verification of Understanding Assessment

c. Attended the SDF Construction Wiring Verification of Understanding Assessment

d. Completed Form 44(a) Authorised Person


12. Ensuring that only test equipment with the appropriate "installation category" is allowed on the project

13. Conducting at least one (1) workplace inspection per day and completing the required details on the Safe Work Method Statement as evidence of that inspection

14. Complying with the HSEQ Behavioural Indicators Matrix included at Attachments 2 of this HSEQ Management Plan

6.6 LEADING HANDS (TEAM LEADERS)

Leading Hands are responsible for the day-to-day operations and the safety and well being of the employees at the workface


1. Stopping work when it's unsafe to continue and report the incident immediately to the Supervisor/Foreman and await further instructions

2. Reporting to the Foreman on all matters relating to HSEQ and work activities

3. Ensuring the project safety requirements are adhered to





5. Ensuring team members have a thorough understanding of the appropriate Safe Work Method Statement(s) before allowing work to commence


7. Coordinating teamwork activities

8. Ensuring the work face is safe to work in and is kept clean and tidy

9. Completing all necessary daily reporting requirements


6.7 EMPLOYEES & SUBCONTRACTORS

All SDF employees and Subcontractors have a responsibility for their own Health and Safety and thus are encouraged to PARTICIPATE in all aspects of this HSEQ Management Plan for their own safety and the safety of their co-workers


1. Stopping work when it's unsafe to continue and report the incident immediately to the Project Manager/Supervisor/Leading Hand and await further instructions

2. Complying with the instructions given for their own Health and Safety

3. Reviewing prepared Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for validity prior to commencing the assigned tasks included on the SWMS

4. Ensuring SWMS are revised to suite assigned tasks when required AND prior to commencing any work on the task

5. Reporting sub-standard practices or conditions to the Foreman or Leading Hand

6. Actively participating in the elimination of risks/hazards

7. Promptly reporting ALL injuries and unsafe circumstances to the Foreman or Leading Hand

8. Participating in daily "Pre-Start" talks and Toolbox Meetings

9. Undertaking training in relevant safety initiatives to ensure understanding and application of safe working practices

10. Correctly using and maintaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times

11. Adhering to all SDF safety instructions and project rules issued by the Principal Contractor

12. Considering the knowledge and experience of those working around them

13. Warning others of dangers when appropriate

14. Not putting themselves at risk

15. Not conducting any of the Mandatory Tests prescribed by AS/NZS 3000 unless they are an Authorised Person formalised by Form 44(a) - Authorised Person

16. NOT bringing any test equipment on site unless it has the appropriate "installation category" without the approval of the Supervisor/Foreman

17. Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping at all work faces


6.8 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE

Employees are required to elect their own workplace safety representative. The Project Manager will facilitate this process to ensure employees are represented on all safety matters.





1. Conduct daily walk through inspections with actions taken to ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

2. Conduct project site inductions.

3. Review sub-contractors safe work method statements if applicable.

4. Issue site corrective actions to employees and sub-contractors for non-conformance of WHS issues.

5. Report to supervisor on WHS performance for the day.

6. Review and if required update the Hazardous substance register and training records in the Safe Work Method Statements.

7. Conduct weekly site inspections using the Weekly HSEQ Inspection Form 28(a)

8. Attend and report any non-compliance to the Site WHS Committee Meeting.

9. Complete and record any incident reports, provisional improvement notices, weekly HSEQ inspection forms and safety infringement notices.

10. Conduct daily pre-start and toolbox meetings as required.

11. Participate in monthly walk through’ with the Site Safety Committee

6.9 FITNESS FOR WORK

Every Employee shall be responsible for ensuring they are fit for work at the start and throughout each work period. This includes taking responsibility to ensure their fitness is not impaired through health reasons including the effects of fatigue, stress, alcohol or other drugs.

Any employee that believes that he/she is ‘NOT FIT’ for work (and is at work) and/or any particular given task, has a responsibility under the QLD WH&S Act to report to his/her immediate Supervisor before proceeding.

SDF will comply with the Principal Contractor’s site requirements regarding managing drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

6.10 ISSUE RESOLUTION, DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROCESSES

In the unlikely event that any employee does not meet their HSEQ obligations noted above, as detailed below and/or as required by the overriding legislation, and then the Managing Safety Breach Consultation Procedure under the People Policy will be invoked.

A formal process of consultation/instruction/re-induction is required where a worker demonstrates disregard for safety procedures including site rules. In all instances, this process will involve the SDF Electrical Site Manager, Area Foreman / Supervisor and SDF Workplace Health and Safety Officer.

Where the employee works for a Subcontractor working under the SDF Electrical HSEQ Management Plan the Subcontractor's Supervisor will also be in attendance.

In seeking to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards, procedure SDF-20 is used in conjunction with the Safety Breach/Consultation Record Form 8

SDF is equally concerned with ensuring that an employee who is alleged to be infringing safety rules is given the opportunity to explain their behaviour and, if the non-compliance is confirmed, is provided re-induction, counselling and training as a first preference in dealing with the problem.

Nothing within this procedure alters the right of the employer to dismiss an employee without notice for conduct that justifies such action




7 HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

7.1 APPLICABLE ACTS & REGULATIONS

During all SDF operations the requirements of the SDF HSEQ Management Plan and all applicable statutory legislation shall be met. The legislation generally covering this HSEQ Management Plan is:

• Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations plus relevant Codes of Practice

• Electrical Safety Act and Regulations plus relevant Codes of Practice

• Environment Protection Act QLD 1994

7.2 OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY ACT 2002

The Electrical Safety Act 2002 imposes obligations on persons who may affect the electrical safety of others by their acts or omissions as depicted by the following illustration:

SDF will meet its obligations under the Electrical Safety Act by the proper implementation of this HSEQ Management Plan, in particular by:

1. Employing only qualified electrical personnel with appropriate experience

2. Properly supervising apprentices

3. Inducting all personnel on this HSEQ Management Plan

7.3 INDUCTIONS

All personnel undertaking construction work on site will require a General Construction Induction – the Blue Card/White Card.




Before commencing work for SDF on the Project, project-specific inductions will be performed by SDF. These inductions will address project-specific issues as well as SDF general induction information and topics

The SDF induction explains how to interpret and implement this HSEQ Management Plan.

At the commencement of the induction each participant will be given an “induction checklist” to be initialled by the employee to indicate that each Section of this HSEQ Management Plan has been understood by the employee. No employee will leave the induction unless the check sheet has been completed.

7.4 SAFETY NOTICES AND DISPLAYS

As a minimum the following notices will be displayed in all offices and crib areas:

1. The emergency evacuation procedure, muster points, emergency phone numbers etc;

2. The names of key personnel for the project

3. Authorised Person(s) – as authorised by Form 44(a)

4. The name(s) of current First Aid Attendant(s)

5. The location of the First Aid Centre

6. The name of the EHS Advisor for the Principal Contractor

7. The name of the person to whom safety issues should be reported

8. The names of Supervisors & Foremen

A copy of all SDF’s Policies is displayed in all offices and crib rooms. Copies of these documents are also included in the attachments.

The Project Manager has a copy of this HSEQ Management Plan with further copies located in crib rooms.

7.5 PRINCIPAL CONTRACTORS SITE RULES

In addition to the requirements of this HSEQ Management Plan, all employees of SDF and its subcontractors MUST comply with the Principal Contractors Site Rules.

7.6 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

The Principal Contractor has prepared a Construction Safety Plan that identifies many construction hazards/risks associated with this project. In addition to that, SDF has prepared its own risk assessment of its work on the project.

The backbone procedures that provide the detail for use in Safe Work Method Statements are listed below and are available in the site office:

Employees have 24/7 access to the Procedure associated with a particular SWMS via the QR-codes included at Attachment C of the SWMS.

