Introduction

This handbook has been developed to describe the health and safety procedures and standards applicable to Multiplex construction projects.

This handbook is a useful reference for the identification of:

  • Specific planning and operational requirements
  • Hazards and risks
  • Training and operational requirements
  • Inspection requirements, and
  • Legal and other requirements


In addition, the handbook can be used for:

  • Risk workshops
  • Review of safe work methodology / procedures


Each section is generally arranged to describe:

  • Design / planning requirements, and
  • Operational requirements


Reference to 'NSW, QLD, VIC or WA' specifies a jurisdictional requirement. (Note: Reference to NSW also applies to ACT, and VIC also applies to SA)


Text References


Icons and bold lettering have been included to highlight:


R References to record keeping requirement.


E References to an engineering / certification requirement.


P References to a permit to work requirement.


S References to safe work method statement (SWMS) / written plan requirement.


References to a specific hazard or specific requirement.


Bold text is used to reference specific MPX documents.


The standards, procedures, checklists or guidance notes contained within the document are noted with the word:

  • 'Must' means mandatory
  • 'Should' means recommended


Legal and Other Requirements


All activities must be in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, Australian Standards and codes of practice, refer to:


Scope and Purpose


This handbook applies to the planning, construction and commissioning phases of Multiplex projects across Australia and its purpose is to:

  • Describe Multiplex’s approach to managing health, safety and the environment in order to minimise potential impacts on the public, our neighbours, our employees, our subcontractors and the environment.
  • Provide health, safety and environmental management guidance for our people.


Our Strategy


Multiplex continuously seeks to improve culture and standards across its business and the broader industry. Multiplex works collaboratively with our clients, industry peers, suppliers and contractors to establish and integrate health and safety controls at the earliest opportunity. Our strategy is founded on embedding safety in business processes and decision making, and is underpinned by four key themes:

Management System Framework


Multiplex has a management system framework that is applied throughout the business and on all projects we undertake. The structure of the health and safety management framework is described in Table 1 and must be read in conjunction with this manual.


Table 1: Management System Framework


  • Internal Controls Framework

    An Internal Controls Framework based on the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) model of internal control has been established which sets out the framework for all levels of the organisation in implementing effective internal controls to achieve its mission and accomplish its goals and objectives.

  • Policies

    • Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
    • Drugs and Alcohol
    • Injury and Rehabilitation

  • Integrated Operational Procedures

    • Responsibility & accountability
    • Risk and opportunity  management
    • Planning and performance measurement
    • Communication and consultation
    • Contractor management
    • Inspection, testing and monitoring
    • Control of non-conformances
    • Design management
    • Document and records management
    • Emergency management
    • Incident management
    • Training and competency
    • Internal and external auditing
    • Reporting
    • Completion and handover
    • Management review

  • Project Management Plans

    • Health and Safety
    • Environmental
    • Emergency management and recovery
    • Crisis Management 

  • Health Safety & Environmental Mangement

    • Risk workshops (project, design and trade)
    • Health and Safety Handbook (procedures & standards)
    • Safe work method statements
    • Documents & forms

Definitions


Abbreviations, acronyms and terms commonly used throughout this document are defined in Table 2. Where specific abbreviations, acronyms and terms are used they are defined in each section.


Table 2: Common Abbreviations, Terms and Definitions

Document Control


Version 1 August 2019 - New Procedure


Version 2 June 2021 - Inclusion of refernces to ACT and SA