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CBRE Health and Safety HOT AND COLD WORKS General Requirements 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. Version: 1 Date Printed: 28/06/2011 Page: 10 of 17 Contractor Health and Safety Guidelines (2010) Uncontrolled When Printed
CBRE Health and Safety 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 Version: 1 Date Printed: 28/06/2011 Page: 11 of 17 Contractor Health and Safety Guidelines (2010) Uncontrolled When Printed
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