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Construction Site Health and Safety Rules

Updated over 3 weeks ago

These rules apply to all workers and contractors on Construction Sites. Contact the supervisor for further questions or issues.

  1. All workers are to comply with all health and safety requirements on-site

  2. Task Analysis or similar is to be completed for all high-risk work

  3. Workers must be trained, licensed, or qualified to complete high-risk work activities

  4. No high-risk work to be undertaken alone

  5. Report all incidents to the supervisor

  6. Safety signs are to be followed and updated accordingly

  7. Excavations over 1.5 metres deep are to be notified, shored, shielded, or battered

  8. Keep 4 metres from overhead power lines or follow the No Go zone requirement

  9. Ladders must be safe, fit for use, and used in accordance with good practice guidelines.

  10. Harnesses are only used for minor work

  11. Provide appropriate fall protection if working at height

  12. Only licensed scaffolders to erect, alter, or dismantle scaffolds over 5m high

  13. Do not remove guard rails or scaffold components unless authorised

  14. Mobile plant operators are to have appropriate qualifications

  15. Mobile plant to have a warning light and alarm, and service records

  16. Electrical leads and equipment are to be checked before use, and tested and tagged at scheduled intervals

  17. RCDs to be tested daily and tagged regularly

  18. Electrical leads are to be off the ground in a tidy manner

  19. All electrical leads must meet the specified AMP and length requirements and should not be connected in series

  20. Industrial multi-plug devices to be used

  21. All hazardous substances are added to the register and provide access to SDS details

  22. Use appropriate RPE or a dust suppression system whenever excessive dust is generated

  23. Wear appropriate PPE at all times

  24. No harassment, bullying, discrimination, vandalism, or bad behaviour

  25. No illegal drugs or alcohol on-site

  26. Follow SunSmart clothing requirements

  27. Use correct manual handling procedures

  28. Keep your work area clean and tidy

  29. No children or animals to be brought on site

  30. Do not walk through barricaded areas or exclusion zones

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