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HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

GE-SEC-009-HSE MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1. CONTENTS

1.0 Aim and Objective....................................................................................................... 4 2.0 GE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY............................................. 5 3.0 Organisational Structure.............................................................................................. 6 4.0 Responsibilities and Authorities.................................................................................. 7 4.1 GE Managers.............................................................................................................. 7 4.2 Project Manager.......................................................................................................... 8 4.3 Project Supervisor....................................................................................................... 9 4.4 Employees.................................................................................................................. 10 4.5 Safety Advisor............................................................................................................. 10 4.6 Contractors................................................................................................................. 11 4.7 Safety Representative................................................................................................. 11 5.0 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM....................................... 11 6.0 Personal Protective Equipment.................................................................................. 12 7.0 Consultation and Communication............................................................................... 13 7.1 Pre-Start Meetings...................................................................................................... 13 7.2 Safety Meetings Site Wide......................................................................................... 14 7.3 Safety Toolbox Meetings............................................................................................ 14 7.4 Promotion................................................................................................................... 15 7.5 Dispute Settlement..................................................................................................... 15 8.0 Site Induction.............................................................................................................. 17 9.0 Managerial and Supervisor Staff................................................................................ 17 10.0 Safe Work Procedures............................................................................................... 18 11.0 Pre Start Requirements………………………………………………………………….... 18 12.0 First Aid...................................................................................................................... 19 13 First Aid Representatives........................................................................................... 19 14 Rehabilitation.............................................................................................................. 19 15.0 Accidents/Incidents................................................................................................... 20 15.1 Definitions................................................................................................................. 20 15.2 Accident/Incident Reporting and Recording............................................................. 20 15.3 Reportable Accidents/Incidents................................................................................ 21 15.4 Injury Management................................................................................................... 21 15.5 Workers Compensation............................................................................................ 22 16.0 Hazard Management................................................................................................ 22 16.1 Hazard Identification................................................................................................. 22 16.2 GE Company Operating Standards.......................................................................... 23 16.3 Project Safety Procedures........................................................................................ 23 16.4 Legislative Requirement........................................................................................... 23 16.5 Job Safety Analysis.................................................................................................. 23 16.6 Hazard Reporting and Identification......................................................................... 24 16.7 Workplace Safety Inspections.................................................................................. 26 16.8 Informal Inspections................................................................................................. 26 16.9 HSE Representative Inspections.............................................................................. 26 16.10 Workplace Monitoring............................................................................................. 26 17.0 Statistics and Performance Indicators...................................................................... 26 18.0 Plant and Equipment................................................................................................ 27 18.1 Pre-start Inspections................................................................................................. 28 18.2 Plant Inspection Register.......................................................................................... 28 18.3 Cranage.................................................................................................................... 29 18.4 Significant Lifts......................................................................................................... 29 19.0 Performance Project Monitoring………………………………………………………… 30 19.1 HSE Statistics........................................................................................................... 30 19.2 HSE Audits........................................................................................................... 30

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20.0 Exposure and Control Practices............................................................................... 32 20.1 Traffic Management................................................................................................. 32 20.1.1 Vehicles................................................................................................................. 32 20.1.2 Standard Specifications for Light Vehicles............................................................ 32 20.1.3 Standard Specifications for Trucks and Special Equipment.................................. 33 20.1.4 Other Requirements.............................................................................................. 33 20.1.5 Operation of Vehicles............................................................................................ 33 20.1.6 Working on or Adjacent to Traffic Ways................................................................ 34 20.2 Working at Heights................................................................................................... 34 20.2.1 Hierarchy of Control.............................................................................................. 35 20.3 Working above another Work Area.......................................................................... 35 20.4 Housekeeping.......................................................................................................... 35 20.5 Notices and Signs.................................................................................................... 36 20.6 Barricading............................................................................................................... 36 20.7 Chemical Hazards.................................................................................................... 36 20.8 Personal Protective Equipment................................................................................ 36 20.9 Smoking Policy....................................................................................................... 37 20.10 Alcohol and Other Drugs........................................................................................ 37 20.11 Electrical Equipment............................................................................................... 38 20.12 Permit to Work........................................................................................................ 38 20.13 Isolation and Tagging............................................................................................. 38 21.0 Subcontractor Management..................................................................................... 39 21.1 Pre-Award Controls.................................................................................................. 39 21.2 Pre-Start Briefing...................................................................................................... 39 21.3 Working on the Project............................................................................................. 39 21.4 Safety Inductions…………………………………………………………………………. 40 22.0 Environment............................................................................................................. 40 22.1 Environmental Management Policy & procedures……………………………………. 40 22.1.1 Management Commitment...................................................................................... 40 22.1.2 Assessment and Control......................................................................................... 41 22.1.3 Inductions............................................................................................................... 41 22.1.4 Plant and Equipment.............................................................................................. 41 22.1.5 Potential Hazards................................................................................................... 42 22.1.6 Cyclones................................................................................................................ 42 22.1.7 Dust....................................................................................................................... 42 22.1.8 Hazardous Materials............................................................................................. 42 22.2 Environmental Awareness........................................................................................ 43 22.2.1 Protection of the Environmet.................................................................................. 43 22.2.2 Water Drainage…………………………………………………………………………. 43 22.3 Cultural Awareness……………………………………………………………………….. 44 22.3.1 Protection of Sensitive Sites…………………………………………………………… 44 22.4 Storage and Disposal of Non-Toxic Waste Materials…………………………………. 44 22.5 Spillage Contingency Plan………………………………………………………………... 45 22.5.1 Purpose………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 22.5.2 Employee Notifications…………………………………………………………………. 45 22.5.3 Reporting Requirements……………………………………………………………….. 45 22.5.4 Reporting Requirements……………………………………………………………….. 45 22.6 Waste Minimisation……………………………………………………………………….. 46 22.7 Rehabilitation of Work Sites……………………………………………………………… 46 22.8 Training programmes……………………………………………………………………… 47 22.8.1 Site Superintendent/Supervisor……………………………………………………….. 47 22.8.2 Management Involvement with Environmental Requirements……………………… 47 Minor Servicing Procedure……………………………………………………………………… 50

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1. AIM AND OBJECTIVES

1.1. Aim

Global Electrotech Pty Limited (GE) HSE management plan has been developed to document the Safety & Environment Management systems to be implemented and maintained by GE in accordance with the scope of works that has been detailed for the Site.

