Induction Information

Published: Tuesday, 22 November 2016 12:48

Written by Super User

Contractor Responsibilities

Contractors must:

Notify their supervisor and the relevant J&T Mechanical Installation contact in writing when undergoing medical treatment, taking prescribed medication or 'over-the- counter medication', in any circumstance where such occurrences have the potential to affect safety in the workplace. In circumstances where their treating medical practitioner does not consider safety to be affected, they must provide a certificate to their supervisor and Company contact verifying this advice
Fully cooperate with J&T Mechanical Installation in relation to the application of this procedure, including any request by J&T Mechanical Installation or the designated test provider to undertake an alcohol or other drug test whether or not that the test is conducted on a random basis
Raise any concerns about another person's possible drug or alcohol use with that person and / or that person's manager if there is a potential for safety to be compromised

Prohibited Substances

DRUG TYPE	COMPANY POLICY	ILLEGAL DRUG	PRESCRIBED DRUGS
Alcohol	0.00%
Amphetamines / Methamphetamines	PROHIBITED including use, sale, possession & distribution	Speed, Ecstasy, Ice	Phentermine, Pseudoephedrine
Benzodiazepines			Valium, Antenex, Serepax etc
Cocaine		Cocaine
Opiates		Heroin	Morphine, Codeine
THC (Cannabis)		Marijuana	Medical Marijuana

Breaches of Guidelines

Any contractor who fails to comply with the requirements in these guidelines shall be denied access to any J&T Mechanical Installation workplaces. Furthermore, the company reserves the right to take such action as it deems appropriate as a consequence of the contractor’s conduct, including reviewing and/or terminating any contract in which the contractor is involved.

Testing may be carried out on reasonable suspicion or following an accident or incident. J&T Mechanical Installation reserves the right to carry out random testing where it is considered appropriate.

In the event that drugs or alcohol are found on a work site, actions may include an investigation of the matter to undergo a drug or alcohol test.

A contractor who exceeds the prescribed BAC will not, under any circumstance, be allowed to return to a work site and will be dismissed immediately.

Should a contractor test positive to illegal drugs he/she will not, under any circumstance be allowed to return to a work site and will be dismissed immediately.

A contractor who refuses to undertake a screening test for alcohol or drugs, or is found to be supplying illegal drugs in any company work site will not be allowed to return to a work site and will be dismissed immediately.

EXCEPTIONS

Prescribed and Over the Counter Medication (Legal Drugs)

Possession and use of prescribed or over the counter medication that do not adversely affect an employee’s ability to perform their role safely provided they are taken by the individual to whom they were prescribed, and in strict accordance with prescribed or recommended dose and any relevant warnings. The nominated J&T Mechanical Installation representative must be advised in writing if there is any potential for safety to be compromised in any way by the taking of such medications.

Workplace Behaviour Guidelines

J&T Mechanical Installation is committed to upholding the principles of equal opportunity by ensuring that the work environment is free from discrimination and harassment.

Discrimination and harassment occur when a person has been discriminated against or harassed (in the work environment or certain public areas of activity) on the basis of a particular attribute.

Direct discrimination is unlawful treatment that occurs when someone is treated less favourably or disadvantaged on the basis of any of the following attributes:

Indirect discrimination occurs if a condition, policy or practice that is unreasonable in the circumstances has the effect of disadvantaging a member of a group of people on the basis of the aforementioned attributes.

Sexual and sexist harassment is unlawful and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Sexual harassment occurs if a person:

Subjects another person to an unsolicited act of physical contact of a sexual nature; or
Makes an unwelcome sexual advance or an unwelcome request for sexual favours to another person; or
Makes an unwelcome remark or statement with sexual connotations to another person or about another person in that person's presence; or
Makes any unwelcome gesture, action or comment of a sexual nature
Making an unwelcome oral or written statement of a sexual nature to a person or in the presence of a person; or
Displaying matter of a sexual nature that relates to a prescribed attribute.

Other prohibited conduct includes:

any conduct (such as bullying) which offends, humiliates, intimidates, insults or ridicules another person on the basis of gender, marital status, relationship status, pregnancy, breast feeding, parental status, family responsibilities
victimisation - if a person subjects, or threatens to subject, another person or an associate of that person to any detriment.
inciting hatred (by public act) - on the grounds of race, disability, sexual orientation, lawful sexual activity, religious belief or affiliation, or religious activity
publishing, displaying or advertising matter that promotes, expresses or depicts discrimination or prohibited conduct.

