Contractor Health and Safety Guidelines word - Waterfront Place

CBRE Health and Safety 

Contractor Health and Safety Guidelines 

(Pacific Region)


Table of Contents 

Introduction and Overview 

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CBRE Health and Safety Policy 3 

Introduction 4 

General Contractor Requirements 4 

Induction 5 

Contractor Safety Guidelines 

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Confined Spaces 7 

Contractor Vehicles 7 

Drugs and Alcohol 7 

Electrical Safety 8 

Emergency Procedures 8 

Fire Protection 8 

First Aid 8 

Hazard, Incident and Injury Reporting 9 

Hazardous Materials 9 

Hazardous Substances/Dangerous Goods 9 

Health and Safety Performance Monitoring 9 

Hot and Cold Works 10 

Housekeeping 11 

Manual Handling 11 

Noise 11 

Permits to Work 11 

Personal Protective Equipment 12 

Plant Isolation 12 

Plant Safety 13 

Restricted Access Areas 13 

Working At Heights 14 

Working with Insulated Sandwich Panelling 14 

Appendices 

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Contractor Sign Off 

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Health and Safety Induction SIGN OFF 16 

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Contractor Health and Safety 

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CBRE Health and Safety Policy 

At CBRE, we are committed to the health, safety and welfare of all our employees and to the people affected by 

our undertakings, including contractors, tenants and visitors. CBRE recognises that this commitment is a critical 

component of our overall business strategy and an important part of the value added services we offer to clients 

which sets us apart from our competitors. 

Commitments 

As part of our overall health and safety program, CBRE is committed to: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establishing measurable objectives and targets to ensure continued improvement aimed at eliminating work 

related injury and illness; 

Complying, where appropriate, with relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice, standards and 

guidelines applicable to CBRE; 

Documenting, implementing and communicating the Health and Safety Policy to all employees and 

contractors and providing adequate resources to ensure the Health and Safety Policy is maintained; 

seek, value and incorporate employees opinions in relation to decision making processes impacting on 

workplace health and safety; 

Providing appropriate health and safety training to employees and designating responsibility to ensure 

CBRE meet set objectives; 

Actively promoting and developing initiatives to improve health and safety performance across CBRE 

Making the Health and Safety Policy readily accessible to all employees and interested parties, and 

Periodically reviewing our entire health and safety program, including the Health and Safety Policy, to 

ensure it remains relevant and appropriate given the nature of our business. 

The key objectives of our health and safety program are to: 

 

 

 

 

Minimise work related injuries; 

Objectives 

Provide effective and meaningful consultation to employees regarding issues that affect their health, safety 

and welfare; 

Implement a health and safety risk management program to, where reasonably practicable, identify, assess 

and control all risks to the health, safety and welfare of all people affected by the undertakings of our 

business, and 

Provide all employees and contractors with appropriate health and safety systems, information, training, 

instruction and supervision to ensure work is conducted in the safest possible manner. 

Authorised 

Tom Southern 

President and CEO – Australia and New Zealand 

Dated: 1st March, 2010 






INTRODUCTION 

CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) is committed to ensuring the health and safety of their contractors and has 

established a Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) to assist in meeting this commitment. 

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide an overview of the CBRE HSMS and contractor 

requirements. 

Please note that these guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive, nor do they seek to replace the 

requirement for contractors to have in place their own comprehensive health and safety policies and 

procedures. 

All contractors, sub-contractors and their employees engaged by CBRE, or conducting works at 

CBRE managed premises or offices, are obliged to assist CBRE in complying with all statutory 

requirements in relation to health and safety (HS) as well as the CBRE or client specific HSMS. 