1.2. Objective

The Objective for this includes:

• GE HSE policies and objectives;

• Systems and control measures for managing the works to be completed in a safe manner;

• HSE responsibilities and authorities of management, supervisors and employees;

• Procedure for the administration of HSE activities;

• Processes for recording/reporting of HSE performance;

• Safety management systems for the identification and management of potential hazards;

• Interfaces with legislative requirements.

The plan is intended as a working reference and will provide both line management and employees with the responsibilities and authorities necessary to achieve the objectives of GE HSE policy. This plan has been developed from industry standards and has regard to the codes of practice that will form a minimum compliance requirement for GE.

Statutory requirements also apply to this plan and shall be adhered to at all times. Irrespective of the source or application, standards, policies and codes of practise higher than those outlined in this plan shall apply.

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2. POLICY

GE is committed to providing safe and healthy work environments throughout our organization by the implementation of our occupational health, safety and environmental management system aligned with the requirements of AS-4801, ISO-14001 and applicable statutory regulations and codes of practice.

To ensure this GE will…..

• Consider the safety and protection of its personnel and the environment with the same priority as all other business objectives.

• Set health, safety and environmental management goals and measure our performance against these targets.

• In consultation with our employees, establish operating procedures and facilities designed to minimize risk.

• Ensure all employees are committed to health, safety and environmental management.

• Provide appropriate information, training and supervision, in accordance with identified risks and hazards.

• Comply with customer and statutory requirements in line with occupational health, safety and environmental regulations, guidelines and codes of practice.

• Record, report and investigate workplace injuries and disease.

• Provide rehabilitation and injury management systems.

This policy is subject to regular review for compatibility with site work activities and identification of improvement opportunities and shall be endorsed by GE and its managers.

Damian Gardiner

Managing Director

25th July 2005

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3. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Managing Director

Contracts Coordinator

Project Managers

Engineering Team

Business Development

Manager

Business Development

Team

State Service & Maintenance

Manager

Service & Maintenance Coordinator

Service & Maintenance

Team

Office Admin

Installation Team

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4. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

4.1. GE MANAGERS

GE Managers shall be responsible and accountable for the development, implementation and maintenance of all GE HSE and rehabilitation policies and procedures. The position carries the prime responsibility to demonstrate through proactive measures the commitment of GE to all environmental and safety issues. Pro-Active measures shall include management-initiated actions to improve the safety and environmental systems together with prompt response to meaningful suggestions and or recommendations from all site personnel. The General Manager shall ensure that: • All on-site personnel are accountable for HSE performances within their area of responsibility; • Appropriate safety standards are set through participation and consultation with all site personnel including supervisors, employees and client representatives. • All quality, safety and environmental reports and inspections are reviewed and will initiate appropriate rectification responses where necessary; • There will be an active participation in all accident/incident investigations; • There will be active participation in safety/environment meetings and programs; • Monitoring for compliance with environmental and safe work methods shall occur. Conduct Pre-start safety alignment meetings with Client As required. Review first aid and accident/incident reports Monthly Investigate serious incidents as required Participate in workplace HSE hazard inspections Monthly Review site safety performance Monthly Participate in group safety meetings Monthly Attend safety toolbox meetings Weekly

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4.2. PROJECT MANAGERS

The Project Manager has the delegated responsibility for all operations of the project team and as such assumes responsibility for the team’s conformance with all relevant GE, client and statutory based HSE requirements. Consistent with assigned responsibilities and authorities, the management team shall provide and be accountable for maintaining a safe place of work. Duties include: • Reporting to the general manager or delegate regularly and/or immediately in the event of a significant incident; • Assisting in developing and controlling company procedures and safety instructions in all workplaces; • In consultation, provide active support to GE personnel in all HSE matters; • Liaising with the general manager or delegate to ensure statutory compliance and conformance to HSE acts, regulations standards and specifications; • Providing a safety example, encouraging safety, quality, environment and productivity through visible presence at all workplaces.

4.3. PROJECT SUPERVISOR

It is recognized by senior management that project supervisors play an important role in the effective implementation of the safety program. Every effort shall be made by senior management to encourage feed back from the “shop floor” as a vital part of the Safety Management System. Project Supervisors shall play an active roll on the safety committee. Duties include: • Reporting to the senior Project Manager; • A working knowledge of GE HSE policies; • Ensuring planned safe working methods are implemented; • Identifying and eliminating safety and environmental hazards in the workplace; • Incorporating safety and environment instructions when allocating tasks; • Convening tool box meetings; • Attending safety and environment meetings;

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• Conducting incident investigations and reporting findings to the HSE coordinator via the Project Manager; • Ensuring safety, quality inductions of all personnel including sub contractors; • Undertake safety and environment inspections of workshops and/or sites; • Liaise with the Project Manager at all times; • Provide a visible safety example, encouraging and promoting safety and environmental policies and procedures in all workplaces.

4.4. EMPLOYEES

GE believes that safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Employees shall:

• Take reasonable care for their own safety and health;

• Use all personal protective equipment that is issued to meet safety requirements;

• Report all identified hazards, defects in plant or equipment no matter how minor;

• Make all endeavors to warn other employees of known hazards;

• Comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements for the workplace;

• Assist in achieving goals set by management

• Actively support the project safety and environmental policies

• Maintain a sound knowledge of safe work practices;

• Comply with guidelines formulated and distributed through inductions, toolbox meetings and site instructions.

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4.5. SAFETY ADVISOR

The Safety Advisor is required to:

• Review, on a regular basis, all of the project HSE policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with statutory and client requirements and objectives; • Assist with the proper implementation of the project HSE Management Plan; • Provide assistance and advice with the inspection and audit programs; • Attend safety toolbox meetings and provide advice as required;

• Assist with the preparation of accident/incident reports and investigations; • Assist management in maintaining a pro-active approach to safety, quality and environment and advise on the adequacy of resources; • Attend safety committee meetings as required;

• Assist in the preparation of Job Safety Analysis.

