Safe Work Procedure for Grounds Clean-up

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Authorised by Chief Executive Officer

Revised Date: 15 November 2021

Purpose

•      To conduct work in a safe manner and to wear appropriate PPE i.e. safety glasses

•      To ensure that the area in front of Windward Industries from the northern fence between stores and administration south of the road/footpath.

Applies to

All Windward Industries staff and employees working on PA/WI premises

Training

•      Staff to train/support employees on task

•      Staff to ensure employees are supervised at all times and are aware of the required work area.  Supervision is required

Safety

•      Employees DO NOT proceed beyond work area or into restricted areas.  PPE Racal helmet, safety glasses, protective gloves e.g. rubber/rigger gloves and long handle grabber.  All PA required PPR.

•      Be aware of other operational traffic around you and the possibility of snakes and spiders

•      Be mindful of areas of vegetation, be sun smart

Pre-Operational Checks

•      Check that other contractors working in the same areas will not be of issue

•      All items PPE, tools etc. are in good condition

Hazard Assessment

List here all aspects of the job e.g. Manual handling, Chemical hazards

•      Minimize manual handling of any large items. Ask for assistance

•      Constantly check for snakes

•      Keep out of long vegetation be careful of garden edges and uneven ground (tripping hazards).

Environmental Impact

Type here any environmental requirements

All refused items collected must be disposed/recycled in proper manner

Isolation

List any “standing isolation procedures by title and number

Not Applicable

Related Documents

PA Standards – Title Housekeeping, Task Analysis – Grounds Clean up, JSA – Grounds Clean up.

Detailed Procedure

Brief numbered steps of job task. Include flow chart where required:

1.       Employees to wear correct PPE and have correct equipment in clean and good order

2.       Check for hazard around cleanup areas. Other contractors etc.

3.       Staff to supervise set up procedure CAUTION: traffic cone to be set up in front of RSC Give verbal cues.

4.       Check area of work and remove any rubbish matter into bag.  Be mindful of weight of items.  If unsure of items check with staff.

5.       Once area/s is/are finished return to Windward and place items into appropriate bins.  Rubbish-Recycle.  Remove CAUTION – traffic cone.   FOLLOW up on any items that you were unsure on.