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SUPPLIER SAFETY

PACK P.D.H. Group Pty Ltd

Supplier Safety Pack - Version: 2 Issued June 2017 Page: 1 of 19

Issued By: Jason Miller Senior Consultant Work Safety Hub

Authorised By: Craig Fowler

General Manager Construction

This Supplier Safety Pack sets out the Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental requirements for suppliers providing goods and services to Porter Davis Homes building sites. In most cases the Supplier Safety Pack reflects current legislative requirements and highlights issues that are relevant to Porter Davis’ processes or have been identified as issues in the past.

Suppliers and their employees or subcontractors are required to observe the requirements of relevant State Health and Safety Acts, the Environmental Protection Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards, and to comply with any Porter Davis safe work and environmental procedure as may be outlined in this Supplier Safety Pack or required on site.


SUPPLIER SAFETY PACK Version: 1 April 2012




Table of Contents POLICY - Management’s Occupational Health And Safety Statement .................................................................................................. 3 Induction Intoduction Porter Davis Safety Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 4

PORTER DAVIS INDUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 CONSTRUCTION INDUCTION TRAINING .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Supplier Performance ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 NON-CONFORMANCE PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Porter Davis Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 RIGHT OF ENTRY TO SITE .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 WEEKEND ACCESS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 SMOKING ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Porter Davis Site Rules .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 SITE SAFETY COORDINATION PLAN ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 OH&S TRAINING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENTS – “HIGH RISK” WORK ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 SITE HOUSEKEEPING .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 SITE ACCESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 TEMPORARY FENCES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Plant & Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 CERTIFICATION OF PLANT OPERATORS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 TRAINING INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION OF EMPLOYEES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 DEFECTIVE PLANT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 CONCRETE BOOM PUMPS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 BRICK AND TILE ELEVATORS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 LASERS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 MACHINERY GUARDING .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Working at Heights ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 LADDERS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 STEPLADDERS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 GUARDRAILS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Electrical .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 OVERHEAD POWER .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Excavations ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 TRENCHES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Scaffolding ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Noise .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Traffic Management .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Welding & Gas Cutting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Dangerous Protrusions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Worksafe Power of Entry ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Environmental Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Manual Handling ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 UV Protection ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods ......................................................................................................................................... 17

TRAINING .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 SPILL AND DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 MEDIUM DENSITY FIBRE BOARD (MDF) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Amenities ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 General Behaviour .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Supplier Declaration ...................................................................................................................................... 19




POLICY - Management’s Occupational Health and Safety Statement

PDH Group-Porter Davis accepts recognises that the health and safety of all persons involved in, or affected by, its employee’s activities is of the upmost importance and.

The company will manage its facilities-activities in such a manner as to ensure as, so far as is reasonably practicable, the highest standards of health and safety are maintained in accordance with the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, associated Regulations all relevant legislative requirements, Codes of Practice and, Australian Standards and industry standards and agreements.

Porter Davis also recognises the value of involving employees and other stakeholders in the formulation and implementation of the health and safety programs and safe work procedures.

Porter Davis accepts their responsibilities and are committed to ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, a workplace that is safe and without risks to health by providing and maintaining –

• Safe plant, equipment, machinery and systems of work;

• Adequate information, training and supervision;

• Access to facilities for first aid treatment and the monitoring of the health and welfare of its employees;

• Processes for monitoring OHS performance and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

Every employee is required to –

• Adhere to the Company's safe working practices instructions and rules;

• Perform all duties in a manner that is without risk to themselves or to others;

• Report to management any plant, equipment or work procedure that he/she considers to be unsafe; and

• Co-operate with management to ensure that health and safety responsibilities are fulfilled and maintained.

With both management and employees working together a healthier and safer working environment with no incidents can easily be achieved. Increases in job satisfaction, morale and productivity will be rewarding for all concerned.

Craig Fowler General Manager Construction




Induction Into Porter Davis Safety Requirements

Porter Davis Inductions

It is the responsibility of every supplier to ensure that every employee and/or subcontractor is inducted into the contents of this Supplier Safety Pack prior to commencing work on Porter Davis sites.

