Using plant and equipment in the energy sector

Introduction to SafeWork NSW.

Go to this web page: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/about-us. Find the information required to complete the following sentence by adding the missing words:

The Work health and safety roadmap for NSW 2022 (Roadmap) is aimed at everyone to enable the continued reduction in ____ fatalities ___ and ____ serious injury ___ and ____illness ___ in NSW. It sets out agreed priorities to keep safety simple while focusing on the important risks that will reduce harm.

Go to this web page: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/99123/whs-roadmap-revised-aug-2018-SW08067.pdf. Find the information required to complete the following sentence by adding the missing words:

NSW has met and exceeded the targets of a ____20% decline in worker fatalities and a _____30% decline in both serious injuries, illnesses and musculoskeletal injury and illness. Accordingly, the Government has set more ambitious targets. By 2022 NSW aims to achieve the following results: ???

What results? From the same web page, list the three target areas that SafeWork NSW is focusing on for 2022. Also list the goals set by SafeWork NSW:

1: _____ fatalities

2: ______serious illness and injuries

3: ______serious musculoskeletal injuries and illness

Go to this web page: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/legal-obligations/legislation. Find the information required to complete the following sentence by adding the missing words:

We administer, provide advice and monitor and enforce ______ compliance ____ with the Work Health and Safety ACT act 2011 ____ and the Work Health and Safety ______ 2017 ____..

Risk Management.

Go to this web page: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2011-010#sec.47. What does the NSW WHS Act 2011 say about the obligation of an employer (PCBU) to consult with workers on WHS issues? Add the missing words to complete the sentence:

The person conducting a business or undertaking must, so far as is reasonably practicable, ____ consult ____, in accordance with this Division and the regulations, with ____ workers _____ who carry out work for the business or undertaking who are, or are likely to be, directly affected by a matter relating to work health or safety.

Go to this web page: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/50071/Work-health-and-safety-consultation,-cooperation-and-coordination-COP.pdf Refer to P.6 of this pdf to answer the following question:

This duty to consult is based on the recognition that worker input and participation improves _____decesion______-_____making______ about health and safety matters and assists in reducing work-related injuries and disease. The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult with employees and anyone else who carries out work for the business or undertaking. A PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, with ___contractors_____ and ____sub-contractors____ and their employees, on-hire workers, outworkers, ___apprentices_______, ______trainees_____, work experience __students_____, volunteers and other people who are working for the PCBU and who are, or are likely to be, directly affected by a health and safety matter.

Go to this web page: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/legal-obligations/employer-business-obligations/managing-hazards-and-risks. Study the info on this page then list the three steps in Risk Management:

1: _________ Identify hazards in the work place _______________________________

2: _________ Access the risk those hazards can create __________________________

3: _________ Eliminate or minimize those risk as much as possible ________________

Go to this web page: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/446028/hierarchy-of-controls-SW09182.pdf. List the preferred method to control hazards. Also list other methods if the preferred method is not possible:

Hazard ___ Control Measures _____ is the preferred method to control hazards. If this preferred method is not possible, other hazard control methods include:

1: _______ ADMINISTRATION _________________________________

2: _______ ENGINEERING CONTROLS ___________________________

3: _______ PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS (PPE) _____________

If risks remain, the possible impact on people must be controlled using ______ PPE _____.

1: ____ Construction work ____________________________________

2: ____ First aid in work place _________________________________

3: ____ Hazardous manual task ________________________________

4: ____ Managing noise and preventing hearing loss _______________

5: ____ Managing electrical risks _______________________________

6: ____ How to manage work health and safety risks _______________

7: ____ Managing the risk of falls in housing construction .___________

8: ____ Managing then risk of plant in the work place _______________

Download these Codes of Practice for future reference when completing assignments.

This SafeWork NSW web page provides info on the Hierarchy of Risk Control Measures :

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/446028/hierarchy-of-controls-SW09182.pdf.

Provide examples of the following:

Personal Protective Equipment.

Construction Work.

Refer to this web page: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2017-0404#ch.6. Use the info on this web page to fill in the missing words:

Part 6.1 Preliminary: 289 Meaning of “construction work”.

