1. ULTIMA BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD
SITE INDUCTION
ULTIMA BUILDING GROUP PTY LTD

2. Construction Induction (White Card)
No induction will be done without a valid white card
The White Card may be from any Australian State Regulator
Legal requirement to have the White card with you while working
We CANNOT accept a card/certificate issued by the trainer

3. We believe that no job is so important that it cannot be done safely.
Duty Of Care
Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety.
Take reasonable care that your own acts do not adversely affect others.
Comply with reasonable instructions and co- operate with reasonable policy or procedure.
We believe that no job is so important that it cannot be done safely.

4. Personal Protective Equipment
Minimum site PPE requirements are:
Hard Hat
Hi Visibility clothing
Steel Capped boots
Any other PPE required by SWMS
All PPE must be:
In good condition
To Australian Standard
Work to Manufacturer's guidelines
Not out of expiry date

5. Mobile Plant The following site rules apply:
Mobile Plant Operators must not leave mobile plant unattended whilst running
All personnel and other mobile plant must not enter the delineated area before making positive contact with the operator and making sure bucket attachments are grounded
Only licensed/competent persons to operate plant
Plant must be operated in line with the OEM, and SWMS

6. All excavations over 1.5m must be protected (benched, battered or shored), particularly if people will be working in them
All open excavations must be barricaded to prevent unauthorised access
No person may enter the swing radius of the excavator while it is operating
Review site services plans and check if any permits are required before digging
Ensure Dial before you dig is completed for excavations
Spoil needs to be kept distance of maximum excavator arm reach from trench edge
Excavation

7. Work at Heights- Roof & Truss
All roof works MUST have suitable edge protection prior to beginning
Edge protection MUST extend 1m above the edge of the roof
Trusses must be stood without standing on the top plate, work from platform ladders and behind secured trusses as per the SWMS
Gaps between trusses and joists must be no more than 600mm centres

8. Work at Heights- Ladders & Trestles
Ladders and trestles should be inspected prior to use for any damage, and ensure locking devices are working
Ladders and trestles must be industrial rated and meet a minimum of 120kg load rating
Ladders and trestles must meet Australian / New Zealand Standards
Extension ladders must be adequately secured, extending 1m past the landing and used for access and egress only- where work is required to take place from ladder, a platform ladder should be used to allow 3 points of contact

9. Scaffolding
If accessing scaffold to complete work, the following must be adhered to:
Only licenced scaffolders are to erect / modify scaffold, you cannot remove any components
Check there is a current scafftag in place and do not exceed the working load
Do not throw (‘bomb’) materials from the scaffold
Use only designated working platforms and accesses
Comply with all scaffold signage, do not use incomplete scaffold

10. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
All tools & equipment should be inspected for any damage prior to each use
Storing and using tools and equipment correctly will help prevent damage
Where tools and equipment are used at heights, consider use of tool belts and / or lanyards to prevent fall on to persons working below
Do not remove any safety devices (e.g. guards) from tools & equipment
Be aware of how / where you are positioning yourself when using tools and equipment, and ensure you are not putting yourself at risk of injury
Ask for instruction if you are unsure on correct use / equipment of tools & equipment

11. Electrical Equipment
Prior to starting work, all electrical equipment must be
checked to ensure it is tested and tagged (every 3 months)
A visual inspection should also verify there is no damage to cords such as cuts and freys.

12. Electrical Equipment
Only Industrial grade Extension leads are to be used (30 meter max)
If requiring a multi board a portable RCD may be used
The joining extension leads is not permitted
Electrical Leads must be suspended off the ground
using insulated hooks or
hangers
RCDs must be fitted to all power sources and protect each piece of equipment.
RCDs must be tested monthly and a push button test done prior to use.

13. Hazardous Manual Tasks
Prepare yourself for work, prepare for work by warming up and stretching
Whenever it is practical to do so use a forklift, trolley, or other mechanical aid ask the assistance of others to eliminate the need or minimise the risks of manually handling materials – OR ask for help for a team lift
To minimise the risk of injury, correct lifting techniques should be used when lifting:
Think and plan the lift
Assess the risk
Adopt a stable foot position
Keep a firm grip / lift with your legs
Hold load close to body
Avoid bending and twisting

14. Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods
Substances used on site must be stored, handled and disposed of correctly as outlined in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety Data Sheets give all the information of Hazardous substances and dangerous goods including ingredients, first aid information, PPE that must be worn, how to dispose of correctly etc
SDS’s must be accessible on site at all times for referencing
Examples of Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods include:
Petrol
Cleaning Products
Concrete mix
Glues / silicones / adhesives

15. Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods
Substances must be kept in adequate clearly labelled containers
Substances storage areas must display correct Hazardous Goods signage
Once the substance is on site:
Employees using the product are made aware of correct use, hazards, control measures and spill containment.

16. Waste Management
Concrete/Cement sludge must be contained. If requiring to wash out, this must be done at a designated washout area
Paints must be contained. No paint brushes are to be washed on site.
Chemicals requiring disposal must be disposed off in accordance with EPA rules.
Non toxic/non hazardous Construction Materials Waste must be organised and placed in the site’s construction waste skip bins.
Food scraps, and all wind blown materials (papers & packaging materials) must be placed in the site’s general waste bins.

17. Housekeeping All mess you make, you clean up
Poor housekeeping leads to;
Crush injuries;
Splinters, cuts and eye injuries;
Wasted time;
Cuts to hands and fingers;
Fires;
Slips, trips and falls;
Serious injury or death and
Poor quality work.
All mess you make, you clean up
Dispose of trade waste as you go
Ensure waste is secure, particularly in high winds
Segregate waste where required (wood, metal, cardboard etc)
No food scraps / rubbish is to be left on site and must be disposed of in bins correctly.
Leave roadways and paths in clean condition, free of mud left from tyres and boots

18. Incident Management
What is an incident?
An incident is an unplanned or undesirable event resulting in, or has the potential for personal injury, loss of productivity, environmental or property damage, or a combination of these.
Report all incidents/near misses / injuries immediately to your Supervisor

19. QUESTIONS?