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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 2 Disclaimer This guide contains information that is correct at the time of printing. Changes to legislation and/or training products may impact on the currency of information included. The training provider reserves the right to vary and update information without notice. Readers are advised to seek any changed information and/or updates from the training provider. This guide has been prepared as a resource to assist students to understand the requirements of the learning program. © 2024 Copyright Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd: ABN: 71 674 767 447. This document is protected by copyright laws. It was designed and developed by Coast Wide Training Solutions and remains the sole property of Coast Wide Training Solutions. This document may not be reproduced in any way without the prior written authorisation of Coast Wide Training Solutions. This document was originally developed by Coast Wide Training Solutions but may now be altered from the original form. Coast Wide Training Solutions does not accept any liability for these resources and tools, the content and/or any reliance thereon. Any queries can be directed to: Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd ABN: 71 674 767 447 PO Box 65 Old Bar NSW 2430 PH: 0425 353 277 E: admin@coastwidetraining.com.au www.coastwidetraining.com.au Version Control Version: Date: Details of Changes: V1.0 June 2024 Initial Release SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 3 Contents Contents ......................................................................................... 3 Student Learning Guide CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) ...................................................................................... 6 Coastal Construction ..........................................................................10 Topic 1 – Introduction to Work Health and Safety .........................................11 Introduction .................................................................................... 11 What is Construction Work? ............................................................... 12 What is NOT construction work? ....................................................... 13 Legislation ...................................................................................... 13 Regulations ..................................................................................... 14 Duty of Care ................................................................................... 15 Duty Holders ................................................................................ 16 Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) ............................. 16 Officers .................................................................................... 17 Workers ................................................................................... 17 Other duty holders ....................................................................... 17 Topic 2 – Hazards and Risk Management ...................................................21 Introduction to Risk Management .......................................................... 21 The Difference between a Hazard and a Risk ........................................... 21 Risk Management ........................................................................... 22 Identifying Hazards in the Workplace ...................................................... 23 Hazards in the Work Area ................................................................. 23 High Risk Work .............................................................................. 29 Working at Heights ...................................................................... 29 Confined Spaces ......................................................................... 30 High Risk Work Licence ................................................................. 32 Hazard Inspections ......................................................................... 32 Assess the Risk ................................................................................ 35 Controlling Hazards and Risks ............................................................... 40 Review Controls ............................................................................... 44 Consult and Report ......................................................................... 44 Signs and Symbols ............................................................................ 46 Safety And Lockout Tags .................................................................. 50 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ....................................................... 52 Topic 3 - WHS In the Workplace .............................................................56 SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 4 Work Health and Safety Systems ........................................................... 56 WHS Policies & Procedures ................................................................ 57 Work Plans ................................................................................... 58 Standard Operating Procedures ........................................................ 59 Job Safety Analysis (JSA) ............................................................... 59 Take 5 ..................................................................................... 60 Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) ................................................ 