Perkins Library 2.3 Site Safety Inspection

• Location
  Address

• Inspection Date / Time

  Date

• Job title of Inspector:

  LL EH&S Manager

  LL Superintendent

  LL Project Manager

• Will Grizzard

• Brooke Hathaway

• Keith Smith

• D.J. Smith

• Jim Faussett

• Ken Powell

• Todd Hildebrandt

• Wes Weaver

• Will Whittington

• Austin Nastasi

• Performed daily by Project Manager/Superintendent/Foreman/Safety Representative of work area responsible for. Daily Site Safety Inspections will be maintained on site until completion of construction and available for inspection by Lend Lease.

PGMR 1 - Fall Prevention

PGMR 1.1 - Fall Prevention

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• Global Minimum Requirement - Fall Prevention 1.1.1. The hierarchy of risk control must be applied when planning and conducting all work at height to ensure that the safest practical work methods are employed which eliminate the need to conduct work at height or effectively prevent the fall of people and materials. 1.1.2. Work at height should be eliminated as far as possible. Where work at height cannot be eliminated, the most practical form of physical barrier must be installed to provide fall restraint to prevent persons or material falling. Where necessary, harness must also be used to provide a secondary means of fall restraint. 1.1.3. If work at height is required and it is not practical to install physical barriers, or work needs to occur outside the physical barrier, full body harnesses must be used to provide fall restraint or fall arrest protection. The work must be planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4). Any safety harness in use must be attached to an appropriate anchor/tie-off point(s) by means of a compatible connector that provides either sufficient fall restraint protection or incorporates a decelerator to provide appropriate fall arrest. All of these components must be fit for purpose, properly inspected, tagged, and maintained in-line with manufacturer's guidelines and be properly used by a competent person. Effective emergency rescue procedures must be in place before works start.

PGMR 1.2 - Perimeter Protection

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• Global Minimum Requirement - Perimeter Protection 1.2.1. All structures under construction or demolition (including the construction/demolition floor) from which persons or materials can fall must be effectively protected by physical barriers of sufficient height and strength to prevent people and materials from falling or being blown off the edge of the structure, e.g. screens, scaffolds, guard rails, or cable and netting systems. The means of protection employed must be the most suitable form of physical protection that can be used on the structure, taking into account all relevant parameters, such as nature of construction works, structural stability, and weather conditions. 1.2.2. Where any works are conducted outside of the perimeter protection which could result in a fall of materials the requirements of Construction Physical GMR 1.9 must be met.

