AUSTRALIAN ESCALATOR
SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN
Project
Scope of Work
Prepared for:
Prepared by: Scott Smith (Australian Escalator Services).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope of Works
2. OHS Policy
3. OHS Responsibilities
4.Induction
5.Skills & Competencies.
6.Hazard identification and Risk Assessment
7.Job Hazard Analysis
8.Workers Compensation
9.Hazard Reporting
10.Electrical Register
11.Hazardous Substances
12.Personal Protective Equipment
13.First Aid & Incident Investigation
14. Environmental Procedures
1. SCOPE OF WORKS
Remove all removable stains and other products that have been spilt on treads of travelators
The Manager is responsible for all aspects of the day to day cleaning ensuring all OH&S processes and
procedures are followed.
Competent Australian Escalator Services tradesmen with trade qualifications and labourers with relevant experience
shall carry out the work onsite.
Restricted Areas
The owner / controller shall declare the escalator "Restricted Area" and ensure access is restricted to authorised
person only The owner / controller is responsible for other trades / persons entering the area.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
Australian Escalator Services is committed to taking all appropriate measures to protect the safety of its
employees and the natural environment that we work in.
We all recognise that occupational injuries and illnesses as well as environmental incidents are preventable and
that operating risks can be removed or adequately safeguarded.
To support this commitment to Safety, we will:
• Comply with applicable Health & Safety Laws, Regulations, and Codes of Practice issued by Government
departments.
• Establish safety and environmental work practices and procedures for all tasks undertaken by the
company.
• Seek to eliminate all employee injuries by making the workplace free from hazardous conditions and
unsafe work practices.
• Ensure that our procedures for the disposal of all waste products comply with Environmental Regulations
and conserve our environment.
• Work closely with the industry and suppliers to continually review and develop Safe work practices and
procedures.
• Regularly perform internal safety audits during the course of an assignment to ensure compliance and
adherence to safety procedures.
All Australian Escalator Services staff shall be competent, responsible and fully accountable for the
Environmental, Health and Safety performance of the company. Australian Escalator Services will foster a Safety
First Culture with employees that are dedicated to working safely at all times and who are able to demonstrate
their understanding of the company's safety procedures during the course of normal business.
3. OH&S RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Operations Manager OH&S Responsibilities
1. Policy Leadership
Personally re-affirm the Operational EH&S Policy.
Personally express your commitment to the EH&S program and your role in Providing a safe place for all your
employees to work Personally, by example, demonstrate that safety is part of every job.
2. Organisation and Oversight Attend and
contribute to weekly operations meetings
3. Accountability
Consistently discipline poor and inadequate safety performance eg safety rules not Being followed or not being
enforced
Make EH&S performance an important component to field employees appraisal.
4. Assessment Prevention and Control
During weekly operations meetings, present all EH&S information/concerns
regarding situations, jobs, projects, audits, inspections, incident investigations,
close calls, discipline etc.
Request assistance/guidance to implement corrective actions.
5. Education and Training
Ensure EH&S training is conducted prior to the commencement of all cleaning
works. Concentrate on four focus areas:-Securing public access to Escalator or Travelator,
Control of cleaning machines, High risk practices, controlling energy release
Personally conduct EH&S training on the job (eg Job hazard analysis).
Training as specified by Karcher or Rosemor Representative.
6. Communication
Personally review every incident and/or near Hit
Pass on relevant EH&S information to all employees prior to commencing works.
Recognise employees for excellent EH&S performance.
7. Rules and Procedures
Understand, teach and communicate EH&S rules and procedures.
Observe and consistently discipline poor EH&S performance and reward good Behaviour.
8. Site Inspections and Audits
Perform daily inspections of site and adherence to site specific safe work method statements.
Ensure follow-up of agreed safety actions to address any items identified.
Ensure Daily JHA's are performed for tasks being completed during daily work shifts.
9. Incident Investigation
Personally investigate all incidents and near hits.
Ensure implementation and communication of actions to prevent a recurrence.
3.2 Project Manager OH&S Responsibilities
1. Policy Leadership
Personally re-affirm the Operation EH&S Policy.
Personally express your commitment to the EH&S program and your role in providing a safe place for all your
employees to work
Personally, by example, demonstrate that safety is part of every job.
2. Organisation and Oversight
Attend and contribute to weekly operations meetings
3. Accountability
Consistently discipline poor and inadequate safety performance e.g. safety rules not being followed or not being
enforced Make EH&S performance an important component to field employees appraisal.