It is the responsibility of all workers to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with this policy and to take the appropriate action to ensure that discrimination, harassment and other prohibited conduct do not occur in the work environment.In the event that prohibited conduct does occur, the relevant J&T Mechanical Installation Representative should be notified as soon as possible.

Engaging in behaviour which contravenes this policy may lead to disciplinary action and could result in the termination of contract.

Disciplinary Action for Non-compliance with OHS Requirements

Any sub-contractor observed to be operating in a manner that is contrary to the J&T Mechanical Installation’s Polices will be notified of the unacceptable behaviour / work practice and made aware of the expected behaviour / work practice.

Workplace Health and Safety Policy

J&T Mechanical Installation Pty Ltd is committed to health and safety and eliminating workplace injuries and illness.

J&T Mechanical Installation Pty Ltd Workplace Health Safety Policy is based on a belief that the well-being of people employees at work, or people affected by our work, is a major priority and must be considered during all work performed on our behalf.

People are our most important asset and their health and safety is our greatest responsibility. The public shall be given equal priority to that of our employees.

The objectives of our Safety Policy are:

To achieve an accident free workplace;
Comply and exceed the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations and standards
To make sure health and safety is considered in all planning and work activities;
To involve our employees in the decision making process through regular communication, consultation and training;
To provide a continuous program of education and learning to ensure that our employees work in the safest possible manner;
To identify and control all potential hazards in the workplace through hazard identification and risk analysis;
To ensure all potential accident / incidents are controlled and prevented;
The success of our health and safety management is dependent on:
Proactive planning of all work activities with due consideration given to implementing OH&S controls that are suitable to each given situation;
Understanding the total work process and associated OH&S risks;
Ensuring the work team is totally committed to achieving our objectives;
Ensuring that open and honest communication exists between management and all employees;

Risk Management

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

It is a J&T Mechanical Installation requirement that Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS’s) are developed for all works carried out by sub-contractors. The SWMS provides a written record of the process to be used to proceed on a task.

The SWMS is designed to help personnel to think through the hazards and risks involved in the work and to choose effective control measures. Employees, as well as contractors and their employees (where applicable) must be consulted in the preparation of the SWMS so far as is reasonably practicable.

Once the SWMS has been prepared, all workers involved on the task are to read and sign on to the SWMS prior to commencing the task as an indication that they are aware of and will observe all control measures required. It is important to remember that work must be done in the way outlined in the SWMS. If any work is being done that is not in line with the SWMS, workers must stop the work immediately (or as soon as it is safe to stop it) and revisit the SWMS.

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

Construction Sites

Sub-contractors are required to submit a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) to the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative for review prior to the commencement of works on site.

The sub-contractors SWMS must meet the following criteria as a minimum;

Current date and relative to the project
Legislative and other requirements documented
Identifies the High Risk Construction Work to be performed
Tasks and processes are assessed and aligned to the activity / scope of works
Identified hazards to be assigned a risk rating
Control measures assigned in accordance with the hierarchy of control (1 = Elimination, 2 = Substitution, Isolation, Engineering, 3 = Administration, PPE)
Identifies the individuals who are responsible for compliance with the SWMS
Workers qualifications / licences / competencies to be documented and carried on site
Signed off by all parties who have been assigned a responsibility for complying with the SWMS requirements

Sub-contractors will not be permitted to commence work on site unless a SWMS is submitted and all the above mentioned requirements are satisfied

Occupied Facilities

Sub-contractors shall not commence work at occupied facilities until they have completed a SWMS for the work to be undertaken. The SWMS must be available for review on site at all times whilst the work is being undertaken.