Construction Induction Training

All Supplier employees/subcontractors must have completed the Construction Induction Course prior to working on Porter Davis Sites. Construction Induction Cards must be carried on site and be produced when requested by a Porter Davis Employee.

Supplier Performance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The KPIs for Porter Davis suppliers are based on cost, innovation, service, quality and safety. The safety performance of suppliers makes up 35% of the overall assessment. In the safety assessment, WorkSafe Notices, Incidents and Breaches of Porter Davis Safety requirements are taken into account. Poor safety performance will result in a review of the Supplier Agreement and the quantity of work may be reduced or the Supplier Agreement may be terminated. An OH&S Site Instruction will be issued for any of the following breaches:

¨ No Construction Industry Induction Card ¨ No SWMS for High Risk Construction Work

¨ No Porter Davis Induction ¨ Equipment used is not safe

¨ Scaffold altered to an unsafe condition ¨ Unsafe work methods

¨ Equipment used incorrectly ¨ Working at height in unsafe manner

¨ Electrical equipment not tested and tagged ¨ Alcohol or drugs consumed on site

¨ House keeping not to standard (still on site) ¨ Housekeeping not to standard (finished job and left site)

Non-Conformance Procedure

Where any supplier’s direct employee, contractor or subcontractor's employee does not comply with any site safety requirements they will be counselled by the Site Manager, OH&S Field Officer (or appropriate person delegated by Porter Davis Management) and verbally advised of their obligation to comply with site safety requirements. This will be recorded in the Site Managers diary, on the OH&S Field Officer checklist and an OH&S Site Instruction may be issued.

If the supplier’s employee, contractor or subcontractor continues to work unsafely then they will again be counselled and may be required to leave the site. This will be recorded in the form of an OH&S Site Instruction and the Supplier will be contacted immediately.

NOTE: Serious Safety Breaches will be handled in accordance with the gravity of the breach. Consideration will be given to removing the offending person from site immediately if the breach is of a serious nature.




Porter Davis Requirements

Right of Entry to Site

Work site access is to be restricted to construction workers, company staff and others with a legitimate reason to be on site. No person will be allowed on site without a Construction Industry Induction Card unless accompanied by a Porter Davis employee who is the holder of the card. Legitimate visitors to site will be provided with a basic site induction and any personal protective equipment they may require prior to going out on site. Suppliers will not be permitted to host visitors unless accompanied by an authorized company employee. Members of the public, children and animals are not permitted on site.

Weekend Access

Suppliers wishing to work on site on a weekend or after normal working hours must seek permission of the Porter Davis Site Manager. The supplier must advice the Site Manager of the location and nature of the work. This permission will usually be granted unless there is an adverse safety implication.

Reporting of Incidents

All injuries or incidents which may have resulted in an injury, which occur on Porter Davis sites must be reported to the Site Manager immediately. Copies of the Suppliers Incident reports are to be forwarded the Porter Davis’s OH&S Advisor as soon as they are completed. The Supplier will cooperate with Porter Davis to ensure that a reoccurrence of an injury or incident is prevented.

First Aid Requirements

All Porter Davis Site Managers are trained First Aiders and carry first aid kits in their vehicles. Site Managers may not always be close enough to provide the first aid required. Suppliers are therefore required to carry compliant first aid kits whilst on Porter Davis sites and have trained personnel to administer first aid.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

The use, possession or sale of illegal drugs is prohibited at any time while working as a Supplier for Porter Davis. The consumption, possession or sale of alcohol is prohibited at any time while working or when intending to return to work on a Porter Davis Site.

Any person under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol must not attend the workplace or attempt to operate any plant owned, hired or contracted to Porter Davis. If any person under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol should be found on a Porter Davis site, the person will be required to immediately leave the workplace.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in enclosed areas such as enclosed houses under construction, offices, lunchrooms, toilets and other similarly enclosed areas.