4. Assessment Prevention and Control
During weekly operations meetings, present all EH&S information/concerns regarding situations, jobs, projects,
audits, inspections, incident investigations, close calls, discipline etc.
Request assistance/guidance to implement corrective actions.
5. Education and Training
Ensure EH&S training is conducted prior to the commencement of all demolition and removal works. Concentrate on
these focus areas:-
- Securing public access to Escalator or Travelator,
- Control of cleaning machines,
- High risk practices,
- Controlling energy release
- Personally conduct Environmental and OH&S training on the job (eg Job hazard analysis).
- Training as specified by Karcher or Rosemor Representative.
6. Communication
Personally review every incident and/or near hit.
Pass on relevant EH&S information to all employees prior to commencing works. Recognise employees for excellent
EH&S performance.
7. Rules and Procedures
Understand, teach and communicate EH&S rules and procedures.
Observe and consistently discipline poor EH&S performance and reward good behaviour.
8. Site Inspections and Audits
Perform daily inspections of site and adherence to site specific safe work method statements.
Ensure follow-up of agreed safety actions to address any items identified.
Perform Daily JHA's on the tasks to be performed during the shift.
9. Incident Investigation
Personally investigate all incidents and near hits.
Ensure implementation and communication of actions to prevent a recurrence.
3.4 Field Employees OH&S Responsibilities
To keep the operations safe, the following are some of the principle requirements of all Australian Escalator
Services field employees:
- Be sure all equipment and job site areas where Australian Escalator Services are performing cleaning work
are routinely inspected to identify any unsafe conditions which could cause injuries or property
damage.
- Eliminate any unsafe conditions or practices that are under the control of Australian Escalator
Services.
- Whenever the unsafe practices or workers of other trades could cause injury to Australian Escalator
Services personnel, immediately inform Australian Escalator Services management
- Report all accidents, incidents and near Hits within 24 hours to Australian Escalator Services Management
team on the emergency contact number listed in the front of this safety plan.
- Keep unauthorised persons out of areas where work is being performed with the use of restrictive barricades
and warning signs.
- All field staff is to be made aware of the hazards that are present for the type of work to be performed. A
review all Safe Work Method Statements and site specific procedures prior to commencement of work are
mandatory.
- Don't allow any Australian Escalator Services employee to work when their ability or alertness is so
impaired by fatigue, illness, or other physical causes that might expose themselves or others to
injury.
- Ensure all PPE equipment is available at all times and in good working order.
- Employees will not be permitted to work on-site without correct PPE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OHS RESPONSIBILITIES
Failure to comply with Australian Escalator Services procedures regarding safe work practices as outlined in this
site safety plan will result in disciplinary action being carried to the offending individual or group of
employees.
4. OHS INDUCTION
Procedure:
Australian Escalator Services will ensure that all employees carrying out the nominated work have
relevant training including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Induction Training
(White Card) as well as Australian Escalator Services induction training.
The Australian Escalator Services induction will cover the following areas:
- Australian Escalator Services Safety Rules
- Hazscan (identifying hazards in the Workplace)
- Hazard reporting procedures
- Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Method Statements
- Personal Protective Equipment requirements
- Cleaning Machine Operation.
5. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Procedure:
Australian Escalator Services will ensure that all of its employees are adequately trained and qualified to a
level of competency sufficient to ensure their health and safety when at work.
OH&S training is performed regularly through toolbox talks specific for the work to be carried out.
Australian Escalator Services staff are issued with PPE appropriate for the tasks they carry out and are trained
on the correct use and maintenance of the equipment.
All Australian Escalator Services Management and Project Supervisory staff has been trained in
Hazard and Risk assessment specific to the work they carry out as well as training on the
job hazard analysis applicable to their work activities being conducted.
Assessment:
Australian Escalator Services undertake a training / competency assessment of all employees. The assessment is
recorded on a training register. Where skill deficiencies are detected appropriate training is be provided so
employees can perform their designated duties safely.
Selection and Use:
- Training records will be made available to view upon request.
- Australian Escalator Services Field staff will be selected for specific tasks based on their level of
skills and competency to undertake the work safely.
- Appropriate training will be provided prior to commencement of work for semi or unskilled labour.
6. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT
Procedure
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation requires anyone in control of the workplace to identify the potential
hazards of the proposed work, assess the risks involved and develop controls to eliminate, or minimise, the
risk.
Identify Hazards
To help find all potential hazards the job will be broken down into activities that follow the sequence of
activities and works conducted. These activities are provided in a Job Hazard Analysis, which is a list of job
steps, and other work-related practices. The JHA will detail how the Work will be carried out.