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Assembly Point

At each J&T Mechanical Installation work site the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative will identify a suitable area for use as the emergency assembly area. The following information will be posted in various locations around the site;

site plan showing the Emergency Assembly area
a list of emergency contact numbers
J&T Mechanical Installation Accident / Incident Flowchart
a register of First Aid Personnel
fire extinguishers are located in various locations on site and identified by signage

Site Evacuation (Construction sites & Occupied Facilities)

All personnel are to make themselves familiar with the emergency assembly point location upon arrival on site
In the event of an emergency, all personnel must immediately leave the site and assemble at the designated assembly point as indicated on the site plan
All personnel must report to their supervisor and must not re-enter the site unless directed by the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative or emergency services personnel (J&T Mechanical Installation Sites)
All personnel must report to the Client Representative and must not re-enter the site unless directed by the Client Representative (Occupied Facilities only)

Injuries, Incidents and Near Misses

Construction Sites

All injuries no matter how minor must be reported to the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative and recorded in the First Aid Injury register
A list of J&T Mechanical Installation employees with L2 First Aid training is posted adjacent to the first aid kit located in the site officer or container
All incidents, including near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported immediately to the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative
Where a notifiable incident occurs the site must be not be disturbed, moved, changed or altered until a Regulatory Inspector has viewed the site. The only exception to this requirement is if such action is necessary to save life, relieve suffering and prevent damage from property or injury to a person

Occupied Facilities

All accidents and incidents, no matter how small are to be reported to the client representative / contact and then your J&T Mechanical Installation Representative
Where a notifiable incident occurs the site must be not be disturbed, moved, changed or altered until a Regulatory Inspector has viewed the site. The only exception to this requirement is if such action is necessary to save life, relieve suffering and prevent damage from property or injury to a person
Sub-contractors are responsible for the provision of their own first aid kit

Incident Notification

Notifiable incidents must be reported to the regulatory authority as soon as practicable. It is therefore important that any incident meeting the below definitions are reported immediately to the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative. What is a notifiable incident? A notifiable incident means;a) the death of a person; or b) a serious injury or illness of a person; or c) a dangerous incident

What is a serious injury or illness?

A serious injury or illness of a person means an injury or illness requiring the person to have:

a) Immediate treatment as an in-patient in a hospital (ie. admitted); or

b) Immediate treatment for:

i. the amputation of any part of his or her body; or

ii. a serious head injury; or

iii. a serious eye injury; or

iv. a serious burn; or

v. the separation of his or her skin from an underlying tissue (ie. degloving or scalping);

vi. a spinal injuryvii. the loss of a bodily function; or

viii. serious lacerations; orc) Medical treatment within 48 hours of exposure to a substance; or d) Any other injury or illness prescribed by the regulations

What is a dangerous incident?

A dangerous incident means an incident in relation to a workplace that exposes a worker or any other person to a serious risk to a persons health or safety emanating from an immediate of imminent exposure to:

a) an uncontrolled escape, spillage or leakage of a substance; or

b) an uncontrolled implosion, explosion or fire; or

c) an uncontrolled escape of gas or steam; or

d) an uncontrolled escape of a pressurised substance; or

e) electric shock; or

f) the fall or release from a height of any plant, substance or thing; or

g) the collapse, overturning, failure or malfunction of, or damage to, any plant that is required to be authorised for use in accordance with the regulations; or

h) the collapse or partial collapse of a structure; or

i) the collapse or failure of an excavation or of any shoring supporting an excavation; or

j) the inrush of water, mud or gas in workings, in an underground excavation or tunnel; or

k) the interruption of the main system of ventilation in an underground excavation or tunnel; or

l) any other event prescribed by the regulations,

Arrival On Site

Construction Sites

Upon arrival at site for the first time, you will be required to complete a Site Specific Induction carried out by the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative
All sub-contractors must report to the site office each day prior to commencing work and sign in the On-Site Personnel Register observing all daily site hazards / requirements including the WHS Management Plan and Traffic Movement Plans.
This information is displayed at the sign-in location.
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are to be completed and submitted to the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative upon arrival
Sub-contractors are required to sign out of the On-Site Personnel Register when leaving the site.

Occupied Facilities

Sub-contractors are to report to the Client Representative prior to commencing work
Sub-contractors must follow client specified sign in and sign out procedures and any other directions with regard to access, safety, security and the environment
Sub-contractors shall not commence work at occupied facilities until they have completed a SWMS for the work to be undertaken. The SWMS must be available for review on-site at all times whilst the work is being undertaken.