GENERAL CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 

Contractor Pre-Qualification Requirements 

Prior to commencement of works, all contractors engaged by CBRE are required to meet the “CBRE 

Pre-Qualification Requirements”. In summary, the following must be provided by the contractor: 

 

 

 

 

 

Evidence of appropriate insurance cover (for example workers compensation, public liability and 

(where appropriate) professional or products indemnity); 

For “major contractors” (defined below) the contractor must complete and return to CBRE the 

“Major Contractor Evaluation Checklist” (refer to Appendix 1); 

For “minor contractors” (defined below), the contractor must complete and return to CBRE the 

“Minor Contractor Evaluation Checklist” (refer to Appendix 2); 

A copy of their HS Policy and HS Management System; and 

Copies of site specific safe work method statements (SWMS), risk assessments or job safety 

analyses (JSAs) relating to the works they have been engaged to perform. 

Definitions 

For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply. If you are uncertain as to whether 

you are a “major” or “minor” contractor please contact CBRE who will clarify this for you. 

Major Contractor 

A company where the contract may be characterised by the following: 

 

 

 

Risk: Contracts involving multiple high risk activities such as 

construction work and major refurbishments are classified as 

major. More sophisticated management systems are expected 

when engaging contractors to perform high risk work. 

Complexity: Where a contract involves the use of subcontractors, 

suitable systems of selection and supervision will apply to 

subcontractors. Where the use of subcontractors is likely, the 

contract should be classified as high risk. 

Duration: Contracts which extend beyond 1 month or are 

established on an ongoing basis are considered sufficiently large 

to expect that contractors have formalised OH&S management 

systems which reflect the type of work they are performing. 






Minor Contractor 

A company where the contract may be characterised by the following: 

 

 

 

Risk: Contracts involving low to medium risk activities such as 

minor maintenance work and repairs are classified as minor. Less 

sophisticated management systems are expected when engaging 

contractors to perform low to medium risk work. 

Complexity: Where work is performed by a small business with no 

subcontractors, the level of complexity is reduced, therefore the 

contract is classed as minor. 

Duration: Contracts which are short term such as a few hours on 

site, or are ‘one-off’ contracts are not required to have formalised 

H&S management systems. However, the small business will be 

expected to provide CBRE with a risk assessment of the planned 

works. 

General Requirements 

In general contractors, sub-contractors and their employees are responsible for ensuring the 

following: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All works are carried out in accordance with all relevant health and safety legislation, codes of 

practice, Australian and New Zealand Standards and guidance notes; 

They adhere to site specific policies and procedures, the requirements outlined in this document, 

all statutory requirements as well as their own HS policies and procedures; 

Providing appropriate training and supervision of their employees; 

Meeting the CBRE contractor prequalification requirements and providing the necessary 

documentation to CBRE prior to the commencement of work; 

In relation to CBRE managed premises or offices: making contact with the CBRE site contact 

prior to the commencement of work. The purpose of making such contact is to advise CBRE of 

when the contractor will be on site, to complete site inductions, sign attendance registers and 

gain access keys/passes to the property etc. Where the site does not have a CBRE 

representative on site the contractor is responsible for ensuring they have completed a site 

induction and gain the necessary access keys/cards prior to commencing works at the property. 

Prior to commencement of work, contractors are required to identify health and safety hazards 

associated with the specific work being undertaken and to identify and implement appropriate 

control strategies. 

INDUCTION 

In relation to CBRE managed premises: prior to commencement of work on site, all contractors shall 

attend a site induction which may include information on the following: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review and explanation of this document 

Details on relevant CBRE HS policies, procedures and requirements 

Site emergency procedures 

Hazard and incident reporting procedures 

First aid procedures 

Hazards associated with the task and with the location of the task 

Location of hazardous materials 

Security and access 

Site specific risks 

Specific site hazards and requirements 






Inductions are required to be reviewed at least two yearly, when site conditions change significantly 

or contractors personnel change. In certain circumstances, face-to-face induction at remote or 

unattended sites is often not possible. In these cases, induction may be undertaken by providing 

relevant information to the contractor using alternative means, including phone, fax and email, using 

written information (including risk assessments and JSA’s), graphics, photographs, videos etc. 






