2.10          Occupational Health and Safety 

Eureka Tower is committed to a safe working environment for all that enter the building. All work undertaken within Eureka Tower must adhere to state OH&S legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice. A breach of safe work practices will result in a WRITTEN FIRST and FINAL WARNING being issued. Access to Eureka Tower will be suspended pending investigation. Should access be restored, any further breaches will result in permanent termination of access to Eureka Tower.

Whilst working at Eureka Tower;

  • Ensure OH&S passports are available and current,
  • SWMS is presented at the start of works and preferably in advance of attendance.
  • The use of PPE is mandatory. Contractors are responsible to provide their own PPE,
  • All personnel must comply with instructions issued by Concierge and security,
  • All personnel should familiarise themselves with exit routes and emergency procedures should an evacuation be necessary,
  • Personnel should be mindful not to create hazards (e.g. Trip hazard over power cord),
  • Safe work method statements &/or risk assessments must be completed and approved by site staff before commencing work.This will form part of the risk review undertaken as a part of the “kick off” meeting between the site representative and contractor supervisor,
  • Appropriate control measures must be implemented for all identified hazards,
  • Be aware of the job you are doing and the potential risks involved,
  • Cable trays or A/C trunking is not to be walked/sat/knelt upon without appropriate control measures in place,
  • Only equipment fit for purpose is to be used within Eureka Towerg. Non-conductive (fibreglass or timber) Industrial Ladders only and must be used IAW codes of practice and Australian Standards.
  • ALL injuries, accidents or near misses are to be reported to the site manager or security regardless of the outcome.
  • If work at heights is required you must be familiar and comply with all requirements as set out in the Eureka tower “Working at Heights Policy”.
  • Remain focused on the task at hand.

If you have any questions about anything you have read or not read, please do not hesitate to ask site staff for information.

 

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