General Prohibitions

Being under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs
Not using the sanitary facilities provided
Smoking is not permitted on company work sites other than in the designated areas
Fighting, violence or vandalism of any kind
Bullying, pranks or horseplay
Loud radios, headphone type radios ie IPODs
Dogs or firearms

Unauthorised persons are also prohibited from:

Entering the site after hours or commencing any tasks without prior approval by the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative
Entering restricted / prohibited areas
Tampering or interfering with or blocking emergency equipment or any other safety equipment
Re-instating tripped circuit breakers and safety switches
Removing or obstructing safety signs
Removing barriers, hole covers or guardrails
Bringing children on site

Housekeeping

Keep amenities clean and tidy at all times
Dispose of rubbish into designated bins
Keep access ways and work areas free from obstacles and tripping hazards, hoses, leads, protruding nails, sharp objects, building materials and scraps
Do not store materials / equipment in aisles and access ways.

Safety Signs

Workers are to follow all safety signs and instructions eg. “Danger No Entry” means that the area must not be entered under any circumstance – no exceptions
“Unsafe – Do Not Operate” or “Danger Do Not Use” or similar sign or tag on plant or equipment means that it must not be used under any circumstances
A safety sign may save a life – do not cover or obstruct any signs posted in work areas
Any traffic signs and speed limits displayed must be adhered to at all times

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The correct type of work clothing and PPE must be worn at all times
Safety footwear (steel capped), eye protection (TAS only) and hi-visibility clothing are mandatory on construction sites
Bare feet, thongs or no-safety footwear is prohibited
Safety Helmets and hearing protection must be worn in designated areas as per site signage
Wearing of baseball caps under safety helmets are strictly prohibited
The defacing of safety helmets with felt pen is strictly prohibited

Sun Safety

When working outdoors, consider the below safety measures to minimise exposure to sunlight. Cover as much of the skin as possible;

Wear broad brimmed hats, or hard hat fitted brims
Wear well fitted long sleeved clothing and full length trousers
Wear close fitting, wrap around tinted safety glasses
Apply broad spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen on exposed skin and SPF30+ lip balm

Hazardous Manual Tasks

Assess the work area & load ensuring it is within the capacity of the person to handle safely
Consider changing the nature, size, weight or number of items being handled
Mechanical aids / team lift to be utilised to assist in lifting - never lift beyond your capacity
Consider changing systems of work - workload and pace of work, resources and support
Consider changing the work environment - vibration, cold conditions, heat and humidity, floors and surfaces, lighting
Rotate tasks where possible to limit exposure and take regular rest breaks
Keep work area and access ways clear and free from obstruction

Hazardous Building Materials

You are required to notify the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative prior to commencing any task involving the following hazardous building materials;

Asbestos

If you find asbestos on site;

do not disturb it in any way
report it to the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative
no asbestos is to be removed unless authorised by the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative

Silica

Silica dust can be generated from bricks, tiles, mortar, sandstone and concrete, particularly when dry cutting, chasing, sawing, grinding and scabbling

Synthetic Mineral Fibres (SMF)

Commonly found in insulation batts, ceiling tiles, loose ceiling insulation, air conditioning duct insulation and pipe lagging

Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)

Chipboard and hardwood products

Polychlorinated Biphenyls(PCB's)

The major use of PCBs have been in the electrical industry as an insulating fluid inside transformers and capacitors. Capacitors containing PCBs were installed in various types of equipment including fluorescent light fittings during the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.

Hot Work

Hot work includes welding, soldering, cutting and grinding metals and must be performed by suitably trained persons
A Hot Work Permit must be must be completed before hot work can be undertaken where there is a risk of fire or explosion. Hot Work Permits are available from the J&T Mechanical Installation Site Representative
Combustible materials must be removed from the area and suitable fire extinguishers must be available at all times
Nylon vests and flammable clothing must not be worn - when grinding, sparks to be directed away from clothing or wear apron
Upon completion of hot work, the permit must be closed by the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative. Note – the hot work permit is only valid for 1 day / shift

Oxy-acetylene equipment must be checked prior to use;

look for damage to hoses, torch and gauges
flashback arresters must be fitted to both the cylinder end and the torch end of the hoses
a suitable fire extinguisher must be attached to each welding and oxy-acetylene kit
gas cylinders must always be kept upright and secured by chains, even when transported around work sites in a trolley or lifting frame
all arc welders must wear eye protection, welding gloves and protective clothing to cover all skin (no-flammable)
screens must be used to protect other persons from welding flashes
fume extraction system must be used in poorly ventilated areas

