Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00394:body:0:p57
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00394
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 253520–256385

Facilities.

Entry and exit
The means of entry and exit to and from all areas of the workplace must be safe. For example, providing separate entries and exits for mobile plant (including cranes or trucks) and pedestrians will reduce the risk of persons being hit by moving vehicles. If persons and vehicles have to share a traffic route, use kerbs, barriers or clear markings to designate a safe walkway and have traffic management controls implemented.
Entry and exit areas and passageways should be clearly lit, signed and kept free from materials and debris to minimise the risk of trips and slips.
Emergency exit routes must be easily identifiable, kept free from obstruction and have emergency lighting, directional signs and exit points marked. Emergency lighting back-up systems should have sufficient capacity to provide safe emergency egress for a reasonable period of time in the event of power failure. Emergency lighting systems should be tested regularly to ensure an evacuation could be safely carried out in both daylight and night time conditions.

Work areas
Work areas should be clearly identified and separated as necessary so that work can be undertaken safely. A workplace management plan may be prepared to outline different areas, including loading zones, access and egress, materials storage, offices, first aid stations, waste
and recycling areas. Signs may be used to provide clear instructions to persons at the construction workplace, for example, 'No Entry', 'No Smoking', 'PPE required', and signs identifying hazard areas.
Vehicle, plant and pedestrian traffic in the workplace may be controlled through clear vehicle paths, allocated parking areas, signage, physical barriers and/or traffic controllers.
Where there is risk of falling objects, exclusion zones may need to be created to prevent unauthorised people entering the work area and being put at risk.

Floors and surfaces
The type of work surfaces that are required at a workplace will depend on the different phases
of construction and the type of work being carried out. Construction work surfaces will vary (e.g. earth, steel, timber and concrete) and the risk of slips and trips must be appropriately controlled.
Consideration should be given to the surface slope, profile and how workers carry out work on the surface. Dust, moisture and the materials from which the surface is constructed will also present hazards to workers and the placement of materials and equipment. Surfaces should be inspected regularly and maintained to eliminate or minimise slip and trip hazards.

Lighting
Adequate lighting must be provided to supplement low levels of natural light to ensure tasks can be conducted safely.
The level of illumination should match the demands of the job and the location. The following are examples for minimum lighting levels at the workplace:
    * general