Information

  • Hills Technical Services Fixed Wireless Mandatory and Recommended Tool List

Subcontractor Responsibilities (PCBU)

  • All persons conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace (PCBU) have a primary duty of care to ensure so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers engaged by the person, and all other persons are not put at risk from work carried out by the PCBU.
    Division 2 - s (19) WHS Act 2011
    Division 2 - s (40) WHS Reg 2011 list the duty of the PCBU in relation to general workplace facilities
    https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/law-and-regulation

Mandatory Uniform & Licenses:

  • AS 4602 Hi Vis Clothing, Long Sleeved Shirt, Jacket or Vest

  • Suitable Safety Footwear AS/NZ 2210

  • CPCCWHS100 - Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) or State equivalent obtained after 01/01/2012

  • RIIWHS204D - Work Safely at Heights Certificate attainment and license and/or an online refresher course within the last five years.

  • MEM15004B - Completion of Height Safety Equipment Inspection Training course (Perform Inspection)

  • 20 million Pubic Liability Insurance certificate of currency

  • Drivers License

  • Enable Card

  • All primary subcontractors who employ workers (as employees, trades assistants, sub-subcontractors or offsiders) must ensure they have undertaken training in administering first aid HLTAID003 training through a registered RTO

Mandatory General Safety PPE:

  • First Aid kit must comply with First Aid in the work place Code of practice 2018 - First Aid contents covered in HTS001 & HTS005 Audits

  • Hard Hat AS/NZ 1800 Must be replaced every 3 years

  • 4 x Reflective Safety Cones or Exclusion Barriers

  • Asbestos Kit (Hills Supplied)

Sub-contractor Vehicle:

  • Current Drivers License

  • Suitable work vehicle capable of carrying ladders, tools and equipment

  • Vehicle in road worthy condition

Mandatory Electrical Safety:

  • AC/DC Volt Stick (Mandatory)

  • Approved Electrical Services Locator

  • Lock Out Device/Tags

Mandatory Ladders & Accessories AS/NZ 1892 Portable Ladders:

  • 1.8m - 2.1 m Step Ladder Industrial Rated 120kg or higher that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZ 1892 Portable Ladders (2.1m Fiberglass highly recommended)

  • 3.7m - 6.5m Extension Ladder Industrial Rated 120kg or higher that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZ 1892 Portable Ladders (4.2m - 7.4m Fiberglass highly recommended)

  • Gutter Protector E.G Ladders Little Helper

  • Selection of Ratchet Straps or Cam Buckles for securing ladders that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZ4380

  • Ladder Anchor that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZ 1892 Portable Ladders

Mandatory Height Safety Equipment AS/NZS 1891:

  • Full Body Harness that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

  • 15m, 30m or 45m Safety Rope that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

  • Anchor Strap or Sling x 2 that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891 1m, 1.5m, 2m or 3m

  • Detachable Shock Absorbing Fall Arrest Lanyard that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

  • 2 x Temporary Tin Roof Anchor Tether Plate - Industry Rated 15 Kn Single person use that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

  • 1 x T-Bar - Industry Rated 15 Kn Single person use that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

  • Karabiner x 4 - Oval (Steel) that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

  • Fixed or Detachable Rope Grab that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

Mandatory Testing Equipment:

  • Smartphone

  • Tablet Device-iPad (min requirement iPad3 - iPad Mini preferred device) or Android device

  • VT100 Meter

  • Installation Assistant (Hills Supplied)

  • Approved Network Tester (PN8108 / SC 8108 or equivalent LED Display) (Continuity Tester Not Permitted)

  • Laptop or Desktop PC

  • Label Maker 9mm-12mm Black on white plastic

  • Laser Barcode Scanner

Mandatory Installation Tools:

  • All tools Must be insulated to protect against Electrical Hazards
    All tools Must be secured when working at height in either a bag or have a strap attached

  • Toolbelt/Toolbag

  • Drill or Impact Driver (Cordless)

  • Hammer Drill (Cordless)

  • CAT 5E Stripping Tool

  • RJ45 Crimper tool

  • IEC Punch-Down Tool (Krone)

  • Electricians Style Pliers

  • Electrician Style Side Cutters

  • Conduit Cutters

  • Plastic Tongue / Fibreglass Rods

  • Gyprock Saw

  • Hacksaw

  • Small Spirit Level

  • Hammer

  • Torch or Headlamp

  • Hexagonal head socket 3/8" (Tek Bit)

