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Working to keep everyone safe, every day at Hobsonville Point

www.hobsonvillepoint.co.nz

HEALTH AND Safety Statement 2015

HOBSONVILLE
POINT HEALTH
and SAFETY
STATEMENT

CONTENTS
Section 1 Page
1

About the Hobsonville Point Development

2
Hobsonville Land Company Commitment 5
3

Why be concerned about Health and Safety?

4
What is your responsibility? 7
5
What HLC requires 8
6
Project-wide rules 9
7
Hazard Identification and Management 11
8
Serious Harm Definition 15
9

If Serious Harm or a Fatality occurs

16

10
Notifiable works 17
11

WorkSafe NZ Notices, Likely Categories (2015) and Penalties

18

12

Other things you must have or do

20

13
HLC Protocols and formats 21
Work in Vicinity of Services 22
Issue of Safety Notices 25
Monthly Report Format 27/28
Asbestos Management 29

Section 2
Stakeholder Requirements from 42

The material provided in this document is intended to provide information on health and safety obligations.
It is for information purposes only and is not intended to amount to complete advice on which reliance can
be placed. Advice should be sought before acting on any information in this document.
Although efforts are made to ensure material is current, complete and accurate, content is provided without
any guarantees, conditions or warranties, express or implied, to the extent permitted by law.
To the extent permitted by law, Hobsonville Land Company Limited and/or any of its Officers (including
its Directors and/or Board) will not be liable for any harm, loss or damage of any kind arising out of, or in
connection with the use of this document by you, including reliance on any information contained therein,
or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.

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ABOUT THE HOBSONVILLE


POINT DEVELOPMENT

The Hobsonville Point development in Auckland is the re-development of


the former Hobsonville Air Base to create a unique housing community.

HOBSONVILLE LAND COMPANY


COMMITMENT
Purpose

This Health and Safety document outlines our vision and commitment to
establishing and maintaining a healthy and safe environment. Whether
HLC remains the Principal in respect of a particular site, or whether title to
that site has passed to a developer or builder, any incidents will reflect on
the Hobsonville Point development as a whole and all the companies and
groups involved and it is in the interest of the whole project and all those
involved, to maintain a rigorous safety regime on a project-wide basis.

The project is being developed by a Crown-owned entity, Hobsonville Land Company Limited (HLC). Many
participants - STAKEHOLDERS- are involved in many different types of work and activities, including:

Development partners
AV Jennings
Willis Bond
Classic Developments
Civil works contractors
Dempsey Wood Civil
The Agency Co Ltd
Intercivil
Builder partners Classic Builders
Fletcher Living
GJ Gardner
Haydn & Rollett
Jalcon Homes
Platinum Homes
Universal Homes

Consultants Architects, Engineers, Planners
User groups

Market stall holders, Yachties, Rowers, fun-runners,


NZDF (YDU Nth), the general public.

The over-arching principle of HLC is that EVERY company and individual involved
in the development has a commitment to safety in all areas, and will work
together so everyone goes home safe.

Vision

Authority

Our over-riding objective is to ensure that everyone


goes home safe from Hobsonville Point. We will provide
an environment that is safe.

By Resolution of the Board of HLC, these policies and


procedures apply to all land owned / controlled by HLC,
and companies working on that land are required to
comply, under their various contracts and agreements,
and under all NZ law applying to the situation.

Commitment
We are committed to promoting and maintaining
the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees,
contractors, visitors and members of the public who
may be affected by our activities. We have a responsibility
to ensure that the work environment, as well as any
equipment in it, is safe.
This document should be read in conjunction with all
applicable Employment Agreements, Contracts and/or any
other related document. Any inconsistencies are to be read
to ensure the overall intention of each is met i.e. to provide
a work environment where any person at HLC will be safe.

HLC also requires other parties who are working on land


acquired by them from HLC, to implement sound safety
policies and practices on their individual sites.
Stakeholders may be required to provide Health and
Safety Documentation for review by HLC.

Involvement
HLC has several staff who can advise you on Safety
issues please do not hesitate to contact them:
Gavin Fredericks Safety Supervisor

09 261 5140
021 807 117
Paul Parker, Development Manager
Facilities and Safety

These pages contain an outline of HLCs Health and Safety

These pages cover a wide range of people and

requirements, and general information. The contents are

activities, from highly experienced contractors

not exhaustive and all companies and workers must be

and safety professionals, to amateur groups.

aware of their own obligations under the law, and their


responsibility to each other and the community.

09 261 5714
021 2423 555

Some of what is written will be obvious to many


but be new to others.

Best practice everywhere, all the time!

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WHY BE CONCERNED ABOUT


HEALTH AND SAFETY?
The NZ Government and the community has become increasingly
concerned about the rate of accidents in New Zealand,
compared with the rates in similar countries (2012 below):
England

Australia

New Zealand

Serious Harm Injury Rate


311 per 100,000 hours

Serious Harm Injury Rate


1,220 per 100,000 hours

Serious Harm Injury Rate


9,300 per 100,000 hours

Workplace Fatality Rate


0.5 per 100,000 hours

Workplace Fatality Rate


2 per 100,000 hours

Workplace Fatality Rate


4.2 per 100,000 hours

Everyone concerned has a responsibility for their own safety


and the safety of those around them by Law and morally.