CONFINED SPACES 

Any contractors accessing confined spaces must be appropriately qualified to access such 

environments. Qualified contractors engaged in works in areas classified as confined spaces shall 

conduct a pre-entry risk assessment prior to entering the space in question. 

The pre-entry risk assessment shall take into consideration the following: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The nature and inherent hazards of the confined space; 

The work required to be done, including the need to enter the confined space; 

The range of methods by which the work can be done; 

The hazards involved and the associated risks involved with the actual method selected and 

equipment proposed to be used; 

Emergency response procedures; 

The competence of persons to undertake the work, and 

Selection of appropriate control measures to be taken prior to entry into the confined space. 

Upon the completion of the review of the pre-entry risk assessment, a confined space entry permit 

shall be obtained from CBRE. 

The confined space entry permit shall be completed accordingly and shall include: 

 

 

 

 

 

Precautions and clear instructions for the safe entry and execution of work; 

Confirmation that a necessary stand-by person will be present; 

The names of persons entering the confined space; and 

The equipment being introduced into the confined space. 

Upon the completion of works, the confined space entry permit shall be completed with all 

persons and equipment accounted for. 

Under no circumstances shall confined spaces be entered without the authorisation by way of permit 

provide by CBRE. 

All work in confined spaces shall be conducted in accordance with AS 2865 Safe Working in a 

Confined Space. 

CONTRACTOR VEHICLES 

Contractors bringing work vehicles onto CBRE managed properties shall observe all site speed limits 

where they are imposed and shall not block any access or egress points to and from the premises. All 

loads must be appropriately secured. All parking signage shall be adhered to where posted and 

where required, vehicle site permits must be obtained from CBRE and displayed in the windscreen of 

the contractor vehicle. 

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 

Alcohol and non-prescription drugs are not permitted onto, or to be consumed on, whilst under the 

engagement of CBRE, or whilst undertaking works at a CBRE managed property. Any person 

suspected to be under the influence or in the possession of such substances will be requested to 

leave the property and immediately cease works. 






ELECTRICAL SAFETY 

Immediately prior to the commencement of any work involving electrical equipment, contractors must 

notify CBRE to define the scope and limits of work. Work on isolated equipment must not commence 

without full implementation of lockout procedures (refer to the “plant isolation” section for more 

information). 

Appropriate safety tags including “danger” and “out of service tags” are to be provided by the 

contractors. Such tags shall only be removed by the person who originally affixed the tag or by 

another person under their direct instruction, provided all relevant checklists have been completed 

prior to removal of the tags. 

All electrical leads shall be connected to the nearest electrical point and not be overloaded. All power 

tools and leads are to be tested and tagged by a licensed electrician prior to being brought on site, 

and then reviewed on a monthly basis. Leads must be located and protected to prevent damage from 

vehicles, hot equipment, falling objects, water etc and must be fitted with earth leakage devices. 

Leads must be suitably positioned to ensure they do not create a trip hazard. 

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 

Prior to commencing work on a CBRE managed premises or a CBRE office; the contractor shall 

inform CBRE of their presence on site. CBRE shall ensure that the contractor is appropriately 

inducted with regard to the site evacuation and location of emergency assembly points. 

Should an emergency evacuation drill occur whilst the contractor is on site, the contractor shall 

ensure that they follow all instructions communicated by fire wardens and participate in the 

emergency evacuation drill. 

FIRE PROTECTION 

Fire protection requirements must be considered prior to the commencement of work. The contractor 

must conduct work in a manner so as to prevent the proliferation of fire. This may involve careful 

selection of tools, work methods and materials. Contractors are also responsible for ensuring 

flammable liquids remain closed when not in use and be stored in appropriate facilities. 

A Hot Work Permit is required for any activity likely to produce a source of ignition. 

Any impairment to Fire Services must be discussed with CBRE and a Fire Impairment Notification 

Form submitted. 

FIRST AID 

Prior to the commencement of work, the contractor shall ensure that provisions are available for 

prompt treatment in the event of an injury. 

