Safety
Work at Heights
Safety Management System
Policy and Philosophy
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Building Rectification Services commitment, and on going investment into Workplace Health and Safety has identified many work at heights issues. In particular Swing Stage Operations and Management.
Our Philosophy of POSITIVE SAFETY behaviour is central to all, Building Rectification Services projects. When Safety Regulations for Work at Heights and swing stage works. We seriously understand that there must be a ZERO HARM team mindset.
This has been achieved - Exceeding regulatory specifications by always having a back up or secondary system. - Employment of Independent Risk Assessors - Employment of Independent Structural Engineers - Working closely with regulatory authorities, including WHSQ - In-house Training - Recognised Certification and Training - Application of dot point style checklists, including a comprehensive Site Folder - Site Auditing, including spot audits by Independent Risk Assessors and Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Inspectors
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Hazard Identification and Risk Management Control Process
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Planning and Management is always the result of: - Professional Advice - Management Experience - Employee concerns and requirements |
| Some examples of extra secondary measurements above normal requirements |
| 1a. | SWING STAGE CRADLE |
| Built in Weldmesh Panels, for cradle containment of tools and / or equipment |
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| 1b. | HighBack Light Weight Toolboxes. |
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To keep tools and small equipment off th floor to reduce tripping hazards and / or accidental knocking of objects off the swing stage |
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| 2. | Swing Stage Suspension System |
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Secondary Anchoring back up suspension beams should primary counter weight system fail.
Secondary anchors include: - 8.0 Grade Chain or Double 9.0mm Grade 2160 Wire cable, anchored to slab or suitable column - Double accrow prop fixed and anchored between suitable floor slabs |
| 3. | Safety Lines |
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Our safety lines are attached to the building, via certified attachement points.
Not only is this safety line a secondary line of safety; it is also a rescue line. This is achieved by way of a rescue stop, and enough extra safety line on the roof (or area above the swing stage); to lower a stranded person to a safe area below, or to the ground. |
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Employment of Independent of Risk Assessors
Although we have had our own safety and management plans, independent advisors give new angles and approach to simplified but comprehensive management plans. For example, Risk Management International.
Employment of Independent Structural Engineers.
New Designs, innovations and Engineering in Swing Stage Suspension Systems. Design includes Quick Assemble Suspension Beams.
This can be adapted for various size beams and out boards. Features include:
- Adjustable and Swivel Support Legs
- Bolt on Cournter Weight Boxes
- Simple bolt together design that is extremely strong, with few components
Employment of companies such as Stephen Waite Structural Engineers has been a great help in innovations for the more difficult access jobs.
Site Audits
Spot audits are carried out by Independent Professionals Safety Auditors, In-house Site Supervidors and Independent Engineers. e.g.
- Risk Management International
- Buildcheck and Weekly Site Minutes
- Stephen Waite Engineers
Projects Health and Safety Structure Systems and Procedures
To make our management system clear, yet comprehensive, a simple dot point checklist is available for, each and every task.
This laid out simply in our "Site Folder Index".
Training is part of this Site Folder and Checklist, with two main areas of training.
- Safety Line Induction and Rescue procedures to Australian Standarde 1891 - Swing Stage Operators Certificate of Induction. Instructed by licensed and experienced Advanced Scaffolders - Daily, Weekly and Monthly Checklists - Daily pre-start and toolbox meetings - Monthly general toolbox meetings to include guest speakers in the fields of works safety and training.
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In-House Training
| B. | Recognised Certification and Training |
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Out of a total of approximately 40 staff - All workers Blue Card (construction induction) certified - All workers Work at Heights certified - 'Basic Scaffold' currenlty 10 certified staff - 'Intermediate Scaffold' currently 6 certified staff - 'Advanced Scaffold' currently 3 certified staff - 'Dogger' currently 6 certified staff - 'Confined Spaces' currently 8 certified staff - 'Electrical Testers' currently 2 certified staff - 'Elevated Work Platform' currently 6 certified staff - Military Certification in Rope Access Safety, Search and Recovery, currently 1 Senior Manager certified - Certification in the Procedures for Operation, Safety, Rigging and Maintenance Inspection of Skyl Climber Suspended Access Equipment, currently 1 Senior Manager certified. |
Summary
It is a credit to our employees and contractors that we have come this far. Through efforts, innovations and ideas generated for our projects, we have achieved continuous improvements.
Building Rectification Services is pleased with this progress, we also know we need to continue to do more.
Building Rectification Services recognises the company is only as good as its employees. A major investment has been allocated for ongoing training at all levels of Management through to all workers.
Through ongoing training and a simple but comprehensive management program, we have made the workplace safer for everyone.
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