References:  R Record keeping requirement | E An engineering/certification requirement | P A permit to work requirement | S A safe work method statement (SWMS) / written plan

Operational

• Specific housekeeping requirements are described within each section of this manual.
• Access ways must be kept clear at all times.
• Roadways and verges are kept free of debris and building materials.
• Where a chute is used for the removal of waste from the first / subsequent storeys, the chute must discharge into a bin protected by a fully sheeted fence extending at least 2 m high.
• Waste reciprocals or marked areas for the purpose of placing debris must be provided.
• Site signs must be kept clean and legible.
• Working areas must be clear of unwanted materials as the job/task progresses and on completion.
• Protruding steel reinforcement bars and star pickets must be capped or similar.
• Guarding and barricading must be maintained around unsafe working areas or hazards.
• Swarf, sawdust and off cuts of materials must be cleaned up regularly and at least at the end of each shift.
• Access to electrical boxes, switchboards, firefighting appliances or emergency and first aid facilities / equipment must not be obstructed.
• Metal bins should be provided in amenities.

Tools and Equipment

• Store and secure all tools as soon as practicable after use.
• Lead stands/ insulated hooks must be used to support electrical extension leads.
• Damaged, faulty or inoperable tools must be tagged out and removed from the workplace.

Materials

• Nails and other fixings must be removed from used timber, steel and other building materials at the time of deconstruction/demolition.
• Materials must be stored and stacked in an orderly and stable manner and be protected from the effects of wind rain etc.

Substances and Dangerous Goods

• Spillages must be cleaned up immediately and substance disposed of, in accordance with the applicable SDS requirements.
• Flammable liquids must be stored in closed containers in designated storage areas in accordance with SDS requirements.
  

Amenities

• Toilets and washrooms must be cleaned regularly and kept sanitary.
• Crib rooms must be cleaned regularly and kept free of waste, used paper and used containers.
• All food leftovers newspapers etc. must be placed in the bins provided: bins must have a lid.
• Display of pornography is strictly prohibited in all areas

Legal and Other Requirements

• Work / Occupational Safety & Health Act and Regulations
• Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice (Qld) 2011
  

Document Control

Version 1 August 2019 – New Standard