4.6. CONTRACTORS

Contractors are accountable for:

• Safety performance in their respective area’s of control;

• Compliance with the Project HSE Management Plan where they have not already had a system in place or current systems are below the standards set out by the Alliance partners.

• Provision and maintenance of safe systems of work.

• The development and provision of Job Safety Analysis and safe work procedures for their unique systems of work.

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4.7. SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE

HSE representatives shall, where elected; • Be familiar with the statutory requirements applicable to the position; • Work with the respective supervisor to overcome day-to-day problems; • Attend scheduled meetings to discuss the safety program with Line Management; • Attend Safety Committee meetings as required • Carry out the normal duties for which they were originally employed.

5. HSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

This HSE plan has been developed to properly document the HSE Management systems to be implemented and maintained by GE in the execution of its scope of works on Site.

6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All clothing and protective equipment, essential to the protection of workers, shall be provided for use by those persons. This equipment may include and shall conform to:

• Gloves- AS/NZS 2161:2000 Occupational Protective Gloves Selection Use and Maintenance;

• Hearing protection- AS/NZS: 1270 Acoustics- Hearing Protectors;

• High visibility garments- AS/NZS: 4602: 1999 High Visibility Garments;

• Breathing apparatus- AS/NZS: 1716: 2003- Raspatory Protective Devices;

• Medium Velocity Eye protection- AS/NZS: 1337: 1992- Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications;

• Sun cream- AS/NZS: 2604: Sunscreen Products;

• Fall protection equipment- AS/NZS: 1891.4:2000- Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices- Selection, Use and Maintenance.

Minimum PPE requirements for entry onto the project site shall consist of:

• Long sleeve collard shirt;

• Long trousers;

• Steel capped boots- AS/NZS: 2210.2: 1994 Occupational Footwear- Specifications;

• Medium Velocity Eye protection- AS/NZS: 1337: 1992- Eye Protection for Industrial Applications;

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• Safety hat- AS/NZS: 1801: 1997 Occupational Protective Helmets.

During the development of all control measures, the JSA procedure shall be used to assist in minimising the reliance upon PPE.

Selection and Use

GE shall ensure that all employees and sub-contract personnel are instructed and/or trained in the correct use of each PPE item prior to use.

7. CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION

Regular structured safety meetings shall provide a base for communicating potential issues, safety hazards, safety initiatives and programs between GE and the Client.

7.1. PRE-START MEETINGS

Prior to the start of every shift, a pre-start meeting shall be conducted to raise the safety awareness of employees prior to the commencement of their daily activities. Meetings shall be conducted on the job or, in certain circumstances, at a nominated facility. Job start meetings shall feature information discussions concerning any inherent hazards associated with the daily planned works as well as precautions, which will be initiated to control them.

JOB START MEETING STRUCTURE

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7.2. SAFETY MEETINGS SITE WIDE

The Project Manager shall ensure that all project safety meetings HAVE MINUTES OF THE MEETING RECORDED. Tasks and target dates shall be assigned to responsible personnel. Project meetings shall initially be held weekly and then at a frequency to be determined by the Project Manager.

7.3. SAFETY TOOLBOX MEETINGS

Safety meetings shall be held on a weekly basis. The purpose of these meetings will be to enable the supervisor to discuss and where necessary provide explanations for safety related subjects in a concise manner so as to ensure the understanding and interaction of participants.

The manager shall liaise with supervisory personnel to formulate subject matter and specific safety topics consistent with currant activities. Details of all safety meetings including attendees, topics or any concerns raised from topic

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discussions and proposed actions shall be recorded using the standard GE toolbox report form.

Copies shall be posted on all safety notice boards and posted to the Project Manager within twenty four (24) hours and filed in accordance with the following close out table.

7.4. PROMOTION

Safety bulletins, alerts, posters and signs shall be utilized to ensure employees are kept up to date with current activities, trends or other promotional activities. Safety alerts issued by GE or clients shall be posted on specific notice boards and discussed at the next scheduled pre-start meeting or safety toolbox meeting.

7.5. DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

If an employee has reason to believe that they are or will be exposed to a workplace hazard, they shall report to and discuss the situation with their immediate supervisor and workplace HSE representative. Employees shall be

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re-deployed to a safe working area. The situation shall be dealt with in the following order;

• If the matter is not resolved, the Work Place Supervisor and HSE Representative shall jointly obtain the relevant technical data and safety advice in an attempt to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of all concerned.

• In the event that the matter is not resolved the Supervisor, HSE Representative and the HSE Committee (where applicable) shall discuss and attempt to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of all concerned.

• If the matter is not resolved the matter shall be referred to Senior Management for resolution.

• In the event that the matter still remains unresolved, parties shall refer the matter to Worksafe division, department of consumer and employment protection for resolution.

The flow chart for safety dispute settlement can be found on the following page.

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8. SITE INDUCTIONS

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Prior to any work commencing, the Site Manager or nominees are responsible to ensure that all employees, including new, transferred and reclassified persons are given a site specific induction designed to promote awareness of safety rules and standards.

Further to the site specific induction, personnel are also required to attend and pass the following inductions:

The GE Project Supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring employees working under their direct control are advised of the specific requirements relevant to their scope of work: It shall be the responsibility of Site Management to ensure that all of the employee’s competency information is registered on a “Skills Matrix” and a copy is held on site so as to ensure that all assignments are safely allocated and are commensurate with employee skill levels.

Prior to any work commencing, the Project Supervisor/Manager or nominees will be responsible for ensuring that all contractors are given a site safety induction and an area specific induction designed to promote awareness of safety rules and standards.

Note:

• Children and pets are not admitted onto any construction or mining site. All Personnel shall comply with the project safety requirements.

9. MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISOR STAFF

GE shall ensure that managerial and supervisory personnel are competent and understand the requirements in Occupational Safety and Health.

10. SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

It shall be the responsibility of all Supervisors to identify their site and work specific safety requirements. The procedures necessary for safe completion of the required work could be all or any of the following, but is not limited to:

• Safety tagging and isolation systems;

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• Confined space entry;

• Hot work permits;

• Excavation (permit to dig);

• Toxic substances;

• Restricted access;

• Special clothing;

• Vehicle movement;

• Crane/rigging activities;

• Security.