In general contractors are expected to supply their own first aid equipment. 

In an emergency, first aid equipment may be available on site either via CBRE building management 

or the tenants, however, availability is not guaranteed should be confirmed prior to commencing work. 






HAZARD, INCIDENT AND INJURY REPORTING 

Any hazard or incident affecting health and safety or the environment must be reported immediately 

to CBRE. An incident report form is available from your CBRE contact. 

The contractor shall comply with the relevant state legislative requirements for reporting of incidents 

and accidents to the relevant health and safety regulatory body. 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 

Where hazardous materials are present, CBRE will provide the contractor with relevant details, 

location and condition of such materials. Usually, such information will be provided via the 

“hazardous materials register” for the property. If the site is not attended by a CBRE representative, 

the contractor shall seek instructions as to the location of such register. 

Any work on hazardous materials shall only be undertaken by an appropriately licensed and qualified 

contractor and in compliance with statutory requirements. If any asbestos or asbestos-like material is 

found or suspected, any works must cease immediately and CBRE must be contacted as soon as 

possible. 

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND DANGEROUS 

GOODS (HS/DGs) 

Where contractors are required to use, handle and/or store dangerous goods on site, the contractor is 

responsible for the appropriate use, storage and safe keeping of these substances. A risk 

assessment must be completed in relation to all HS/DGs used by the contractor and provided to 

CBRE prior to the commencement of work. Where control measures have been outlined in the risk 

assessment, these shall be implemented on site. 

Contractors are responsible for ensuring that their employees have been provided with the 

appropriate training for the storage and handling of dangerous goods. HS/DGs shall be stored, 

handled and labelled in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements. Where HS/DGs are 

required to be stored on site and a current material safety data sheets (MSDSs) shall be made 

available. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE 

MONITORING 

Non-compliance with the requirements of these guidelines or any other site specific requirements 

may result in the suspension of personnel and/or termination of the contract. 

Contractor health and safety performance may be monitored via one or more of the following means: 

Inspections of the work area to ensure compliance with health and safety documentation and/or 

legislative requirements. 

 

 

Submission of reports detailing hazards, incidents and injuries occurring on the work site; 

Review of contractor insurances and licenses; 

Such monitoring may be undertaken by any contracting staff member by CBRE at any time. 






HOT AND COLD WORKS 


Prior to the commencement of any hot and/or cold works, a risk assessment shall be completed by 

the contractor. Such a risk assessment must take into consideration the following (at a minimum): 

 

 

 

 

The nature and inherent hazards of the hot or cold work activity; 

The work required to be done, including the need to conduct the hot or cold work; 

The hazards involved and the associated risks involved with the hot or cold work and equipment 

proposed to be used; 

Fire and emergency response procedures, and 

The competence of persons to undertake the work. 

Hot Works 

A Hot Work Permit shall be obtained from CBRE prior to engaging in any hot work. Hot work is 

defined as any work involving open flames producing heat and/or sparks. This includes, but is not 

limited to: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazing and Soldering; 

Cutting. 

Grinding; 

Thawing pipe; 

Torching; 

Welding 

Hot work shall be undertaken in accordance with the following requirements: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All equipment shall be in good repair; 

Ensure that all hazardous areas surrounding the hot work area are isolated or otherwise 

controlled so as to prevent the ignition of any materials, contaminants, agents or conditions that 

may be harmful to a person or property; 

Whilst hot work is being carried out, the contractor is to ensure that one or more fire-watch 

persons are present to ensure that no nearby items are ignited. The fire-watch person(s) must be 

assessed as being a competent person and must remain in closes proximity to the hot work area 

and be capable of continuous communication with the person conducting the hot work; 

Within 10 metres of the work the following apply: 

 

 

 

 

Ground swept clean of combustibles; 

Combustible floors and fittings wet down, covered with damp sand, metal or other shields; 

No combustible materials or flammable liquids shall be present; 

Combustible materials or liquids appropriately shielded, or 

Means of collecting and containing sparks is in place. 