(1) In this Chapter, construction work means any work carried out in connection with the ___ construction ___, _____ alteration ____, conversion, fitting-out, commissioning, renovation, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition, decommissioning or dismantling of a _____ structure ___.

Go to this web page: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/construction/construction/general-requirements-accordians/prepare-safe-work-method-statement. Use info on this web page to fill in the missing words:

Take into account all relevant matters, including circumstances that may affect the work and work health and safety management plans that may be prepared in connection with a construction project. If the SWMS is not followed, stop work immediately and only recommence when the statement can be followed. The SWMS must be understandable to those who use it and should outline:

•the ____ work _____ involved

•the _____ hazards _________ and ______ risk ________

•the ___ control ___________ measures and how they will be implemented, monitored and reviewed

Give a copy of the SWMS to the principal contractor before the work commences. Keep a copy available for inspection and readily accessible to workers until the work is completed, or for at least two years if there is a notifiable incident. The SWMS must be reviewed and, if necessary, revised when control measures are changed after a notifiable incident.

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The Safe Wok Method Statement.

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/legal-obligations/legislation/accordians/increases-to-penalty-provisions-work-health-and-safety-amendment-review-act-2020-schedule-2-consequential-amendments-to-the-whs-act

Go to this web page: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2011-010#sec.33

Scroll to Division 5 Offences and Penalties. Read Note 33 - Category 3 Offences. Assume an individual worker (not a PCBU) commits a Category 3 offence. How many Penalty Units apply?

A person commits a Category 3 offence if:

(a) the person has a health and safety duty, and

(b) the person fails to comply with that duty.

Maximum penalty: (a) in the case of an offence committed by an individual (other than as a person conducting a business or undertaking or as an officer of a person conducting a business or undertaking): _________ penalty units.

The 4 figure for a Penalty Unit was $100 but the NSW Government has linked Penalty Units to the CPI and this will cause an annual increase. Assume that a Penalty Unit is now $$102.95. Multiply the number of Penalty Units by $$102.95 to determine the fine for a Category 3 breach of the NSW WHS Act.

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The following page illustrates a SWMS designed to enable an optical fibre cable to be safely terminated into a Fibre-Breakout-Out-Tray (FOBOT). This worked example and the MSDS info will help you to complete an SWMS exercise later in this paper. It involves the use of cement. A few points when preparing to write a SWMS:

· Start by noting the task steps in their correct sequence on a separate sheet.

· Review docs such as Instruction Manuals, Codes of Practice and MSDS Sheets etc to ensure you identify all possible hazards.

· Before you complete the SWMS exercise (that involves the use of cement) later in this paper, read this: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/hazardous-chemicals/crystalline-silica/crystalline-silica-general-fact-sheet

A blank SWMS Sheet appears on the next page. To familiarise yourself with the SWMS, complete this sheet to provide a Step-by-Step process to enable fencing wire entangled around a lawnmower cutting disk to be safely removed.

MSDS Sheets.

After an electrician fixes the electrical pipe and wall boxes into the chased wall, your task is to mix mortar using sand and cement to grout the cavity around the pipe. You must produce an effective SWMS before commencing this activity. Before using any substances, you must obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from its manufacturer for each substance that you will use. To perform this activity, you will need to study the MSDS for cement. This MSDS can be found here:

https://www.cementaustralia.com.au/sites/default/files/2018-07/CASDS23%2BConcrete%2BMix.pdf

https://www.ohsrep.org.au/silica_e6w4qije5l8wpqjctec0iw

Also consider the Hierarchy of Risk Controls. Refresh your memory: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/446028/hierarchy-of-controls-SW09182.pdf.

A number of sections in MSDS contain critical information that needs to be included in our SWMS’s. Study this MSDS sheet located at the web page above to complete the table below.

Now list the Section No’s that contain critical info that needs to be included in a SWMS to be used before grouting around the pipe that you chased into the wall:

Keep all of this info for the future SWMS.

Construction Site Access.