PGMR 1.3 - Access Systems

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• Global Minimum Requirement 1.3.1. Access to general work areas or floors should be provided by the permanent solution wherever possible. Where this is not possible, temporary staircases of adequate width and complete I with handrails should be provided. The permanent solution should be no more than two floors behind the progress of the construction. Any temporary structure should be structurally sound and designed for the specific purpose. 1.3.2. Effective measures must be in place for managing the use of all mechanical access systems (for example MEWP's, scissor lifts) used for work at heights to ensure that the work is planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for the High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4). Guarding must be fit for purpose. Restraining harnesses must be worn and secured by persons working in MEWP's with booms. 1.3.3. Suspended access equipment (e.g. bosun's chairs, cradles, gondolas, swing stages) must only be used where safer means of access are not practical. All persons working on suspended access equipment must wear and use appropriate fall prevention equipment to effectively protect them at all times from any failure of any part of the equipment. Effective rescue procedures must be prepared and be ready for implementation. 1.3.4. All Mast-Climbers, Swing Stage Scaffolds, and Building Maintenance Units/BMU's must be installed, maintained, and inspected by engineer/competent person(s), following the manufacturer's specifications at all times - as a minimum details of the design, maintenance, inspections, and manufacturer's specifications must be provided. A thorough 3rd Party/Independent Examination following the manufacturer's specifications (provided by either the manufacturer/supplier/regulator/authorized assessor) must be carried out by an engineer/competent person(s) and a certificate of examination issued when any of the following circumstances apply: - Prior to first use - At a maximum 6 monthly intervals - After substantial repair, or alteration, or each time a mast section is extended, or relocated - If the stability of the unit has been affected 1.3.5. The engineer/competent person(s) involved in installation, maintenance, and inspections must provide proof of competence and must keep a record of inspections and actions with the device and/or attach tags detailing the last inspection and confirming that all structural anchorages have been installed and tested to manufacturers/design engineers' instructions, and where temporary anchorages include metal tubes as part of the tie arrangements, stop-ends must be provided so as to prevent ties from pulling off the end of the tubes. 1.3.6. Where temporary works/elements (including ties or fixing to structures, independent lifelines, etc) are deployed, secondary devices (anti-pull out) must be installed where there is any risk of ties pulling out. 1.3.7. All persons using Mast-Climbers, Swing Stage Scaffolds and Building Maintenance Units/BMU's must use a suitable fall arrest harness and lanyards at all times. Emergency retrieval rescue procedures must be allowed for and all harnesses, lanyards, and static lines must be installed and attached to one of, or a combination of the following elements; - A vertical line independent to the PVAE and specifically engineered for the purpose of withstanding the forces likely to be experienced in a fall situation, or; - An engineered anchor point or horizontal static line fabricated and certified by the manufacturer for that purpose, and capable of withstanding the forces likely to be experienced in a fall situation, or; - A transportable temporary independent anchor point engineered for that purpose, such as; a sling (choked or looped around suitable structures), an anchor strap (looped around suitable structures), or an eyebolt (fixed with a trigger catch mechanism for fixing through holes). In all cases these elements must be capable of withstanding the forces likely to be experienced in a fall situation. 1.3.8. A trained operator or other competent person must conduct and record daily checks of the equipment following the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure the platform is in good working order, free from visual defects, and any obstructions, e.g. Open windows. 1.3.9. More detailed inspections in line with the manufacturer's specifications must be carried out and recorded by a trained operator or other competent person on a weekly basis, after any repair, or after any event that may have caused damage to the unit (i.e. High winds, etc.). The following items must be reviewed, tested, and verified (in addition to the items listed within the Daily Checks above) before equipment is put into operation: - Bolted connections are secure, e.g. platform connections, mast bolts, and tie fixings to building structure. - Some form of visual indication must be logged as to which ties and bolts have been checked during inspection (e.g. colored paint, or a mark-up on a drawing if access to bolts is restricted). - No override of emergency controls and all safety limits and brakes, including secondary brakes, are fully operational. - Controls including emergency stop buttons function correctly. - Power supply and all electrical cables and connections are in good order.

PGMR 1.4 - Metal Frame Erection

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• Global Minimum Requirement 1.4.1. The erection of all metal frame structures must be planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4). 1.4.2. All metal frame members must be safely lifted in line with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4). Once in a position these must be connected off a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP), a boom/scissor lift or other specifically designed safe work platform. Workers must deploy an appropriate harness (adhering to any regulatory or manufacturer's requirements for MEWP's) to provide secondary fall restraint if necessary. 1.4.3. For metal decking works, appropriate fall protection netting and perimeter guardrail systems should be in place to provide fall protection before any work commences. To avoid work at height, perimeter guardrails should be fitted to beams at ground level before the beams are lifted into place. Fall protection netting should always be a minimum of one bay ahead of the area of work with the exception of the last bay when edge protection has already been fitted. In all cases workers must deploy an appropriate harness to provide secondary fall restraint if necessary. 1.4.4. Where access to the metal frame cannot be avoided, a safety harness with a compatible twin-tailed or Y-shaped lanyard and energy absorber to provide appropriate fall arrest must be used. Workers must be attached to the structure through an appropriate anchor or tie-off point(s), beam gliders and/or man locks at bolting up points, and must never remove both "tails" of the lanyard from the structure. Prior to any work commencing, all metal frame activities requiring the use of a safety harness must have a Permit to Work in place approved by persons with the appropriate limits of authority and effective emergency rescue procedures must be in place. 1.4.5. For all metal frame activities the requirements of Construction Physical GMR 1.9 Fall of Material must be met.