• SDF-01 Electrical safety obligations

• SDF-02 Work process flowchart

• SDF-03 Live Work

• SDF-04 Safety precautions when working on electrical equipment

• SDF-05 Testing of electrical instruments

• SDF-06 Before use inspection of test instruments

• SDF-07 Testing of electrical safety equipment

• SDF-08 Before use inspection of electrical safety equipment

• SDF-09 Safety tag and lock-out

• SDF-10 Working in the vicinity of exposed live parts




• SDF-11 Testing and Tagging

• SDF-12 Testing an electrical installation

• SDF-13 Testing of electrical equipment

• SDF-14 Safe working with asbestos

• SDF-15 Entering a trench more than 1.5m

• SDF-16 Working in a confined space

• SDF-17 Hazardous substances and MSDS

• SDF-18 Working at heights

• SDF-19 Manual Handling

• SDF-20 Safety Breach Procedure

• SDF-21 Safe Use of Class 3R Lasers

• SDF-22 Accident and Incident Reporting

• SDF-23 Sub-Contractor Employment

• SDF-24 Hazard Reporting

• SDF-25 Safe use of Powered Hydraulic Crimpers

• SDF-26 Safe testing of Solar PV Direct Current (DC) Installations

• SDF-27 Verifying Fire Rated Penetrations

All relevant personnel will be briefed on the correct interpretation of the above procedures and how to correctly implement them. At the conclusion of this briefing each employee is required to sign the acceptance portion of with each applicable procedure.

The procedures to directly manage the HSEQ risks identified by the Principal Contractor and SDF are in the form of Safe Work Method Statements. As the project develops Safe Work Method Statements will be prepared for all manual construction tasks. For example: (1) Arc Welding, (2) Working at Heights, etc.

Prior to commencing work on site, employees will be instructed on these Safe Work Method Statements – before being authorised to do that particular activity.

Safe Work Method Statements will be prepared throughout the project life-cycle as required and will be filed in Appendix A and listed in the register.

7.7 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENTS

7.7.1 ESTABLISHING THE RISK CONTEXT

Prior to commencing on the project, the Project Manager will carry out a high-level risk assessment based on the scope or work. This risk assessment will be the basis of the Safe Work Method Statements detailed below. A copy of this risk assessment is included at Attachment 8.

The Safe Work Method Statements associated with this HSEQ Management Plan include risk evaluation criteria in the form of Risk Rating Tables. These tables have been prepared with due consideration to AS-4360 – Risk Management & how to manage Work Health & Safety Risks – Code of Practice (QLD).

When defining the context that the Risk Rating Tables apply, SDF established that all personnel working under cover of this HSEQ Management Plan will have the minimum competency and experience to ensure the context in which the Risk Rating Tables were prepared is valid.




7.7.2 PREPARING SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENTS

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) will be prepared where there is a risk of bodily harm, damage to plant, equipment or the environment.

The job specific Safe Work Method Statement will examine the safety needs and requirements in a pro-active manner. Depending on the complexity of a particular SWMS the relevant people selected from supervision, safety and the work crew will develop it. With all employees assigned to the job reviewing and signing onto it prior to starting the job.

During the different phases of construction, the work methods will vary to some degree.

The risk management process as shown opposite is taken from the Managing electrical risks in the workplace - 2013

As this occurs, the original SWMS will be reviewed and appropriate alterations implemented.

Examples of tasks that will require continual review of the SWMS:

a) Demolition work

b) Cable ladder/Cable installation in the different areas

c) Working at Heights in the different areas

d) Ingress & Egress in the different areas

e) Working in close proximity to other workers

The above Risk Management process is clearly defined in the Basics of Risk Management training guide issued to all project employees.

All Generic and/or completed Safe Work Method Statements will be filed in Appendix A to this document and will be maintained by the Project Manager. The appropriate Foreman/Leading Hand will maintain in-progress Safe Work Method Statements. A copy of all completed SWMS will be archived on the SDF server for at least 10 years.

7.7.3 DISTRIBUTION AND TRAINING

Each Foreman, subcontractor or employee that signs on to a SWMS are automatically on the distribution list for that SWMS. The SWMS sign sheet will be a record of training on that SWMS provided by the Foreman.

7.7.4 HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

When preparing Safe Work Method Statements participants shall consider the following hierarchy of risk mitigation controls in order that they are shown:

1. Identify the Hazards – find out what could cause harm.

2. Assess the Risks if Necessary – understand the nature of the harm that could be caused by the hazard, how serious the harm could be and the likely hood of it happening.

3. Control the Risks – implement the most effective control measure that is reasonably practical in the circumstances

4. Review the Control Measures – to ensure they are working as planned.




At the commencement of the project, the Project Manager shall review the Construction Safety Plan prepared by the Principal Contractor under its obligation under Section 309 of the WH&S Regulations 2011. The Project Manager shall ensure the hazards/risks identified within the WHS Management Plan are covered by an SDF SWMS where appropriate.

7.7.5 ESTABLISHING HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Before commencing any work on site, the Project Manager will liaise with the Principal Contractor to establish what the High Risk Construction Activities are. The Project Manager shall make sure the Principal Contractor is fully aware of any high risk activities SDF will be undertaking during the course of the project. (Refer to Section 291 of the WH&S Regulation regarding the meaning of high risk construction activities)

The Project Manager will inform the Principal Contractor of any additional High Risk Construction Activities identified throughout the project life cycle.

7.7.6 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENTS FOR HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Copies of all Safe Work Method Statements for High Risk Construction Activities are to be forwarded to the Principal Contractor prior to work commencing for their records as per Section 301 of the WH&S Regulations

7.8 DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

Documents and forms associated with this HSEQ Management Plan are available at the SDF Site Office and via the SDF SharePoint.

7.9 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

A register of all hazardous substances Form 10 allowed for use by SDF employees and SDF subcontractors is maintained at the site office. The Project Manager authorises all entries on this register and a copy of MSDS related to the hazardous substance is also stored in the register.

The Hazardous Substances commonly used by SDF employees are listed at Attachment D of the appropriate SWMS. The MSDS associated with these hazardous substances are available to employees via the assigned QR-code.

When other chemicals/substances are required to be used on site an MSDS will be distributed with the products. Copies of the MSDS will also be issued to the Principal Contractor for any hazardous substances, complete with the required SWMS as per the High Risk Construction Activities described above.




Any material identified as Hazardous has a specific risk assessment provided based on the MSDS. These risk assessments will be used as instruction guides to employees. The use of the hazardous substance and risk controls will be included in the SWMS that the MSDS is relevant to.

The library of hazardous substance risk assessments used on SDF projects:

MSDS Risk Assessment Cold Zinc Paint

MSDS Risk Assessment CRC-Spray

MSDS Risk Assessment Dy-Mark - Marking Paint

MSDS Risk Assessment Hilti – Cleaning Spray

MSDS Risk Assessment Hilti – DX-Cartridge

MSDS Risk Assessment Hilti – Fire Sealant

MSDS Risk Assessment PVC Glue – Clear

MSDS Risk Assessment PVC Glue –Blue

MSDS Risk Assessment WD40-Spray

The above are available at the site via the SDF SharePoint and shall be routinely used by the Supervisor as subject for weekly toolbox talks.

Should any employee be required to use a hazardous substance, they will be suitably instructed by a competent person and briefed on the contents of the MSDS and associated risk assessment before being permitted to use the hazardous substance for the first time. Specialists will be engaged on site to instruct and assess persons on the safe use of whenever appropriate.

Approval by the Project Manager is required prior to the purchase of any other hazardous substances that are not included in the above hazardous substance library.

7.10 PRE-START SAFETY TALKS

Supervisors/Foremen/Leading Hands will conduct 5-10 minute Pre-Start safety talks each morning with their crew prior to commencement of work. The Pre-Start safety talks are intended to review the applicable SWMS and to discuss safe work practices for the day. Any issues arising from these meetings will be resolved as quickly as possible with information relayed back to those concerned.

7.11 TOOLBOX MEETINGS

Toolbox meetings shall be conducted weekly. These 15-20 minute meetings are informal with open discussions encouraged between the Supervisors, Foremen and Employees about relevant HSEQ matters.