Porter Davis Site Rules

Site Safety Coordination Plan

Site safety coordination plans will be posted on all Porter Davis Homes construction sites. Please ensure you and your employees/subcontractors familiarise yourselves with the plan prior to commencing work. The plan details Porter Davis’s site rules, emergency response procedures, persons responsible for safety coordination and any site specific hazards.

OH&S Training

All supplier employees and subcontractors working on site must have proof of specific training in regards to:

• Construction Industry Basic Safety Induction (all states recognised) • Porter Davis Homes Safety Induction • Processes, Site Rules and Safe Work Method Statement • Relevant trade qualifications • Relevant plant operator certificate and/or competency training

Failure to have proof of above training may result in a cessation of work and non-payment of outstanding invoices.

Safe Work Method Statements – “High Risk” Work

Separate Safe Work Method Statements shall be written up by the supplier, employee or subcontractor, prior to any “High Risk” work activity being undertaken.

High Risk work includes but is not limited to:

• Construction activities being performed above 2 metres from the ground • Construction activities involving a trench or shaft deeper than 1.5 metres • Construction activities near overhead or underground power lines • Construction activities involving or near the movement of powered mobile plant

The SWMS must be specific to the site and include any hazards not covered in a “Generic SWMS”.

Site Housekeeping

All suppliers are responsible for their own housekeeping. Housekeeping must be carried out at least on a daily basis. Particular attention should be paid to de-nailing scrap timbers and cleaning up around penetrations in floors and walls and on stairways to prevent slips, trips and falls. Delivery and storage of materials must be organised with the Site Manager prior to delivery. Materials must be stacked and stored safely at all times (including during use) and in an area not likely to adversely affect other trades, neighbours or the public. Food scraps and other similar rubbish are to be disposed of in the bins provided. Suppliers will remove excess materials, off-cuts and waste in accordance with their Supplier Agreement.




Site Access, Egress and Public Safety

General site access and egress must be maintained in a manner that is safe and without endangering any employee working on the site or endanger any member of the public who might be affected by the works being performed on the site.

Temporary Fences

Site temporary fencing must be maintained in an upright, secure condition and gates must be closed by any supplier who is last to leave the site. Access to Porter Davis sites is through the gateway provided. If a supplier tampers with a temporary fence, it must be reinstated prior to the supplier leaving the site.

Storage of Materials and Equipment

Our contract states: “Where applicable the Supplier agrees to ensure that the Goods delivered will be left inside the dwelling and out of public view.” As a general rule materials shall not be stored or placed within 2.5 metres of house perimeter walls.

Goods or material are not to be placed on the nature strip or in a position which will prevent the gate from being closed.

Personal Protective Equipment

When and where required, contractors will wear the personal protective equipment necessary to conform to the requirements of the task to be undertaken and/or the requirements of Porter Davis Homes. Personal protective equipment to be used will include, but is not limited to; protective clothing, safety boots, eye protection, ear protection, respiratory devices and gloves as required.




Plant & Equipment

All plant and equipment brought onto Porter Davis sites must comply with the OHS Regulations, the Code of Practice for Plant and all current standards and guidelines.

This includes:

• Providing adequate guarding on moving parts • Providing roll over protection (ROPS) and falling object protection (FOPS) on mobile plant • Providing a flashing warning light and reversing/motion alarm on mobile plant • High visibility safety vests being worn by all workers in the vicinity • Plant being maintained as per the manufacturer's specifications including carrying out and

recording regular maintenance and daily checks before use

Certification of Plant Operators

The supplier shall ensure that all of their operators hold the appropriate Licences to Perform High Risk Work where required. The following operators require Licences to Perform High Risk Work:

• Most cranes and hoists • Concrete Boom Pump • Dogman • Scaffolding and Rigging

Certificates of Competency are required for other items of equipment. It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that all operators hold the appropriate licences and certificates of competency and the details are supplied to Porter Davis on request.

Proof of training and competency must be carried at all times on Porter Davis sites and produced to Porter Davis employees on request.