When work is to be undertaken on enclosed equipment it shall be cleaned of all combustibles and 

purged of flammable vapours; 

Fire extinguishing equipment shall be available for the duration of the works and at least one hour 

after the completion of works 

On completion of work, the contractor is to acknowledge in writing that the work has been completed 

and all persons involved in the work have left the work area safely. The fire-watch person(s) must 

also conduct checks of the hot works area (e.g. routine checks, security patrols etc) for 60 minutes 

after the work has been completed to ensure the hot work area is safe. This is to be documented on 

the Hot Work Permit. 






Welding 

A Hot Works Permit is required for any welding works. Gas cylinders used for oxy-acetylene or oxy- 

LPG welding must be securely fixed in an appropriate trolley and kept upright at all times. Welding 

equipment shall be fitted with flashback arresters and a fire extinguisher must be located in close 

proximity to welding or grinding works (persons conducting such works trained in the use of the 

extinguishers). 

Cold Works 

A Cold Work Permit shall be obtained from CBRE prior to engaging in any cold work. 

HOUSEKEEPING 

Contractors shall maintain a high standard of housekeeping at any premises in which they are 

conducting works. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain their materials, tools and other 

equipment in an orderly manner on site. 

All debris and waste resulting from contractor activity on site shall be removed by the responsible 

contractor. All materials and debris must be lowered and not dropped from elevated locations and 

platforms. 

All materials, tools and waste shall be located so as to reduce risks to health and safety prior to 

leaving the site daily. Working areas, stairways, passages and emergency exits must be kept clear of 

obstructions at all times. If required, working areas must be barricaded off and appropriate warning 

notices erected. 

MANUAL HANDLING 

Incorrect lifting techniques can cause serious injuries and accidents. Prior to the commencement of 

work, contractors must establish safe manual handling methods in accordance with state regulations. 

Contractors and their employees shall be appropriately trained in their organisations safe manual 

handling methods, along with training on the use of any lifting aids provided. 

NOISE 

Noisy works are not permitted between 7.30am and 6.00 pm weekdays (excluding public holidays). 

Such works outside these hours must be authorised by CBRE. Notification of such works will be 

issued to the building occupants at the discretion of the CBRE and the property owner. 

The contractor is responsible for signposting work areas requiring hearing protection and for ensuring 

such protection is available and used by all persons entering into that area when noisy works are in 

progress. 

PERMITS TO WORK 

Permits to work are required prior to commencement of any of the following: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working at Heights 

Confined Space Entry 

Hot Work 

Cold Work 

Riser Access 

Core Holing/Chasing 






 

 

 

Working with Insulated Sandwich Panelling 

Isolation of Fire Systems 

Any other specific tasks that may be specified by CBRE from time to time. 

The relevant permit will be provided to the contractor by CBRE. The originals are to be maintained by 

the contractor completing the works. A copy of the permit is to be returned at the completion of works 

and will be signed off by both and the contractor. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

The contractor shall: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the suitability of the PPE, prior to the commencement of works, required to allow them to 

undertake the works safely; 

Outline any personal protective equipment required in the control methods on the contractor risk 

assessment/SWMS/JSA documents, which are submitted to CBRE prior to works; 

Supply PPE appropriate for the hazards identified; 

Supervise the use and maintenance of the PPE; 

Ensure that all PPE complies with current legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of 

Practice; and 

Ensure that PPE is worn in accordance with contractor’s health and safety procedures or signage 

throughout the property. 

PLANT ISOLATION 

General Lock Out and Tag Out (Out of Service Tags) 

Where plant is identified as unserviceable, faulty, requiring repairs or maintenance, or where the plant 

is to be isolated for an extended period, an ‘out of service’ tag is to be placed on the plant by the 

contractor. Should such a tag be applied by a contractor, CBRE must be immediately informed. Any 

repair, maintenance, inspection or modification tasks will require specific locks and tags to be applied. 

