FOI - Tree Work

WSMS - TRIM

• PCBU - Registered Name:

• PCBU - Trading Name:

• ABN:

• Size of PCBU

  Small (1-20)

  Medium (21-100)

  Large (100+)

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Inspection Conducted By:

• Supporting Inspector:

• Inspection Report Number:

PCBU Representative

• PCBU's Representative Name:

• Employee Representative Name:

• Phone Number:

• E-Mail:

• Privacy / Consent Statement The personal information provided will be used to assist SafeWork NSW to establish and monitor work health and safety initiatives regarding tree work and to contact industry participants for follow-up survey and/or research. The personal information supplied will be restricted to SafeWork NSW employees, agents and contractors. I voluntarily agree to provide my details and agree to SafeWork NSW contacting me from time to time about tree work, or any other related program and/or services such as safety information, small business rebates and follow-up surveys. I understand I may request to SafeWork NSW to amend any of the details on this form and/or revoke this consent at any time by contacting SafeWork NSW on 131050 or writing to SafeWork NSW at Locked Bag 2906, Lisarow, NSW, 2252.

• PCBU - Privacy consent statement:<br>“I agree to provide the personal information contained in this form. I have been provided with a copy of the Privacy / Consent Statement and I understand the term of the statement which includes my consent for SafeWork NSW to contact me in the future for safety information on tree work, small business rebates and/or follow-up survey as described in the Privacy / Consent Statement”

  Yes

  No

• Name:

  Sign

Planning work for the identification of hazards and managing risks - WHS Regulation 2011, Section 19, Clauses:32-38, 54 & 78

• Do you conduct a visual assessment of the tree prior to starting work to identify hazards/faults?<br>i.e. bark inclusions, decay, hollows, unstable root plates, hanging branches, deadwood, dead trees, etc.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Do you conduct an assessment of the site to ensure the identification of hazards?<br>i.e. ground & weather conditions, power lines, underground assets, traffic, insects, slips and trips, etc.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Do you consider the hierarchy of control when selecting control measures to manage the risks that may arise from identified hazards? (This must be done in accordance with part 3.1)<br>i.e. tree felling, specific plant, rigging systems, climbing, etc.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Consultation, Co-operation & Co-ordination - WHS Regulation 2011, Clauses: 46-49

• Do you have a system to consult with workers / others about hazards and risks that can affect their health and safety?<br>i.e. the system of work being used, traffic control, plant, exclusion zones, etc. <br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• What are the consultative arrangements?

  Select HSR Work Group Safety Committee Other

  • HSR
  • Work Group
  • Safety Committee
  • Other

• If other please provide comment:

Emergency procedures and worksite communications - WHS Regulation 2011, Section 19, Clauses: 42-43

• Do you have emergency procedures in place that allows for an effective response to various emergency situations?<br>i.e. working at heights (aerial rescue kit), medical (first aid kit), fire (fire extinguisher), etc. <br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Are appropriate communication methods available and agreed before work commences?<br>i.e. two way radios, bluetooth helmet headsets, hand signals, whistles and / or mobile telephones. <br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Is at least one ground worker competent to conduct an aerial rescue either by climbing, using an EWP, or crane access method depending on the equipment available?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Traffic & Pedestrian Management - WHS Regulation 2011, Section 19

• Are adequate traffic management measures are in place to protect workers, motorist and pedestrians? <br>i.e. traffic management may include an appropriate combination of warning signs (specific to falling object risks), witches hats, flashing amber lights, delineation of work site, etc.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Personal Protective Equipment - WHS Regulation 2011, Clause 44

• Is PPE provided to and used by workers as required?<br>i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety helmets, safety boots, gloves, hi-vis clothing, cut resistant pants/chaps, etc <br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Is appropriate sun protection supplied to and used by all workers?<br>i.e. sunscreen, sunglasses, hats with legionnaires flap, long sleeved shirts where appropriate , etc.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Hazardous Manual Tasks - WHS Regulation 2011, Clauses: 60(part3.1), &34-38

• Have manual tasks been identified and are control measures implemented and reviewed to minimise risks?<br>i.e. excavators, loaders, winches, log trolleys, friction drum, port wrap, 2 person lift, speed line, etc.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Electricity - WHS Regulation 2011, Section 19 & Clause 166

• Are safe approach distances for work near overhead power lines identified and observed in accordance with the Work near overhead power lines – Code of Practice 2006?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Hazardous Chemicals - WHS Regulation 2011, Part 7.1

• A hazardous chemical register is maintained that includes SDS for all hazardous chemicals (fuel, herbicides, etc) used in the workplace from time to time. SDS are less than 5 yrs old & GHS compliant.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• The register of hazardous chemicals is readily available to all workers on site.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Plant & Equipment - WHS Regulation 2011, Section 19 & Clauses 213 & 221

• What Plant and Equipment are regularly used by the PCBU?