This applies to all companies and groups, and their staff


or members at all levels.
These are referred to generally as stakeholders for they
all have a stake or interest in Hobsonville Point but
this stake differs from group to group.
Whatever your involvement or stake, you are responsible
for yourself and those around you
This means your responsibility includes:

After major accidents such as the Pike River mine


tragedy, a Royal Commission followed by a major
Government and industry project resulted in the Health
and Safety Amendment Bill. The Bill has passed as the
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and will become
law on 4 April 2016.
Until the law changes come into effect the current
legislation, the Health and Safety in Employment Act
1992 will apply. Stakeholders should be familiar with the
current requirements and also prepare for the changes.
MANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES FROM THE
PRESENT LAW (Health and Safety in Employment
Act 1992) ARE EXPECTED, INCLUDING:

1.

2.

Extend responsibility for Health and Safety to all


levels - up to Boards and Directors, and down to
individual workers.
Increased penalties for breaches of the Act upheld
at a prosecution.

NEW CONCEPTS
The coming law contains the concept of a PCBU - Person
Controlling a Business or Undertaking - which could be:
A business entity such as a company
An individual person a person might be a PCBU if
they are a sole trader or a self-employed person.
An Officer - any person who makes decisions
that affect the whole, or a substantial part, of the
business of the PCBU. This can include managers
and silent partners/directors

Individual workers also have responsibility for their


own Health and Safety and for that of others.
The new law will also define Workers broadly. The
definition will include all employees, contractors and
sub-contractors (including their employees), temporary
employees, trainees and apprentices, somebody on work
experience or trial and volunteers.

A NEW WATCHDOG
WorkSafe NZ has already been formed out of the
previous MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment) and DoL (Department of Labour) and is
already administering the present Act and providing
guidance and assistance to those responsible, NOT
just prosecuting them.
The objective is to bring about safer practices not to issue fines!
The information in this document is a summary for
guidance only. Everyone responsible for Health and
Safety must become familiar with their obligations
from such sources as:

WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY?

Employers - for those working for you


(including subcontractors and those working
for them) and the public
Clubs or community groups - for members
and guests and the public
Organisers of events - for those taking part
in the event, spectators and the public

Everyone carrying on an activity has a responsibility


for people in the vicinity - this includes spectators or
people who just happen to be walking or driving past
whatever you are doing.
Under the Health and Safety in Employment
Act 1992 a person who controls a place of work
is responsible.
Under the 2015 amendments this is expanded
to a person controlling a business or undertaking which will include anyone in a position of control, up
or down the hierarchy from Directors on the Board,
to individual workers.

Your responsibility is to take all practicable steps to prevent harm to all


persons at work and other persons in the vicinity.

TAKING ALL PRACTICABLE STEPS - means taking all steps reasonably
practicable in the circumstances to achieve the result, having regard to:
The nature and severity of any harm that may be suffered if the result is
not achieved;
The current state of knowledge about the likelihood and severity
The current state of knowledge about the means available to achieve the
result
The availability and cost of each of those means

EVERYONE NEEDS TO ASSESS THEIR OWN RISKS AND HAZARDS!

WorkSafe NZ Institute of Directors

See page 22 for more about WorkSafe NZ


and about the new Act.

IF HARM OCCURS and WorkSafe NZ or a Court is considering


your position, they will look at whether there was something
which you could reasonably have done, which would have
prevented the harm occurring.

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WHAT HLC REQUIRES

PROJECT-WIDE RULES
These apply across the Hobsonville Point development,
by direction of HLC.

1. Have or be part of a working Health and Safety Management Plan


2. Comply with the Project-wide Rules
3. Comply with the particular Stakeholder Requirements which relate to you

Although each company, organisation or person


involved at Hobsonville Point is responsible for their
own safety and the safety of those around them, HLC
has an over-riding interest in safety right across the
project, will actively involve itself in all relevant
safety matters and has staff and systems to help:

stakeholders prepare and implement their plans


to keep their participants safe
keep the public safe

The safety process consists of:

A.

PROJECT-WIDE RULES

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.


PROTECT YOURSELF
PROTECT OTHERS
SAFETY TRAINING
ALWAYS FOLLOW BEST PRACTICE
COMPLY WITH SPECIAL HOBSONVILLE
POINT SAFETY PROTOCOLS which recognise
hazards which are found particularly at
Hobsonville Point

B. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
AND MANAGEMENT
a.
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLANS
b.
INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS
c. NOTICES
d. REPORTS
e.
ANALYSIS AND FEEDBACK

PROTECT YOURSELF

PROTECT OTHERS

On any Hobsonville Point construction, earthworks or


demolition site, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must
be worn / used. This includes;

Hard Hat
Hi-Visibility Vest or jacket
Safety Footwear,
P2 or appropriate dust mask in any areas where
there is asbestos contamination, or the possibility; or
any other dust hazard.
Eye and hearing protection as required for the task
or the location.
Any other PPE required by best practice for a
special hazard, such as a respirator.

