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Contractor Induction Information

  • The Frankston City Council is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all Councillors, employees, contractors, visitors and volunteers

  • Contractors are not to misuse or recklessly interfere with anything provided in the interests of health and safety, and not wilfully place at risk the health and safety of any person at this site

  • FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY: The site possession letter should be read, understood, signed and retained by you before you commence your activity on this site

  • SWMS and OH&S procedures and responsibilities must be relevant to works currently being undertaken, and all employees have read, understood and signed.

  • Tree Protection Zones - TPZ- must be in place and monitored (where applicable)

  • Cultural Heritage Management Plan - CHMP - must be in place and followed (where applicable)

  • Environmental Management Plan - EMP - must be in place and followed (where applicable)

Site machinery, vehicle movement & Traffic Management: (WHERE APPILCABLE)

  • Traffic Management Plans - TMP's must be submitted to council for review and approval prior to starting works

  • All movement of machinery and vehicles throughout the site must be undertaken in safe manner.

  • Traffic Management procedures must be in place on site to ensure the interface between pedestrians and vehicles including mechanical handling equipment, is as safe as is practicable

  • Speed limits, signs, traffic routes (shared, divided & one-way), entry/exit routes and sloping gradients are to be observed at all times and comply to the relevant standards.

  • All vehicles and machinery on site must be safe, in good working order, have safety devices fitted and have pre start checklists completed start of each day. All loads on vehicles moving on FCC property must be secure and safe

  • Chemical Risk: (WHERE APPLICABLE) Various chemicals stored on this site can be hazardous to your health if you are exposed to them.

  • Safety Vest Requirement: Due to vehicles and machinery operating within some areas and sites, It is a strict site policy that safety vests / or hi visibility uniforms are worn at all times whilst on site to increase worker and pedestrian safety.

INDUCTION PART A – CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SHEET

  • It is important that chemicals and hazardous substances are avoided during the course of your contract (unless you are contracted specifically to perform work with or in the immediate vicinity of chemicals and hazardous substances). Please treat all unknown products as hazardous and do not handle any chemical containers

  • No task shall be performed using chemicals without the written permission and permit issued by the appropriate authorized Officer or Contractor

  • Dangerous or hazardous goods are not allowed on site without the specific permission of the appropriate authorized officer

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS): An MSDS provides detailed information on a hazardous substance. The MSDS contains specific information relating to codes and classifications, ingredients, precautions for use, safe handling and first aid.

Tools & Associated Equipment (inc Licensing):

  • All equipment, especially portable electrical equipment e.g electrical drills, grinders, extension leads etc, must be in good order and safe working order, contractors must comply with AS3760 (tested and tagged) Electrical extension leads are not permitted to be across walkways or access areas

  • FCC requires contractors to be licensed/certified to perform the contracted work

  • You must carry with you at all times the appropriate licenses for the equipment you intend to use

  • Working at Heights, Use of Ladders & Roof Access

  • If working at heights, contractors must comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. In particular all ladders must non-conductive construction

  • Ladders of metal construction are acceptable in other areas

  • Other safe operation requirements relating to ladders includes; adequate support at the base, one ladder per person, operate equipment or tools whilst standing on ladder is prohibited

  • Special consideration is required where tasks potentially involve a fall hazard of more than 2 metres. This must be inspected before and after use and signed off in the SWMS of the contractor

  • All scaffolding including Trestles and working on scaffolding and roofs must conform to the relevant regulations, if regulation requires, a licensed rigger must erect it.

  • All Chains, slings and lifting equipment must be in date of testing and used within load limits as said on the mentioned equipment

Hot Work Permits & Fire Risk:

  • The product on this site has a high fire risk. No task shall be performed using hot tools, e.g. Welder, Grinder, Oxy

  • Equipment, etc Unless a “Hot Work Permit” has been issued by the Maintenance Supervisor or appropriate Manager/Contractor

  • Safety glasses or goggles must be worn during any machine grinding, cutting or polishing operation. All gas bottles must be secure and should be removed from site when not in use, such as stored in a container.

Excavations: Contractors must comply with excavation regulations. In particular all excavations must be guarded. During the hours of darkness excavations must be illuminated. When working in excavations deeper than one metre the sides of the excavation must be shored or sloped back. Confined spaces regulations apply, please refer OHS Regulations 2007.

Machinery: If you are working on machinery it must be locked out using the machine isolation switch and tagged appropriately. All machine guarding must be maintained in place whilst plant is operating. If removal of a guard is essential for the task being performed then suitable temporary precautions must be taken. The guard must be replaced on completion of the task.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Noise: For your own safety and comfort, hearing protection must be worn whilst working in areas of above acceptable noise levels. (Identified by appropriate signs).

  • FCC requires contractors adhere to state legislation and ensure noise levels comply with regulations. Employees and contractors are not to be exposed to noise above the exposure standard

  • PPE appropriate for the task being undertaken and identified in the SWMS for that task

General (inc Barricading & Screening):

  • Whilst engaged in work which may constitute a safety hazard, ensure adequate protection for yourself and others by of contracted equipment

  • All regulations including, both State and Federal Government, Statutory Bodies, Local Government, Australian Standards

Waste Disposal:

  • Disposal of any waste is the responsibility of the contractor. Where waste is in a liquid form disposal shall not be effected ground. Every effort shall be made to avoid any interference with the environment. All disposal shall be by approved

  • “Trade Waste” contractor

Environmental Matters

  • Contractors and Sub-Contractors and their Employers are to make themselves fully aware of all environmental controls and constraints and are to operate at all times in a responsible manner and in compliance with relevant Environment

  • Housekeeping/Cleanup - As good housekeeping is essential for safety, the work area must be kept clean and tidy at all times. The contractor (or<br>sub-contractor) shall keep the works clean to the satisfaction of the site Manager. Excessive accumulation of rubbish and<br>unwanted or scrap materials will not be permitted. The work area must be cleaned and left in a tidy state before vacating<br>the area each day.

  • Mobile Phones: Mobiles phones are not to be used whilst operating any machinery.

  • Smoking is not permitted on site or while conducting works

Drugs & Alcohol: The possession and use of drugs or alcohol on site is forbidden. Anyone suspected of being intoxicated or suffering from the effects of drugs or being considered a risk shall be removed from the site.

  • Children under the age of 15 years are prohibited from entering traffic or other high risk areas without prior approval from site Management

  • FCC do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to contractors vehicles, tools, equipment, material or any other search tool-boxes, bags or containers of any description on the property

Evacuation:

  • Particular attention must be taken of the position of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Exits. In the event of an emergency, follow the instructions of the Fire Warden or equivalent and proceed through the nearest exit in a quick and orderly manner and join the nearest assembly group if you are not accompanied by the site representative, or you are not familiar with the layout of the site.

Accidents and First Aid:

  • Any accident or near miss is to be immediately reported to your contact on site. Immediate first aid will be arranged by them. It is not acceptable that you “self manage” any possible injury sustained while on this site

  • Confidentiality - Contractors shall treat confidentially and not disclose to any other person all confidential information provided to them or observed by them, including details of any processes or products that they may observe, during their time on site.

MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

  • This induction information has been compiled to protect your health and safety and the safety of Company employees and property. If you have any form of issue regarding the contents of this document please seek clarification from the person who is your contact on the site.

  • Detail below any known site specific risks and hazards and how these will need to be managed by contractor.

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Acknowledgement

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  • Contractors Signature

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  • Frankston Project Managers Signature

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  • Frankston Construction Supervisor Signature

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  • Other Other Contractors working on site -

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