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Workplace Health and Safety Plan

This plan relates to the builders clean of Domestic houses and Duplexes in the Brisbane area 

To control risk on the site, TJ Cleaning as a sub contractor will undertake the following: 

1.                  Emergency procedures

         In the event that an accident occurs which results in injury requiring medical treatment the person discovering the situation should immediately call an ambulance and render any  first aid treatment they are qualified to give. 

2.      General control of the site

            Ensure health and safety is managed on site by using health and safety plans to manage the health and safety standards and practices of trade contractors on site. 

3.          Site Tidiness

         Ensure work areas are kept clear of excessive rubbish and work areas are left in a clean and tidy condition and that rubbish is placed where arranged with the principal contractor.

4.      Material handling and Storage

            Ensure that materials are handled and stored onsite in a manner that will not cause injury or illness to persons 

5.      Scaffolding

Where scaffolding is required, e.g. cleaning windows over 3m, ensure that scaffolds are provided and are erected to manufacturer’s specifications and comply with the relevant parts of the Australian Standard for scaffolding AS1576 

6.      Electrical supply

Ensuring that portable electrical equipment is of an industrial standard.  Ensuring   compliance with the Electrical Safety Act. Ensuring that residual current devices are used  with all electrical equipment. Check if builder has residual current device fitted. Ensure all electrical Items are tested and tagged

7.      Chemicals

            Ensuring that when using chemicals, the manufactures requirements are followed.

            Further information can be found on Materials safety data sheets (MSDS’S) which must   be provided by the manufacturer or supplier on the purchasers request 

8.      Materials handling.

            Encouraging and using good manual handling techniques. For example:

Ø      When bending or lifting try to vary duties or change posture

Ø      When bending to lift objects try to maintain an inclined back and bent Knees to a semi-squat where your feet are stable on the ground and you assume a power lifted stance

Ø      When lifting awkward and heavy items, use mechanical aids. When this is not possible consider team lifting where people are trained.

Ø      Posture is particularly important when forceful and/or repetitious tasks are performed or static postures are maintained. e.g. Mopping or vacuuming. The working posture is therefore important in preventing injury. 

9.         Protrusions

            Ensure that any protrusions including nails, bolts, reinforcing rods and mesh bars, steel,   copper and plastic tubing, metal flashing etc, are removed, bent over or guarded to eliminate or reduce risk of injury. 

10.    Warning signs

Ensure warning signs are provided where required and are clearly visible to persons approaching the hazardous area. Use Slippery when Wet signs when mopping floors. Control slip hazard by restricting entry until the area is safe for normal traffic 

11        Protective Clothing

            Ensure persons on site wear adequate clothing and equipment and encourage the use of  clothing or other protection, to protect against the effect of working in the sun. 

12        Protection of the Public

            When working in a built up area near occupied homes, schools, shops, or playgrounds, ensure the public (especially children) cannot enter any part of the site where exposure to injury or illness exists. 

13.    Health and Safety Induction

             Ensure that employees whop are unfamiliar with health and safety issues receive  instruction on safe work procedures and practices. 

14.    Training and Skill

            Ensure my / our employees are sufficiently trained and skilled to perform the work in a   healthy and safe manner.   

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES   

RISK

Working at height               

HOW I /WE WILL CONTROL THAT RISK

Employers and other obligation holders should ensure that each hazard that may result in a fall or cause death or injury if the person were to fall, is identified, assessed and controlled. To prevent the person falling, the following controls should be considered.

  • edge protection;
  • a fall protection cover placed over an opening; and
  • a travel restraint system.

If prevention is not practicable a worker’s fall should be arrested by a method that does not pose any risk of injury or death when the fall is arrested. Examples of control measures to arrest a person’s fall are: a fall-arrest harness system; and an industrial safety net.

RISK

Mentholated Spirit                   

HOW I /WE WILL CONTROL THAT RISK

Read carefully and understand manufacturers Materials Safety Data Sheet before using the product.

RISK

Mineral Turpentine

HOW I /WE WILL CONTROL THAT RISK

Read carefully and understand manufacturers Materials Safety Data Sheet before using the product. 

RISK 

Left over blades from carpet installers 

HOW I /WE WILL CONTROL THAT RISK

1.      Educate the carpet installers about leaving used blades around.

2.      Check for any used blades that may be in any leftover rubbish

3.      Dispose of any used blades in an appropriate  manner

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