Elsewhere around the development, as required, PPE must


be work/used, including

Hi-visibility vest or jacket - where there is construction or


earth-moving traffic
- when heavy traffic or event traffic is a hazard
Safety footwear - When walking over un-made surfaces
or grassland
- In old, un-used buildings where there may
be hazards on the floor
Eye protection (safety glasses) - When walking through bush areas
- In buildings where processes may
produce glass fibres in the air, or dust
Hard hat or bump cap, where the hazard requires

All construction and earthworks sites must


be enclosed by a 1.8-metre-high construction
fence. The sections must be firmly connected
so that panels cannot be easily lifted out i.e.
connectors must be wrench-tight.

Short-term hazards such as temporary


shallow excavations must be enclosed by
a 1-metre orange hazard mesh fence on
waratah posts.

Fences must be erected and gates locked


each night.

Utilise other isolation techniques as required


and appropriate to the hazard in question.

Erect appropriate signage indicating the


hazards and dangers of the site

SAFETY TRAINING
ALL HLC STAFF have done Site Safe training and hold a
Site Safe Passport. HLC recommends that all permanent
staff and contractors hold the Passport, which provides
basic safety skills on your site and shows how to plan and
work for safety.

From time to time HLC arranges Passport training sessions


on site (at the participants or employers cost) to help
employers up-skill their staff.
Contact Gavin Fredericks on 09 261 5140 to get
involved in Passport training.

Where there is any question or


doubt, check with the relevant site
supervisor or foreman.

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FOLLOW THE BEST INDUSTRY


PRACTICE FOR WHAT YOU
ARE DOING
Any decision on what is the best industry practice
has to be made in light of your responsibility
to take all reasonably practicable steps.
The BEST practice, safety-wise, is the SAFEST practice.
Reference and guidance should be taken from Approved
Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines available
on the WorkSafe NZ website.
An NZ Court in 2014 held that if they can Google
an issue and find it, it is generally available and must
be taken into consideration.

SPECIAL HOBSONVILLE POINT


SAFETY PROTOCOLS - page 25-47
1.

ELECTRICAL CABLES BURIED IN THE


GROUND AND WATER MAINS BURIED IN
THE GROUND - page 26

Hobsonville Point land was formerly an RNZAF Air Base


with private electric, water and waste-water networks.
For this reason, earthworks have the SPECIAL HAZARD
of LIVE ELECTRICAL CABLES AND WATER MAINS IN
THE GROUND, without the usual protection, or known

locations.
HLC Protocols have been developed for this reason, and
are found in pages 25-45 of this document.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
AND MANAGEMENT

1.

HAVE OR BE PART OF A WORKING HEALTH


AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN

ALL DEVELOPERS AND CONTRACTORS MUST


CONSULT WITH HLC AS WELL AS THE REQUIRED
BEFORE YOU DIG SOURCES, BEFORE ANY

The plan must be approved by HLC and must be submitted to


HLC not less than 7 days prior to the start of work to
give HLC time to assess it, agree any changes, and approve the
plan. In cases of major contracts, HLC may also send the plan
for review by an outside consultant.

EXCAVATION, EVEN SHALLOW EXCAVATIONS.


2.

ISSUE OF SAFETY NOTICES - page 29

3.

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS
- from page 33

Asbestos was commonly used in building materials


and processes as late as the 1980s but is now universally
recognised as highly hazardous and potentially
carcinogenic.
Asbestos-containing materials were widely used in
houses and other buildings in the former Air Force Base
and must be handled under controlled conditions.
Asbestos-containing materials have also been found
buried around the site, including under house and
building foundations.
HLC has a protocol for the management of asbestos,
produced by Thomas Civil and Environmental
Consultants, and this is found at pages 29-43.
If any asbestos-containing materials are identified
or suspected, STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY and
notify HLC.

WHO DOES THIS APPLY TO,


AND HOW DOES IT APPLY?
All groups, companies and employees who are
at Hobsonville Point - stakeholders- as set out
in this document:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Development partners
Major contractors
Builder partners
Minor or general contractors or service providers
HLC employees
Visitors
Tenants or user groups having the use of areas

WHAT DOES A SAFETY


MANAGEMENT PLAN INVOLVE?
8.
9.

Task analysis - thinking through your task or process.


