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  • Document No. REV Aug102022

  • EnergyCo CWO REZ compliance observation

  • CWO REZ Site:

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General Pre-Commencement

  • Site access controlled. Pre-start conducted for inspection team, visitor or sign on's etc

  • Verify work activity is documented correctly on WAP, WAPRA, site plan/s, daily pre start work briefing, SWMS etc.

  • Pedestrian / traffic protection is adequate for activities undertaken.(fencing, barricading, traffic control) under the Pedestrian /Traffic management plan documented for the work being conducted)

  • Confirm all workers have been inducted and signed on to worksite briefings / pre-starts. (Check controls are applied).

  • Check PPE is worn and adequate for current activities. Complies with CWO REZ requirements.

  • Check work permits and approvals are in place, Ensure all appropriate personnel have signed on and understand the procedures.

  • Check council permit for metered water supply standpipe connection permit or written approval from private landholder for dam where applicable. Have they completed a log recording volume of water taken

Working on or over water

  • Does the work crew have adequate PFD's

  • Do they have an effective rescue and emergency response plan

  • Has there been an assessment of weather conditions as part of the prestart

Working at heights

  • Fall risks of 2m or more(including voids, pits & trenches)

  • Check if there’s sufficient edge protection

Plant & Equipment

  • Are all interlock working on Drill rigs

  • Check Certificates of Competency, correct qualifications to carry out the work in relation to the scope of works. (Safe Approach etc)

  • Pre-starts conducted on plant, exclusion zones established, Permits in place etc

  • Check if plant is compliant with project requirements. (Quackers, flashing beacon, SWL, fire extinguishers, guarding, quick hitch, log books, servicing & maintenance regime.

Scaffolding

  • Scaff tag in place and checked monthly, Licensed persons erecting scaffold above 4m

  • Scaffold components compatable (no mix & match) and suitably placed base plates (no undermining etc)

  • Check if all components are in place as per manufactures instructions and COP/AS for erection ( handrails- top, mid and toe boards, braces, tie-backs, base plates etc.)

  • SWL not exceeded (duty - used for access or work platforms), clear of materials.

Lifting Equipment

  • Loads lifted over persons, close proximity to obstacles including OHW and other services.

  • SWL information displayed, meets Australian standards.

  • Licensed VOC'd operators including Dog- man.

Harness & Equipment

  • Formal training for operators, Height Safety and Rescue approved qualifications

  • Certified anchor points being utilised

  • Work at Height Permit to work in place

  • Incompatible equipment / hooks, inspection protocol for equipment, damaged or unsafe equipment

Ladders

  • Unsafe or damaged ladders, unsafe positioning, ladders not secured properly, appropriate ladders for the task.

Hazardous Manual Tasks

  • Identification of hazardous manual tasks, risk assessment and adequate risk controls(no job rotation, trolleys, lifting equipment)

  • Training in Manual Handling, risk controls, safe lifting / team lifting techniques.

Hazardous Chemicals (including fuel & oil)

  • Suitable storage location (flammables near ignition sources, spills, near stormwater drains or water ways, etc)

  • Chemicals stored near each other are compatable (seperation of incompatable chemicals)

  • Adequate spill containment equipment or bunds.

  • Safety Data sheets accessible on site

  • Emergency procedures for injury/spills/fire etc.

  • No Excessive quantities stored on site or in vehicles, adequate bunds in place.

  • If enclosed sufficient ventilation, PPE available etc.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency plans for specific site developed and relevant

  • Emergency procedures displayed at site or noted / briefed at pre-starts.

  • Training & rehearsal of emergency plans/ evacuation conducted within last 6mths

  • Adequate first aid equipment on site / trained nominated first aiders on site.

Traffic Management

  • Adequate traffic management Plan (TMP) in place (pedestrians protected)

  • Adequate communication of TMP for all persons on site (contractors, visitors etc.)

  • Adequate controls for TMP ( physical barriers, bollards, speed limits, flashing lights, spotters)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • PPE in use as per SWMS & CWO REZ requirements/tasks etc.(including sun protection)

Work Environment

  • Adequate amenities( toilets, wash areas, lunch rooms etc)

  • Sufficient lighting, housekeeping etc.

Electrical Hazards

  • 240V plant - leads, tools etc (damaged lead, tested tagged in date)

  • Quarantine area for damaged, Out Of Service equipment / plant

  • Leads placed on ground, work surfaces or on metal structures (Lead stands/ isolating hooks).

  • RCD protection or overloading outlets

  • Electrical leads/equipment near water, flammables, chemicals or that may be damaged from contact with moving machinery or plant.

  • Plant Close proximity to OHW or underground assets.(SADS known)

  • Machinery Lack of lock-out /tag-out (LOTO) procedures for electrical equipment.

General Hazards

  • Surrounding Streets to site are kept clear of parked up trucks vehicles etc

  • Dust suppression and PPE utilised where appropriate

  • Adequate systems to prevent site run off / mud etc entering stormwater, waterways or exiting site onto roads etc. (wheel wash / sed controls)

  • Site Perimeter secure & professional (no graffiti, shadeclothe etc)

  • Air monitoring if required ( ACM removal, Dust etc)

Administrative Procedures

  • Adequate Site Safety Plans( demolition plan, Asbestos control & removal plan etc)

  • Appropriate work permits ( council, EPA- minor works, RMS, hot works, confined space etc)

  • Adequate induction & consultative arrangements( pre-starts, start cards etc) with workers, contractors, visitors etc.

  • Adequate training in SWMS for planned activities (High risk works) for all workers, contractors on site and appropriate review of SWMS as needed.

  • Adequate supervisory arrangements, training, skills, experience and licenses.

  • Adequate routine monitoring of activities, site inspections and audits.

  • Adequate incident notification procedures / processes as per CWO REZ.

Demolition

  • Adequate plans in place, WorkSafe notification, licensed operator etc.

Unexpected Finds (ACM) Management

  • Appropriate plans (removal & control) in place. Qualified workers. Clearance certficates.

Maintenance

  • Maintenance plan in place addressing - SWI, Frequency,Access,Load shifting & Manual Handling

Corrective Actions

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Site Positives

  • List what the site is doing well

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