From time to time SDF may bring in experts in their field to instruct field staff on the correct use of equipment and/or how to carry out their own personal risk assessment of individual work activities, working at heights, use of PPE etc.

Toolbox meetings will be documented on the SDF Toolbox Meeting Report form and the Toolbox meeting Attendance Record form.

These forms are to be completed by the Project Manager and retained on file in the Project site office (and formally archived at project completion on the SDF server for a minimum of 10 years).

Whenever appropriate, SDF will conduct their Tool Box meetings with other contractors on a site to get a broader knowledge of any project wide safety matters. The Supervisor will arrange these meetings.

7.12 ROUTINE HSEQ INSPECTIONS

Routine HSEQ inspections will be conducted by Supervisors and Foremen on a weekly basis.

The purpose of the inspection is to ensure all the controls nominated on the SWMS have been properly implemented at the workplace. The Safe Work Method Statement relevant to the workplace/tasks will be used as the checklist.




On completion of each inspection the Supervisor/Foremen shall complete the verification section included with each SWMS.

Supervisors and Foremen must use discretion when conducting these investigations so as not to over inspect any particular workplace, particularly during the ramping up and winding down phases of the project.

The Project Manager shall routinely review in-progress Safe Work Method Statements to ensure Supervisors and Foremen participate properly in this process. Supervisors and/or Foremen that do not conduct routine inspections may be subjected to disciplinary action.

7.13 SAFETY COMMITTEE

SDF will contribute to, and actively participate in, any project safety committee activities as required by the Principal Contractor.

7.14 TAGGING AND LOCKOUT PROCEDURE

All isolation, tagging and lockout will be done strictly in accordance with the Project tagging and isolation procedure.

7.15 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT/NEAR-MISS REPORTING & INVESTIGATION

The objective of Accident/Incident/Near-miss Reporting is to record details and investigation results of all Accidents, Incidents or Near-misses regardless of whether the Accident, Incident or Near-miss requires further processing or not.

All injuries are to be reported to the Project Manager and the Principal Contractor immediately; verbally in the first instance followed by a properly completed Principal Contractors Accident, Incident or Near-miss Report Form in a timely manner.

An SDF Accident and Incident Report Form 16 will be filled in by the Supervisor/Foreman on site in conjunction with the injured worker if possible. This will be forwarded to the RTW Officer and HSEQ Advisor in the SDF Office within 24 hours. The original form will be filed on site.

The Project Manager will assign appropriate resources to investigate reported Accident/Incident/Near-misses (generally the Project Manager, relevant Supervisor and Workplace Representative). The HSEQ Advisor may also attend investigations, and if required, independent 3rd party experts will be called upon at the discretion of the Project Manager.

Employees must not interfere with or alter a site where a serious incident/accident has occurred unless authorised by the Principal Contractors HSEQ Advisor.

The Principal Contractors EHS Advisor is responsible for any Statutory Notifications relating to incidents or accidents on the site. However, the Project Manager will collaborate with the Principal Contractor on matters relating to Statutory Notifications when required as per Section 711 of the WH&S Regulations 2011.

A toolbox meeting will be held as soon as practicable to discuss the incident and work out any processes that may need to be put in place in the future.

7.16 REPORTING

SDF will report to the Principal Contractor all:

(a) Lost time injuries

(b) Medically treated injuries

(c) Incidents

(d) Accidents

(e) Potential hazardous situations

(f) Daily attendance records

The Principal Contractors Workplace Injury and Recording Form shall be completed for all injuries sustained at work by SDF employees and subcontractors.




The Principal Contractor is to be notified immediately in the event of a suspected lost time injury occurring.

The Project Manager is responsible for collating and submitting the above reports to the Principal Contactor in a timely manner.

Incident statistics will be routinely discussed with employees at Pre-Start meetings and/or toolbox meetings.

7.17 SAFETY STATISTICS

When required under the contract, on the first working day of each month the Project Manager shall submit accurately completed safety statistics relating to work on site for the previous months activities. A sample of the information to be submitted is as follows:

1. number of employees;

2. number of subcontractors/employees

3. total hours worked; (Contractor/Subcontractor)

4. number of lost day injuries;

5. number of lost time injuries;

6. number of medically treated injuries;

7. number of first aid treatments;

8. lost work days;

9. number of dangerous events and/or near misses;

10. property damage accidents;

11. date of last lost time injury;

12. Summary of corrective actions implemented at the request of the Principal Contractor or upon the initiative of SDF and any outstanding corrective actions.

The above statistics will be routinely discussed with employees at Pre-Start meetings and/or toolbox meetings.

7.18 REHABILITATION

The Project Manager is responsible for injury management in accordance with the Rehabilitation Policy. The Project Manager shall keep SDF Management properly informed as required throughout the injury management life cycle.

Any employees that incur an injury at work will be escorted to the SDF Preferred Medical Provider accompanied by a completed Form 92 – Referral to Preferred Medical Provider.

The Return to Work Co-ordinator RTW will be identified on the Site Project Organisation Chart with contact details Attachment 7

7.19 FIRST AID

The Project Manager must be notified of any person requiring any form of First aid treatment regardless of how minor the injury may appear to be. If the injured person is unable to do so himself, one of his adjacent colleagues shall do the notification.

All First Aid injuries must be reported in accordance with Clause 7.15 above.

SDF will maintain a Log of First Aid Treatments that will be formally archived at project completion.

SDF will publish a list of employees possessing a current first aid qualification on Office and Crib area notice boards.

If additional treatment is required, the SDF rehabilitation procedure will be initiated immediately by the (1) HSEQ Advisor or (2) the Project Manager.

Under no circumstances will SDF offer any pharmaceutical items to its Employees




7.20 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

SDF will provide appropriate personal protective equipment for all work situations. This PPE will be as determined by any risk assessment and nominated on a Safe Work Method Statement. All PPE will be listed on a PPE Register and signed off as administered. Form 26

Summary of SDF PPE requirements

• PPE shall be used when other control measures fail to adequately control risk

• The SDF team shall look, on an on-going basis, for more effective control measures to minimise the need for PPE

• Only PPE that is approved by SDF shall be purchased and used on the site

• Employees shall receive initial training on the correct use and maintenance of PPE required for their tasks prior to commencing work

• The user shall visually check the condition of the PPE before each shift or use

• Defective PPE shall be properly disposed of and replaced as required

• Employees of subcontractors and visitors shall comply with these PPE requirements

• The PPE supplied will comply with all appropriate Australian Standards and is to be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and/or as instructed by qualified persons

Minimum standard for PPE on any SDF project will be:

1. All personnel on the project will be issued with safety glasses so that they are available for use whenever an SDF SWMS requires. Any employee performing work that has a greater likelihood of an eye injury will be supplied with and be required to wear, mono-goggles and/or full-face shield with safety glasses.

2. All personnel on the project will wear head protection (hard hat).

3. When working in areas where the noise level exceeds 85 dB, hearing protection will be worn.

4. All personnel working on the project will wear safety footwear.

5. All personnel will be provided with gloves suitable for the type of work they are undertaking.

6. High visibility vest or shirt.

7. Employees required to use respiratory protection equipment (other than disposable dust masks) must be undergo a health evaluation to ensure they are ‘Medically fit for respirator use’

7.21 VISITORS TO SITE

All visitors to site, including service personnel and delivery drivers shall be escorted by a nominated fully inducted person at all times when on-site (excluding office areas). Visitors must comply with all directions given by the nominated person otherwise they shall be escorted from the site immediately.

Visitors to the site will wear High Visibility vests at all times when on site, in the workplace.

7.22 NON-CONFORMANCES

The Policies and processes contained within this document form an integral part of the overall SDF Quality System. Any non-conformances identified with the processes contained within this document shall be recorded on a Corrective and Preventive Action Request Form (Form 25) and submitted to the Project Manager.

The Project Manager shall ensure the all Corrective and Preventive Action Request Forms associated with this HSEQ Management Plan are closed out in a timely manner.