Contractors are responsible for removal of such tags (if applied by them). 

Maintenance Lock Out and Tag Out (Danger Tags) 

Contractors are to ensure plant is isolated, locked out and tagged out prior to and for the duration of 

any repair, maintenance, inspection or modification tasks. Sources of energy which require isolation 

including electrical, stored pressure, thermal, pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical hazards, must be 

monitored by the contactor for the duration of the lock out and tagged out phase. 

Isolation of plant and the application of locks and danger tags are to be undertaken by the contractor 

if they are working on the item of plant. Before work commences the isolation and lock outs are to be 

verified by the contractor undertaking the works for effectiveness. Before each lock and tag is 

removed the contractor is to verify no other person will be exposed to a hazard. Where an item of 

plant is left unattended (e.g. at the end of the working day) and cannot be returned to service, the 

plant is to remain isolated, locks and tags removed and replaced with an ‘out of service tag’ to 

prevent operation. Locks and tags must be re-applied when work recommences. 

Isolation, lock out and tag out requirements are to be identified and recorded in the relevant risk 

assessment and JSA’s provided by the contractor. 






PLANT SAFETY 


Contractors must provide, maintain and operate plant in a safe manner, complying with appropriate 

statutory requirements for the safe operation of plant. 

As a minimum, contractors shall ensure that: 

Inspection of plant shall be undertaken prior to commencing work on site; 

 

 

 

 

Risk assessments have been undertaken for all items of plant under their control; 

Employees of contractors required to operate or work with plant shall be instructed on the safe 

use of that plant and where required have the appropriate certification to operate plant; 

Specific items of plant requiring registration are registered in accordance with relevant State 

legislation; 

Regular inspections and maintenance is undertaken on items of plant in accordance with 

manufacturer’s instructions, industry standards and statutory requirements. 

In some circumstances, CBRE may request to review specific documentation relating to specific 

items of plant (e.g. maintenance records and documented risk assessments). The contractor shall 

provide this information to CBRE if requested to do so. 

Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) 

BMU’s shall only be installed, maintained and used by appropriately trained and competent persons. 

For additional requirements of contractors relating to BMU’s refer to Appendix 3 “BMU Contractor 

Standards”. 

Vehicles, Mobile Equipment, Mobile Scaffolding, Forklifts, Elevating Work 

Platforms, Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts and Cherry Pickers 

In relation to this equipment, contractors must ensure the following: 

 

 

 

 

 

Load bearing capacities shall be adhered to at all times. 

As far as practicable, loads shall not be suspended or travel over people. 

Loads being transported shall be secured. 

Scaffolding shall comply with AS 1576 Scaffolding; be erected, maintained and dismantled by 

suitable qualified scaffolders. 

If scaffolding height exceeds 4 metres the scaffolding shall have edge protection, safe access 

and egress, be inspected and marked by a suitably qualified scaffolder before use, after any 

alteration or at intervals no greater than 30 days. 

RESTRICTED ACCESS AREAS 

From time to time, areas throughout a property, deemed to pose a health and safety risk, may be 

signed as “restricted access areas”. Such areas may present some hazards in common with 

confined spaces but do not meet all the criteria for classification as a confined space. For example, 

an area may have an atmosphere which contains potentially harmful levels of contaminants but it is 

primarily designed as a place of work. 






Restricted areas are not required to be managed with the same criterion as for a confined space, but 

do require a pre-entry risk assessment to identify the hazards, assess the risks and define risk 

controls. Should access be required to a restricted area, the contractor must contact CBRE. 

WORKING AT HEIGHTS 

All work where a fall of greater than 2m may occur (for example work on roofs) shall be performed in 

accordance with the relevant state legislation for work at height/safe work on roofs. 

Prior to the commencement of working at heights, a “working at heights” permit must be obtained 

from CBRE building management. In addition, a risk assessment must be completed by the 

contractor for the proposed works. 

Such a risk assessment must take into consideration the following: 

How work is done 

 

 

How often the task is complete 

The conditions or physical surroundings where such work is undertaken. 