Identify the hazards involved in the task and on
this site.
10. Manage the hazards through a Site Specific Safety
Plan approved by HLC
11. Put the management steps into practice
12. Monitor how they are working through:






a. Regular inspection
b. Record-keeping and reporting
c. Review / investigate incidents, and agree
the control methods which can be used to
prevent them happening again
d. Communicate these with HLC and other
builders or contractors

This applies to all kinds of activity including (for


example but not limited to): from filming to roadbuilding, from erecting signs to building apartments,
mowing lawns to moving houses, rowing to having a
fun run, selling honey at a market to running a caf or
restaurant. Stakeholders must assess any activity they are
engaging in to identify and manage any potential hazards
(refer to the comments under the heading Follow the
Best Industry Practice for What you are Doing).
A Site Specific Safety Plan is a plan prepared
specifically for management of hazards for the
particular site and work, and falls into 3 stages:

IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS
CONTROL OF HAZARDS
MONITORING AND ADAPTING

HLC is a member of Site Safe and uses the Site Safe


processes. You may have your own form of Safety Plan,
but it must contain at least the information set out in
the Site Safe Task Analysis Worksheet.
More information may be obtained from the Site Safe
website at: www.sitesafe.org.nz
The format for Site Safes Site Specific Safety Plan can
be downloaded from: www.sitesafe.org.nz/SSSP
Major contractors, builders and developers may already
have their own well-developed safety processes and plans.
Smaller companies and organisations may have their
own plans or may find it useful to develop a plan using
the Site Safe models.

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IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS

Hazards fall into several categories


and as such are treated differently.
Common Construction Hazards

These hazards are identified by personnel using their


experience and will be displayed on the H&S Notice
Board of each site and explained during site inductions.
New, Special or Unusual Hazards

Any new, special or unusual construction activities carried


out during a project may involve hazards not included in
the standard hazards register.
New hazards and control methods identified will be
added to the Hazard Schedule displayed on the Notice
Board. Should the activity involve any subcontractors
works, a list of their hazards is compiled and displayed.
The regular (commonly weekly) Toolbox meetings include
the identification of further hazards and their control
throughout the project and the Notice Board is updated
as required.
Task Analysis

Task analysis enables the systematic examination of all


tasks to establish the effectiveness of work procedures
and practices and to identify hazards associated with any
of the steps. The process involves:


Job steps or tasks


Hazards for each step
Controls for each hazard

The employer responsible for the work along with input


from the staff to be involved in the work shall produce
the document.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

MSDS are to be obtained for any hazardous substance


to be used on a site. Subcontractors are to supply to site
management MSDS for all hazardous substances used by
their employees and subcontractors. The content of MSDS is
then conveyed to all workers working with the substance.

Hazards can be controlled in 3 ways as set out in the


current Act
Elimination is the best option to eliminate the
hazard completely
Isolation - if it is not practical to eliminate the
hazard, then isolate the hazard from people, or
people from the hazard.
Minimisation - if elimination or isolation are not
practical, then the effect or impact of the hazard
must be eliminated, as a last resort.
Under the new Act, hazards can be controlled in two ways:
Elimination preferably starting with this as the
best option to eliminate the hazard completely; or
Minimisation if elimination is not practical, then
the effect or impact of the hazard must be minimised.
The Hazard Register will show how the hazard is to be
dealt with. The Site Specific Safety Plan brings together
Hazards of the task, materials, chemicals and equipment
How the hazards will be managed on your particular site

MONITORING, REVIEWING
AND ADAPTING
Performance monitoring is carried out on a number of levels:

methods in the Register. This may be completed

at regular agreed intervals as directed by the Site


Manager. The review is discussed in the next Toolbox

Goods Register

A list of all hazardous substances you use and store


(include MSDS)
Assessment of hazards followed by Elimination,
Isolation (currently) or Minimisation of the hazard
(and Monitor Exposure)
Training of staff using the substance
Emergency procedures for handling the substance

A review of those hazards and control

meeting following the assessment. Where new,


special or unusual hazards have been identified, the
Weekly Checklist will be updated

Site visits by HLCs H&S Supervisor

He will review and advise on site safety practices, and may


suggest safety measures which should be considered.

Project Managers review Health and Safety


during their site visits.

Toolbox minutes (or a copy) are to be submitted

to the employers office on a weekly basis for

SITE INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS


HLC may come onto a site at any time to inspect work and safety
practice. This will always be through the Project or Site Manager
or Foreman, including signing-in at the site office and observing any
other procedures you have in place, and respecting your site rules.
HLC will also from time to time have external auditors such as
Site Safe Inc, to give an independent assessment of the safety
standard, at no charge to the employer.

CONTROL OF HAZARDS

Hazardous Substances and Dangerous

Hazardous substances are a hazard that need to be


managed. Depending on the classification of the hazardous
substance, controls are put in place to control the risks that
the substance poses. Controls that are always needed are:

2.

Remember that WorkSafe NZ, the Governments


safety agency, may come on site at any time without
notice, and conduct inspections!

3.

NOTICES

HLC or other inspectors may issue a Notice -

a) WRITTEN WARNING
A Written Warning is Issued for non-compliance with
the Act which is not put right to the satisfaction of the
inspector before they leave the place of work. They serve
an evidential purpose as a prior warning for issuing an
infringement notice at a later date.
This can be a Notice to anyone on site who is not
complying with the best practice controls for any hazards
identified for the site, including the construction hazards
displayed on the Notice Board.

b) IMPROVEMENT NOTICE
Improvement notices are issued where an inspector
has identified non-compliance to be remedied, and a
timeframe, after the inspector leaves the workplace.
An improvement notice also serves as prior warning for
subsequently issuing an infringement notice.