8 3 MAJOR RISKS




Based on the known scope of work, the SDF project Team has assessed the following as the 3 Major Risks to employee safety on the site:

1. Working at heights

2. Cable Pulling (Mains & Sub-mains)

3. Electrical Contact

The minimum requirements on how to reduce the impact of the above risks are specifically addressed in the following clauses. Other risks are addressed in the next section. All risks must be assessed on the day via a Safe Work Method Statement as noted in Clause 7.5 to ensure risks are adequately managed on the day.

8.1 WORKING AT HEIGHTS

8.1.1 POST FALL RESCUE

When working at heights, activities will be determined by one of the following risk categories:

1. Extreme or High Risk – where; the work is outside the confines of a safe working platform, scaffold, or elevated walkway.

2. Medium Risk5 – where; the work is within the confines of a safe working platform, scaffold or elevated walkway, in plain view or other Team Members, i.e. Cable Installation Team.

3. Low Risk5 – where; the work is generally at ground level in plain view of others.

When work is Extreme or High Risk, the SDF Senior Site Employee will directly facilitate the SWMS and directly supervise the work. The SWMS will include appropriate measures for post fall rescue.

All work at Medium Risk will be conducted in plain view of other Team Members. The SWMS for Medium Risk work will include appropriate measures for post fall rescue.

Employees working on Low Risk work and in plain view of others, will self-assess post fall rescue on a case-by-case basis. Any special requirements for post fall rescue at this level will be addressed in the activity SWMS.

8.1.2 RESCUE FROM HEIGHTS

When personnel are working at heights, a Rescue Plan will be established as the SWMS is prepared. The detail of the rescue plan will be commensurate with the risks involved, as one Rescue Plan will not cover all scenarios.

Some typical points to consider when preparing a Rescue Plan:

• Returning person(s) to ground level

• Communicating an emergency if required

• Trauma assistance, in the case of an accident

8.1.3 POST FALL RESCUE TECHNIQUES

Periodically, SDF will call upon independent experts to address Tool Box Meetings and train employees in Post Fall Rescue and height awareness techniques. The training will cover the following points:

• The effects of Post Fall Trauma

• What to do in Post Fall situation

• Emergency Response procedure

• Rescue Plans

8.1.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Safety harnesses equipped with a Safety Lanyard will be worn by all trained SDF personnel working 2.0 metres or more above the ground, platform or where there is a likelihood of a fall greater than 2.0 metres or alternatively, when working on platforms within 2.0 metres from the edge where a handrail is not provided.




Where ever possible SDF employees will work within the handrails and/or protective barriers. Where this is not possible a SAFETY ANALYSIS will be carried out to identify the hazard and put into action the controls to eliminate the risk of a person falling.

At heights of less than 7 metres, a mini bloc retractable lanyard may be used. Bloc end attached to structure.

Personal fall protection equipment must be inspected for damage daily prior to use.

Appropriate training in the use of fall protection equipment will be part of the induction program.

8.1.5 ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM (BOOM/SCISSOR LIFT)

SDF employees operating an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) (of any type) will have completed the appropriate training and have the correct operating certificate. SDF employees intending to operate a Boom/Scissor shall insure that all Safe Work Procedures are adhered to.

a) Pre-Start safety checks are completed and log books entered before use.

b) Boom Lift – a full body harness is to be worn correctly with the lanyard attached to an appropriate fixing point by all occupants within the basket of a Boom Lift. Lanyards are to be secured immediately upon entry.

c) Where entry or exit is required from a raised platform a risk analysis will be performed and then approved by the relevant supervisor prior to commencement of work.

d) A EWP shall only be used on the terrain/situation they are designed for. The Supervisor shall ensure that only the correct EWP is assigned to the situation at hand.

e) Only those authorised to operate a EWP will operate a EWP.

8.1.6 SCAFFOLD

The selection of the type, and erection, of all scaffold (other than mobile scaffold) must be carried out by a fully qualified scaffolder. Mobile scaffold must be only be erected by persons deemed competent by the Supervisor or Foreman.

For all scaffold above 2 metres in height edge protection (guardrails, mid-rails and toe-boards) must be provided to the open sides and ends of any platform from which a person or material can fall.

Every working platform must have a safe and suitable access and egress.

Any scaffold with a platform height over 4 metres must be erected by a licensed scaffolder.

8.1.7 PLATFORM LADDERS

Platform ladders of non-conductive, fibreglass construction will be used where there is a risk of contact with live electrical parts. This risk will be identified in the SWMS for the task(s) at hand.

Platform ladders are rated at 120kg for safe use. Each employee shall self-assess that they are within tolerance to safely work on platform ladders of this rating, giving due consideration to the work they are about to perform.

There will be higher kg rating platform ladders available for heavier persons; these platform ladders will be clearly identified.

Heavy work will not be performed from a platform ladder and heavy items will not be carried on a platform ladder.

All platform ladders used by SDF personnel will be inspected prior to each use. A competent person will conduct a three monthly inspection of platform ladders. The results of these inspections will be actioned and then filed in the SDF administration office. The Project Manager will nominate those persons that are competent to inspect platform ladders.

Damaged platform ladders will be tagged Out Of Service and removed from use immediately.

Platform ladders will only be used for low height and short duration work, e.g. light fittings, cable protection, etc.

Where practicable, any platform ladder must be placed clear of walkways and traffic areas.

Platform ladders shall be placed on a firm and level ground.




8.2 CABLE PULLING

8.2.1 GENERAL

All personnel directly involved with cable installation will be trained on the aspects of cable pulling detailed on the Cable Pulling Communication Sheet and the Cable Pulling - Do's & Do Not Sheet. At the end of each training session each employee will be required to complete the Cable Pulling Questionnaire that is based around the subject matter of Cable Pulling Communication Sheet and the Cable Pulling - Do's & Do Not Sheet. Only employees obtaining 100% pass on all questions will be eligible to work on the Winch Cable Crew. Any employees that do not achieve 100% will be trained again and/or will not work on the Winch Cable Crew until they do achieve 100%.

The Generic SWMS for Cable Pulling Using a Winch shall be used for all winch related cable pulls. The responsible Foreman shall assess any task specific risks associated with the particular cable pulling setup and revise the Generic SWMS to include the proposed risk reduction controls to properly mitigate these additional risks.

The Foreman is responsible for briefing the cable pulling crew on the above SWMS prior to allowing works to commence.

8.2.2 RIGGING FOR CABLE PULL SETUPS

Supervisors, Foremen and Leading Hands will carry out risk assessments for all major cable pulls. When necessary, initial training will be provided by a qualified rigger on how to correctly set up rigging for cable installation using a winch.

The Supervisor will arrange for a qualified rigger to conduct reviews on rigging being used by cable crews and provide additional training as required.

8.2.3 PLACEMENT OF CENTRE BAR IN CABLE DRUMS

Cable pulling SWMS will incorporate appropriate controls for lifting, positioning and inserting heavy bars through cable drum spigots. The size/type of the centre bar shall be assessed by the Foreman by referring to the Base Load Calculation sheet.

Qualified riggers will be utilised whenever deemed necessary by the Foreman for the safe lifting, positioning and inserting of heavy bars. The requirement for riggers will be included on the appropriate SWMS as a risk reduction control.

8.2.4 CABLE WINCHES

In order to minimise the risk associated with winch operations, the following requirements shall be adhere too:

1. All winches will be inspected and tested prior to entering the Project to ensure that they are mechanically reliable

2. Only appropriately trained personnel will operate the winch

3. The Foreman will nominate these persons.

8.3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

8.3.1 GENERAL

A register will be maintained of all electrical equipment on the site. The register will include a log of all tests/inspections carried out on each item of electrical equipment – Form 9.

All portable, semi-portable and transportable electrical power tools, equipment, leads, earth leakage boxes, etc., must be certified as safe by a qualified electrician and fitted with a current compliance tag.

All RCDs, portable tools & electrical leads in the field will be tested and tagged at 3 monthly intervals. All equipment in offices will be tested and tagged every 6 months.

Any electrical equipment found to be defective or due for retesting will be tagged with an out of service tag and immediately removed from use until the fault is rectified or the service carried out.