Working at Height

When working at height, control measures are to be considered in accordance with the hierarchy of controls ie. Level 1, Level 2, Level 3.
Fall protection must be in place for a person / object that could fall from one level to another or more
Open sides of floors, penetrations, roofs, stairwells, lift shafts must be provided with guardrails, mid-rails and toe boards or covered with strong, secure metal
All personnel involved in any height work requiring the use of fall arrest / restraint equipment shall be trained in height safety and hold a Statement of Attainment recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework for the competency ‘Working Safely at Heights’
Safety Harness Permits must be completed prior to commencing work using safety harnesses. Permits are available from the J&T Mechanical Installation Site Representative. Safety harnesses are not to be used without adequate operator training, anchor points and documented emergency rescue plan
All working at height equipment shall be inspected and tested at intervals in accordance with AS/NZS 1891.1. A register of inspections / tests for equipment must be available on site
Portable Ladders (single, step and extension ladders) are primarily a means of access to or egress from a work area. They should only be used as a working platform for light work of short duration which can be carried out safely on the ladder.

When working on a ladder make sure:

the ladder is suitable for the task and is rated industrial (using makeshift ladders is prohibited)
single and extension ladders are secured at both the top and bottom
both hands are always free to ascend and descend
both feet rest on the ladder and are no higher than the third tread from the top rung (or 1mtr) from the top of the ladder
you avoid over-reaching (the belt buckle should always be within the stiles of the ladder

Scaffold

A person performing scaffolding work must hold the relevant scaffolding licence class if a person of thing may fall more than 4 metres from the scaffold
A person is not required to hold a scaffolding licence if a person or thing may fall 4 metres or less from the scaffold. However, any person performing scaffolding
work should be competent and must be provided with relevant information, instruction, training and supervision in the safe erection, dismantling, maintenance and alteration to the scaffold.
Scaffolds with a potential of fall height of 2 metres or more must be fully planked and have guardrails, mid-rails and toe boards
Do not remove guardrails, planks or ladders or alter / modify any part of scaffold unless you are suitably qualified and approved to do so
Scaffold must be inspected by a licensed scaffolder monthly (this can be verified by checking back of scafftag)
Never use scaffold guardrails to gain extra height or work from improvised platforms such as planks on guardrails or stepladders on decks
Do not climb the bare framework of the scaffold
Do not overload platforms or block access. All platforms and points of access are to be kept clear and unobstructed for a minimum of 450mm
Build-up of material or debris must be removed regularly by those generating it
Falling material or debris generated during use must be confined to the working platform

Mobile Scaffold

Follow the manufacturers / suppliers written instructions for correct erection, use and dismantling
Use only on a hard, level surface and lock wheels / castors before use
Never move a scaffold unless everyone is off it and all loose items have been removed, or have been secured against falling

Falling Objects

Always wear your hard hat in designated areas
Penetrations must be covered or have toe boards
Stay away from ‘No Access’ and ‘No Go’ areas
Secure loose material you use such as a ply board, roofing sheets and off-cuts
Do not stack materials close to unmeshed guardrails and perimeter edges
Alert your supervisor or J&T Mechanical Installation Representative of any falling object hazards

Electrical Safety

General

An Electrical Isolation / Re-energisation Permit is to be completed for all isolation and re-energisation of electrical energisation sources. The purpose of the permit is to inform all workers on site the status of electrical installations. Permits are available from the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative.
All plant including portable electrical equipment and flexible electrical leads shall be inspected and tagged at intervals as per statutory requirements by a competent person. (Construction sites = 3 monthly, Workshop Environment = 6 monthly)
Employees shall visually inspect portable electrical equipment and flexible electrical leads prior to use to ensure that all tools are currently tagged. The tags should be dated accordingly and carry the competent person’s registration number or name. Any electrical item found to be defective or not currently tagged must not be used until such time as a competent person has tagged or repaired the item.
Where any electrical cord or item is to be plugged into a permanently installed general purpose outlet (minor renovation work or buildings near completion) the connection should be made through a portable self-contained earth leakage device (RCD) plugged directly into the GPO.
Portable RCD's must be visually inspected and 'push button' tested every day at the commencement of use or when they are tripped due to an earth leakage or faulty power tool. It is very important that the test button be pushed after the RCD trips due to a fault as this de-energizes the RCD and prevents minor shock and tingling from occurring.
Portable lights must be mesh guarded and suitable for the task