Inspectors will follow up all improvement notices to ensure


compliance is achieved within the specified timeframes.
Unless there are extenuating circumstances explaining why
compliance has not occurred within the specified timeframes,
more serious enforcement action will be applied.
If Serious Harm occurs after an Improvement Notice has
been issued and the hazard remained and was a significant
contributing factor to the event, WorkSafe or a Court
would be likely to treat this very seriously.

c) PROHIBITION OR
STOP WORK NOTICE
An inspector will issue a prohibition notice if they believe
that a failure to comply with a provision of the HSE Act
is likely to cause immediate or imminent serious harm to
any person.
Prohibition notices can be issued in addition to other
enforcement actions in order to ensure serious harm does
not occur in the meantime (e.g. while a prosecution is
being undertaken).
A prohibition notice may serve as prior warning for later
issuing an infringement notice.

checking and filing.


As a result of reviews, improvements are considered,
agreed, and put into practice.

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4.

REPORTS

(a) Any incident involving SERIOUS HARM must be


reported immediately to HLC
See the definition of SERIOUS HARM on page 19
Note, from 4 April 2016, this will change and any

5.

The form of report is provided in this document but


may change from time to time and will be re-issued by
HLC as required.

Across Hobsonville Point, the following meetings will be


scheduled, to foster Health and Safety participation:

notifiable event must be reported

(b). Companies and groups must when requested


provide a report to HLC in the form provided by HLC,
of activity and incidents during the prior month
or period.

MEETINGS

With each individual Contractor / Builder partner


With Partners Group all builder partners /
contractors
Committee Meeting after the Partners Group,
with addition of other stakeholders such as tenants,
space users, community groups, etc.
Training meetings sessions open to all contractors
/ builder partners and their staff:
- 4 times a year, as arranged topics of interest such
as Scaffolding, Electric safety, etc.

This is the present definition of Serious Harm under the 1992


Act (as used by WorkSafe NZ and adapted for Hobsonville Point).
It has changed in the 2015 Act.

Fatality

Accident

Heres hoping we never have one!

An event actually involving persons, vehicles or equipment,


but not causing serious harm as defined above

Serious harm (from WorkSafe NZ)


Hours worked (or a similar measure for groups, such


as meetings held)
Checks / inspections made, with details
Serious Harm, Accidents, Near Miss or Incidents
during the period (i.e. Notifiable Events from
4 April 2016
Permits, notifiable works, lifting plans, etc.

Permanent or temporary severe loss of

Near miss

bodily function - resulting from one of these

An incident which did not result in injury, illness or


damage, but could have potentially done so

conditions respiratory disease, noise-induced


hearing loss, neurological disease, cancer,
dermatological disease, communicable disease,
musculoskeletal disease, illness caused by exposure
to infected material, decompression sickness,
poisoning, vision impairment, chemical or hot
metal burn of eye, penetrating wound of eye,
bone fracture, laceration, crushing

The report includes (as applicable to the group or company)

SERIOUS HARM Definition

Amputation of body part

Burns requiring referral to a specialist


medical practitioner or specialist
outpatient clinic

Loss of consciousness from lack of oxygen

Loss of consciousness or acute illness

Incident

Any other situation which needs to be reported for consideration, discussion, improvement
Under the new Act, we are required to
notify WorkSafe of any notifiable event
being either:

requiring treatment by a medical practitioner,


from absorption, inhalation, or ingestion,
of any substance

Any harm that causes the person harmed


to be hospitalised for a period of 48 hours
or more commencing within 7 days of the
harms occurrence.

the death of a person;


a notifiable injury or illness which requires, or would
usually require, immediate treatment (other than
first aid) or admission to hospital. This includes
serious lacerations, amputation, head/eye injury,
serious burn, spinal injury, loss of bodily functions,
serious infection etc. These provisions apply whether
or not the person was actually admitted to hospital
or given medical treatment;
A notifiable incident which does not require any
injury or illness, defined as a workplace incident
which is uncontrolled or unplanned and that exposes
a worker or any other person to a serious risk to that
persons health or safety from contact with prescribed
items. These include spillage or leakages of substances, explosions or fire and the collapse of a structure
(exposure to leakage of substance, explosion, fire,
shock, collapse of a structure, fall from height of any
plant, or substance, and any other incident declared
by regulations to be a notifiable incident.

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IF SERIOUS HARM
OR FATALITY OCCURS

10 NOTIFIABLE

Any of these MUST be notified to WorkSafe at least 24 hours


before starting work.

If you unfortunately happen to have a serious harm


accident or fatality on site..

Provide IMMEDIATE FIRST AID and follow the

CONTACT YOUR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

emergency plan if an ambulance is needed

and HLCs HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR

1.

as soon as possible:
After that, immediately PRESERVE THE SCENE

2.