PGMR 1.5 - Concrete Formwork Erection

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• Global Minimum Requirement 1.5.1. The erection of all concrete formwork/falsework must be planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4) 1.5.2. Work at height should be eliminated and all wall and column formwork/falsework, reinforcement cage and shutters should be fabricated at ground level and lifted into position. If prefabrication is not practical then an appropriate work platform must be used to construct the formwork/falsework. These platforms must have edge protection to both the work face and outer edge or where proprietary shutter systems with in-built concreting platforms are used, stop ends must be provided and adequate protection must be provided to the work face. 1.5.3. Concrete floor slab formwork/falsework should be erected from below using safe scaffolding or temporary platform systems which enable the placement of decks from the deck below. 1.5.4. Concrete core/bridge pier/formwork/falsework should be designed so as to ensure it is fully clad to prevent falls of materials. All working platforms must be fully sealed horizontally to prevent falls of items, with the exception of an opening for re-bar placement at the top level. 1.5.5. Work must not be carried out on decking with exposed edges or unprotected floor openings. Edge protection systems must be installed as part of the frame erection process and should provide protection for following works, e.g. cladding, bridge beam spans. 1.5.6. Where access to formwork/falsework cannot be avoided appropriate fall prevention measures must be in place. Where a harness is required as the last available means, a safety harness with a compatible twin-tailed or Y-shaped lanyard and energy absorber to provide appropriate fall arrest must be used. Workers must be attached to the structure through an appropriate anchor or tie-off point(s) and must never remove both "tails" of the lanyard from the structure. Prior to any work commencing, all concrete framing activities requiring the use of a safety harness must have a Permit to Work in place approved by persons with the appropriate limits of authority and effective emergency rescue procedures must be in place. 1.5.7. For all concrete formwork frame erection activities the requirements of Construction Physical GMR 1.9 Fall of Materials must be met.

PGMR 1.6 - Penetrations, Risers, and Shafts

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• Global Minimum Requirement 1.6.1. Effective measures must be put in place to prevent falls of persons or materials down penetrations, risers, and shafts. During design risk reviews, the number and size of penetrations, risers, and shafts must be reviewed and reduced as far as practical, and risk reducing methods such as prefabrication must be considered. 1.6.2. All lift/elevator shafts must be constructed in such a way as to protect both those carrying out the construction and those below carrying out the lift installation. Safe working platforms must be provided for all those working in lift shafts. 1.6.3. Openings to lift shafts must be fully protected with a secure, full height system which prevents unauthorized entry and prevents the risk of falls of people or materials. Lift shaft opening protection must not be removed unless a safe working platform is provided or the lift doors are in place. 1.6.4. Penetrations and risers must either have a structural mesh cast in during construction or be fitted with other protection such as metal guardrails or covers, which prevent falls through them. 1.6.5. All floor openings must be protected with securely fixed (screwed or bolted not nailed) and clearly marked (e.g. "Hole Below - Do Not Remove") covers to prevent the falls of materials or persons through them. Covers must be constructed so that they do not present a tripping hazard. 1.6.6. Protective measures must only be removed when work is actually taking place in or around the opening and effective safety measures must be employed to prevent falls of those working on them. Protective measures must be replaced as soon as practical and be regularly inspected.