Training Information and Instruction of Employees

Employees using plant must be adequately trained in the safe use of such plant and be familiar with it. Training will include:

• Sufficient training to enable employees to understand the hazards associated with the plant and to apply control measures effectively

• Training in relation to the specific work practices at the workplace • Training of employees supervising other employees who use the plant • Training in use and maintenance of personnel protective equipment associated with the

plant • Training in the use of emergency procedures and controls associated with the plant.

Defective Plant

Where an item of equipment is identified as being unsafe, the plant will immediately be isolated and tagged as being “Faulty - Out of Order”.

Defective plant will immediately be taken out of operation and removed from site at the first opportunity if unable to be repaired in a timely manner.




Concrete Boom Pumps

Concrete boom pumps must be operated by a WorkCover certificated operator. Proof of proper maintenance and WorkSafe Registration must be provided carried on the unit and produced on request.

Brick and Tile Elevators

All brick and tile elevators must be properly maintained and checked prior to use each day. To prevent materials falling, brick and tile elevators are to be set up safely and not at a greater angle to the horizontal than recommended by the manufacturer. Tile elevators must only be set up where appropriate openings in fall protection systems will allow. The area surrounding the elevator must be barricaded off to prevent any person walking underneath. Workers working below bricklayers and roof tilers are recommended to wear safety helmets.

Lasers

Laser warning signs are to be displayed whenever lasers are being used. Protective screens are to be provided for stationary laser beams to prevent eye damage to other personnel in the area. Laser operators must be trained and competent.

Machinery Guarding

No machinery or equipment is to be used without the appropriate guarding in place as supplied by the manufacturer. This includes, but is not limited to; grinders, circular saws, compressors, cement mixers, etc. Nail guns are extremely dangerous and should only be operated by competent trade persons in line with all the safety recommendations written by the manufacturer.




Working at Heights

Where there is a risk of a worker falling from a height of 2 metres or more (or into an excavation of 1.5 metres or more) fall prevention control measures must be put in place.

Wherever possible, arrangements should be undertaken for tasks to be carried out on the ground or on solid construction to reduce the risk.

Other control measures may include:

• Properly erected scaffolding • Guard railing incorporating mid-rail and toe-board • Catch platforms • Access towers • Mobile scaffolding • Elevated work platforms • Penetration covers • Barricading • Fall arrest equipment • Ladders • Administrative controls • Or a combination of any of the above.

Floor openings, penetrations, voids and similar openings must be protected against persons falling and falling objects at all times.

If fall protection is not in place, the supplier’s employees /subcontractor are not to carry out the work. They should contact the site manager for further instructions.

Ladders

All ladders are to be of Industrial Grade with a minimum safe working load of 120 kg complying with relevant Australian Standards.

Only minor works shall be performed from a ladder. The use of power tools on a ladder should be restricted to those that are easily operated one-handed.

A person should always have two hands free to ascend and descend a ladder (i.e. all material and tools which cannot be safely secured from the worker’s belt should be independently transferred or hoisted to the work location).

Access ladders shall extend 1 metre above the stepping off point.

Ladders are to be secured against movement (top and bottom) and are to be supported on a firm, level, non-slip surface and be placed at a slope of 4 to 1.

Work involving restricted vision or hot work (such as welding or oxy-cutting) should not be performed from a ladder.

Ladders must not be set up on scaffolding or elevating work platforms to gain extra height.




Stepladders

Stepladders should only be used in the fully opened and locked position.

A person’s feet should be no higher than the second tread from the top plate.

A stepladder shall not be used near the edge of an open floor or penetration where, if the ladder toppled, a person could fall over the edge.

Guardrails

Porter Davis provides fall protection guardrail to roofs on all single story houses. The handrail must be left in a safe and serviceable condition when the supplier leaves the site. Where handrail has been removed or tampered with, it must be reinstated. Failure to leave handrail in a safe condition will result in back charges to the supplier.

Electrical

Overhead Power

Where there is a possibility of delivery plant or material breaching the 6.4 metre “No Go Zone” around overhead power lines (as defined by Energy Safe Victoria Guidelines), the delivery will not proceed unless the following controls are in place:

1. The Porter Davis Site Manager has assessed the site and implemented appropriate

controls, as outlined in the Site Managers Training Manual 2. A qualified spotter is in attendance and has completed a Safe Work Method Statement.