All electrical equipment and appliances will be connected to an appropriate Residual Current Device (RCD) and the length of any leads shall be minimised. Leads should be positioned to prevent mechanical damage.

The length of electrical extension leads on this site is generally limited to 30 metres. Leads are to be elevated on insulated materials whilst in use. It is acceptable to have approximately 4 metres of lead in the work area.

All temporary construction switchboards and main distribution boards will be registered and tests logged on Form 35.

All electrical equipment will comply, as appropriate, with AS-3000: Wiring Rules; AS-3001 Movable Premises; AS-3012: Electrical Installation and AS-3760: In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

All single end cables shall be ‘twisted and taped’ and then recorded on Form 2(a) to ensure no live ends occur during the testing/commissioning phase.

8.3.2 WORKING ON LIVE EQUIPMENT

Working Live is not permitted unless strictly in accordance with the SDF Working Live Policy.

To complete the works associated with this HSEQ Management Plan, Mandatory Testing of the electrical installation as per AS/NZS 3000 is required to meet Regulatory Requirements.

Two of these Mandatory Tests, Polarity & RCD function, require a low level risk of electrical contact.

All licensed electrical workers, including electrical engineers are trained on, and are permitted to carry out the Mandatory Tests prescribed by AS/NZS 3000.

However, SDF further manage this risk by reducing the number of persons it authorises to conduct Mandatory testing for two main reasons:

1. The risk of electrical contact

2. For quality control of testing data

The persons SDF authorise to test represent approximately 5% of the total number of electrical workers on any project. This is consistent with industry best practice.




ROLE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Authorised Testing Person

1. Is a licensed (QLD) electrical worker 2. Has completed the SDF VOU course 3. Is Authorised via Form 44(a) 4. Has correct PPE, fire retardant clothing 5. Has appropriate Installation Category test equipment 6. Is Fit for Work 7. Has an Authorised Person Identify Card (see below)

Non-Authorised Testing Person 1. Has NOT been Authorised via Form 44(a) 2. DOES NOT have an Authorised Person Identity Card

8.3.3 MANDATORY TESTING AND FAULT FINDING

All Mandatory testing and/or fault finding activities shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the SDF Working Live Policy, associated SWMS and this HSEQ Management Plan. The Working Live Policy is displayed on notice boards, switch rooms, plant rooms and substations etc.

8.3.4 INSTALLATION CATEGORY OF TESTING EQUIPMENT

The test equipment used by SDF personnel on the low voltage installation shall be of the correct Installation Category as noted in Appendix A of the Code of Practice – Electrical Works. SDF has rationalised the Installation Categories of test equipment to be used on this site to Category III or Category IV only.

8.3.5 EMPLOYEE TEST EQUIPMENT

SDF will generally provide employees all testing equipment of the correct Installation Category for use on the site unless otherwise noted.

Employees shall not bring their own testing equipment onto the site under any circumstances unless the Supervisor has given express permission to do so.

The Foreman shall check new employee’s toolboxes on commencement of work on the site to ensure this provision is adhered to. The Foreman shall also conduct regular audits of employee toolboxes at Pre-Start safety talks and/or Toolbox Meetings to further ensure compliance with this provision.

8.3.6 AUTHORISED TESTING PERSONNEL

The Technical Endorsee for SDF shall authorise via Form 44(a) any persons permitted to carry out Mandatory Testing and/or Fault Finding.

8.3.7 FUNCTIONAL TESTS OF TEST EQUIPMENT

The operation of all testing equipment shall be proved against a known source before and after testing activities. Any test equipment found to be faulty shall be tagged and removed from service immediately.

Front Back The S.D.F. Electrical Authorised Person Card




8.3.8 HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHING AND ISOLATION

When the installation involves contact with, or proximity to high voltage equipment that can be made alive, the Principal Contractors Access Permit must be obtained before such work is commenced.

SDF will ensure employees are familiar with the requirements of the Access Permit and the Principal Contractors safe working procedures via Pre-Start and Toolbox meetings.

Supervisors/Foremen are responsible for obtaining permits for power shutdown and restoration from the Principal Contractor.

8.3.9 LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHING AND ISOLATION

General

Low Voltage is defined as exceeding 50 V ac or 120 V dc, but not exceeding 1,000 V ac or 1500 V dc.

All low voltage mains and apparatus shall be regarded as alive until proven dead by means of approved test lamps, suitable indicating devices or voltmeters.

Test equipment shall be proved to be in good working order immediately before and after use.

When working on low voltage mains and apparatus, the following is required:

i. isolated from all possible sources of supply (induction must also be considered), and

ii. proved dead, and

iii. clearly labelled at points of isolation from supply to warn persons against the operation of the isolating devices, and

iv. where possible, short circuited and earthed.

Isolation shall be confirmed by the use of locks complete with danger tags.

Personal danger tags shall include the current date and details of the person working under cover of the tag clearly marked. All personal danger tags MUST be removed at the completion of each shift (replace with an Out of Service Tag as required).

SDF will provide training on the Principal Contractors LV Switching and Isolation Procedure via Pre-Start and Toolbox Meetings during the course of the project.

Responsibility

The Supervisor/Foreman in charge of an area is responsible for coordinating any Low Voltage Switching or Isolation activities within that area strictly in accordance with the Principal Contractors procedures.

No other SDF employee is authorised to carry out this function unless the employee is authorised via Form 44(a).

A complete list of those authorised to carry out the above function will be displayed in the site office and crib rooms and a copy of this list will also be provided to the Principal Contractor for reference purposes.

8.3.10 NON-ELECTRICAL OR UNTRAINED ELECTRICAL PERSONNEL

Where non-electrical or untrained electrical personnel (both are untrained in relation to this clause) are required to work adjacent to exposed live equipment (including testing), their work and actions will be closely supervised by trained persons at all times.

The Project Manager will ensure the risks associated with the above are incorporated in the SWMS for the task(s).

Prior to any work commencing near exposed live electrical parts, the Foreman will conduct a Pre-Start Meeting and run through the ‘approved’ SWMS to ensure all participants, trained and non-trained are completely sure of their individual roles, responsibilities and obligations.

The following matrix is an extract of pertinent Exclusion Zones – from Appendix C of the Code of Practice– Electrical Work for a complete listing of exclusion zones




Exclusion Zones for exposed parts for UNTRAINED PERSONS

Nominal phase to phase voltage of exposed part

Untrained person for the exposed part (mm)

Operating plant operated by untrained person for the exposed part (mm)

Vehicle operated by untrained person for the

exposed part (mm)

Low voltage (with consultation with the person in control of the exposed part)

1,000 3,000 6,000

Low voltage (without consultation with person in control of exposed part)

3,000 3,000 6,000

9 GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 SITE VEHICLES & OTHER MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Site Vehicle access is very restricted on the site. The Principal Contractor will grant temporary/full time Site Vehicle Passes as and when required.

All Vehicles including Boom/Scissor Lifts and Cranes etc. shall be inspected by the Principal Contractor before they are allowed to enter and be used on the site.

For the purpose of this HSEQ Management Plan, mobile equipment to be used on site will be limited to:

SDF Site vehicle

Boom lifts

Elevated work platforms

Forklift

All private vehicles are to park off-site.

9.2 HOUSEKEEPING

Housekeeping is a fundamental and necessary activity of our everyday life and is the responsibility of every person working on the project. All SDF employees will be expected to clean up their own work area.

There will be no eating at the workplace.

Rubbish containers will be placed close enough to work areas to be used for the disposal of rubbish.

Every employee at all times shall maintain, and on completion leave, his or her workplace in a clean and tidy state.

Work areas, passageways, stairways, walkways and other areas where personnel travel will be maintained free of obstruction by equipment or materials to minimise the risk of accident or injury.

Crib rooms and eating areas will be kept clean and free of all food scraps, wrappers, paper goods and other disposable items.

The Project Manager will carry out regular housekeeping inspections.

9.3 BARRICADES

It is the responsibility of the work group creating a hazard to erect and maintain barricades as required for the protection of personnel.