The Project Supervisor as evidence that personnel have been inducted to Site specific procedural requirements shall maintain appropriate training records.

11. PRE-START REQUIREMENTS

Before any person can be sent to site the following requirements shall be completed.

8.4.1 A request for Entry form shall be completed and submitted to the Perth Office 8.4.2 Accommodation request forms to be completed and returned to the site office 8.4.3 Site visit request form to be submitted for short duration visits.

The Request for Entry form will generate a client initiated response which will include the issue of a Clients Check List of requirements to be satisfied before the attendance of any person on site will be permitted.

12. FIRST AID

First Aid facilities, equipped to a level commensurate with the risk shall be provided and will be fully maintained at all times.

Supplementary facilities or eye wash stations shall be located at locations considered to be necessary.

All injuries treatments shall be entered into the project first aid register and reported to the Burrup Fertilisers Project Representative.

Injuries requiring medical attention or further consultation may be referred to the site emergency centre.

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13. FIRST AID REPRESENTITIVES

All qualified first aid personal shall be identified with an approved sticker depicting a white cross on a green background on their safety helmets.

Names of attendants shall be located on safety notice boards.

All employees shall be made aware of the first aid post location and the identification of first aid personal in specific work crews at the Area Safety Induction and Orientation session.

14. REHABILITATION

An effective system of rehabilitation shall be promoted and supported throughout the course of works.

All injured persons shall be encouraged to participate in suitable rehabilitation programs.

The site policy for rehabilitation shall be discussed at the Safety Inductions and will be posted on the notice board.

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15. ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS

15.1. Definitions

“A workplace accident / incident” is defined as “any occurrence or event that might occur in the working environment that has the potential to cause injuries to personnel, damage to property, or adverse impact to the environment”. All incidents that: result in injuries or illness to any person, cause property damage, have an adverse affect on the Environment or are classified as being a near miss event, shall be reported to the Project Manager and HSE coordinator via the GE accident/incident report form.

This important component of the HSE System relies upon;

• Immediate notification.

• Ensuring that correct and responsible personnel are involved.

• Providing detailed and true accounts of incidents.

• Proper completion of the Incident/Accident Report Form.

• Responsibility levels based on the severity or potential severity of the incident.

Results from Accident/Incident investigations may determine the need to review and improve working procedures to prevent recurrence of a similar accident/incident occurring again.

15.2. Accident/Incident Reporting and Recording

All GE employees and sub contractor personnel are required to report all accidents and/or dangerous occurrences involving personal injury, plant or equipment damage and environmental incidents directly following the occurrence.

It is the responsibility of the Project Manager and Supervisors to fully investigate the occurrence with personnel involved utilizing the standard Incident/ Injury Investigation Report form and procedures.

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Completed copies of the investigation report detailing circumstances, actions and the responsibilities shall be forwarded to management within twenty four (24) hours of the occurrence.

All report forms shall be forwarded to the GE Managers in the prescribed format.

It is a responsibility of the Project Manager / nominated representative to ensure that all action items identified to preclude a re-occurrence are addressed in a timely manner.

15.3. Reportable Accidents/Incidents

In the event that a serious accident, incident or injury occurs, or is an event that has potentially serious implications, the Site Manager shall immediately notify the Site representative and ensure that the regulatory authority is notified.

15.4. Injury Management

In the event where any person is injured, then that person will be required to report the injury as soon as possible to the immediate supervisor, and must promptly proceed to the nearest First Aid Facility to be assessed and receive first aid treatment from the First Aid personal.

An Incident/Injury Investigation report form and the Workers Compensation forms shall be completed in all cases where the person’s injuries require First Aid assistance and or medical treatment whether or not time off work has resulted from the incident.

If the injury is of a severe nature, the injured person shall be taken to the nearest nominated medical centre or hospital for further treatment. The site ambulance shall be called if deemed necessary by the First Aid personal and the Supervisor (or a nominee) shall accompany the injured person to hospital to ensure that the doctor is aware of the GE Rehabilitation Policy.

The employee’s supervisor shall ensure that the employee performs his duties strictly in accordance with the Medical Practitioners’ directions for resumption of work. The Safety Coordinator in cooperation with site safety personnel shall initiate follow-up investigations as deemed necessary. Any findings and safety recommendations will be forwarded to Management for consideration to prevent recurrence of a similar nature.

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15.5. Workers Compensation

The GE site administration personnel shall forward copies of all incident investigation and medical reports to the client who will initiate and process claims for workers Compensation where any time off work or medical costs have been incurred because of work related injury or disease.

Sub contract personnel initiating claims shall process them through the GE site administration.

Copies of all hazard/Incident Reports, Injury/Illness Records, medical certificates and Workers Compensation Forms shall be forwarded to the GE head office.

16. HAZARD MANAGEMENT

GE will, in conjunction with the client, compile a comprehensive risk assessment consistent with both the hazard details for products to be provided to GE by the client and the scope of works to be carried out. This Risk Assessment record forms part of the plan and shall be available to all of GE employees and its Sub- Contractors.

16.1. Hazard Identification

All individual work packages shall be fully evaluated to identify potential hazards inherent to the proposed method of work or as a result of the local work environment. The following section details the methods identified to suitably control and document the processes that form the integrated systems approach to be used on site.

16.2. GE Company Operating Standards

The HSE Management plan and associated Operating Standards shall be located and maintained at the site office.

The company standards will provide a guide to the minimum acceptable requirements to be adopted in the absence of any specific client or regulatory controls.

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16.3. Project HSE Procedures

Line Management shall generate the Project Safety Procedures (PSP) with assistance from the Supervisor to ensure that identified health or safety issues are suitably controlled and managed.

The PSP’s shall be written in short simple statements where a potential hazard or control process cannot be suitably identified utilizing the JSA process.

The PSP register inclusive of procedures shall become attachments to the HSE plan.

16.4. Legislative Requirement

The Project manager shall ensure that current copies of mandatory acts, regulations and codes of practice etc, applicable to the scope of work are available on the site or if the need arises available to the site.