Construction Projects must be controlled by a Principle Contractor. Refer to this pdf to answer the following questions: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/52151/Construction-work-COP.pdf

What is Construction work? Give a brief description:

____ According to the WHS Regulation any work carried out in connection with the construction, alteration, fitting out, commissioning , renovation, repair, maintenance , and refrubrishment, demolition, decommissioning or dismantling of structure. It can be commercial, civil or housing

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What is Construction Project? Give a brief description:

_____ A construction project is the project that involves construction work where the cost of construction works $250,000 or more. A construction project covers the activities in volved in the construction work over the point where the construction project is handed over to the person who commissioned it. The handover usually takes place at the practical completion of the project, for example when the house is considered habitable and the buyer or owner takes possession ______

When is a Principle Contractor required?

_______ Each time when we get construction project Principle Contractor is required. And there can be only one principle contractor for each construction project . __________________________________________________________________________

The Principle Contractor has significant WHS obligations. Refer to the Construction Work COP and find the relevant paragraph to fill in the missing words:

Although a principal contractor or builder may not be present on site, they must still ensure

the work is being carried out __safely____. The principal contractor or builder should check the

subcontractor’s __ work ____ _ procedure ___ and any __ SWMS ____ (if relevant) to ensure risks associated with the work are addressed and then __ visit __ the site as necessary to verify the work is being carried out __ safely __. In every case, individuals are expected to take reasonable _ care __ for their own __ safety ___ and that their acts do not adversely affect the health and safety of others.

When a worker arrives at a Construction Site seeking access to perform work, it is typical to be met by a person in charge of site security who will direct the worker to the site administration office where qualifications and accreditations will be checked. Workers will require three different WHS qualifications before they are granted access to the construction site. One essential qualification required before entering a construction site is the White Card more correctly known as General Construction Induction qualification. What are the other two qualifications required? Refer to this web page pdf to identify them and their purpose and complete the table below:

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1703/information-sheet-work-induction-for-construction.pdf

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Element 1: Prepare to use routine equipment, plant and technologies.

Use of routine equipment/plant/technologies in an energy sector environment . When you researched the topic of Codes of Practice above you would have discovered and downloaded the following pdf: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/52156/Managing-the-risks-of-plant-in-the-workplace-COP.pdf

Note that the word plant appears in both the title for the UEENEEE141A competency and also in the Code of Practice. What is meant by the word plant ? Refer to p. 5 in the code. You will see Clause 1.1. Here’s an extract:

Note that Power Tools are included as plant . Electricians use many electrical tools on a daily basis. These tools are capable of causing severe injuries if misused. Misuse includes the use of tools contrary to Manufacture’s Instructions or contrary to accepted safe practices within the industry. The removal of a safety guard is certainly an unsafe practice. The failure to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is also an unsafe practice. Using a power saw or an angle grinder in a single handed manner is also unsafe. These are a few examples that must be considered when formulating the WHS policies to be enforced in the workplace.

1.1: Instructions in the use of routine equipment, plant or technologies are communicated and confirmed to ensure clear understanding.

When you check power tools to ensure that they are safe to use, don’t forget to check that they have been tested and tagged to meet SafeWork NSW standards: Study this web page to answer the following question: https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/electrical-and-power/electrical-inspection-and-testing

Who is permitted by SafeWork NSW to test and tag electrical equipment for use on work sites including construction sites?

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The photo below shows the use of a hammer drill on a construction site and this means that the tool must be tested and tagged every month . After an electrical tool passes the required safety test, it is tagged with a colour coded tag. The chart below shows the tag colours used in NSW:

Where will you obtain instructions for the safe use of the hammer drill illustrated in the photo?

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How will you ensure that your apprentice is able to check that this power tool is safe to use and has the ability to use this tool safely?

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What PPE must be used when using this hammer drill to chisel out concrete as illustrated?

Anti-vibration gloves, safety glasses/face shield, hearing protection, head protection, respiratory mask, safety boots, ____________________________________________________________________________

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Study the Makita Demolition Hammer User Manual supplied. List all of the safe work practices and methods that must be used with this tool and that you will teach to your apprentice.

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Visit the SafeWork NSW web site that lists Codes of Practice and list the Codes of Practice that relate to this work activity.

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1.2 OHS policies and procedures are communicated and confirmed to ensure they are understood as they apply in the carrying out of the work.