All barricades will be SOLID and erected at a height of 1100mm, be adequately supported, have an ENTRY GATE and clearly visible to all persons approaching from any direction. Flashing lights shall be used where necessary.

The reason for the barrier shall be via a clearly distinguishable sign located at the ENTRY GATE of the barricade.

It is the responsibility of the person creating the hazard to erect and maintain barricades as required for the protection of workers and personnel. The person/team that erects a barricade MUST also ensure the barricade is removed immediately upon completion of the works.




9.4 PERMITS

All work requiring a permit will be done so strictly in accordance with the Principal Contractors Site Procedures as covered in the Principal Contractors induction to the site.

The Principal Contractors permit system comprises of:

1. N/A

2. N/A

3. N/A

4. N/A.

9.5 EXCAVATION

SDF personnel will not carry out excavation work on the project; SDF subcontractors will do this work. The Supervisor/Foreman will arrange all excavation work.

9.6 WELDING

Only welders with established competency and/or tested welders can perform welding duties on this site. Only those employees that have welding duties included in their project job description will be authorised to perform welding.

In elevated work places, fireproof blankets may be used to isolate the work area from the surrounding area when work such as welding, oxyacetylene cutting and grinding is being carried out.

When welding is being carried out at ground level welding screens shall be used to minimise the risk of fire, and to protect nearby workers from arc flash injury.

A full and operational fire extinguisher will be accessible within easy reach of the hot work area and a backup extinguisher will be within 10 metres.

Welding equipment will be inspected before use and will be in good repair.

Welding will not be carried out without appropriate PPE, i.e. welding shield, safety glasses, dry welding gloves, long sleeve shirt and long trousers.

All Electrical welding processes and welding equipment shall be in accordance with AS-1674.2 - Safety in Welding and Allied Processes and Health and Safety in Welding – Produced by the Welding Institute of Australia.

9.7 MANUAL HANDLING

All employees will receive instruction on the correct methods of manual handling during induction and from time to time during the project cycle.

9.8 LIFTING EQUIPMENT – GENERAL

All lifting equipment including cranes, hoists, pulley blocks, chains, ropes, slings, eye bolts, hooks, etc., will be regularly inspected and maintained in good condition.

Each item of equipment must carry a means of identification so that inspection results can be recorded.

9.9 GRINDERS

9.9.1 GENERAL

• All grinders and cut-off machines which use abrasive wheels/discs can be dangerous if not properly used and maintained

• Replacement of abrasive wheels/discs should only be fitted by a suitably trained person

• Replacement abrasive wheels/discs must be those recommended by the manufacturer

• Replacement wheels/discs must be of the correct type i.e., masonry, mild or high tensile steel etc.




• Always wear Safety Glasses and hearing protection when grinders are in operation.

• The safety of other personnel in the vicinity of any grinding activities about to be undertaken must be considered.

9.9.2 ANGLE GRINDERS

Angle grinders must be fitted with the correct guards, side handles and discs i.e., cutting disc for cutting and a grinding disc for grinding.

9.9.3 DROP SAWS

• Drop saws will be used for cutting only and all clean-up of the cut surface will be done via a grinder only.

• All work will be securely clamped in the vice prior to cutting.

• Longer objects to be cut will be adequately supported.

• All cut offs will be disposed of properly.

• Abrasive type drop saws are for cutting steel only.

9.9.4 BENCH GRINDERS

• Bench grinders are only to be used for front on grinding - the use of the wheel side is not allowed.

• All bench grinders are to have a safety shield in place at all times. The safety shield must be replaced when visibility to the work face is inhibited.

• All bench grinders are to have a wheel rest in place before and during grinding activities.

• Grinding wheels will be regularly “dressed” to allow for uniform heat dissipation during grinding.

9.10 HAND TOOLS

The majority of SDF employees on this Project are qualified trades persons or skilled assistants trained in the use of hand tools.

Employees are only to use the hand tools they have been trained to use. The Project Manager/Supervisor will arrange additional training as required on a case-by-case basis.

During induction and periodically at Toolbox and Pre-Start Meetings the following points will be discussed:

• Tools with broken handles

• Files without handles

• Chisels with mushroom heads

• Spanners with spread jaws

• Tools of the wrong type/size for the job

• Defective tools in general

9.11 PEDESTAL DRILLS

The following minimum requirements will be adhered to when operating a pedestal drill:

• All work will be securely clamped in the vice prior to drilling

• Longer objects to be drilled will be adequately supported

• The use of correct cutting compound must be used to prevent heat stress and drill bit breakage

• Drill bits must be sharp and in good order to prevent heat stress and drill bit breakage

• The correct speed must be selected for the drill bit and the material to be drilled




• The chuck key to be removed prior to starting the drill

• Care must be taken when there are employees working in the vicinity

• A brush must be used to clean away swarf

• The work area must be clean and tidy at all times - regularly clean up swarf

9.12 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

Work activities shall be carried out in such a manner as to minimise the risk of fire.

There will be a serviceable fire extinguisher in every office, store and workshop on every mobile plant and any other designated equipment where combustibles or petroleum products are stored.

Firefighting equipment will be maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.

Fire prevention and protection equipment is to be inspected every 6 months.

Work areas shall be kept clean and free of combustible waste and scrap materials at all times.

Persons engaged in welding or cutting operations and their observers will be instructed in the use of fire extinguishers prior to commencement of work. Hot work permits will issued on all construction sites by the principal contractor and filled in by the SDF worker in charge.

9.13 GAS

The following minimum requirements will be adhered to when operating gas welding or gas cutting equipment:

• Only suitably trained employees will operate gas welding, cutting equipment

• The correct PPE must be used at all times

• Gas hoses and regulators must be checked prior to use

• Gas flashback arrestors shall be fitted to gauges and hand piece

• Oil or grease must not be used on gas welding or cutting equipment

• Cylinders must not be laid flat whilst in use, and MUST be stored properly when not in use

• All equipment must be kept clear of floor openings, edges of platforms, stairways and walkways

• Gas shall not be used in lieu of compressed air or any other purpose other than for cutting, welding, or heating

• Only proper ignition devices shall be used

• The safety of other personnel in the vicinity must be considered prior to commencing work

• All work must be suitably supported, particularly when cutting

• The area must be free of combustible material

• The area must be kept in a clean and tidy condition

• All waste materials shall be disposed of properly

9.14 EXPLOSIVE POWERED TOOLS

Any work done with explosive powered tools shall only be done by those deemed competent and when authorised by the Project Manager. Signage will be set up by the SDF Worker in Charge in all areas where explosive powered tools are used.

9.15 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In an event of an emergency SDF employees shall adhere to all instructions in accordance with the Principal Contractors Emergency Response Procedure.

The following key points shall also be adhered to:




• All work ceases

• Work areas are to be made safe before evacuating, without endangering personnel

• Walk to the nearest muster point

• Maintain full PPE

• No vehicles (leave keys in them)

• No tool bags/boxes

• Locate other SDF employees and stay in a group

• Report the names and location to the Project Manager

• Remain at the muster point until the all clear is given

9.15.1 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

Low Voltage Rescue kits will be located in Switch Rooms and the Substation once they become energised.

Several Spills kits will be available at the SDF site office should they be required.

Fire extinguishers will be centrally located in work areas where welding activities are being carried out.

9.16 COMMUNICATION

SDF Supervisors and Foremen will utilise Mobile Phones as a primary source of communicating throughout the project. In some circumstances the use of radios may also be used when required.

SDF personnel using mobile phones or radios will at all times abide by the rules and protocols established by the project. These rules included a “no walk/drive” policy when talking on a mobile phone or radio.

At no time will a team work in an isolated and/or high-risk area without an effective communication strategy in place. This strategy must be included in the appropriate Safe Work Method Statement covering the workplace.

9.17 NON-SMOKING POLICY

Smoking on the site shall be in accordance with the Principal Contractors policy explained at induction to the site and then only in the designated areas that may vary from time to time as the project progresses.

9.18 PROTECTION FROM THE SUN

All employees working on the project will be required to wear the PPE gear provided by SDF including sun protection cream and hat brims where appropriate.