16.5. Job Safety Analysis

When making reference to the use of JSA documents on site, it is recognized that the term JSA is sometimes referred to as being a JHA (job hazard analysis).

To avoid any confusion, and for the purposes of this document, the term JSA will be accepted as having a broader meaning that will accept and include the term JHA.

The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) process shall be used as one of the primary hazard identification and control processes. Where practicable the JSA shall be utilized in lieu of a detailed written procedure. The relevant supervisor shall be responsible for completing an initial draft of the JSA and passing it to the Project Manager for approval.

The Supervisor and work crew shall review the JSA and add final comment immediately prior to commencement of the task.

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16.6. Hazard Reporting and Identification

All employees shall be encouraged to correct hazards on a “see and fix” basis, providing it is within their ability and it is safe to do so.

Any hazard, that is outside their ability to handle or cannot be rectified immediately, shall be isolated and made safe from general access through the placement of barricades and warning signs and be reported to the immediate supervisor.

The Supervisor shall initiate an immediate and appropriate action. The employee should also notify all persons who are present in the area of the hazard.

Where an employee encounters what they believe to be a HSE hazard or is allocated work to perform that they consider unsafe, they shall immediately advise their Supervisor.

The work in question shall not be performed until such time as the matter has been finally determined, except under such conditions as may be agreed between the parties.

Should the grievance remain unsolved, the supervisor and the employees HSE representative shall meet and inspect the work area to determine a resolution to the safety grievance.

Should the parties be unable to resolve an issue, the GE HSE Advisor shall be asked to assist in its resolution.

If the grievance is still not resolved, a representative of the regulatory authority may be requested, by any of the parties, to advise on the application and interpretation of relevant Acts, Regulations or site requirements.

All parties shall endeavor to maintain continuous and productive work for those workers not in the immediate area.

Their Supervisors shall, when required, allocate all employees who have been removed from the area where a safety hazard is believed to exist, alternative work in another area.

The Process for hazard reporting shall be discussed with all employees at the time of induction.

SEE ALSO SECTION 7.5 … DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

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16.7. Work Place Safety Inspections

Formal hazard inspections of the workplace shall be conducted on a weekly basis to cover both safety and environmental issues.

The inspections shall be carried out using a standard Construction Safety Inspection Check List applicable to the scope of work being undertaken. Immediately following an inspection, results shall be discussed with the relevant Supervisor who will initiate corrective actions.

A copy of the Inspection Report Form shall be retained and filed following review of corrective actions.

The safety inspection program provided at figure 3 shall be used by the Management Team to identify and record the frequency for inspection activities.

16.8. Informal Inspections

Supervisors shall conduct informal inspections of the area in their control on a daily basis and record serious variations on their Daily Diary Report Form.

16.9. HSE Representative Inspections

HSE Representatives where elected shall be invited to participate in workplace inspections within each thirty (30) day period or as agreed between the Project Manager and HSE representative.

16.10. Workplace Monitoring

Workplace monitoring shall be instituted as required for noise, vibration, fumes gases, explosive mixtures, oxygen deficiency (in enclosed spaces) respirable dust or fibres. Depending on complexity, monitoring shall be done by a competent person.

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17. Statistics and Performance Indicators

Safety statistics shall be gathered on a weekly basis and reported to management by the Project Manager who will present the incident/accident data monthly to the client.

Subcontractors shall provide details regarding their weekly statistics to GE for collection.

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18. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

All plant and equipment introduced to the site by GE or any lower tier contractor organization shall conform to the manufactures specification.

In addition, requirements by the regulatory authority for machinery guarding and warning devices shall be adhered to, prior to the operation of the plant/equipment on the site.

All inspection and maintenance activities inclusive of breakdowns shall be recorded using the logbook provided for the relevant plant.

All items of classified plant shall be provided with a logbook that contains;

• Current copy of registration or certificates where applicable;

• Operation manual

• Daily pre-start inspection checklists

• Maintenance records for prior history and provision for future entries;

• Mobilization checklist completed by an appropriately qualified or competent person

18.1. Pre-start Inspections

Supervisors shall ensure that all items of plant provided for use at their workplace are inspected prior to operation each morning.

The operator or person delegated to complete the inspection shall enter details of the inspection into the plant logbook.

18.2. Plant Inspection Register

The project shall maintain a system to record each item of plant introduced into the workplace on a Plant Register that will determine inspection levels, registration details and logbook requirements.

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18.3. Cranage

Crane operation shall be directed by a single licensed Dogger or Rigger, control of loads will be by the use of a tag line.

The movement of mobile cranes on site with jibs exceeding fifteen (15) meters shall have a Dogger provided as a walking escort.

Riggers and Doggers shall inspect all slings, shackles and gear prior to use and formally in accordance with the frequency designated in the Safety Inspection Program.

18.4. Significant Lifts

A significant lift is defined as one that:

• Exceeds 90% of the load chart based on the boom length and radius for which the lift is to be performed

• Requires two or more cranes to make the lift;

• Any single lift weighing more than 25t;

• Any unusual or infrequently encountered circumstances that require special consideration.

Prior to any significant lift being made, a significant lift form shall be completed, checked and then signed by all parties performing the lift.

General Requirements

General requirements for crane lifts on the site shall be as follows

• Cranes and loads are only to be operated and controlled by ticketed, competent and authorised personnel;

• Confirm that a lift study has been completed or is required in line with significant lift guidelines;

• Set the crane at the most suitable location to complete the required lift considering weight, radius, communication and boom length required. Under no circumstance is a lift to be performed outside of the values and conditions listed on the crane load chart;

• Check ground conditions are suitable for crane set up. Adequate and suitable packing shall be used at all times under slew crane outriggers regardless of the task being performed;

• Pick and carry type cranes shall pay particular attention to tyre pressures and to “the lay of the land” to ensure the load being travelled does not swing as far off centre as to cause a side load effect on the crane boom or cause for the crane to tip;

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• Check prior to any lift with any type of crane overhead obstructions;

• Barricade or establish an exclusion zone that covers the entire lift area including radius;

• Confirm the WLL (working load limit) of all rigging gear in the configuration for its proposed use;

• Fibre rope tag lines 16mm min diameter shall be used to control all loads. Loads shall not be controlled by hand until they are below waist height or in such position that in event of a rigging failure no person is in a position to be caught or struck by the load.

