Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00394:body:0:p49
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00394
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Character Range: 161083–176136

– Regulation 40
A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable that the layout of the workplace allows, and is maintained to allow, persons to enter, exit, and move within it safely, both under normal working conditions and in an emergency.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           * Providing sufficient clear space for site access and exit points
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Providing entry and exit areas and passageways that are lit, and kept free from materials, waste and debris
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Avoiding blocking walkways or work areas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Allocating enough area to safely store materials or plant for the construction work
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Considering scheduling deliveries 'just in time' to reduce quantity of materials needing storage on site
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Considering the need to separate areas such as loading zones, materials storage, waste and recycling areas
A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable that work areas have space for work to be carried out safely.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               * Encouraging subcontractors and workers to adopt good housekeeping practices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Providing adequate clear space for movement to all work areas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Providing walkways and scaffold access platforms that have at least 450 mm clear access
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Keeping driveways and footpaths clear of materials
A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable that floors and other surfaces are designed, installed and maintained to allow work to be carried out safely.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               * Keeping the worksite free from trip hazards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Keeping ramps adequately supported and stabilised
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Avoiding excessive debris and material on scaffolds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Avoiding exposed nails
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Reducing waste accumulation by providing adequate waste bins or dedicated waste placement points
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Elevating electrical extension leads so as not to present tripping hazards (in access routes)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Stacking materials to minimise tripping hazards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Minimising the need for protruding objects or protect against tripping or lacerations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Avoiding the accumulation of combustible and flammable materials by keeping only the lowest quantity needed.
A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable that lighting enables each worker to carry out work safely, persons to move around safely and safe evacuation in an emergency.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              * Providing artificial light whenever working at night or in dark areas such as basements where natural lighting is insufficient
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Checking lighting regularly to ensure it remains sufficient for the construction work or project as it progresses
A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable that ventilation enables workers to carry out their work without risk to their health and safety.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           * Providing adequate openings for natural ventilation or provide artificial ventilation such as exhaust fans if required
A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable that workers exposed to extremes of heat or cold are able to carry out work