9.19 HEAT STRESS

Often our work is outdoors and may carry through the hottest parts of the year, heat stress and fatigue without pre-planning can be a real issue. Planning can eliminate many forms of heat exposure but, where elimination is not possible, steps must be taken to minimize the risks associated with working in sun-exposed, hot situations.

Individual workplaces must be assessed for the risk of heat stress prior to work commencing. Control measures must be established and agreed upon by the work team. These control measures may include, but are not limited to:

Provision of a shaded area for short, regular rest breaks. This may be in the form of a tent, tarpaulin or other structures, but must be within a reasonable distance of the work site.

Application of a suitable sun block cream. This protective cream should be applied before work starts in the sun and should be re-applied at regular intervals as indicated by the usage instructions.

Wide sun brims to be fitted to hard hats.

Tinted safety glasses that conform to AS-1337 and AS-1338 to be worn.




Adequate amounts of water should be taken. Minimum 500mls before work commences and small quantities at regular intervals, generally about 20 minutes, whether thirsty or not.

Supervisors/Foreman must monitor personnel under their charge to maintain awareness of the effects heat may be having on them.

All personnel must remain alert to the possibility of heat stress within themselves and those around them. Leading up to and during the heat stress season SDF will conduct Tool Box talks on the subject and will adequately address the potential risk via a SWMS and during Pre-Start talks.

All personnel expected to work in sun-exposed, hot situations are to be trained in the effects of heat stress. This training may take the place of a Toolbox Meeting, Pre-Start meeting or a more formal training session from an external provider.

SDF will conduct training sessions on the effects heat stress in general Toolbox Meetings and in any training situations that may be implemented through inclement weather.

9.20 FATIGUE

Whilst fatigue is not expected to be a major problem on the site, all personnel are alerted to the fact that it could still occur.

Personnel are advised to monitor the effects outside activities are having on themselves at work.

Any time that fatigue is noticed, leading hands are to assess the risk of the activity being performed and assure themselves that the level of fatigue noted will not increase the risk involved. If they note otherwise they should take immediate steps to remove the risk - this may include reassignment of tasks for the affected personnel immediately.

9.21 JEWELLERY

In the work place, jewellery provides both mechanical and electrical elements of risk. Jewellery can become caught or entangled, electrified from direct or induced current, can become hot through radiated heat or contact with hot fluids or work pieces and can provide distraction that may lead to inattention to a task by others. Therefore the wearing of jewellery, and the associated risks, must be considered when carrying out the SWMS for the assigned tasks.

Examples from the Code of Practice – Electrical Work, Section 4.3.2 of metal objects that should NOT be worn when performing electrical work (including welding) include:

• Neck chains

• Rings

• Bracelets

• Earring/body piercing

• Metal spectacle frames.

9.22 HORSEPLAY

During induction, and at regular intervals throughout the project, SDF will remind employees of the negative effect horseplay has in the workplace. Any employees involved in horseplay will be subject to disciplinary action.

9.23 TICKETS AND LICENSES

A copy of all tickets, licenses, etc. of project personnel will be maintained within the SDF administration office files. These will include forklifts, first aid, CPR, Switchboard Rescue, truck, EWP, confined space, trade, prescribed occupation etc.

Electrical and many other licenses need to be renewed at differing intervals and it is the employee’s responsibility to know when their licenses expire and have them renewed prior to that date.

A Site Skills Training Register Form 34 will be kept on site, filed with project workers. This will be completed by the Site Supervisor using the current SDF staff register on file.




9.24 ENVIRONMENT

9.24.1 ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND CONDITIONS

SDF must not cause the Principal Contractor to be in breach of any obligation under any environmental law or environmental condition that applies to the Site. All activities must conform to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Regulation 1998 as well as associated policies including the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000.

9.24.2 KEEPING THE WORKPLACE CLEAN

SDF will ensure the workplace is kept clean and tidy at all times, free of any debris and waste materials that may constitute an environmental or safety hazard.

When the works or services are complete, or at other times as may be directed by the Principal Contractor, SDF must remove all of its equipment, waste and any temporary facilities and services and leave the Site clean and tidy. SDF is responsible for rehabilitating the work site as directed by the Principal Contractor.

9.24.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT

Designated rubbish bins are provided in key areas around the site. SDF employees and its Subcontractors are required to comply with Site standards for waste management.

9.24.4 STORING AND HANDLING FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

SDF will ensure that all oils, fuels and other hydrocarbon based products are stored and used in compliance with Australian Standard 1940 – Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible liquids.

9.24.5 ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS

Environmental risks will be assessed when completing the SWMS for the tasks as per Clause 7.6 of this HSEQ Management Plan.

Safe Work Method Statements will include consideration for the following environmental aspects as a minimum:

1. Noise

2. Spills

3. Hazardous chemicals

4. Gas

5. Rubbish

10 QUALITY ASSURANCE

As Quality Assurance is integral with the SDF Operating system thus has been embraced by this HSEQ Management Plan.

The SDF Operating System Overview has been included at Attachment 3 below to provide guidance on how our Procedures relate to our Policies and to our overall Objectives.

Unless required otherwise, quality control is covered by our generic Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).

11 PROJECT MANAGER, SUPERVISOR HSEQ TRAINING

The HSEQ Advisor will provide the following on-site training to Supervisors and Foremen:

1. Clarification of roles and responsibilities of Supervisors and Foremen

2. Clarification of obligations on Supervisors and Foremen under the WH&S Act

3. Detailed instruction on the intent and correct interpretation on this HSEQ Management Plan




4. Detailed instruction on how to correctly use the Forms associated with this HSEQ Management Plan

5. A brief on the Principal Contractors Construction Safety Plan

6. How to structure and prepare a Safe Work Method Statement

Evidence of this training will be filed in the individual personnel files.

12 HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN DISTRIBUTION

The original copy of this HSEQ Management Plan will be retained by the Project Manager.

Further copies will be located in the Site office and one copy in each crib area.

Employees will be provided a copy of this HSEQ Management Plan upon request for information purposes.

13 REVIEW OF THIS HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN EFFECTIVENESS

The SDF Senior Leadership Team (SLT), will conduct a review of this HSEQ Management Plan at least every 3 months from the mobilisation date. The purpose of the review is to evaluate its effectiveness and to ensure the evolution of project is embraced within the plan.

The above review will be in conjunction with a review of performance statistics reported to the Principal Contractors Representative on incidents occurring over the current period. The SDF project team will agree on modifications to this HSEQ Management Plan when/if required to further reduce incidents.

The Project Manager shall ensure the outcomes of the above reviews, and any changes to this HSEQ Management Plan is explained to employees in a timely manner via Toolbox Meetings or other appropriate means.




14 ATTACHMENTS TO THIS DOCUMENT

ATTACHMENT 1 – INDUCTION ATTENDANCE RECORD

ATTACHMENT 2 – HSEQ BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS MATRIX

ATTACHMENT 3 – SDF POLICIES

ATTACHMENT 4 – FORMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EHS MANAGEMENT PLAN

ATTACHMENT 5 – PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR SITE RULES

ATTACHMENT 6 – HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW FORM

ATTACHMENT 7 – PROJECT ORGANISATION CHART & RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX

ATTACHMENT 8 – PROJECT RISK ASSESSMENT




ATTACHMENT 1

Employee/subcontractor Register HSEQ Management Plan Acknowledgment

Project: Date:

Conducted By: Location:

Name Signature

Employee/subcontractor - you must sign this acknowledgment only when you are satisfied that you understand the content of this HSEQ Management Plan and that you will comply with these requirements.