PGMR 1.7 - Scaffolds, Temporary Works, and Working Platforms

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• Global Minimum Requirement 1.7.1. All proprietary systems shall be designed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The mixing of components from different proprietary systems shall not be permitted between the top of the false work foundation and the underside of primary members. Any calculations and drawings should clearly communicate requirements to those checking and constructing temporary works. Designs shall ensure that vertical members are not overloaded. 1.7.2. Effective measures must be put in place to ensure the safe erection and use of all scaffolds, temporary works, and working platforms (including mobile and tower scaffolds) which ensure that the work is planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4), to ensure that work is: - Planned by a competent person to ensure the design and equipment is appropriate for the specific use. - Erected, altered, or dismantled by competent workers following safe methods of work. - Inspected and signed-off by a competent person when first constructed, after any alteration and on a regular basis, then clearly tagged as safe or unsafe to use. 1.7.3. All scaffolds must be fit for intended use, with all structural members free from visible defects. 1.7.4. All scaffolds must be stable and secure to prevent movement and collapse. Scaffolds must be plumb, have adequate cross-bracing, sound footings, and be tied into structure where height/base ratio is greater to 3:1. 1.7.5. Stairs should be provided to enable safe access on scaffolds. Stairs and/or ladders must be progressively installed as the scaffold is erected to provide safe access and egress to the installers/scaffolders. Where these are not practical, safe inclined ladder or appropriate ramp access must be provided. Rest stations should be provided if required. 1.7.6. All access/landing points at different levels of the scaffold must be designed to minimize the potential for falls (ladders should extend 1m/3ft above level, holes in boards should be as small as practical and/or be protected with hinged covers or guardrails and/or spring loaded gates.) 1.7.7. Where ladders are used for access, safe means of transporting tools and materials up the scaffold must be provided. Climbing up the outside of scaffolds must be prohibited. 1.7.8. Working platforms must be closely boarded or planked, which must be free of defects. Any damaged boards or planks, debris, materials, and waste must be removed from scaffolds as soon as is practical. 1.7.9. Guard rails, mid-rails, and toe boards must be installed on all open sides of platforms from which people or materials may fall. Where there is a risk of materials falling over toe boards, means of preventing materials falling must be provided, e.g. netting or fencing. Where there is a risk of dusts, liquids, or small objects arising from works on scaffolds creating risks to workers or the public, additional precautions, such as plastic nets/sheeting, must be installed. 1.7.10. Mobile Tower scaffolds must be fitted with top guardrails, mid rails, and toe boards, as well as a safe means of internal access to the work platform. Mobile tower scaffolds must also have a covered hatch in the platform to allow safe access and lockable wheels which must be locked to prevent movement at all times when persons are on the scaffold. No person is permitted to remain on a scaffold tower platform while it is being moved. 1.7.11. All loading platforms must be assessed before installation and regularly inspected by a competent person. They must be fitted with guardrails on all sides, including on the front/exposed edge, that prevent falls of people or materials. Loading platforms should be arranged so loads can be deposited without removing the guarding or creating a risk of falls, for example by employing gate systems that provide full fall protection.

PGMR 1.8 - Ladders

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• Global Minimum Requirement 1.8.1. The use of all types of ladders must be minimized as far as reasonably practicable by effective work planning and employing safer means of working at height, e.g. By using equipment such as scissor lifts, scaffold towers, and podium steps. 1.8.2. Step ladders must only be used for conducting short duration work (i.e. Work lasting less than 15 minutes) or work in confined locations and only if three points of contacts can be maintained. 1.8.3. Inclined lightweight ladders used on steep roofs to prevent workers from sliding (i.e. "Cat ladders") should not be used for roof access. 1.8.4. Effective measures must be in place to manage the use of all ladders to ensure that the work is planned and conducted to address any risks identified (P&D GMR 4) and to ensure that ladders are fit for purpose and used correctly, including: - Ladders must be structurally sound and safely installed. - Ladders must be used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines. - Ladders must be used only as a means of access (unless three points of contact can be maintained during works). - Ladders must be secured top and bottom or fitted to prevent movement and extend at least 36 inches (1 meter) above landing or work platform. - Step ladders must be fully open when in use with the operative standing in a safe position, i.e. two or more rungs below the top - Non-conducting ladders must be used near to or on any electrical hazards. - All ladders must be regularly inspected and any defective ladders must be immediately removed from the site. Simple inspections should be done before each use.

