Wingecarribee Shire Council

2.7km of Water Main Rehabilitation

Unique Trenchless Technology Equipment

Multi purpose units provide better service for spot repairs

OH&S POLICY

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Kembla Watertech Pty Ltd is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its employees. To this end, Kembla has defined the following objectives with the aim of eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses.

§      Identify, monitor and control all OH&S hazards/risks associated with business activities

§      Comply with all relevant OH&S Legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements and any other requirements as defined by our customers, suppliers or other relevant organisations.

§      Train teams with the skills and resources required to carry out tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with recognised safe practices so as to protect themselves, fellow team members and all other people

§      Continue to develop and implement products and processes that minimise employees exposure to risks/hazards

Kembla is committed to providing leadership and support to encourage a work culture that is based on the premise that it is the responsibility of each employee at Kembla Watertech to be aware of, and comply with, all occupational health and safety requirements pertaining to tasks they are carrying out.

Kembla is committed to achieving the above objectives through consultation and cooperation between management and employees.

Table of Contents

1     Project Description. 1

2     Application. 1

3     Sign Off Agreement 2

4     Project Structure. 3

4.1      Project Organisation Chart 3

4.2      Authorities and Responsibilities. 4

4.2.1       Divisional Manager 4

4.2.2       Project Manager 4

4.2.3       Systems Manager 4

4.2.4       Operations Manager 5

4.2.5       Project Engineer 5

4.2.6       Plant Manager 6

4.2.7       Contract Supervisor 6

4.2.8       Operations Coordinator 7

4.2.9       Foreman. 7

4.2.10      Employees. 8

4.2.11      Subcontractors. 8

4.2.12      Visitors. 8

5     Work Method Statements. 8

5.1      Index of Work Method Statements. 8

6     Daily Work Location Sheet (WHIMS) 9

7     Working Environment 9

7.1      Multiple Sites. 9

7.2      Site Safety. 9

7.3      Personal Equipment and Safety. 10

7.3.1       Personal Protective Equipment 10

7.3.2       Good Hygiene. 10

7.4      Employee Consultation. 10

7.4.1       Toolbox Meetings. 10

7.4.2       OHS&R Consultation Committee. 11

8     Work Instructions. 11

8.1      Index of Work Instructions. 11

8.2      Site Establishment (WI003) 12

8.2.1       Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Matrix (QF047) 13

8.3      Traffic Control (WI 15) 13

8.4      Pedestrian Access. 14

8.5      Hot Work Permit (WI012) 14

8.6      Site Disestablishment (WI041) 14

9     Training. 14

9.1.1       Certification. 15

9.1.2       Training and Inductions. 15

9.2      Certification and Induction Matrix. 15

9.3      OH&S Training. 16

9.4      Inductions. 16

9.4.1       Client Inductions. 16

9.4.2       Kembla Generic Inductions (Company Induction) 16

9.4.3       Contract Specific Inductions. 16

9.4.4       Site Specific Inductions. 16

9.4.5       Site Specific Inductions – Environmental and Socially Sensitive Sites. 16

9.5      Training Records. 17

9.6      Company Policies. 17

10       Review and Update. 17

11       Subcontracting & Purchasing. 18

11.1     Selection of Subcontractors. 18

11.2     Monitoring of Work Undertaken By Subcontractors. 18

11.3     Review of Subcontractors Project Safety Plan. 18

11.4     Subcontractors Compliance with Project Safety Plan. 18

11.5     Purchasing and Delivery of Material 18

11.6     Delivery of Hazardous Substances. 19

11.7     Handling and Storage of Materials and Hazardous Substances. 19

11.7.1      Codes for Storing and Handling Hazardous Substances. 19

12       Control Mechanisms (Process Control) 19

12.1     Induction and Training. 19

12.2     Document Control 20

12.3     Traceability. 20

12.4     Inspection, Measuring and Testing Equipment 20

12.5     Site Meetings and Reports. 20

12.6     NCRs, Corrective and Preventive Actions. 20

12.7     Records. 21

12.8     Compliance. 21

12.9     Quality Forms. 21

13       Control of OH&S Issues. 24

13.1     Rehabilitation. 25

13.2     Rehabilitation Policy and Program Policy. 25

13.3     Involving a Rehabilitation Provider 25

13.4     Consultation. 25

13.5     Disputes. 25

13.6     Commitments of this Workplace. 25

13.7     When an Injury Occurs. 25

13.8     Follow-Up after Injury. 26

13.9     Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities. 26

14       Customer Protocol 26

14.1     Policy and Approach. 26

14.2     Community Relations and Communications Strategy. 26

15       Hazardous Materials & Material Safety Data Sheets. 27

15.1     Dangerous Goods. 27

15.2     Hazardous Substances. 27

15.3     Register of Hazardous Substances (MSDS) 27

15.4     Dangerous Goods Class Labels. 31

15.5     Handling of Hazardous Substances. 31

16       Fitness for Work Policy (Policy 11) 31

16.1     Policy Objectives. 31

16.2     Definitions. 32

16.3     General Duty of Care Obligations. 32

16.4     Drugs and Alcohol 32

16.5     Conclusions. 32

17       Guidelines for the Preparation of Contractor’s Project Safety Plan. 33