ATTACHMENT 2

HSEQ Behavioural Indicators Matrix

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Attend one or more Employee HSEQ Inductions throughout the project

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Conduct daily Pre-Start Meetings M M D D M M

Conduct weekly Toolbox Meetings M W W W W M

Attend and evaluate a daily Pre-Start Meeting Q M W W D M

Attend and evaluate a weekly Toolbox Meeting Q M W W W M

Lead an incident/accident/non-conformance investigation

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Do not carry out any Mandatory Testing as per AS/NZS 3000 unless Authorised by SDF Form 44(a)

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Prepare SWMS for all new work in assigned area(s) D D D D D D D

Random review of SWMS & ITPs to establish if we are complying with the written word

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Approve SWMS as per Clause 6.0 of this plan D D D D D

Explain new/complex SWMS and ITPs to Employees D D D D D

Ensure employees sign on to SWMS before work can commence

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Review SWMS and ITPs if/when circumstances change

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Establish objectives and expectations Q M W W W Q

Provide performance feedback to employees D D D D D D

Conduct workplace inspections using the appropriate SWMS and/or ITP as the checklist

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Complete a weekly workplace safety inspection W W

Verification of compliance with the above will be established via signed off Pre-Start, Toolbox Meeting attendance records and Work Method Statements as appropriate

Use SDF-HSEQ-FORM 59 Weekly HSEQ Interactions Report to supplement the above, as required.




ATTACHMENT 3

POLICIES APPLICABLE TO THIS HSEQ MANAGEMENT PLAN

(a copy is included below)

1. Operating System Overview

2. Working Live Policy

3. Workplace Health & Safety Policy

4. Risk Management Policy

5. Rehabilitation & Workers Compensation Policy

6. Quality Policy

7. People Policy

8. Innovation Policy

9. Ethical Behaviour Policy

10. Environmental Policy

11. Diversity Policy




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Establishing Employee Testing Competence

Approving Authorised Persons for Testing & Isolations

Selection and Safe Use of Low Voltage Test Equipment

Testing for Electrical Safety

Verifying Authorised Electrical Persons

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Workplace Health & Safety

Managing Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace

Preparing and Implementing HSEQ Plans

Review of the HSEQ Operating System

Managing Change in HSEQ Requirements

Risk Management

Identifying and Managing Business Risks

Identifying and Managing Workplace HSEQ Risks

Rehabilitation & Workers Compensation

Managing Employee Rehabilitation and Return to Work

Managing Workers Compensation Claims

Quality

Managing the Tender Process

Managing Project Deliverables

Managing Office Functions

Placing Purchase Orders or Subcontracts

Managing the Design Process

Managing Safety in Design

Confirming Electrical Safety

Managing the Workshop

People

Recruiting New Employees

Managing undesirable Behaviours

Managing Safety Breach Consultation

The Electrical Apprentice Skills Passport

Conducting Employee Performance Reviews

Conducting Employee Exit Interviews

Innovation

Encouraging Innovative Solutions

Managing Innovation

Ethical Behaviour

Communicating the SDF Code of Business Conduct

Communicating Desired Ethical Behaviours

Managing Unethical Behaviour

Environmental

Preparing Project Environmental Plans

Reducing the SDF Environmental Impact

Reporting Environmental Incidents

Diversity

Establishing Diversity in the Workplace

Managing Discrimination in the Workplace


































ATTACHMENT 4 Forms associated with this HSEQ Management Plan

Form 01 Daily Prestart and Diary

Form 02A Wiring Installation Check Sheet

Form 02B Switchboard Installation Check Sheet

Form 03 Safety Tag Register

Form 04 Installation Test Sheet

Form 04(a) Electrical Test Risk Assessment Check Sheet

Form 05 Visual Inspection Check Sheet

Form 06 Minutes of Meeting

Form 07 Site Induction Record

Form 08 Safety Breach-Consultation Record

Form 09 Electrical Equipment Register and Test Form

Form 10 Hazardous Substance Register

Form 11 Safety Equipment Inspection Schedule

Form 12 Test Equipment Inspection Schedule

Form 13 Live Work Application and Checklist

Form 14 Electrical Safety Report

Form 15 Exit and Emergency Light Check Sheet

Form 16 Accident and Incident Report

Form 17 Site Safety and Induction Check List

Form 18 Tool Kit Audit

Form 19 Sub-Contractor Registration

Form 20 Work Method Induction Sign – Off

Form 21 Employee Details of Competency

Form 22 Cable Risk Assessment

Form 23 Request for Isolation-Energisation

Form 24 Sub-Contractor Employee Details

Form 25 Corrective and Preventative Action Request

Form 26 PPE Register

Form 27 Welding Machine Test Audit Form

Form 28a HSEQ Weekly Safety Audit by HSR

Form 28b Weekly SWMS Review by Supervisor

Form 29 Notifiable Plant and Machinery Register

Form 30 Toolbox Meeting Report and Attendance Record

Form 31 Certificate of Testing Compliance-Safety

Form 32 Opportunity for Improvement Form (OFI)

Form 33 General Risk Assessment

Form 34 Project Skills Training Register

Form 35 Electrical Plant Test Register

Form 36 Hazard Reporting and Investigations

Form 40 Responsibility Acceptance Form – Project Manager

Form 41 Responsibility Acceptance Form – Supervisor




Form 42 Responsibility Acceptance Form – Foreman

Form 43 Responsibility Acceptance Form – Leading Hand

Form 44 Responsibility Acceptance Form – Employee

Form 44(a) Responsibility Acceptance Form – Authorised Person

Form 45 Tool Transfer Form

Form 46 Responsibility Acceptance Form – WHS Representative

Form 50 Cable Installation Summary Sheet

Form 51 Cable Pulling Do’s and Don’ts

Form 52 Cable Pulling Communication Sheet

Form 53 Cable Pulling Flow Chart and Check Sheet

Form 54 Cable Pulling Questionnaire

Form 55 Emergency Phone Contact List

Form 56 Safety Statistics

Form 57 Site Induction Checklist

Form 58 Confined Space Entry Permit

Form 59 Weekly HSEQ Interactions Report ‘new’

Form 90 Level of Authority

Form 91 SDF Performance Statistics

Form 92 Referral to Preferred Medical Provider

Form 100 Certificate of Construction Wiring Safety

Form 101 Certificate of Demolition Wiring Safety

Form 102 Certificate of Welding Wiring Safety

Form 104 Register of Authorised Persons

Copies of the above Forms are included on the SharePoint for the Project




ATTACHMENT 5

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

Site Rules

(Insert as required)




ATTACHMENT 6

HSEQ AUDIT

Form ADMIN-0010 SDF Internal HSEQ Audit

(Complete with project details)




ATTACHMENT 7

Project Organisation Chart

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Responsibility Matrix

SDF Electrical

Steven Flanagan

Managing Director

Project Manager

[NAME

Site Supervisor

[NAME]

Electrical Workers

HSEQ Manager (off-site)

Ted Strange

0411 068 229

HSEQ Supervisor (on-site)

[NAME]

0412 601 819

WHS Representative

TBA

TBA

Construction Manager

Luke Roberts

0421 169 433

Operations Manager

Stephen Boorer

0417 611 865

RTW Coordinator

Lyn Johnston

3345 6566




Responsibility Matrix

This matrix must be displayed in the site office and routinely discussed with all employees at Toolbox Meetings.

ROLE

POSITION & AUTHORITY

General Employee

Leading Hand Foreman Supervisor HSEQ

Manager Electrical Engineer

Project Manager

Director

Stop work when unsafe to continue Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Validating design and/or complex calculations No No No No No Yes No No

Recruiting new employees, sending letters of offer etc.

No No No No No No Yes Yes

Receiving Instructions from the client (not HSEQ related)

No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Receiving contractual correspondence from client No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Sending written correspondence to the client No No No No No Yes Yes Yes

Approving Variation values prior to submitting to client

No No No No No No Yes Yes

Raising Purchase orders for general project materials/services

No No $1,000 Limit

$5,000 Limit

$5,000 Limit

No $25,000

Limit Yes

Raising Purchase Orders for any other purpose No No No No $5,000 Limit

No No Yes

Committing to minor service or subcontract arrangements

No No No $5,000 Limit

No No $25,000

Limit Yes

Committing to major contract or subcontract arrangements

No No No No No No $25,000

Limit Yes

Approving payment of invoices No No No Yes No No Yes Yes




ATTACHMENT 8

Project High Level Risk Assessment

(Insert as required)