61 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) .............................................................. 62 Site Induction/Toolbox Talks ........................................................... 62 Consultation ................................................................................. 64 WHS Personnel ................................................................................ 65 Health and Safety Committees (HSC) ................................................... 65 Work Health and Safety Representatives ................................................ 66 Supervisors .................................................................................. 66 First Aid Officer ............................................................................. 67 Safe Work Practices ........................................................................... 67 Accessing Site Amenities .................................................................. 67 Following Safety Procedures .............................................................. 68 Operating Machinery, Tools, and Equipment ........................................ 68 Manual Handling ......................................................................... 69 Working at Heights ...................................................................... 70 Restricted and Confined Spaces ....................................................... 72 Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods .......................................... 73 Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment............................................. 76 Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol ........................................................... 77 Housekeeping ............................................................................. 79 WHS Reporting and Record Keeping ........................................................ 81 WHS Records ................................................................................ 81 Reporting .................................................................................... 82 Topic 4 - Incidents and Emergencies .......................................................84 Emergency Procedures ....................................................................... 84 Workplace Emergency Plans .............................................................. 85 Common Construction Emergencies ..................................................... 85 Chemical Spill ............................................................................ 85 Fire ......................................................................................... 86 Construction Incidents ..................................................................... 91 Near Misses ............................................................................... 91 SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 10 Coastal Construction Coastal Construction is a fictional construction company developed by Coast Wide Training Solutions specifically for this course. Throughout your learning, you can refer to this website for ideas and to access information and resources that will assist you with the completion of learning activities and assessment tasks. To access the website, go to Coastal Construction’s website, and use the password CoastwideF250! to enter the site. Resources associated with the business Coastal Construction can be found under the ‘Resources’ tab. Look around the website to see what a construction business website may contain. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 11 Topic 1 – Introduction to Work Health and Safety 1.1. Basic roles, responsibilities and rights of duty holders are identified and explained according to jurisdictional health and safety legislative requirements. 1.2. Duty of care requirements are identified. By the end of this topic, the student should be able to:  Understand what is, and what is not, construction work.  Identify key legislative and regulatory instruments for working in construction.  Identify those who hold a duty of care in relation to construction work, and explain, their rights and responsibilities. Introduction Safety and its management in the workplace is a critical element in maintaining the wellbeing of workers and others in and around the workplace. The National Code of Practice for Construction Work provides practical guidance on how to eliminate and, if that is not possible, minimise the risks relating to construction work. To work in the construction industry at any level you must have an induction card, also known as a white card. This is required if you are a: • Person with control of construction projects, such as a principal contractor, project manager, main contractor, builder, employer, or self-employed person. • Person with control of construction work, such as an employer, self-employed person, principal contractor, main contractor, or sub-contractor. • Person carrying out work on a construction site, such as an employee, contractor, or labour-hire worker. If you’re a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), you must ensure general construction induction training is provided to any worker engaged by the person carrying out the construction work. And that is why we are here! SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 15 The general aims and objectives of Commonwealth and State WHS legislation are: • To secure the health, safety, and welfare of persons at work. • To eliminate, at their source, risks to the health, safety and welfare of persons at work. • To protect the public against risks to health or safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work. • To