  • Hexagonal head socket 5/16" (Tek Bit)

  • Masonry Drill Bits (5mm,6mm,10mm & 20mm)

  • Extension drill bits for drilling noggins Minimum reach 1300mm

  • Drill set (High Speed Steel - metric/imperial)

  • 20mm Spade Bit Long

  • Drill Bit 10mm x 460mm long

  • Hole Saw set

  • 10mm, 13mm & 15mm spanners or ratchet spanners

  • Silicone Gun

  • Tape Measure 8m

  • T10 Security Torx driver tool or driver bit

  • Selection of Flat and Phillips Head Screw Drivers

  • Stanley Knife

  • Dust Buster or Dust Pan and Brush

Recommended Tools & Equipment:

  • Multi-meter

  • Tone Tracer/Cable Locator

  • Inspection Camera

Recommended Ladders & Accessories AS/NZ 1892 Portable Ladders:

  • 1m Step Ladder Industrial Rated 120kg or higher that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZ 1892 Portable Ladders (Fiberglass highly recommended)

  • Ladder Stopper

  • Ropes for securing ladder

  • Ladder Leveler

Recommended Height Safety Equipment AS/NZS 1891:

  • 30m or 45m Safety Rope that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

  • 2 x Additional Temporary Tin Roof Anchor Tether Plate - Industry Rated 15 Kn Single person use that complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891

  • Throw Bag and Line

  • Harness Carry Bag

  • Karabiner Pear

  • Pole Strap

Recommended General Safety PPE:

  • Powder Fire Extinguisher in Vehicle - AS/NZs1841, Tested 6 monthly, Fitted with a hose to help gain access to awkward locations.

  • Hearing Protection

  • Sun Hat

  • Sun Glasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Knee Pads

  • Protective Gloves

  • P1 Respirator

First Aid Kit Contents

  • You must have access to First Aid, it is mandatory to carry a First Aid kit in your subcontractor vehicle, the First Aid kit must comply with "First Aid in the workplace, Code of practice 2018"
    The first aid kit should provide basic equipment for administering first aid for injuries including:
    Cuts, scratches, punctures, grazes and splinters, muscular sprains and strains, minor burns, amputations and/or major bleeding wounds, broken bones, eye injuries and shock.
    Confirm the quantity of the below items, you must carry the minimum amounts as set in the Code of Practice.

  • Instructions for providing first aid—including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) flow chart (1)

  • Resuscitation face mask or face shield (1)

  • Disposable nitrile examination gloves (nitrile is a latex-free rubber suitable for people with latex allergies) (5 Pairs)

  • Gauze pieces 7.5 x 7.5 cm, sterile 3 per pack (5 Packs)

  • Saline, 15 ml (8)

  • Wound cleaning wipe, single 1% Cetrimide BP (10)

  • Adhesive dressing strips—plastic or fabric, packet of 50 (1)

  • Splinter probes, single use, disposable (10)

  • Tweezers/forceps (1)

  • Antiseptic liquid/spray 50 ml (1)

  • Non-adherent wound dressing/pad 5 x 5 cm (small) (6)

  • Non-adherent wound dressing/pad 7.5 x 10 cm (medium) (3)

  • Non-adherent wound dressing/pad 10 x 10 cm (large) (1)

  • Conforming cotton bandage, 5 cm width (3)

  • Conforming cotton bandage, 7.5 cm width (3)

  • Crepe bandage, 10 cm, for serious bleeding and pressure application (1)

  • Scissors (1)

  • Non-stretch, hypoallergenic adhesive tape—2.5 cm wide roll (1)

  • Safety pins, packet of 6 (1)

  • BPC wound dressings No. 14, medium (1)

  • BPC wound dressings No. 15, large (1)

  • Dressing—Combine Pad 9 x 20 cm (1)

  • Plastic bags—clip seal (1)

  • Triangular bandage, calico or cotton minimum width 90 cm (2)

  • Emergency rescue blanket for shock or hypothermia (1)

  • Eye pad, single use (4)

  • Access to 20 minutes of clean running water or, if this is not available, hydrogel 3.5 gm sachets (5)

  • Instant ice pack for treatment of soft tissue injuries and some stings (1)

Banned Tool List

  • Are there any Items in your contractor's vehicle on the Banned Items List? If the answer is yes then these items must be removed from site

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