  Select Wood Chipper Stump Grinder Crane EWP Chain Saws Climbing Equipment Other

  • Wood Chipper
  • Stump Grinder
  • Crane
  • EWP
  • Chain Saws
  • Climbing Equipment
  • Other

• Please provide comment

• Is a pre-start safety check conducted on all plant & equipment?<br>i.e. emergency stops, bump bars, guards in place and functioning, ropes, harnesses, etc<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Is plant & equipment adequately maintained & inspected in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or the recommendations of a competent person?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Are safe systems of work in place for the operation and use of plant and equipment?<br>i.e plant is set up with sufficient clearance to prevent entanglement from ropes or risk of falling objects.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Are systems of work for crane use in place to ensure; <br>- Loads are lifted within the cranes rated capacities.<br>- Dogman, climber and crane operator co-ordinate to determine the safest rigging method and attachment point on the load.<br>- The cutting technique is discussed and the load travel path is determined.<br>- The climber’s attachment to the crane when being placed into the tree using the crane access method.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Do plant operators hold a current and valid high risk work licence? <br>i.e. EWP (11m +) & crane.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Information, Training & Instruction - WHS Regulation 2011, Clause 39

• Is information, training and instruction provided to workers in relation to plant?<br>i.e. wood chippers, climbing equipment, lowering equipment, etc.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Is information, training & instruction provided to workers in relation to climbing?<br>i.e. the setting, selection and suitability of climbing rope anchor points.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Is information training and instruction provided to workers in relation to task specific activities?<br>i.e. hazardous manual tasks, chipper, lowering, rigging, exclusion zones, site communications, etc.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Have workers who work near overhead power lines have had electrical awareness training?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Incident Notification - WHS Regulation 2011, Clauses 35-39

• Are systems are in place to notify SafeWork NSW of serious injuries, illnesses and dangerous incidents as soon as becoming aware of them?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Workers Compensation

• Is a current W/C policy in place and does it cover all deemed workers?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Name of Insurer:

• Policy Number:

• WIC:

• Policy Expiry Date:

• Number of Employees:

• Wages Estimate:

• Have all deemed workers been identified for the purpose of W/C?<br>I.e. in some circumstances, this may include contractors and others.<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Is there an injury register which records all injuries and are all injuries reported to the insurer?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Return To Work (RTW)

• Category one employer (basic tariff premium exceeding $50,000)<br>Have you developed a RTW program in accordance with SIRA’s Guidelines for workplace return to work programs?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Category one employer (basic tariff premium exceeding $50,000)<br>Do you have an appropriately trained and experienced RTW coordinator?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Category two employer (basic tariff premium under $50,000)<br>Have you adopted the standard RTW program prepared by SIRA or an equivalent?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Is a RTW program on display or do all workers have access to the document?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Can you demonstrate an awareness of your recover at work/ return to work obligations?<br> i.e. offering suitable employment to workers with injuries<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

Fair Trading (Rights and Obligations of Consumers)

• Do you have an understanding of the rights and obligations of consumers?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

  N/V

• Notice Issued

  Yes

  No

• Notice Number:

• Description:

• Status:

  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

• Notice Number:

• Description:

• Status:

  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

• Notice Number:

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  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

• Notice Number:

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• Status:

  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

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• Status:

  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

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  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

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  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

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  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

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  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

• Notice Number:

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  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

• Notice Number:

• Description:

• Status:

  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

• Notice Number:

• Description:

• Status:

  Complied

  Not Complied

• Any Further Notices

  Yes

  No

Agreed Actions

• Add Agreed Actions:

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

• Add agreed action ?

  Yes

  No

• The PCBU agreed to undertake the following action:

Any Additional Comments

• Any Additional Comments

Summary of Inspector Powers Exercised

• I exercised my powers under the following sections of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011:

  Select s163. I exercised power to enter a place I reasonably suspected to be a workplace s164. I notified the relevant workplace parties that I entered the workplace and the purpose of the entry. s165 (1) (a). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to inspect, examine and make inquiries at the workplace s165 (1) (b). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to inspect and examine anything (Including a document) at the workplace s165 (1) (c). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to bring the workplace and use any equipment or materials that may be required s165 (1) (d). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to take measurements, conduct tests and make sketches or recordings (including photographs, films, audio, video, digital or other recordings) s165 (1) (e). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to take and remove for analysis a sample of any substance or thing without paying for it, s165 (1) (f). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to require a person at the workplace to give the inspector reasonable help to exercise the inspector’s powers under paragraphs (a) to (e) s165 (1) (g). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to exercise any compliance power or other power that is reasonably necessary to be exercised by the inspector for the purposes of this Act I exercised powers in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Workers Compensation Act 1987 and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998.