Remove everyone and shut down the site. The only


exceptions are:





to assist an injured person; or


to remove a deceased person; or
actions essential to make the site safe or to
minimise the risk of a further notifiable incident; or
matters associated with a police investigation; or
for which an inspector or the regulator has
released the site

If it is safe to be on site do not touch anything


but take photos of the area where the accident
happened.
Write down all the details and get any witnesses to
do so too
Be careful to ensure to write down/email/text only
the facts.
Only discuss what has happened with the relevant
people
You will need to be available when an inspector
comes to assess the accident site. Shadow them,
and take photos of the same things they do. Record
conversations, make notes of anything that could be
relevant if they do decide to prosecute.
WorkSafe currently must file a prosecution within six
months of an offence (unless an application for an
extension is granted by the District Court). However
it may be that under the new laws, WorkSafe will
have up to 2 years to prosecute for the date of
an event so any incident needs to be thoroughly
documented. The more information we have,
the better our understanding is, the better your
understanding is, and the more accurate everyones
record of the accident.

WORKS







3.

4.
5.
6.

7.

Any restricted work, as that term is defined


in regulation 2(1) of the Health and Safety in
Employment (Asbestos) Regulations 1998:
Any construction work of one or more of the
following kinds:
a. Work where workers could fall five metres or
more, excluding work on a two-storey house,
or work on a power or telephone line, or work
carried out from a ladder only, or maintenance
or repair work of a minor or routine nature.
b. The erection or dismantling of scaffolds from
which a person could fall five metres or more.
c. Any construction work where explosives are used
or stored.
Every excavation more than 1.5 m deep in which
people are required to work and which is deeper than
it is wide at the top.
Any form of tunnel or drive where workers work
underground, irrespective of timbering or support.
Those excavations where the excavated face is
steeper than one horizontal to two vertical.
Work such as diving, where construction workers
breathe air or any other gas that has been
compressed or is under pressure.
Lifts of half a tonne (500 kg) or more a vertical
distance of 5 m or more carried out by use of a
lifting appliance other than by a mobile crane,
excavator or forklift.

Option 1 | Notify online

At http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/
notifications-forms/particular-hazardouswork and complete the online notification form
Option 2 | Complete and return
a paper form

Download the notification form and post, email or


fax your completed form to:
The Registrar
WorkSafe New Zealand

P O Box 105146
Auckland
Email | HealthSafety.Notification@worksafe.govt.nz
Fax | (09) 984 4115

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11 WorkSafe

NZ - NOTICES,
LIKELY CATEGORIES
(2015 ACT) AND PENALTIES

There are some 8 options open to a WorkSafe investigator when


a situation is found to be non-compliant. Remember there does
not have to be an accident for a prosecution to be brought.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR ACTON


UNDER THE 2015 ACT, FROM 4 APRIL 2016

A person commits a Category 1 offence if:

Category 1

No further action

(a) The person has a health and safety duty; and


(b) The person, without reasonable excuse, engages in conduct that exposes an individual to
whom that duty is owed to a risk of death or serious injury or illness; and
(c) The person is reckless as to the risk to an individual of death or serious injury or illness.
(d) The prosecution bears the burden of proving that the conduct was engaged in without
reasonable excuse.

A person commits a Category 2 offence if:

Written warning

Category 2

Negotiated agreement, with time to rectify

(a) the person has a health and safety duty; and


(b) the person fails to comply with that duty; and
(c) the failure exposes an individual to a risk of death or serious injury or illness

Improvement notice requiring changes over time


A person commits a Category 3 offence if:

Prohibition notice stopping all activity until changes made


Infringement notice and on the spot fine

Category 3

(a) the person has a health and safety duty; and


(b) the person fails to comply with that duty

Category 4

Smaller violations e.g. Not holding records for 5 years, failing to produce records etc.

Enforceable undertaking
Prosecution

THE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT


ACT 1992 PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING
SANCTIONS
Offences likely to cause serious harm
section 49

A person who knowing that any action or failure to take


any action is reasonably likely to cause serious harm to
any person and the action is contrary to a provision of
the Act commits an offence. Where convicted the penalty
can be:
a) Imprisonment for a term of not more than 2 years; or
b) A fine of note more than $500,000; or
c) Both
A person charged with an offence under section 49
may also be charged and convicted of an offence against
section 50 of the Act.

Other offences section 50

a) Part 2 other than section 16(3);


b) Various sections of Part 2A and 2B (covering employee
participation);
c) Requirements to report and not interfere with accident
scenes;
d) Sections 37(2), 39(5), 42(1), 43, 47, 48 which relate to
complying with requirements of inspectors, notices,
and other investigation matters;
e) Sections 56(2) and 58 which relate to insurance and
authorised inspectors;
f) Clause 6 of Schedule 1A, which relates to the election
of health and safety representatives; or
g) A provision of any regulations made under this Act;
commits an offence, and is liable on conviction to a
fine not exceeding $250,000.

UNDER THE 2015 ACT, WHEN IT BECOMES LAW,


THESE ARE THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES APPLICABLE
TO COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS
Company

Individual as an officer

Individual as a worker

Category 1

3 Million

$600,000
Or 5 years in jail. Or both

$300,000
Or 5 years in jail. Or both

Category 2

1.5 Million

$300,000

$150,000

Category 3

$500,000

$100,000

$50,000

Category 4

$5,000 to $50,000 - Breaching other specific requirements

Every person who fails to comply with section 16(3)


commits an offence, and is liable on conviction to a fine
not exceeding $10,000.