involve employees and employers in issues affecting occupational health, safety, and welfare. • To encourage registered associations to take a constructive role in promoting improvements in occupational health, safety and welfare practices and assisting employers and employees to achieve a healthier and safer working environment. Duty of Care Those in control have a duty of care to provide safe systems of work and a safe and healthy workplace for all people on each site, including employees, contractors, and visitors. This duty is placed on: • Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU). • Workers. • All Contractors. • Any others who have an influence on the hazards in a workplace. These duty holders have specific responsibilities to ensure the health and safety of workers, visitors, and others who may be affected by construction activities. Under that same legislation you also hold a duty of care to protect your own health and safety and the health and safety of others around you. A duty of care is a legal obligation to take a reasonable standard of care when doing acts that could foreseeably cause harm to someone else. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 20 Every employer has a duty to each employee to ‘ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that the employee is, while at work, safe from injury and risks to health’. This includes taking action to control the risks that occur in the workplace. REMEMBER:  Duties are not transferable - A person may not assign their duty to a different person.  A person may have more than one duty - A person may have multiple duties due to their position in the workplace.  More than one person can have the same duty - Similar duties may be applicable to multiple duty holders. Each duty holder is responsible for fulfilling their duties. This is regardless of how many people hold the same duty.  Risks should be managed - A duty assigned to a duty holder requires the person to minimise or eliminate WHS risks. This must be within what is reasonably practicable. Reasonably practicable means something that is done reasonably to ensure health and safety. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 21 Topic 2 – Hazards and Risk Management 2.1. Basic principles of risk management are identified. 2.2. Construction hazards are identified and discussed. 2.3. Purpose and use of PPE are identified and demonstrated. 2.4. Measures for controlling hazards are identified. 3.3. Safety signs and symbols are identified and explained. By the end of this topic, the student should be able to:  Understand and apply the Risk Management Procedure.  Identify common construction hazards and suggest measures for controlling associated risks.  Identify common safety signs, symbols and tags used in construction.  Apply appropriate personal protective equipment and understand their purpose in safety. Introduction to Risk Management Although all precautions are taken to maintain the safety and efficiency of the workplace, the risk of hazards or incidents that may cause accidents or emergencies is always present. For this reason, workers must take responsibility in identifying, reporting and controlling workplace hazards and incidents before they lead to accident or emergency situations and to reduce their damaging effect. The Difference between a Hazard and a Risk A “hazard” is a potential source of harm. It is a source or a situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these. “Risk” describes how likely that harm is to happen and how severe that harm could be. Risk is the probability that the hazard will actually result in injury or disease. Some risks are obvious, like the risk of falls from an unmarked ledge, or burns from a hot exhaust. Other risks are harder to see, like muscle strain from repetitive work activities, or the stress caused by working in confined spaces. Therefore, “risk management” is the process of identifying hazards, assessing risks and controlling those risks to minimising the impacts to the business and to reducing the likelihood of incidents occurring - to keep the work environment safe. In practical terms, “safe” must be a deliberate reduction of danger, by actively managing risk. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 26 Hazard Example Potential harm/Impact Excavations and trenches Working on or near excavated areas with or without underground services present. Trench collapse, falling objects, inrush, contaminated soils, exposure to services such as water, electricity and/or gas. Extreme temperatures Heat and cold. Heat can cause burns and heat stroke or injuries due to fatigue. Cold can cause cold stress, hypothermia, or frost bite. Gravity Falling objects, falls, slips and trips of people. Fractures, bruises, lacerations, dislocations, concussion, permanent injuries, or death. Hazardous substances and dangerous goods Acids, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, chemicals, solvents, asbestos and silica (see dust). Respiratory illnesses, cancers, or dermatitis. Skin irritation and burns. Asthma, breathing and lung problems. Inhaling Asbestos particles can cause asbestosis (lung disease marked by severe fibrosis. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 35 Can you find the hazards? Assess the Risk A risk assessment involves considering what could happen if someone is exposed to a hazard and the likelihood of it happening. A risk assessment can help to determine: • The severity of a risk. • Whether any existing control measures are effective. • What action you should take to control the risk. • How urgently the action needs to be taken. A risk assessment should be done when: • There is uncertainty about how a hazard may result in injury or illness, • The work activity involves a number of different hazards and there is a lack of understanding about how the hazards may interact with each other to produce new or greater risks, or • Changes at the workplace occur that may impact on the effectiveness of control measures. In some circumstances, a risk assessment will assist to: • Identify which workers are at risk of exposure. • Determine what sources and processes are causing the risk. • Identify if and what kind of control measures should be implemented. • Check the effectiveness of existing control measures. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 41 The Hierarchy of Control Measures The ways of controlling risks are ranked from the highest level of protection and reliability to the lowest. This ranking is known as the hierarchy of control measures. Always aim to eliminate the risk, which is the most effective control. If this is not reasonably practicable, you must minimise the risk by working through the other alternatives in the hierarchy. The lower levels in the hierarchy are less effective because controls that change the hazard or minimise exposure to the hazard can only minimise the risk. You cannot eliminate the risk without eliminating the hazard. Administrative controls and PPE are the least effective at minimising risk because they do not control the hazard at the source and rely on human behaviour and supervision. These control measures should only be used: • To supplement higher level control measures (as a back-up), • As a short-term interim measure until a more effective way of controlling the risk can be used, or • When there are no other practical control measures available (as a last resort). SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 52 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment, also referred to as ‘PPE’ is the lowest form of protection against risks and hazards. It is made up of the clothing and equipment you use to reduce risks when onsite and when using tools and equipment. Different locations around the worksite may specify certain PPE that must be worn. These will be indicated by signage around the work areas. PPE can include: Foot Protection Hearing protection High Visibility clothing Head protection Eye protection Face protection Hand protection Protective clothing Breathing protection Sun protection Safety Harness All PPE must be in good condition, fit correctly and are appropriate to the task being carried out. You must also ensure that PPE is stored correctly. Any PPE that is not in good condition or is damaged must be tagged out and removed from service so that no other person can access it. Ensure that you arrange to have the PPE replaced. There may be instances where you require PPE that you have never used before. In this case, you must be adequately trained in how to use and store the equipment. Supplied PPE varies with each role but may include: • Hand protection – Safety gloves offer protection appropriate to the hazard. • Eye and face protection – Safety goggles are fitted tightly around the eyes with a protective seal. Face shields protect the whole face. • Respiratory protection protects against airborne contaminants. • Hearing protection protects against loud noise. • High visibility clothing makes team members easier to see, especially in low light conditions. High visibility upper body clothing (eg shirts, vests, singlets, jumpers or jackets) must be worn and visible at all times in operations environments including warehouses, yards and workshops. Hi visibility vests should be worn over any non-high visibility jumpers or jackets. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 56 Topic 3 - WHS In the Workplace 1.3. Construction safe work practices are identified and explained. 3.1. Health and safety documents are identified and discussed. 3.2. Roles of designated health and safety personnel are identified and explained. 3.4. Procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are identified. By the end of this topic, the student should be able to:  Identify and articulate safe work procedures that mut be followed when working.  Understand the roles and responsibilities of key WHS personnel.  Identify WHS reporting and record keeping procedures and associated documentation. Work Health and Safety Systems Construction is, by its very nature, a hazardous industry. Many organisations have proven that the risks can be controlled to acceptable levels through effective safety and health management systems - supported by formal risk management processes that identify hazards, assess and rank risk, determine control measures and monitor effectiveness of the controls. However, it is possible to further reduce the incidence of injury, death and occupational disease in construction work. Those in control have a duty of care to provide safe systems of work and a safe and healthy workplace for all people on the site. Therefore, safety and health should be an integral part of any management system. Each person in the workplace is responsible for making sure the work they perform is completed to a high standard and according to work processes/procedures. This results in safety and efficiency for everyone. The systems and procedures put in place by an organisation must provide an environment where its employees can work to achieve products and services that are of high quality. It is a legal requirement that you are able to access and contribute to WHS information in the workplace. It encourages employers and workers to cooperate to ensure health and safety for everyone. WHS information can be gained through: • Discussions with WHS representatives. • WHS meetings. • WHS notices, newsletters, bulletins and correspondence. • WHS participative arrangements. • Processes for raising WHS issues. • Toolbox talks. • Workplace consultation relating to WHS issues and changes. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 65 WHS Personnel Aside from duty holders, construction sites must also have designated health and safety personnel including: • WHS committee members. • WHS representatives. • Supervisors. • First aid officers. Designated health and safety personnel may be workers within the construction project itself. For example, a bricklayer can also be a first aid officer if they have proper certification. Their purpose is to help maintain health and safety in the workplace. Health and Safety Committees (HSC) A Work Health and Safety Committee (WHS Committee) is a group of people consisting of PCBU and worker representatives that discuss ways to improve health and safety on site a d can be established if any worker requests one or the employer decides to establish one. Workplaces can also choose the composition of their committee providing the following conditions are met: • The committee must be made up of half or more worker representatives, • The committee may include elected representatives and other workers elected by the workers to represent them, and • Other members can be employers and/or the employer representatives (i.e. management). The functions of a WHS Committee are to: • Enable and assist consultation and cooperation, • Help to initiate, develop, and implement health and safety measures, • Make recommendations on health and safety rules, programs, measures, and procedures, • Ensure information on hazards is kept where it is readily accessible, • Consider and make recommendations about changes that may affect the health and safety of workers, and • Consider matters referred to it by WHS Representatives. The committee may also deal with: • Policy development, • Monitoring programs, • Emergency procedures, • Training and supervision, • Accident and incident reports, and • Resolution of health and safety issues. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 76 Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment Workplace bullying and harassment are forms of mistreatment and harmful behaviour that occur in work environments. They involve unwanted actions, words, or behaviours that create a hostile, intimidating, offensive, or degrading atmosphere for an individual or a group of employees. Both bullying and harassment can have severe negative effects on the targeted individuals, affecting their mental and physical well-being, job performance, and overall job satisfaction. Bullying, discrimination and harassment can relate to a person’s: • Family responsibilities (care/support of family members). • Relationship status. • Pregnancy/possible pregnancy. • Lawful sexual activity or sexual orientation. • Breastfeeding. • Association with a person who has any attribute. • Race including ancestry. • Impairment (Physical/mental ability). • Religious belief or activities. • Political belief or activities. • Industrial activity. • Gender identity. • Sexuality. • Parental status. • Age. • Sex. Bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety. It is important to note that fair and reasonable management action does not amount to bullying. For example, addressing instances of underperformance, investigating complaints made against employees, discipline for misconduct and other work direction in line with business needs would all be considered reasonable management action. Examples of workplace bullying include: • Verbal abuse or insults. • Public humiliation or ridicule. • Constant criticism or undermining of work. • Isolation or exclusion from work-related activities. • Spreading malicious rumours or gossip. • Intimidating or aggressive behaviour. • Withholding information or resources necessary for work. Discrimination is making a distinction between individuals or groups that disadvantages some or advantages others. It is important to note that discrimination can be either Direct or Indirect. Direct discrimination refers to individual actions or behaviours on the basis of an attribute or characteristic. For example, this is when a person with an attribute is treated less favourably than someone without the attribute in similar circumstances. Such as refusing to help someone that you can see needs assistance because you don’t like their religious beliefs. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 80 Housekeeping will contribute to the safety of yourself and others. Maintaining good housekeeping practices will ensure: • Equipment and tools can be located faster. • The workplace looks neat and tidy. • Hazards are reduced. • Less injuries occur. Perform regular decontamination. Workers in charge of sanitation should schedule regular decontamination. The frequency will depend on the needs of the work area. It could be daily, once a week, etc. Clean up spills. Any kind of chemical spills must be promptly cleaned up. Spilled liquids such as water or paint must also be cleaned up to prevent people from slipping. Return tools and materials properly. At the end of the workday, make sure that all tools and materials are back in their proper place. This ensures that they are safe and easy to access. Ensure a clear path for people to walk through. Put away anything that blocks people’s paths. This ensures easy access for people in case of emergencies. It also minimises the risk of tripping. Clean up pieces of broken materials. It is important to immediately clean up broken glass or metal shards for the safety of the people in the area. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 81 WHS Reporting and Record Keeping Once a hazard or non-compliance has been identified, it is necessary to report it to the supervisor as soon as possible. Details of the hazard or non-compliance should be noted immediately for accurate recall. Hazards and non-compliances have the potential to cause harm or discomfort to you and other workers. For this reason, all hazards and non-compliances should be reported, so that procedures and controls can be implemented to reduce the threat from the hazard and ensure a comfortable and safe workplace. Workers have a degree of discretion in reporting minor hazards or non-compliances. It is good practice, either formally or informally, to report it to the supervisor even if the hazard poses only a minor risk. Once reported, appropriate action should be taken to minimise the risks posed from the hazard. The specific procedures and chain of command for reporting hazards can vary depending on the construction project, location, and local regulations. You will be advised during your site induction who you should report a hazard to, generally this will be to your direct Supervisor. Other personnel you can report a hazard to include: • Foreman. • Safety Officer. • Project Manager. • Union Representatives. WHS Records WHS records help to make sure that any risk management activities are tracked and provide information for improving methods and tools in the risk management process. Record the actions you have taken and talk to your supervisor about the control strategies in place. Thoroughly and appropriately completed documents will: • Demonstrate the process is conducted properly. • Provide a record of risks. • Provide the relevant decision makers with a risk management plan for approval and subsequent implementation. • Provide an accountability mechanism and tool. • Facilitate continuing monitoring and review. • Provide an audit trail. • Share and communicate information. Reports and records could include: • Risk assessment reports. • Incident and Hazard reporting forms. • Near miss reports. • Shift reports. • Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Take 5. • Work Method Statements (WMS). SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 84 Topic 4 - Incidents and Emergencies 4.1. Procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are identified and explained. 4.2. Procedures for accessing first aid are identified. 4.3. Types and purpose of fire safety equipment are identified and discussed. By the end of this topic, the student should be able to:  Understand the difference between an emergency and an accident.  Describe common construction incidents that have the potential to cause harm to persons and property.  Respond appropriately to work site emergencies including fire and accessing first aid. Emergency Procedures When an incident occurs in the workplace causing an accident or emergency situation, the appropriate response should be made depending on the emergency and the immediate requirements of the situation. An emergency is a serious, unexpected, and potentially dangerous situation requiring immediate action. An accident is an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally. Examples of accidents or emergencies workers may be required to respond to include: • Fire. • Incidents or accidents resulting in damage or injury. • Electrical shock. • Falls from heights including falls from machinery. • Extreme weather. • Entrapment. • Inrush. • Fumes, vapours, and gas leaks. • Explosions. • Equipment or structure collapse. • Vehicle collisions. • Bomb or other substances threats. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 88 Structural Collapse Structural collapse differs from demolition in that a collapse is unplanned. This means there are no safety measures in place as opposed to when demolition is occurring. If a structure collapses on a construction site, it exposes everyone to a high risk for injury. There is also the possibility of it hitting other structures and causing further collapse. In the event of a structural collapse, you should do the following: Steps Actions 1. Check for injuries. After a structural collapse, check for injuries of yourself and those around you. 2. Evacuate the area. Follow your organisation’s evacuation plan. If your possible exits are blocked by debris, find the safest spot in the area, and stay there. Do not try to move anything to force your way out. Doing so may cause debris to shift and fall. 3. Contact emergency services. If possible, contact emergency services. Give all the necessary details about the incident. Follow the instructions from emergency personnel on what to do next. Toxic or Flammable Vapour Emission Vapour refers to any substance that is dispersed in the air as tiny particles whereas emission denotes the release or discharge of a substance. Toxic emissions occur when hazardous air pollutants, air toxins, or toxic gases are released and spread into the air. The extent of their spread can be exacerbated by meteorological conditions (e.g., wind speed and direction) and the topography of the area. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 96 Using a Fire Extinguisher If you discover a fire, initiate emergency procedures, and then decide on whether it is safe to fight the fire. Note: Your personal safety is more important that any damage to buildings, plant or equipment caused by a fire. If it is safe to fight the fire: • Make sure you have an escape route. • Select an appropriate fire extinguisher. • Check gauge (if applicable) and general condition of extinguisher. • Test extinguisher to ensure it is in working order. • Approach the fire from an upwind (with wind at your back) and safe direction. • Use a sweeping motion at the base of the flames. • Back away from the fire and monitor fire. There are some basic firefighting rules that should be remembered: • Do not use water on flammable liquid fires. • Do not use water on electrical fires. • Dry powder extinguishers should be turned upside down and shaken regularly. • Currency tags need to be checked regularly. • Gauges indicate whether it is charged or discharged (indicator must be in the green zone). • Extinguishers must be located where they are readily accessible and should not be removed. • Any use of an extinguisher must be reported to a supervisor following site procedures and must be recharged or replaced. • Extinguishers must only be used for fighting fires. Fire Blankets A fire blanket is a piece of fire-proof equipment designed to extinguish small fires. It is commonly used to control flammable liquid burning in a container. This is important because you cannot extinguish flammable liquids with water. If your workplace has fire blankets, they must meet Australian Standard: AS/NZS 3504:2006. To use a fire blanket: 1. Remove it from its cover by pulling on the tabs. 2. Hold one tab in each hand. Rotate your hands inwards so that the blanket covers them. 3. Hold your covered arms out and move slowly toward the fire. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 100 APPENDIX A – Examples of Construction Work Activity Examples of Construction Work Any installation or testing carried out in connection with the construction work - Installing an alarm system in a building during the fit-out phase of its construction. - Testing an electrical installation in a building under construction (but not after handover unless fixing defects). - Installing an alarm system in a house during the fit-out phase of its construction. - Testing the electrical wiring and connections in a house under construction (but not after handover unless fixing defects). - Fixing defects as part of the defect liability period after handover. Rubbish removal - Loading trucks, waste bins and rubbish skips with demolition waste. The prefabrication or testing of elements, at a place specifically established for the construction work, for use in construction work - Making concrete panels or roof trusses at the construction site. - Preparing bitumen at a bitumen plant specifically established for road construction work. - Undertaking on-site concrete batch testing. - Making wall frames or roof trusses at the construction site. - Making concrete panels at the construction site. - Undertaking on-site concrete batch testing. Assembly or disassembly of prefabricated elements on site - Constructing a factory using precast concrete panels. - Dismantling a prefabricated building. - Installing prefabricated power poles. - Installing bridge beams. - Assembling a kit home. - Building housing units using precast concrete panels. - Installing a kitchen made up of prefabricated modules. - Fencing the site off with temporary fencing panels. The installation, testing or maintenance of an essential service in relation to a structure - Roughing-in telephone, television, and internet cables. - Major drainage repair works. - Installing a waste water or grey water recycling system. - Installing solar heating units. - Major drainage repair works. - Installing solar panels. Excavation work and site preparation - Preparatory site clearing, benching or levelling done before construction. - Soil-testing the ground for design purposes before construction of a structure. - Installing an in-ground swimming pool or spa. - Doing excavations while constructing a golf course, house foundations, or basement garage. - Assembling temporary fencing for a building site. - Carrying out remediation excavation work on a contaminated site. - Excavating trenches to install services such as gas and electricity (other than for minor testing, maintenance or repair work). - Soil-testing the ground for design purposes before construction. - Temporarily fencing off the building site. Work carried out on, under or near water including work on buoys and obstructions to navigation - Dredging to prepare for the erection of a structure. - Re-piling jetties and piers. - Building a structure on or near a river, lake, or reservoir. - Driving navigation markers into the seabed. SAMPLE

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Release 2) Student Learning Guide © 2024 Coast Wide Training Solutions Pty Ltd | CPCWHS1001 Student Learning Guide CWTS V1.0 104 APPENDIX C - Safe Work Method Statement Project Title: Installation of Roof Trusses Location: [Project Site Address] Company: [Your Company Name] Date: [Date] 1. Scope of WorkThe scope of work involves the installation of roof trusses on a two-story residential building. This includes lifting, positioning, and securing the trusses in place. 2. Personnel InvolvedSite Supervisor: [Name] Qualified Carpenter: [Name] Labourers: [Names] Crane Operator: [Name] 3. Hazard Identification and Risk AssessmentTask Hazard Risk Control Measures Lifting trusses Falling objects High Use of crane with qualified operator, clear exclusion zones. Positioning trusses Working at height High Use of fall protection (harnesses, guardrails), scaffolding. Securing trusses Manual handling injuries Medium Safe lifting techniques, use of mechanical aids. General work area Slips, trips, and falls Medium Keep work area tidy, proper storage of materials, adequate lighting. Use of power tools Electrical hazards Medium Regular inspection of tools, use of RCDs, trained personnel. SAMPLE