To assist this process the following resources may be used:
- WorkCover and trade based Codes of Practice and other publications
- Workplace experiences
- Consultation with workers experienced in the task to be undertaken.
Assess Risks For each potential workplace hazard identified, a Risk Class can be determined by referring to the
categories below. This will determine the requirements for management of the risks identified.
Class 1: (High Risk) : Does the hazard have the
potential to kill, or permanently disable you?
Class 2: (Medium Risk): Does the hazard have the
potential to cause a serious injury, or illness, which will temporarily disable you?
Class 3: (Low Risk): Does the hazard have the
potential to cause a minor injury which would not disable you?
Selection and Use:
- Where identified, all class 1 and 2 risks will be recorded on a detailed Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) record.
Class 3 risks will be minimised as far as possible but will not be recorded on a JHA.
- A Risk Class will be used to determine the level of Controls required eliminating, or minimizing a
potential hazard.
- The higher the Risk Class the more extensive the controls to be provided.
Risk
Matrix
7. JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS PROCESS
Procedure
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is the process of identifying potential hazards, assessing their risk and recording how
to eliminate, or minimize, the risk to worker safety (controls).
Where potential hazards are identified as Class 1 or Class 2 risks a Job Hazard
Analysis will be completed using the step by step guide on the next page.
Evaluation of the JHA:
Job Hazard Analysis will be evaluated on how well Class 1 and Class 2 hazards have been identified for the work
activity to be undertaken and whether the suggested controls, wherever possible, eliminate the potential hazard or
minimise the risk of injury.
Controls should be assigned as high as practical in the "Best to Worst" guide shown below.
Job Hazard Analysis Step by Step:
1. The name of the site owner I controller?
2. A description of the work activity or task to be undertaken?
3. The date the JHA was developed.
4. The name and signature of the person who developed the JHA?
5. The job steps involved in doing the work?
Potential hazards associated with the work and its job steps which are Class 1 and Class 2 risks?
The controls that will be put in place to eliminate or minimise the potential hazards identified?
Controls as high as practicable on the "best" to "worst" control guide.
Employees will review the JHA and sign back page of the JHA to acknowledge that they understand and are willing
to implement the controls required to carry out the work safely.
8. WORKERS COMPENSATION
Procedure Australian Escalator Services will provide Workers Compensation Insurance for all employees and other
persons deemed to be employees under the Workers Compensation Act 1987. The trade and occupation of each employee
and their salaries will be recorded. A record of the insurance will be provided together with an attached current
copy of the policy details issued by the insurer.
Assessment:
Workers Compensation - Australia Wide
Company: Australian Escalator Services
Person Responsible for Scott Smith & Chris Collins
Processing Claims:
Scott Smith 0400 225 571 Chris Collins 0423 020 364
Name of Insurer: GIO Workers Compensation (NSW) Pty Ltd
Phone No.: 13 10 10
Policy No.: WC476541157
Potential Hazard/Near Hit Report
Definition: Near Hit
1. An unsafe act or condition that is discovered / recognised before it caused injury to a person or damage to the
environment.
2. An event occurred but did not result in injury to a person or damage to the environment.
- Potential Hazard
- Near Hit
9. ELECTRICAL REGISTER
Procedure:
Australian Escalator Services will use portable tools and extension leads in accordance with the provisions of
Australian Standard AS-3000, Wiring Rules.
All electrical wiring works will be conducted by qualified licensed electrical trades staff in accordance with the
provisions of Australian Standard AS-3000, Wiring Rules.
All electrical equipment will be listed in the Electrical Equipment Register. The register will be completed and
maintained by the individual tool holder or company representative.
Inspection & Tagging:
All electrical leads, portable power tools, junction boxes and earth leakage devices will be tested, inspected by a
suitably qualified person and labelled with a tag of current date before use. A record of the currency of all
electrical equipment should also be recorded.
Testing and Tagging will be carried out monthly.
Selection and Use:
- When used on site all electrical equipment will be connected to a 10 mA Earth Leakage protection device at
all times.
- Where practicable all electrical leads will be kept off the ground on insulated hangers or on insulated
lead stands.
- Extension leads will not be joined together.
- Electrical equipment will not be placed on, or near, wet areas
See Appendix-Forms
10. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Procedure:
Prior to hazardous substances being used on site all hazardous Substances shall be accompanied by a Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) that complies with all relevant requirements. All substances to be brought on site will be listed
in the hazardous Substances Register.