Electrical Leads

All electrical extension leads should be of a heavy duty type
The maximum length of an extension lead shall not exceed 30 metres
No extension lead shall run from one floor level to another
Extension leads are to be located so they are protected from mechanical damage and do not create tripping hazards
Where extension leads are more than 4m from the electrical equipment or not in view of the person using the electrical equipment, they shall be supported off the floor / ground on stands or hangers covered with non-conductive material
Female ends shall have overshrouds and be transparent
Double adaptors and 3 pin plug adaptors (piggyback) and similar fittings are strictly prohibited

Powered Mobile Plant

Safety is critical in the operation of mobile plant such as forklifts, elevating work platforms (scissors and boom lifts), cranes and earthmoving equipment (excavators, backhoes, etc)

A site specific Traffic Movement Plan (TMP) will be displayed at site induction points. The TMP will be updated as site conditions and work processes change. All mobile plant operators, workers and visitors are to be familiar with the TMP and how it impacts their activities whilst on site (J&T Mechanical Installation Construction Sites)

All mobile plant shall be inducted to site prior to commencing work on site using the Mobile Plant Induction which is available from the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative. The following requirements must be met:

that plant and equipment is in safe condition and is regularly serviced
that risks associated with the use of the plant have been assessed and control measures have been developed
that operators have been properly trained and are competent to use the machinery

All mobile plant and equipment used on building and construction sites should have the following documentation:

the maintenance records and servicing schedules of the plant and machinery
hazard identification of each type of plant and equipment
a risk assessment of the equipment in its specific use on site
a pre-start checklist for each piece of plant, completed by the operator on a daily
basis

Forklift Operation

All personnel using a forklift are responsible in ensuring that they have been appropriately trained and hold a current High Risk Licence (LF). Unlicensed personnel operating a forklift represents a serious safety hazard.

The following items have been implemented across the company to reduce this risk;

Any person who operates a company / company supplied forklift must hold a High Risk Licence (LF)
Personnel holding a High Risk Licence will be issued an individually numbered key to operate the forklift
A register is kept of all employees who have been issued with a key
The employee will be responsible for the key security
Only personnel issued with a key will operate the forklift
When finished with the forklift, personnel must park the fork on level ground, tynes fully lowered, handbrake applied and forklift turned off
Remove key and ensure it is secure

If personnel leaves their key in the forks ignition, disciplinary action will be taken by Management.

Personnel issued with a key are not permitted to issue it to another person so that they can operate the forklift ie. delivery drivers

Note: All forklift attachments (work platforms / fork extensions) must comply with AS2359.1 section 12, which contains specifications for forklift attachments

Plant Safety (excluding Mobile Plant)

Personnel must not operate any plant or equipment, unless:

Fully trained and authorised to do so
Daily plant checks have been carried out and the plant is fitted with all the recommended safety devices, guards and signs and the plant is not faulty. Report any faults to your supervisor and fit a ‘Caution – Out of Service’ Tag.
Long hair is fully and securely contained within a hair net or similar when working with or near plant or power tools that have moving parts
Do not remove any safety guards or safety devices

Lasers

Lasers must not be used on site unless;

labelled with the class of laser – only class 1, 2, and 3A lasers are permitted for use on J&T Mechanical Installation work sitesread and familiarise yourself with the manufacturer’s instructions / user guide before operating the laser
the person who is to operate the laser should visually check it over for any damagesetting the laser up should be performed as per the manufacturer’s instructions or user guide
calibration records to be available on site
warning signs are in position at entry points where the lasers are used

Compressed Air

Compressed air used irresponsibly can cause severe injury or death. Make sure that the following safety rules are always observed;

Hose couplings have safety clips
Hose ends are secured to prevent ‘whipping’
Shut air off at main valve before replacing tools

Never

use compressed air to cool off or blow dust off clothes, skin or hair or direct at another person
use compressed air for practical jokes
kink the hose to cut off the air supply

Excavation Work

Prior to commencing excavation work, obtain underground services information from the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative.