19. PERFORMANCE PROJECT MONITORING

19.1. HSE Statistics

Site HSE statistics shall be gathered on a weekly basis and reported to management by the Project Manager. Subcontractors shall provide details regarding their weekly statistics to the site manager for collection. See section 12 of this plan for further details.

19.2. HSE Audits

HSE Plan audits will review all sections of the HSE Plan to ensure that: all specifically defined

Work plans or JSA’s for specific activities are being applied as intended. It will also seek to provide verification of the proper implementation and effectiveness of the procedures in use along with possible recommendations for further improvement.

The project manager will oversee the implementation of the auditing program, schedule audit dates, confirm names of audit team members and establish final report dates.

Recommendations and actions that result form each audit shall be monitored by the Project Manager to ensure satisfactory implementation.

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Figure 3 GE HSE INSPECTION PROGRAMME

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20. EXPOSURE AND CONTROL PRACTISES

20.1. Traffic Management

20.1.1. Vehicles

Prior to mobilization to site, a competent mechanic shall inspect all vehicles to be taken to site and the inspection will be conducted in accordance with requirements listed in the Clients Vehicle Inspection report sheet.

Equipment Welding Machines V DT Ladders Details of all vehicles shall be entered onto the Plant/Equipment Register.

20.1.2. Standard Specifications for Light Vehicles

GE shall ensure that all light vehicles to used by its employees and their sub-contractors will conform to the following specifications;

• Auto lights on feature;

• Fire extinguisher;

• Reverse alarm;

• Fit for purpose;

20.1.3. Standard Spec’s for Trucks & Specific Equipment

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GE shall ensure that all trucks and special equipment used by its employees and its sub-contractors will conform to the following

• Rollover protection is fitted where specified;

• Fire extinguishers are fitted;

• Audible reversing alarms are fitted on all equipment and vehicles;

• Seat belts are fitted for all operator and passenger positions;

20.1.4. Other Requirements

In addition to the requirements set out in 20.1, .2 and .3, GE shall ensure that its personnel and its sub-contractors comply with the following requirements;

• All loads to be transported are securely fastened;

• Road escort procedures are used to control heavy equipment and oversized loads;

• Vehicles are refuelled at nominated refuelling stations where practical;

• When unattended, all mobile equipment must be turned off and parked in gear unless machine interlocks are fitted or the machine is required to be running for emergency service needs.

20.1.5. Operation of Vehicles

All employees and sub-contractors shall comply with the following conditions:

• Hold the appropriate government issued driving license;

• Hold the appropriate license/certificate of competency to operate certain types of plant such as Elevated Work Platforms (EWP’s etc);

• Comply with site and WA road rules.

• Seat belts must be worn by all persons in the vehicle at all times the vehicle is in motion

• The vehicle is safely parked when using a mobile/satellite phone, unless a hands free system has been fitted;

• Any loose articles (that may become lethal projectiles or a distraction if the vehicle is stopped suddenly) are securely restrained.

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20.1.6. Working on or Adjacent to Traffic Ways

Traffic in and around the site shall be kept to a minimum and restricted to only those vehicles that are involved in supervisory, construction and delivery type activities.

All site work will be conducted in such a manner as to enable the minimum interference or inconvenience to all forms of traffic being light vehicle, heavy haulage, pedestrian and emergency vehicles.

Where designated work interferers with traffic flow, either mechanical or pedestrian, the supervisor shall cause to be erected and maintained all necessary danger signals, signage and barricading and will take all precautions necessary or required for the protection and safety of site personnel.

20.2. Working at Heights

No person shall be permitted to work at heights unless the following conditions are met;

• A JSA for the work to be done has been completed;

• Fall protection equipment complies with AS/NZS 1891.4: 2000 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems; Supervisors will be responsible for ensuring that the hierarchy of control for the prevention of falls has been considered prior to the allocation of any tasks that will require the use of fall restraint equipment.

20.2.1. Hierarchy of Control

• Elimination

• Substitution

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• Isolation

• Engineering Controls

• Administrative Controls

• Personal Protective Equipment

20.3. Working above another Work Area

All tools and equipment to be used on elevated work areas shall, where practicable be secured as to prevent falling to a lower level.

All walkways and platforms under construction shall have kickboards installed immediately following the installation of guardrails.

20.4. Housekeeping

Housekeeping shall be considered an extension of every activity.

The management team shall maintain a high standard of housekeeping at all times.

Supervisors shall be responsible for ensuring an informal inspection is conducted on a daily basis and the areas within their control are maintained in a tidy, safe condition, materials and equipment not in use are neatly stacked away from the work areas and clear of access ways.

20.5. Notices and Signs

Relevant safety notices and signs shall be prominently displayed in such a manner as to ensure personnel in the vicinity are made obviously aware of the potential hazard.

Posters shall be utilized within amenities as a general reminder and changed on a regular basis to reduce familiarity.

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20.6. Barricading

All potentially hazardous areas or processes shall be identified by the use of appropriate warning sign and where necessary, shall be secured by the use of fixed rail barricading.

Fixed position, temporary guardrails, shall be erected at all entry points into areas that require the removal of existing guard rails or any other fixed means of edge protection.

20.7. Chemical Hazards

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be obtained from the client for all of the chemicals that they will supply to GE as products to be used on site and will include all other chemicals, inclusive of fuels, oils and greases to be used at the workplace.

The Project Safety Adviser shall be responsible for the coordination of a Chemical Register to be maintained in alphabetical order and will include: use of product, quantity and storage details, emergency response and spill contingency plans.

Copies of all MSDS shall be discussed with the work crew prior to the product being introduced to the workplace.

20.8. Personal Protective Equipment

The site inductions shall be used as the forum for advice on the general personal protective equipment (PPE) that shall be required for all personnel whilst they work on the site.

Additional PPE requirements shall be identified through JSA’s, PSP’s and MSDS’s.

The areas where PPE (is required to be worn) shall be prominently sign posted.

Training in the correct use and maintenance of PPE in use shall be provided at time of induction and on the job training.