(The spotter will be organised by the Porter Davis Site Manager unless contrary arrangements are included in the Supplier Agreement)

3. If there is a possibility that the load or material will breach the 3 metre “No Go Zone”, the delivery is not to proceed without a “Permit to Work” issued by the electricity supplier and that all requirements of the permit are put in place

The assessment of risks associated with the delivery where overhead power lines exist, must be included in all supplier site risk assessments and Safe Work Method Statements.

Electrical Equipment and Tools

All electrical equipment will, when in use, be protected by residual current devices (RCDs). All electrical equipment will be well maintained, fully serviceable and inspected and tested at three monthly intervals by an electrician or suitably qualified person. A tagging system will be used and test results recorded in a register by the electrician or suitably qualified person.

All electrical extension leads shall be of heavy-duty type.

Electrical leads shall not run through water or be on the ground in potential contact with mobile plant, machinery, metal objects, water or debris.

All RCD protection (portable and fixed power boards) shall be tested on a monthly basis and comply with the Industry Standard.

Double adaptors, domestic power boards and 3 pin plug adaptors (piggy-back) shall not be used on site.

All generators must be fitted with RCD protection and weatherproof power outlets.




Excavations

Trenches

All trenching works are to be carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice - Safety Precautions in Trenching Operations. (Victoria WorkSafe)

All trenching over 1.5 metres in depth where a pipe or cable is to be laid are to be notified to WorkSafe Victoria 3 days prior to commencement if they are outside the perimeter of the works covered in the building permit. Notice includes intention to commence excavation operations in trenches, shafts and tunnels.

They are to be made safe by providing timber shoring, steel trench shields or battering/benching the sides of the trench at a safe angle to within 1 metre of the base of the trench.

Prior to any excavation being carried out the local service providers must be contacted and the location of all service lines including electricity, gas, water, sewer, drainage and telephone must be identified. Dial before you dig www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au or 1100.

Trenches and penetrations are to be left in a safe state and barricading or covering is to be provided around any trenches left open at the end of each working day. Barricades are also to be provided if workers other than the excavation crew are working in the vicinity.




Scaffolding

To comply with applicable scaffolding regulations, all persons erecting or altering scaffold with a working platform height equal or greater than 4 metres must be the holder of a current certificate of competency in scaffolding (license).

• No Contractor will alter the scaffold unless they are a current holder of a scaffold license.

• Work platforms over 2 metres must include safety handrails and mid-rails in compliance with AS/NZS 1576 and be erected by competent persons.

• Damaged planks must not be used and must be removed from site.

• Kickboards must be secured in place and guardrails incorporating mid-rails installed.

• Any scaffold component removed for product placement etc, must be replaced as soon as possible.

• Scaffold must be cleaned of all material and debris at the end of each day.

• If scaffold is left in an unsafe or dirty condition, a back charge will apply to the Supplier.

• Mobile scaffolds shall be erected as per manufacturer’s instructions. Full working decks, guardrails and mid-rails must be in place prior to commencing work. They shall be fitted with wheel locks that are to be in place whenever persons are working on them. Mobile scaffolds shall not be moved whilst persons are on them.

Noise

Noise levels must be kept to a minimum to ensure work near neighbouring properties and the public are not unduly affected.

Where required under the OH&S Regulations, noise assessments are to be carried out on plant and equipment in the workplace. Workers are to be provided with and wear hearing protection if they are subject to noise that cannot be eliminated or reduced.

All radios, tapes and CD's on site should be played at a low volume to ensure they do not create a noise hazard or annoyance to neighbouring properties. Any radios, tapes or CD's played at an excessive volume may be banned from site.




Traffic Management

Local (Minor) Roads (Brown or orange in the Melways)

In accordance with Porter Davis’s OH&S Policy, Porter Davis requires that our Suppliers and their individual representatives observe and fully comply with all relevant OH&S Laws, Regulations, Standards and Codes of practice.