In addition to the SWMS, an Excavation Permit F329 shall be completed for all trenching and

excavation work prior to starting work. The following factors should be considered;

identification of any underground services
the type of ground conditions on the day and during the work
edge protection for trench / excavation
traffic control near the trench / excavation

If deeper than 1.5 metres:

All trenches and excavations must have perimeter guardrails, barrier or cover so there is no risk of anyone falling in and must be securely covered while unattended
must be shored, benched or battered
must have safe ladder access into trenches and holes
do not enter unsupported trenches or holes
all personnel must wear safety helmets
do not work alone in excavation

Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods - as specified Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. Most dangerous goods are hazardous chemicals. Dangerous goods describe certain substances, mixtures or articles that present a risk during transport, either through their physicochemical hazards, acute toxicity or hazards to the environment.

Hazardous Chemicals - means any substance, mixture or article that satisfies the criteria of one or more Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) hazard

classes. Most substances and mixtures that are dangerous goods under the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail (ADG) Code are hazardous chemicals.

The following must be in place for all dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals stored / used on J&T Mechanical Installation sites;

a register of the dangerous goods / hazardous chemicals stored / used
current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be available for each item classified as hazardous - review prior to use (SDS valid for 5 years form date of issue)
adequate labelling of all substance containers (incl decanted)
substances must be stores in a bunded, ventilated, secured area when not in use
spill control / absorbent product must be available to clean up any oil, fuel or chemical spills
appropriate PPE to be available - in accordance with the safety data sheet (SDS) requirements

Equipment Isolation

Lock-out

Locking out of equipment or machinery is the most effective way of preventing it from becoming operational during maintenance. Its effectiveness lies in the ‘one key per lock, one lock per person’ procedure which could mean that multiple locks are fitted, one for each person working on the item. There is only one key per lock and the key must be with the person carrying out the maintenance. Lock-out equipment is available from the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative.

Danger Tags

The danger tag system is designed to give personal protection to individuals. They are black, red and white in colour and each tag has a space to print the operator’s name, the date of placing and type of isolator it is protecting. Danger tags are kept by the J&T Mechanical Installation Representative.

Out of services Tags

These yellow and black tags are used to prevent accidents or damage to machinery that is out of service for repairs, cleaning and alterations.

Removal Procedures

Locks and tags may only be removed by the person who placed them and whose signature is on the tag.

J&T Mechanical Installation Representative can only remove the tag, with the permission of the person who placed it if he:

acquaints himself with the reasons why the tag was attached
carries out all necessary inspections and tests on the circuits / equipment
ensure that equipment may be operated without danger to people or equipment, and
ensures that all persons associated with the work are informed of the actions to be taken

Environmental Controls

When working on a J&T Mechanical Installation site, the following environmental aspects must be managed to prevent impact to the environment.

Water Quality & Erosion Control – prevent polluted site water (painters/plasterers wash) from entering waterways and minimise soil erosion
Air Quality – prevent site dust from blowing off site, limit ground disturbance, regularly wet down dust prone areas
Noise Control – comply with permitted hours of work to minimise the potential for complaints from neighbours
Waste Management – where possible dispose of waste via recycling ensuring all non-recyclable waste is taken to appropriate land-fill
Hazardous Substance Management - always store hazardous substances in leak proof ventilated secure storage facilities and maintain a hazardous substance spill response kit available at all times
Contaminated Material – manage the disposal of contaminated soil in accordance with local regulatory requirements
Natural Resources – protect native flora requiring preservation and that does not need to be removed with safety mesh fencing , limit weed infestation of stockpiles
Archaeological and Heritage Items – Do not damage surrounding heritage buildings and structures

Environmental Policy

J&T Mechanical Installation Pty Ltd is committed to a clean, healthy and ecologically sustainable environment. As such, the J&T Mechanical Installation Pty Ltd recognise its responsibility to conduct all of its operations in a way, which will minimise and reduce the impact on the environment and its natural resources.

This environmental obligation is the responsibility of managers, supervisors and employees at every level of the company and will be achieved through the following key objectives:

Comply and exceed the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
Ensure management are actively involved and provide demonstrated
leadership to support continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Communicate and consult with all employees (and others), to increase their awareness of their environmental obligations and responsibilities.
Strive to continuously improve our environmental management systems and practices through a process of auditing, review and revision
Investigate and ensure a prompt response to all work-related environmental incidents and develop corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Seek to prevent pollution before it is produced, reduce the amount of waste thus reducing landfill at our operation and support pollution prevention by our customers and suppliers.
Adopt best available practices for the reduction of emissions to air, water and land, and for the conservation of water and energy.
Periodically review and revise our Environmental Policy and procedures to maintain their relevance

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