GE shall take into consideration local environmental conditions such as personal hygiene and dehydration and shall provide advice to all employees on preventative measures to be adopted for conditions such as sun protection.

Recommendations for the in-take of fluids will be provided at the inductions and at follow up pre-start meetings as required.

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20.9. Smoking Policy

Smoking will be prohibited in the construction area and all enclosed indoor areas. This includes offices, meeting rooms, stores, crib rooms, vehicles, amenities and all other enclosed areas. All other areas to be designated “Non-Smoking” such as the decanting, or storage of flammable liquids shall be prominently sign posted.

20.10. Drug and Alcohol

GE recognize that the misuse of alcohol and other drugs can seriously impair a person’s ability to work safely.

Information regarding the site policy on alcohol and other drugs shall be discussed at the time of induction.

Acceptance of these policies shall be included in the declaration to be signed by the applicant following induction.

20.11. Electrical Equipment

All electrical distribution points and electrical power tools to be used in construction areas shall be protected at all times by an approved leakage protection device (RCD).

Portable and fixed electrical generated units shall be maintained and operated in accordance with manufactures specifications.

Electrical extension leads and cables where practical, kept off the floors or ground and shall be secured at a height of not less than 2.4 meters.

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Electrical extension leads across pedestrian access ways / floors shall be adequately protected from damage and to reduce trip hazards

All equipment shall be visually inspected by the operator prior to use and by a licensed electrician on a three (3) monthly basis with details of the inspection being recorded in the Electrical Inspection Register and on the appropriate colour tag for the period.

20.12. Permit to Work

The Supervisor shall be responsible for the coordination of permits to work and for ensuring that the Job Task requirements for each work area have been discussed with the individual work crews prior to the commencement of their respective tasks.

20.13. Isolation and Tagging

Any requirement for the use of procedures for the Isolation and Tagging of plant or equipment shall be conveyed to employees at the time of their inductions.

21. SUBCONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

21.1. Pre-Award Controls

Prior to the award of a sub-contract, a safety evaluation shall be completed to identify subcontractors who can demonstrate safety management systems commensurate with the objectives of GE.

The Project Manager prior to any award being made shall verify the submitted information.

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21.2. Pre-Start Briefing

All subcontractors (management and supervision) shall be required to attend a pre-start briefing session with the Project Manager or his nominee to discuss the specific elements of the HSE Plan and specific procedures or JSA requirements to be generated by the subcontractor company.

21.3. Working on the Project

Subcontractors shall commit to all relevant elements of the HSE Plan while they perform work under the control and direction of GE.

Subcontractor personnel shall adopt the same responsibilities as outlined in this plan, as for GE personnel but will in addition report to project Management and supervision all matters relevant to health and safety.

21.4. Safety Inductions

Subcontractors are required to attend all Site Inductions. In addition, subcontractors will be required to induct their own employees as to their scope of work and this will be in the form of an area induction.

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22. ENVIRONMENT

22.1. Environmental Management Policy & Procedures

22.1.1 . Management Commitment

Line- Management shall demonstrate commitment to the objectives of the HSE Plan and will comply with all company procedures.

They will allocate adequate company resources to comply with environmental protection requirements and activities, and will verify compliance by all subcontractors and company employees.

The environmental management activities of both GE and its subcontractors will be an integral component of weekly site inspections together, with a report on any areas of concern for action and follow up.

22.1.2 . Assessment and Control

The environmental impact of all work to be undertaken will be subject to regular hazard assessment and control processes identified in this plan.

Standard Work Instructions and the JSA process as described will include a requirement to properly assess the environmental issues.

Specific processes relating to hazardous substance control and waste disposal inclusive of emergency response shall be integrated into the task JSA activities.

Employees will be required to notify the line management people immediately of any environmental hazards that may be identified as they go about their work.

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22.1.3 . Inductions

All workers will be instructed in the need to co-operate with the client’s environmental section in seeking to maintain an essential balance for all plant life and eco-system requirements that might apply within any of the work area’s.

Area specific inductions shall include environmental issues relevant to the scope of work. Follow up to the induction will occur through the use of structured Tool Box topics or meeting presentations to ensure that a continued compliance and commitment to the project objectives can be achieved.

22.1.4 . Plant and Equipment

Plant and equipment will be regularly inspected to ensure serviceability and the minimization of any potential for a negative environmental impact that could be caused by faulty or impaired operation.

Where any plant or equipment is to be re-fueled on site, it will be done by site based contractors in accordance with Client Approved procedures for the re-fuelling of plant and/or equipment.

All minor services (or breakdown repairs) that are required to be done on site shall be done in accordance with procedures to be developed by GE at the time of every such event and will be developed to recognize both the environmental aspects and operating circumstances of the day.

As a matter of normal procedure, all plant and equipment will be taken “Off-Site” for major repairs and servicing.

22.1.5 . Potential Hazards Identification

Prior to mobilization, GE shall carry out a hazard study, assess the related risks and develop appropriate control methods. Where any subsequent conditions occur that could present a risk to the health or safety of personnel or could have potential for an environmental impact, then specific controls shall be developed and included into the SMP or Environment Plan as the circumstances require.

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22.1.6 . Cyclones

Risks associated with the occurrence of cyclones shall be assessed on a continuing basis and will be conducted in accordance with the GE document BS-SEC-014 titled "Cyclone Management Procedures".

22.1.7 . Dust

GE shall arrange for the use of site based water tanker services to assist in the suppression of any dust that might be created by their work.

22.1.8 . Hazardous Materials

The philosophy that will be applied for this project is that good control of hazardous substances and minimisation of waste can be achieved by the following prompts: replace, reduce, recycle or reuse:

• replace with a product with less potential for harm;

• reduce the quantities of potentially harmful substances carried;

• recycle products to reduce waste;

• re-use products to further reduce waste

The recycling of hazardous products will be undertaken wherever possible and the project team shall use only an approved disposal procedure that is in accordance with site and local government requirements.

MSDS and product record sheets are required on-site for each product. Compliance with storage, use and disposal will be to the site and manufactures recommendation, or any other higher standard as may be required by a legislative authority.