PGMR 1.9 - Fall of Materials

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• Global Minimum Requirement 1.9.1. Where any works could result in a fall of equipment, materials, or tools which could cause injury, measures must be taken to prevent the fall, reduce the distance of the fall and/or ensure that nobody could be struck if they do fall, including: - Tethers must be used to tie-off any tools or equipment being used outside of any edge protection. Horizontal catch nets should also be installed below the immediate work area. - Physical barriers should be installed to prevent materials or equipment falling (for example posts fitted onto trucks during unloading of steel beams, wheel stops installed at slab edges where MEWP's are operating). - Exclusion zones must be established below or around all areas where there is a risk of persons being struck by falling materials (for example below works on the cladding of a building, around mobile crane works, and loading/unloading activities, atriums, MEWP's). 1.9.2. Exclusion Zones must be of adequate size (taking into account the risks including potential arc of fall, deflections, and bounce distances), be delineated by physical barriers and have clear signage prohibiting unauthorized entry where there is a likely risk of harm. Hazard warning tape should ONLY BE USED AS A LAST RESORT to provide this barrier. The integrity of any exclusion zone must be regularly checked. 1.9.3. For areas where there is a risk of materials falling into them, but access is still regularly required , protected walkways must be put in place. This includes appropriate protection for any areas off site. 1.9.4. Rubbish chutes and skips/dumpsters used for rubbish disposal (from upper floors) must be located and/or fenced off so as to prevent danger to the public and workers. 1.9.5. All materials that could be blown or swept off roofs, exposed floors, or scaffolds must be removed or effectively secured when not being used, when work has ceased and/or when high winds are predicted. 1.9.6. The wind speed should be monitored while work activity is underway, along with the forecast wind condition and any weather alerts issued to provide advance warning of high winds.

Logistics

PGMR 2.1 - Site Access Control

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• Global Minimum Requirement 2.1.1 Access to the site must be effectively controlled (including shutdown periods) to prevent unauthorized persons entering and all persons (workers and visitors) must be recorded entering and leaving the location for accounting purposes in emergency situations. 2.1.2 Where a site is extensive in length (e.g. Road or rail construction or upgrade projects) or where works are discreet short-term activities as part of a multi-site operation where fixed site access control points as required above are not reasonably practical, a method of registering persons working on the operation must be developed and maintained.

PGMR 2.2 Fencing

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• Global Minimum Requirement 2.2.1 All operations where high risk activities take place (or any site where construction projects are being undertaken) must prevent any danger to the public or unauthorized access by providing suitable physical barriers where members of the public could gain access to the works. For sites active for more than one day this barrier should be a perimeter fence. Entrances/Exits must be managed to prevent unauthorized access, be clearly signed and display site rules. All hoardings, fencing, and signage must be of solid construction and regularly maintained to prevent risk to the public workers. 2.2.2 Where site is extensive in length (e.g. road or rail construction or upgrade projects) and fencing the entire site perimeter is not reasonably practical, the extent and location of any signage, fencing, and physical barriers must be the result of an assessment of the level of risk present, ensuring the public is kept from readily accessing or interfacing with high risk activities. 2.2.3 For locations active for less than one day, or when short-term activity (less than one day) needs to take place outside the fenced site boundary, a suitable physical barrier must still be erected to prevent danger to the public an unauthorized access, which should be installed with bracing and fixings following the manufacturer's instructions.

PGMR 2.3 Public Protection

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• Global Minimum Requirement 2.3.1 All practical means must be employed to protect the public from any hazards arising from our undertakings, including falling materials and the movement of vehicles into/out of sites. 2.3.2 Protection must be provided to all public areas which could be negatively impacted by site activities. 2.3.3 Effective measures must be taken to protect the public during lifting and vehicle movements. 2.3.4 Public walkways and roadways must be kept clean and free of construction-related hazards or materials at all times. 2.3.5 Safe pathways must be established whenever public access ways are blocked off due to construction activities. 2.3.6 Effective lighting, dust, noise, and vibration control measures must be employed. 2.3.7 Checks must be made to ensure loads are adequately secured and covered before leaving the site. 2.3.8 Site lighting must be arranged so it does not negatively impact the public and in particular does not adversely impact drivers. 2.3.9 Any changes to vehicle traffic flows on public roads must be managed so they do not pose a risk to the public. 2.3.10 Controls must be in place to eliminate the risk of falls of materials onto active roads or train lines.