Therefore, it is expected that the Supplier delivering goods from the road comply with the legal requirements of the Road Management Act. For Local (Minor) Roads, the Supplier is to provide traffic management controls. In areas where traffic is present, the Supplier must meet the minimum requirements set out in the Act. All delivery trucks must carry a “Man at Work” sign and three traffic cones as a minimum, at all times. Where appropriate, they should be supplemented with warning signs for pedestrians and additional traffic cones where the operator is working on the traffic side of the truck.

It is the responsibility of the Supplier to ensure that traffic management controls are set up by their delivery drivers.

Major Roads (red, black or green in the Melways)

In the case of a Major Road, a more rigid and complex traffic control system is required. In these circumstances, Porter Davis will engage an accredited traffic control supplier to manage these high risk sites.

Welding & Gas Cutting

No gas cutting, gas welding or electric arc welding is to be carried on outdoors on a day of total fire ban unless a permit has been obtained from the local fire authority.

Gas bottles are to be stored upright and securely chained to a solid object to prevent them from falling and transported in accordance with relevant guidelines (vented area in vehicle).

When electric arc welding is carried out, appropriate welding screens are to be provided to protect other worker's eyes from "welding flashes'.

If gas cutting or welding is required to be carried out then:

• Flash back arrestors are to be provided on the gauge end of gas-cutting equipment • Appropriate eye protection is to be worn • Other appropriate burn protection is to be worn • An appropriate fire extinguisher is to be available and • Where necessary, a fire spotter is also to be made available

Dangerous Protrusions

All star pickets and reinforcement bar protruding from the ground must be covered by a yellow plastic cap. Yellow plastic caps are not a protection for impalement. If there is a risk of anyone falling onto reo bar or star pickets, the area must be barricaded off.




Worksafe Power of Entry

A WorkSafe Field Officer has the power to enter any workplace at anytime to make inquiries into the breach of the Act or Regulations. Trades are encouraged to assist the Field Officer and comply with his/her requests. Porter Davis management must be informed of their presence on site. A copy of any report, Improvement Notice or Prohibition Notice must be forwarded to the Porter Davis.

It is a criminal offence to hinder, obstruct, mislead or assault a WorkSafe Field Officer. If there is any doubt as to the person’s validity, they should be asked for identification.

Environmental Requirements

The Environmental Protection Act (EPA) relates to anything that may leave a building site. This includes, noise, dust, soil, contaminated water. The EPA is administered by the local Council and they will issue fines for non-compliance. The Environmental Protection Authority will attend to major breaches and these will result in court appearances and major penalties. The following are examples of breaches of the Act and what is required to ensure that they do not occur.

Breach of the Act Controls Required.

Blowable rubbish leaving the site or having the potential to leave the site.

Suppliers are required to remove all rubbish and debris in accordance with their Supplier Agreement. If blowable rubbish is not required to be removed in the Supplier agreement, it is to be placed in the container provided and the lid closed.

Soil washing from the site and into the stormwater drain.

Porter Davis should provide a sediment barrier on all sites where soil is likely to run off the block. It is the responsibility of the trade to ensure that:

• The sediment fence is kept in tact • Stockpiles of sand etc. are placed behind the fence • Any activity likely to cause run off is conducted behind the fence • Soil and sand is not placed in the gateway where there is no

protection from the fence Soil being carried from the site on tyres and equipment

Porter Davis should provide an all weather gravel access path where there is a potential for mud to be carried off the site. It is the responsibility of the trades to:

• Request the all weather gravel access where it is required and has not been provided

• Ensure that they are not carrying mud from the site on the tyres of their vehicles

• All terrain forklifts and delivery trucks are required to carry a shovel to clean around their tyres prior to leaving the site. If any mud is carried onto the road, they are required to clean it up

• Entry is only via the gates provided • Vehicles are to be parked on site or on the street, not on nature

strips




Breach of the Act Controls Required.