Hazardous chemicals will be stored in a Hazardous Materials Bund that will be shade protected from direct sunshine or, where otherwise required, will be stored in an approved Hazardous Chemicals Container with MSDS’s provided. The storage and handling of all hazardous products shall be in accordance with requirements listed within each chemicals related MSDS sheet.

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22.2. Environmental Awareness

22.2.1. Protection of the Environment

All or any wildlife that enters into a construction area will be reported to the Environmental Protection Officer and will be left undisturbed until arrangements can be made for safe removal in accordance with client approved procedures.

22.2.2. Water Drainage

Pollutant materials will not be permitted to drain into storm water drains and where any earthworks are required in the close vicinity of a drain or sump, the grate shall be covered to prevent an inflow of soil into the sump.

The covers shall be removed as soon as the earthworks have been completed.

22.3. Cultural Awareness

22.3.1. Protection of Sensitive Sites

It is not expected that any of the work to be performed by GE will be conducted outside a boundary provided by the perimeter fencing and should not require entry into any sensitive areas such as a heritage site.

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22.4. Storage and Disposal of Non-Toxic Waste Materials

All non-toxic waste materials will be placed into skip bins for removal by an authorised waste removal company and will be taken by that company to the Shire waste disposal facility in accordance with council by laws.

Skip bins will not be permitted to be over loaded and shall be emptied as soon as they reach bin height.

All off-cuts of treated timber will be stored in skip bins and will be taken to a Shire approved land fill tip for safe disposal.

Disposal will be achieved by the use of authorised contractors who are licensed to accept the particular categories of waste.

Disposal and destruction records will be kept of all hazardous waste materials that are removed from site.

22.5. Spillage Contingency Plan

22.5.1. Purpose

This procedure will establish guidelines for the response and handling of spillages of chemicals, fuels, oils or other hazardous substances.

22.5.2. Employee Notifications

All GE and Contractor personnel will be advised during their pre-start inductions of the spill response procedure and will be advised of the need to comply with these procedures.

Ongoing reminders will be provided as discussion components of pre-start and toolbox safety meetings.

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22.5.3. Reporting Requirements

Every incident that occurs, where there is potential for an impact to be made against the environment, shall be covered by this procedure and will become a reportable event.

Every reportable event shall be recorded on the GE Incident Report form and a copy shall be forwarded to the clients Environment Officer for review.

22.5.4. Reporting Requirements

• Check and ensure that there will be no risk of personnel injuries occurring during the "Clean-Up"

• Immediately seek to Stop, Reduce or Control the flow/spread of a spillage.

• Provide a soil based bund around the spill to prevent any flow towards sumps or drains.

• Notify management immediately so that the clients Environment Officer can be informed

• Collect the entire spilt product and contaminated soil and place into hazardous materials skip bin.

• Any collection of the spilt product by use of spill kit pads will require that they shall be properly bagged and placed into the hazardous waste skip for disposal.

• The collection and disposal of contaminated wastes will be by the Clean Away contracting group and delivery will be to an approved and licensed facility.

22.6. Waste Minimisation

It is not expected that there will be a high utilisation of soft drink cans or paper based products and accordingly specific separation and collection facilities will not be undertaken.

Bins will be provided for the collection and removal of general wastes and timber off-cut materials for removal to appropriate disposal facilities.

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22.7. Rehabilitation of Work Sites

On completion of the construction and commissioning activities any rubbish and/or waste that may have accumulated shall be removed and the site will be made ready for handover to the client.

All temporary services shall be removed and any materials that may have been brought in for use during the construction will be taken off site to an area designated by the client, or the Shire, as may be applicable.

22.8. Training Programmes

22.8.1. Site Superintendent/Supervisor

All Supervisors will be required to undergo a site based induction session prior to commencement of the project work.

At this induction the company’s environmental requirements relating to use and storage of hazardous materials, waste materials, disposal, re-cycling, spillages (and responses), refuelling, etc, will be discussed.

22.8.2. Management Involvement With Enviromental Requirements

Management Meetings will be held on an “As required” basis to discuss any new issues such as new or changed hazard circumstances.

The clients and any other legislation based requirements, codes of practice, guidance notes and any other technical information that might be required for the effective discussion and assessment of a new product or hazard condition will be provided for assistance at these meetings.

Environmental auditing shall occur as a function of the GE Safety Audits.

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Appendices

Waste Management Table

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Spill Response Procedure

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Minor Servicing Procedure

1. PURPOSE

This procedure will establish guidelines for the servicing and implementation of emergency repairs where vehicles, plant or equipment cannot be moved without first completing a range of on-site repairs.

2. MINOR REPAIRS Minor repairs will be interpreted as being; only those repairs, where there will be no opportunities for major spillage of fuel, oils or grease and the work to be completed will not require major dismantling of any part of the machine / equipment. Where any minor repairs will be required, the vehicle shall be provided with a drip tray(s) and the drip tray(s) will be placed immediately below the area to be repaired.

The drip tray(s) when being positioned shall be placed in such a manner as will ensure that any oils, fuel or grease that might be dropped from the unit can be contained within the drip tray. All oils, fuels or greases that are captured in the drip tray shall be placed into the BGC hazardous substances bin for disposal.

3. EMERGENCY BREAK DOWN WORK

Where a machine has a broken hydraulic line (or similar condition) and there has been spillage of to the ground, the contaminated soils shall be recovered and placed into a hazardous substances bin for disposal. In the case where a simple replacement can be done in situ, the repairs when undertaken shall be done with a drip tray provided to capture any further spills and any such spillage when recovered shall be placed into a hazardous substances removal bin.

• If "YES" follow instructions above as per; … less than 100L

• If further assistance is required, seek approval from the site manager to engage a contaminated land specialist to provide the specialist help required.

4. MAJOR BREAKDOWN WORK Where the repair is a major repair and will require a substantial amount of work the unit shall be made secure from further leaks and will be transported to another location off-site for completion of those repairs. Any leakage from the unit to the ground will require that the contaminated soil be recovered and placed into a hazardous substances bin.

5. DISPOSAL RECORDS

All soil and or spilt products that are recovered from the job shall be recorded into the GE site register and will be subject to inclusion for company and client sponsored audits.

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Hazards Risk Matrix

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