1.3 Tools, equipment and personnel protective equipment necessary for the work are identified, scheduled and checked to ensure they work correctly as intended and are safe to use in accordance with established procedures.

1.4 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved.

1.5 Resources and materials needed to do the work are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with established procedures.

1.6 Schedule of work including practices for working safely are confirmed in accordance with instructions and requirements.

https://www.ccaa.com.au/imis_prod/documents/Library%20Documents/CCAA%20Technical%20Publications/CCAA%20Guides/CCAAGUIDE2001-T54-CPH5-9-TBR.pdf

What does this pdf state relating to Cutting and Chasing precast concrete walls?

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Given that this pdf appears to have no name or date or claim to authority, what document will you access to verify the CCAA extract above and to ensure adherence to Australian Law? Fill in the missing word to answer this question: The ___________ Code of Australia. Refer to the following:

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/planning-and-property/land-and-property-development/building-rules-regulations-and-information/the-building-code-of-australia

Now answer the following questions:

Who will you need to liaise with to enable this work to proceed?

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What essential work activities must be completed before arranging for the walls to be cut and chased for power pipe and cabling?

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What tools and materials need to be gathered for issue to the worker who completes this task?

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Assume you are undertaking the task and your electrician / supervisor instructs you to complete the Risk Management activity required for the task of rendering over the pipe after it has been chased into the wall. L:ist the three Risk Management steps:

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Before commencing the work, what action will you take if you encounter unclear work tasks?

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What action will you take if you discover hazards that are beyond your control? Eg: Assume that the channel extends up a wall to a height of 3m. Address this and all other possible hazards.

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You previously studied an MSDS Sheet for cement power. You have adhered to your electrician / supervisor’s instructions to fix the AS/NZS3000 specified pipe into the wall to the correct depth etc. You are now required to complete a SWMS that is capable of keeping you safe as you mix mortar and grout around the pipe fixed into the channel in the concrete wall.

Use the blank SWMS on the following page to complete this exercise. There is a spare SWMS on Page 22 in case extra room is required. Also feel free to construct you’re a replica SWMS using a spreadsheet if you’d prefer to avoid hand writing.

Think carefully about this exercise to ensure that you are able to perform the work safely. For example, omitting PPE mandated on an MSDS Sheet would be difficult to explain if a supervisor or an Inspector dropped unannounced and started asking questions. Your SWMS must be capable of keeping all workers safe. SafeWork NSW Inspectors might use an injured worker as evidence of an unsatisfactory SWMS or Risk Management activity or WHS Management Plan.

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Think about the task of mixing concrete and working from ground level to a height of 3m to grout around the pipe. Study the information on this web page:

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-high-risk-work-licence

Now describe how SafeWork NSW legislation will impact upon the use of specialist equipment to complete this job:

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What steps might the supervisor take to enable the worker to complete this grouting work, taking into consideration the specialised equipment that will be required to complete this task, and the fact that staff may not possess the licence required to operate this equipment? Also list possible options open to the supervisor:

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Having considered all of these issues, now produce a SWMS that will enable staff to grout around a pipe into a channel chased into a masonry wall from 1400mm above floor height to the top of the wall at a height of 3m. Remember - use the extra SWMS blank is if extra lines are required.

Element 2: Use routine equipment, plant and technologies.

2.1 OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents.

2.2 Routine equipment, plant or technologies are used in accordance with schedule of work to ensure work is completed in an agreed time, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste.

https://www.totaltools.com.au/136987-makita-2-piece-vacuum-cleaner-dust-extractor-wall-chaser-kit-sg1251jvc30m

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2.3 Further instructions are sought from appropriate personnel in the event of unplanned happenings or conditions.

2.4 Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with instructions and requirements.

Element 3: Complete use of routine equipment, plant and technologies.

3.1 Final checks are made to ensure the use of routine equipment, plant or technologies conforms with instructions and to requirements.

3.2 Appropriate personnel are notified of completion of the work using routine equipment, plant or technologies.

3.3 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures.

3.4 Work area is cleaned up and made safe and sustainable energy practices are followed.

3.5 Appropriate records are updated in accordance with instructions and established procedures.