Waste from brick cutting, plastering, rendering and paint being washed down the gutters

Brick cutting, painters/renderers wash down areas are to be situated in a position where run-off is not permitted to leave the site. If necessary the trade is to construct a sump with bunding around it The effected trades should carry a hose (so that equipment can be washed away from the front tap), and a shovel, so that a bunded sump can be dug

Excessive noise leaving the site

Construction site noise should not exceed the background level by no more than 10dB(A). Trades can reduce noise by observing the following requirements:

• Radios are to be kept to an acceptable level and not turned on before 7.00 am

• Where possible, noisy operations such as sawing, planning etc should be carried out inside or in the garage. The walls will muffle the sound

• All equipment is to be in good working order and fitted with the manufactures silencers etc

NOTE: Most Council’s now have a requirement for temporary fencing on all sites. The reason for these fences is to reduce the amount of rubbish leaving the site as well as restricting access to the main entry point, thereby reducing the amount of mud leaving the site.




Manual Handling

The following correct manual handling techniques shall be exercised to avoid injuries:

• Avoid lifting, pulling or pushing excessive heavy loads

• Assess the size and weight of the object and the distance that the object is to be moved

• Assess the area for slip, trip or fall hazards

• Gain assistance when handling awkward items, particularly where and when other hazards are evident such as trip or fall hazards

• If an object has been assessed as too heavy or too awkward for manual handling then the use of mechanical lifting equipment shall be used

• All mechanical lifting equipment shall be thoroughly inspected before use, any faults found shall be rectified.

UV Protection

All workers on Porter Davis sites are encouraged to wear long trousers and long sleeve shirts on site and apply a broad spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen for maximum protection. An appropriate hat that shades the face, neck and ears should be worn as well as close fitting, wraparound sunglasses.

Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods

Suppliers will be required to have a register of Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods brought onto site and have the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on site and in the vicinity of the work being carried out.

All containers shall be correctly labelled and stored appropriately on site in line with MSDS recommendations.

Training

All employees who may be exposed to Hazardous Substances or Dangerous Goods will be adequately trained in at least the following:

• Hazard Reporting • Handling of Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods • PPE • First aid treatment for exposure.

Spill and Disposal

Suppliers will notify Porter Davis management immediately of any substantial or dangerous chemical spill. Ensure clean up and disposal of Hazardous Substances are in accordance with the requirements in the MSDS’s and ensure that appropriate PPE is made available and worn. Additional requirements such as environmental protection should be considered.




Medium Density Fibre Board (MDF)

Medium density fibre board containing formaldehyde (a carcinogen) should be pre-cut off site where practicable.

If this is not practicable then:

• A separate room should be provided for cutting purposes

• Cutting equipment should be provided with a dust collecting bag

• The floor should be vacuumed with a triple filter (HEPA) vacuum cleaner, and

• The equipment operator should wear respiratory protection incorporating a P2 cartridge filter to protect against both formaldehyde and dust.

Amenities

Porter Davis provides toilets/washing facilities on each of its work sites. Cooperation is required by both Subcontractors and Site Managers to ensure that these facilities are kept clean and maintained. Any misuse or unhygienic conditions must be reported to your Site Manager.

General Behaviour

The following offences will not be tolerated on Porter Davis Building sites:

• Failing to act on safety instructions issued by Porter Davis management

• Fighting or engaging in violence of any kind

• Offensive or obscene language

• Vandalism or stealing of any kind

• Not using the sanitary facilities

• Intoxication or being under the influence of drugs

• Bullying

• Discrimination / harassment

• Dogs on site


I Name

of Company Name

Position with Company

confirm that I have read and understood Porter Davis’s Supplier Safety Pack and;

(please tick)

Will ensure that all employees and sub-contractors are inducted into Porter Davis’s requirements;

Will only assign Porter Davis jobs to employees / subcontractors who have been inducted;

Will ensure that employees / subcontractors abide by their Safe Work Method Statements, Porter Davis Safety and Environmental requirements and relevant OH&S and Environmental law when working on Porter Davis sites;.

Will provide adequate supervision to ensure that the above requirements are adhered to.

Name: (Company Director / Owner)

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