  • s163. I exercised power to enter a place I reasonably suspected to be a workplace
  • s164. I notified the relevant workplace parties that I entered the workplace and the purpose of the entry.
  • s165 (1) (a). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to inspect, examine and make inquiries at the workplace
  • s165 (1) (b). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to inspect and examine anything (Including a document) at the workplace
  • s165 (1) (c). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to bring the workplace and use any equipment or materials that may be required
  • s165 (1) (d). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to take measurements, conduct tests and make sketches or recordings (including photographs, films, audio, video, digital or other recordings)
  • s165 (1) (e). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to take and remove for analysis a sample of any substance or thing without paying for it,
  • s165 (1) (f). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to require a person at the workplace to give the inspector reasonable help to exercise the inspector’s powers under paragraphs (a) to (e)
  • s165 (1) (g). I exercised workplace entry power and other related powers to exercise any compliance power or other power that is reasonably necessary to be exercised by the inspector for the purposes of this Act
  • I exercised powers in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Workers Compensation Act 1987 and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998.

Resource Guides

• Safe Work Australia, Guide to managing risks of tree trimming and removal work (2016)
  http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA/about/Publications/Documents/972/guide-to-managing-risks-tree-trimming-removal-01082016.pdf

• Code of Practice -Managing the risks of falls at workplaces - (2016)
  http://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/50076/Managing-the-risk-of-falls-at-workplaces-code-of-practice-SW08159-0316-313930.pdf

• Tree and Vegetation Management near overhead electric lines information sheet (2014)
  http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA/about/Publications/Documents/859/Tree-Vegetation-Management-OHEL-Information-Sheet.pdf

• Code Of Practice – Work near overhead power lines (2006)
  http://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/52832/Work-near-overhead-power-lines-code-of-practice.pdf

• Code of Practice – SafeWork Australia, Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (2015)
  http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA/about/Publications/Documents/627/Managing_Noise_Preventing_Hearing_Loss_Work.pdf

• Code of Practice – Amenity Tree Industry (1998)
  http://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/52866/Amenity-Tree-Industry-Code-of-Practice.pdf

• Guidelines for return to work programs (SIRA)
  http://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/resources-library/workers-compensation-resources/publications/help-with-getting-people-back-to-work/guidelines-for-workplace-return-to-work-programs

• Standard return to work program (SIRA)
  http://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/resources-library/workers-compensation-resources/publications/help-with-getting-people-back-to-work/standard-return-to-work-program

• Workers compensation guide for employers: when a worker is injured (SIRA)
  http://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/resources-library/workers-compensation-resources/publications/workers-compensation-policies/workers-compensation-guide-for-employers

• Injured at work guide (SIRA) – This guide is for injured workers.
  https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiEybOkjeHRAhUHkZQKHQdrC6kQFggsMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sira.nsw.gov.au%2F__data%2Fassets%2Fpdf_file%2F0006%2F104289%2Finjured-at-work-guide-8097.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHx_QxWbhgp_pj9wEhvBKOVRGSV4g&sig2=eu-O3oIKqK5E_P9gSQQbcQ

• Return to work assist program for micro employers – guidelines (SIRA)
  http://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/workers-compensation/help-with-getting-back-to-work/assistance-for-micro-employers

Information

• INTERNAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN INSPECTOR DECISIONS
  If you want to apply for internal review of a decision made by an inspector during this visit, you must do so with the Governance and Appeals Unit, SafeWork NSW within, 14 days of the date the decision came to your notice or in the case of an improvement notice the lesser of 14 days or the period specified in the notice for compliance (or such longer period as the regulator allows). SafeWork NSW must conduct the internal review within 14 days (unless further information is required). If SafeWork NSW does not notify you of the internal review decision within the required time, SafeWork NSW is taken to have made a decision to affirm the reviewable decision. Not all decisions can be internally reviewed and in order to seek internal review of a decision you must be an eligible person. If you are not satisfied with an internal review decision you can apply for an external review to the Industrial Relations Commission.
  
  Application forms for internal review, a list of reviewable decisions and a list of eligible persons are available upon request from the inspector, SafeWork NSW by telephoning 13 1O 50, or they can be downloaded from our website www.safework.nsw.gov.au.
  
  You can contact the Governance and Appeals Unit by telephone (02) 4724 4920 or by email at reviews@workcover.nsw.gov.au.
  

• FEEDBACK
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