This procedure supports the requirements described in Element 9 Operational – control of Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management System Seqwater’s Framework. This procedure adopts and is consistent with the requirements outlined in: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) Excavation Work Code of Practice 2013 (Qld) AS/NZS 2648.1:1995 Underground Marking Tape Non-detectable tape. – Scope This procedure applies to all Seqwater workers and business groups. Roles and Responsibilities Role Responsibilities Managers Provide appropriate resources to adequately implement the processes detailed in this procedure. Complete workplace monitoring of work activities within their area of responsibility to verify that identified WHS hazards are being effectively managed and the requirements of this procedure are being consistently complied with. Ensure this procedure is effectively implemented and communicated within their area of responsibility. Manager, WHS Provide appropriate WHS resources to support the implementation and monitoring of this procedure. Complete workplace monitoring activities to verify the implementation and effectiveness of this procedure. Provide appropriate resources to review and inspect work conducted at Seqwater workplaces to verify compliance with the requirements of this procedure. WHS Coordinate WHS Regional Advisor activities (including, but not Coordinator limited to, WHS inspections and safety observations) in regard to this procedure. WHS Regional Provide WHS support to all Seqwater employees or representatives Advisor undertaking excavation, trenching or penetration work activities. Undertake regular audits, inspections and safety observations of workers, contractors and sub-contractors. Conduct an investigation of all incidents that occur in accordance with the WHS Incident Investigation Procedure (). Permit Recipient Complete relevant sections of the Excavation and Trenching Permit () or Penetration Permit (). This includes obtaining sign-off on ‘hold in permits before proceeding with work. points’ as specified Select, document and implement appropriate risk controls prior to commencing any work that involves excavation, trenching or penetration. Ensure all workers undertaking the task have read and understand
This procedure supports the requirements described in Element 9 – Operational control of Seqwater’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management System Framework. This procedure adopts and is consistent with the requirements outlined in: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) Excavation Work Code of Practice 2013 (Qld) AS/NZS 2648.1:1995 Underground Marking Tape – Non-detectable tape. Scope This procedure applies to all Seqwater workers and business groups. Roles and Responsibilities Role Responsibilities Managers Provide appropriate resources to adequately implement the processes detailed in this procedure. Complete workplace monitoring of work activities within their area of responsibility to verify that identified WHS hazards are being effectively managed and the requirements of this procedure are being consistently complied with. Ensure this procedure is effectively implemented and communicated within their area of responsibility. Manager, WHS Provide appropriate WHS resources to support the implementation and monitoring of this procedure. Complete workplace monitoring activities to verify the implementation and effectiveness of this procedure. Provide appropriate resources to review and inspect work conducted at Seqwater workplaces to verify compliance with the requirements of this procedure. WHS Coordinator Coordinate WHS Regional Advisor activities (including, but not limited to, WHS inspections and safety observations) in regard to this procedure. WHS Regional Advisor Provide WHS support to all Seqwater employees or representatives undertaking excavation, trenching or penetration work activities. Undertake regular audits, inspections and safety observations of workers, contractors and sub-contractors. Conduct an investigation of all incidents that occur in accordance with the WHS Incident Investigation Procedure (). Permit Recipient Complete relevant sections of the Excavation and Trenching Permit () or Penetration Permit (). This includes obtaining sign-off on ‘hold points’ as specified in permits before proceeding with work. Select, document and implement appropriate risk controls prior to commencing any work that involves excavation, trenching or penetration. Ensure all workers undertaking the task have read and understand