PGMR 2.4 - Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety

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• Global Minimum Requirement 2.4.1 All locations must assess the risks presented by the movement of pedestrians, materials, and vehicles around or next to the site and implement appropriate safety measures to eliminate or minimize these risks. 2.4.2 Separate site entrance/exit points for pedestrians and vehicles must be provided to keep them apart where there is a likely risk of harm. 2.4.3 Barriers, cones, guardrails, etc. must be in place to form pedestrian routes around the site where vehicles operate in close proximity. For any circumstances where works interface with high volume traffic, crash barriers must be in place to protect pedestrians. 2.4.4 Pedestrian crossing points across vehicle routes must be in place to access main work areas. 2.4.5 Signs, adequate lighting where required, fences and barricades must be in place to inform drivers and pedestrians of hazards and precautions. 2.4.6 Parking areas must be provided that allows separation of different vehicle types. Where parking for private vehicles is provided it must be separated from trucks and heavy plant and equipment. 2.4.7 Detailed delivery procedures and storage arrangements must be in place, including clearly defined loading and unloading areas (which must be separated from vehicle access and pedestrian routes), crane pick areas, distribution routes and methods, and designated storage areas. Any deviation from these procedures, including changing the designated loading and unloading areas, must be planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities with any changes to loading/unloading areas or protocols adequately communicated and signposted. 2.4.8 controls must be in place to ensure vehicles are appropriately braked and/or chocked and/or stabilized if appropriate (dependent upon the risk), before any unloading or loading occurs. 2.4.9 Controls to manage reversing must be in place. reversing should be eliminated as far as possible by the use of one-way systems. Where reversing needs to occur suitable controls include the use of pedestrian exclusion zones, traffic signals to direct drivers and visibility aids fitted on vehicles, e.g. reversing sensors, mirror systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). 2.4.10 Trained traffic signallers must be used to control vehicle movements in confined or congested areas; and 2.4.11 High visibility reflective clothing must be provided for all persons working adjacent to vehicles and traffic routes. 2.4.12 Where work is undertaken next to active roads, train lines or similar, measures must be in place to protect workers from impacts with moving vehicles, trains, or associated debris. Where a site is of extensive length (e.g. Road construction or upgrade projects) physical barriers should be in place to segregate workers from road traffic. Where this is not reasonably practical, traffic calming measures, hazard signage, and demarcation lines and barriers must be in place to assist in managing the risks to both workers and the public.

PGMR 2.5 - Vehicle Operator Competence

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• Global Minimum Requirement 2.5.1 All vehicle operators must be competent (certified/licensed) to operate the vehicles they are assigned to and be briefed on their use and particular hazards associated with the site. Checks must be made to ensure the competence of drivers with respect to the specific vehicle, the site conditions and the work to be completed. 2.5.2 All operators must follow any local road rules, manufacturer instructions and site rules. In addition, during any use of vehicles on-site seatbelts must be worn and operator mobile phones (or other personal electronic equipment such as music players) must be turned off.

PGMR 2.6 - Maintenance of tools and Equipment

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• Global Minimum Requirement 2.6.1 An effective inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance regime must be implemented covering all tools, equipment and vehicles used. It must include a process to record and remedy and identified deficiencies, as well as to tag out tools and equipment and should align with any manufacturer's guidelines. All inspection, testing, and maintenance must be planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4). The following areas must be covered: - Fire protection systems, including fire detection and alarm systems and fire fighting and suppression equipment. - Electrical system and lighting - Scaffolds (Include mobile and tower scaffolds), temporary works and working platforms. - Ladders - Work tools and equipment - Mechanical access systems (For example MEWP's, scissor lifts). 2.6.2 All light vehicles designed for public road use, such as cars, vans, minibuses, and utility vehicles ("Utes"), used for work activities must comply with local legislation and must only be used for the purpose for which they were designed. They should also be serviced regularly in-line with manufacturer guidelines.