Circumstances that should be considered during the assessment include: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The nature, size and layout of the workplace 

The duration, extent and type of work to be undertaken. (Example: is just a visual check required 

or is installation/repair needed? How long will the job take?) 

What height will workers be required to access or undertake work? 

Training and experience of employees undertaking the work? 

How to get access to the work area (consider terrain, travel distance, ease of access for 

equipment) 

The number and movement of people and plant on the work site. (Example: are workers or 

vehicles nearby that could interfere with fall prevention measures? Do their movements cross 

paths with one another increasing the likelihood of a fall?) 

Conditions of work (Example: Is it windy or slippery? Is there poor lighting, sloping surfaces etc). 

The provision of appropriate fall arrest and prevention devices (i.e. those already in place and 

those to be provided by the contractor). 

The provision of personal protective equipment to combat glare, thermal stress, noise or other 

physical hazards. 

The selection and use of fall arrest systems, safety mesh, scaffolding safety nets, guardrails and the 

selection of control measures shall be in accordance with the relevant State legislation and Codes of 

Practice. All ladders used on site shall comply with ANZS 1892 Portable Ladders. 

Contractors shall ensure they have undergone appropriate training for the selection, use and 

maintenance of fall arrest and prevention devices. Contractors are also responsible for the training 

and instruction of their employees and shall ensure they are provided with the appropriate training. 

All tools, equipment and other loose items shall be affixed to the work platform or building at all times. 

No material shall be thrown from a height. 

WORKING WITH INSULATED SANDWICH 

PANELLING 

Prior to the commencement of any works involving insulated sandwich panelling (ISP), an ISP Permit 

must be obtained from CBRE. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the ISP Permit 

has been appropriate completed, any special precautions listed and the permit authorised. 






The following precautions must be considered prior to the issue of the ISP work permit (including but 

not limited to): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that no hot work is being undertaken near the ISP work. 

Where panels need to be cut, ensure that only cold cutting methods such as shearing (handoperated 

tools), low speed drills or handsaws are used. 

Secure fixings to panels using adhesives (water based where possible) or mechanical fasteners. 

Where flammable adhesives must be used ensure that no hazard ignition sources (i.e. battery 

chargers, electrical panels or spark producing equipment) are operating within the area 

(approximately 3 metres). 

Smoking and other ignition sources are NOT PERMITTED during work on the panels. 

At the end of the work, ensure that any exposed core has been re-sealed with metal capping. 

Pipe penetrations should be sealed with a metal facia mechanically clamped onto the pipe and 

riveted on the metal face of the panel. 

An air gap of 25mm should be provided around all heat generating exhaust ducts that penetrate 

ISP walls or ceiling with metal capping around the opening to seal the sandwich panel core. 

Dispose of any panel off-cuts immediately. Waste panel material (particularly cores) should be 

disposed of outside and stored clear of the building by more than 10 metres. 

A fire extinguisher is to be on hand at all times. 

Check that all fire protection equipment (fixed and mobile) is in good working order and that staff 

have received appropriate training in use of this equipment. 






✂ 

Contractor Health and Safety Guidelines 

Issued To: 

Name of Employee (your name): 

Address (your address): 

I acknowledge having participated in a CB Richard Ellis Contractor Induction 

and have received a copy of the CBRE “Contractor Health and Safety 

Guidelines”. As a contractor of CBRE, I have read the “Contractor Health and 

Safety Guidelines” and understand their contents in full. I agree to abide by 

the conditions stated in these guidelines, health and safety legislative 

requirements and/or any other direction by CBRE in relation to the health and 

safety of the site generally. 

Contractor(s) Signature: __________________________________________________________ 

Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________ 

Employer’s Name: __________________________________________________________________ 

Issuing Officer: ______________________________________________________________________ 

Signed: ________________________________________________________________________________ 

* Please read and ensure your understanding of the booklet, then sign the above form 

and return to CBRE.

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