Selection:
When selecting hazardous substances consider the following:
- Flammability and explosivity
- Carcinogenic classification if relevant;
- Corrosive properties;
- Environmental hazards;
- Toxicity (short and long term);
- Chemical action and instability;
- Extent of PPE required;
- Storage requirements.
Storage:
All storage and use of hazardous substances will be in accordance with the MSDS.
All hazardous substances will be stored in their original containers with the label intact at all times.
Hazardous substances of any quantity will not be stored in site sheds or offices.
Use:
Where practicable the material with the lowest possible hazard capability that meets the technical requirements
for the job will be used .Prior to using the hazardous substance all workers involved in its use will be provided
with adequate information and training to allow safe completion of the required task. Confirmation of this training
will be documented on a training record form.
See Appendix-Forms
11. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Procedure:
Australian Escalator Services will supply clothing or equipment designed to protect parts, or all, of the body
where other means of protection are not available or practicable. This equipment may include: gloves, eye
protection, hearing protection, high visibility garments, sun cream, safety belts and harnesses.
Assessment:
During the development of control measures for Job Hazard Analysis the "Best" to "Worst" guide to controls
outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis section will be used to help minimise reliance on PPE.
Selection and Use:
- All issues of PPE to each individual will be recorded on a PPE Issue Record (one for each
individual).
- Records of PPE are maintained at the Australian Escalator Services office.
- All Australian Escalator Services personnel working on this site will be issued with required safety
Equipment related to task undertaken.
- Ensure all items of PPE are manufactured, used and maintained in accordance with the relevant Australian
Standard. Proof of Australian Standard compliance will be provided, e.g. labelling.
- Each employee will be instructed and or trained in the correct use of each PPE item prior to commencement
of works on site.
- It is the responsibility of each Australian Escalator Services employee to ensure their personal safety
equipment is protected from any damage on site.
13. FIRST AID & INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Procedure:
First Aid Personnel and Location of First-aid:
During the site safety induction the owner / controller shall ensure that Australian Escalator Services staff
working on the site are made aware of the location of the site first aid office and procedure to contact first aid
personnel in the case of an emergency.
For emergency first aid, the Australian Escalator Services staff member is to contact the nominated first aid
person in their work team.
Other first aid facilities available are: the site first aid, medical centre, local hospital, local chemist,
call 000.
Reporting:
All injuries will be reported to the appropriate First Aid Officer on site. Injuries will be recorded in the
Australian Escalator Services Injury Register located in the Site Folder.
Australian Escalator Services will inform the Representative managing the site and provide a copy of the Injury
Register detailing the occurrence.
Records will be kept for a minimum of 5 years. Where the injury results in an absence from the workplace of 7 days
or more the injury and its circumstances will be reported to the WorkCover Authority using the appropriate
form.
Investigation:
The Australian Escalator Services Operations Manager shall investigate all incidents within 24 hours (for lost
time). Investigation will be recorded on Incident Investigation form.
Incidents will be recorded by Operations Manager
Incidents will be investigated by Operations Manager
Incidents will be reported to WorkCover by Operations Manager
13. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES
13.1 Materials Stored On Site during demolition works
Materials stored at the job site must be secured in an area of limited access and be protected by lock and key
where possible. Australian Escalator Services will notify Building owners if required of the type and quantity of
material stored in this area.
Material storage areas at job sites should be kept neat and clean. Storage planning must include consideration
for access to fire exits and fire control. (e.g., do not obstruct fire exits and doorways, segregate materials to
minimize fire spread; do not mix new material with Waste material).
13.2 Job Site Spill Plan:
Australian Escalator Services personnel must take adequate precautions to prevent the likelihood of uncontrolled
oil and chemical spills. These precautionary activities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Keeping containers closed except when filling or dispensing fluids.
- Collecting and returning all used containers to local office.
- The use of cleaning solvents should be minimized. The solvent container should be kept closed and unused
solvents should be returned to the local office.
- In the event that a spill occurs under no circumstances are petroleum products to be used as a cleaning
agent.
13.3 Australian Escalator Services: Spill procedure
1. If safe to do so, upright the container or plug the source of the leak.
2. Remove absorbents from container.
3. Clean up the spill using absorbent materials.
4. Place all spent absorbents into sealed container.
5. Label container appropriately (e.g., oil soaked absorbent).
6. Return spent absorbents to Australian Escalator Services Local Office for disposal.
7. Clean floor with detergent or as directed by manufacturer.
8. Report all spills to Site or Centre Representative.
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