PGMR 2.7 - Housekeeping

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• Global Minimum Requirement 2.7.1 Housekeeping must be effectively managed to maintain a clean and tidy work site. Operations with challenges related to housekeeping should ensure there are dedicated service crews or other systems for dealing with poor performing contractors (e.g. hiring a third party service crew and contra-charging). 2.7.2 All main access ways, emergency routes and passage ways must be clearly lit, marked, and kept free from obstructions and debris to reduce the risk of trips and slips. 2.7.3 Temporary electrical supply cables must be located so as not to present tripping hazards (off the floor or away from access routes). 2.7.4 All materials must be safely stacked (i.e. Stack is on solid ground, is stable and not over-stacked), away from fences and hoardings, and located to minimize re-handling and transport distances. Materials must be stacked in a manner that does not require work at height to manage the stack (for example to attach lifting equipment). 2.7.5 Combustibles, flammable so and other dangerous materials must be stored safely and clearly identified, e.g. highly flammables must be kept in fire resistant containers. Only the minimum amount of such materials (enough for one shift) should be taken on to site. 2.7.6 Risks of cuts and punctures from sharp objects must be assessed and controlled, e.g. needle handling, safety knives, gloves, removal of protruding nails, protection or curving of reinforcement bars, use of safety glass etc. 2.7.7 Signs must be posted where necessary to provide clear instructions - No Smoking, No Entry, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc. 2.7.8 A sufficient number of suitable waste receptacles must be provided, including receptacles for hazardous and recyclable materials. Processes for the regular collection of waste must be implemented.

Ground and Civil Works

PGMR 3.1 - Planning and Inspection

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• Global Minimum Requirement 3.1.1 All ground and civil works must be assessed and the safest practicable methods employed to carry them out with all work being planned and conducted in accordance with the requirements for High Risk Activities (P&D GMR 4). Before any work commences an appropriate Permit to Work must be in place and approved by persons with the appropriate limits of authority. 3.1.2 Existing drawings and/or CAT scanner and any other suitable tool must be used to locate and mark underground services (electricity, gas, etc.) before works commence. Where any uncertainty exists regarding the location of underground services hand digging must be used to identify the services. 3.1.3 All works must be regularly inspected by a competent person, with the frequency determined by risk assessment. Additional inspections must be made after every rainstorm or other event which could impact on the stability or any other hazard associated with the ground works.

PGMR 3.2 - Excavations, Piling, and Tunneling

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• Global Minimum Requirement 3.2.1 Excavations must be benched, shored, or battered back/sloped to a safe angle as determined by the relevant engineer in the excavation design process. 3.2.2 Adjacent structures, roads, and sidewalks must be supported or protected where necessary to prevent collapse. 3.2.3 Materials and equipment must be placed at a safe distance from the edge of excavations. 3.2.4 Adequate signage, barriers, and lighting must be provided to prevent falls into excavations, especially of plant working on those excavations and of vehicles or plant from adjacent thoroughfares. Temporary stairs should be installed to provide safe access into excavations where appropriate and should be at 9 meter intervals or less. 3.2.5 Water ingress into excavations must be controlled to ensure stability and where water is present in deep excavations and tunnels an appropriate dewatering program must be in place. 3.2.6 Appropriate ventilation, fresh air systems, and extraction must be provided for all tunneling or other enclosed ground and civil works. Equipment used for these works should be chosen to minimize the exhaust produced. The requirements for Construction Physical GMR 6.4 - Confined Spaces must also be met.

PGMR 3.3 - Work Around Water

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• Global Minimum Requirement 3.3.1 Where water is present measures must be taken to prevent drowning. When working adjacent to water, personnel should wear life jackets. Rescue equipment, such as a safety boat and life buoys with lifelines attached, must be kept ready for immediate use.

PGMR 3.4 - Spoil Management

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• Global Minimum Requirement 3.4.1 Any material removed during excavation or tunneling, including any waste material, topsoil for stockpiling, or mined ore, must be safely placed and stored.

PGMR 3.5 - Safe Use of Plant (Mobile and Mechanical Equipment)