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12 OTHER

THINGS YOU
MUST HAVE OR DO

MUST HAVE:
A Sign-on Register at each site
An Emergency Plan
- For Falls from height
- For Fire and other emergencies
First Aid Kits and First-Aid trained people
Fire extinguishers
Full lifting plans, when lifting heavy gear e.g.
concrete panels, large deliveries
Service indicator flags when working over live
services- Red = electricity
- Blue = water
- Green = communications

MUST DO:
Training and Induction
Record and Report Accidents, Near Misses,
and Incidents

13 HLC

PROTOCOLS and FORMATS

1.

Work in Vicinity of Services 22

2.

Issue of Safety Notices 25

3.

Monthly Report format (as at 31 May 2015)

4.

Asbestos Management 29

Health & Safety Statement

27-28

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APPROVED PROTOCOL FOR WORK IN VICINITY


OF SERVICES HOBSONVILLE POINT

1 July 2014

1.3 Mark-out to be done

beforeUdig www.beforeudig.co.nz is to be consulted.


High-risk assets by the utility provider (Electrix in case of
electricity, at a cost; gas by Vector)

The following process has been discussed and agreed by


contractors Dempsey Wood and Downer NZ, together with
Vector, Electrix, Hobsonville Land Company (HLC) and
consultants. It is to apply until further notice on all land owned by
HLC / Housing NZ or where HLC is the principal to a contract.
The process applies to all services electricity, gas, water, waste
water and telecommunications; however the primary focus is on
electricity as the service likely to cause greatest harm or death.

Low-risk assets including Electrical and gas critical


services, by providers such as wanding, or groundpenetrating radar (GPR) engaged by the head
contractor. (Note: Electrix can provide this in case of
power, at a cost)
Location of services to be confirmed in writing
(email sufficient). BeforeUdig will provide service
plans to the contractor but the utility providers do
not receive these.
Locations and route of services are physically
marked-out on the ground.

2. MEASURES RELATED TO
SPECIFIC SERVICES
2.1 ELECTRICAL


Proposed by Vaughan Evans of Vector; and Peter Halford
and Rex McKay of Electrix

1.4 Methodology is developed for HLC


approval

1. INITIAL GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF


THE TASK AND WORK AREA ALL
SERVICES

1.2

Obtain information from HLC, local


information and persons likely to
know, and have walk-over of the
area concerned.


The contractor develops the methodology for the
job, including what pilot digging is required, and a
full Job Safety and Environmental Assessment (JSEA).
The methodology is contained within the JSEA.
An Emergency Plan appropriate to the service/s
involved is essential.

Note: At least 1 week will be required for


completion of these stages, prior to submission of work plan to HLC.
1.1

Before You Dig to be contacted

beforeUdig www.beforeudig.co.nz is to be consulted.


They will:



co-ordinate all services


send drawings
issue a job reference number
identify high-risk assets

HLC Facilities and Safety management


HLC Project Manager
The contractor involved
The consultant involved
Previous contractors with specialised knowledge
such as PAE, Pomco, PB Plumbing; and Electrix in
cases of electricity.

1.5 HLC approves amends or rejects the


proposed methodology.

If the proposal is accepted (with amendments if


required by HLC), the job may proceed in accordance
with the plan.
Further enquiries and actions may be needed, as
agreed between the parties.

Excavators will be used to lift material and slabs


Safety tape is usually found 300mm above cable and
mag slab 100-200mm above cable;
Topsoil only may be removed by excavator
Pot-holing to be done digging by hand no deeper
that 200mm at a time, with material cleared by
digger. Only spades and shovels are to be used no
pick axes, pinch bars etc.
The initial pot-hole will be carried out by hand
digging. Once the services are exposed an
assessment will be made to determine the condition
of the services. This assessment will be used to select
the methodology or combination of methodologies
such as hand, hydro or air spade to be used
to further pot-hole the specific run of services.
Assessments will be carried out on an ongoing basis
with each pot-hole progression
In the case of high-voltage cables, wanding will be
done throughout the process.
HLC also requires wanding in case of low-voltage
cables.
Pot-holing is to be done at intervals no greater than
2 metres for the first 20 metres, so as to prove the
location and depth of the cable.
The proving of the depth of the cable is not exact
and is variable (see above comments regarding initial
and ongoing pot-holing.
If the location and depth is consistent, the interval
distance may be gradually increased to 5 metres but
where terrain / ground conditions are inconsistent,
2-metre intervals shall be maintained.

A package of information consisting of services drawings


(including critical services), terms of use and consents
(Watercare) is sent to the contractor.

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The decision to shut down the job if the cable (or


gas main) is thought to be closer than 2 metres to
the excavation, is to be made by:
- The contractor supervising the job together with
- The standover man if one has been requested and
- HLC Project Manager and
- HLC Safety Supervisor or Manager
The contractor must obtain a close approach
permit issued by Vector contractor (Electrix) for
overhead lines only where there is expectation that
the operation will be within 4 metres of overhead
assets.
A standover operator is mandatory for Sub Trans
cables (33kV and higher)

4.

The material is to be exposed and marked, but not


disturbed.
Any material accidentally disturbed is to be bagged
and set aside for disposal according to Work Safe NZ
requirements and procedures.

5. GENERAL REMARKS

Quote from Vector Guidelines

All work activity must be kept at least four


metres from overhead network lines. If you
need to work closer to our overhead lines you
must get a close approach consent.

DISCOVERY OF ASBESTOSCONTAINING MATERIAL


INCLUDING PIPE

The decision whether to use hand-digging, hydroexcavation or air spade will be a result of the general
assessment and decision by HLC and contractor,
with advice from utility providers.
GPR is a valuable tool but subject to error and
interpretation; and must be used as an additional
resources only, NOT a primary resource.
Mark-outs and standovers are being provided by
Electrix as a separate commercial arrangement
between HLC and Electrix. This will be the case for
all Vector assets and can include gas as requested at
the June 13 meeting.

Do not dig within five metres of one of our


power poles without a close approach consent.
Depending on the depth of excavations, you
may need additional pole supports to prevent
poles collapsing. We can advise you and may
provide supervision in some cases.

Youll also need a Close Approach Consent if


any strategic network underground cables or
pipes are shown on maps you have requested.
We will notify you if onsite advice will be
provided and arrange for the appropriate
Close Approach Consent to be issued.

Please direct any questions or comment on this


document to me.

3.
OTHER SERVICES
WASTE WATER,

COMMUNICATIONS, GAS

The general assessment approach as above will apply


as appropriate to the services believed or thought to
be present.
HLC approval is required in all cases, before work
starts in the vicinity of the service.

Paul Parker

Facilities Manager
Hobsonville Land Company Limited
Phone: 09 261 5714
Email : paul.parker@hlc.co.nz
30 June 2014

PROTOCOL FOR ISSUE OF SAFETY NOTICES


HOBSONVILLE POINT

19 March 2015

This protocol:
Is based on WorkSafe NZ processes (see http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/news/
enforcement-tools under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (The Act)
Has been adopted by Hobsonville Land Company (HLC) to apply until further notice
on all land owned by The Crown / HLC / Housing NZ or where HLC is the principal to
a contract.
Provides for issue of various types of notices to builders, contractors and sub-contractors
and to occupants of Crown land under various agreements or licences with HLC (which
includes its qualified employees, inspectors or consultants or any other suitably qualified
party appointed to inspect works).

1. WRITTEN WARNING OR
SAFETY NOTICE

3.

Issued for non-compliance with the Act which is not put


right to the satisfaction of the inspector before they leave
the place of work. They serve an evidential purpose as a prior
warning for issuing an infringement notice at a later date.

An inspector will issue a prohibition notice if they believe


that a failure to comply with a provision of the HSE Act
is likely to cause immediate or imminent serious harm to
any person.

2. IMPROVEMENT NOTICE
Improvement notices are issued where an inspector
has identified non-compliance to be remedied, and a
timeframe, after the inspector leaves the workplace.
An improvement notice also serves as prior warning for
subsequently issuing an infringement notice.
Inspectors will follow up all improvement notices to
ensure compliance is achieved within the specified
timeframes. Unless there are extenuating circumstances
explaining why compliance has not occurred within the
specified timeframes, more serious enforcement action
will be applied.

PROHIBITION OR STOP
WORK NOTICE

Prohibition notices can be issued in addition to other


enforcement actions in order to ensure serious harm does
not occur in the meantime (e.g. while a prosecution is
being undertaken).
A prohibition notice may serve as prior warning for later
issuing an infringement notice.
An Inspector may be a WorkSafe NZ inspector or other
person suitably qualified in Health and Safety including
staff or consultants of HLC.
A Duty holder is any person having a duty of care under
the Act or any later Act or Regulations, in respect of a
certain area or of certain works.

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19 March 2015

Health & Safety Statement

Weekly Safety Inspection Checklist/PPE

Daily Pre Start Site Hazard ID (documented and signed by attendees)

YES

No

TOTAL

NOTES OR COMMENTS

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL THE


YELLOW BOXES ON EVERY
PAGE EVEN IF THE ANSWER
IS 0 OR N/A

May
25

Safety Supervisor
Hobsonville Land Company Limited

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Total Personnel at Daily Pre Start/Toolbox

TOTAL SITE HOURS Employees + Subcontractors

Estimated total hours for subbies staff that week

Subcontractors Staff The average number of sub-contractors staff


on site each day that week

Estimated total hours for all your staff that week

Employees on Site The average number of your own staff on site


each day that week

May 18

Gavin Fredericks

May
11

Phone: 09 261 5714


Mobile: 021 2423 555
Email : paul.parker@hlc.co.nz

May 4

Facilities Manager
Hobsonville Land Company Limited

Week commencing

Please complete a separate form for each Superlot or Civil Works contract.

Lot / Superlot or
Civil contract

Phone: 09 261 5140


Mobile: 021 807 117
Email : gavin.fredericks@hlc.co.nz

Scope of Works

3.
4.

MAY 2015

2.

Recognise that the Notice has been issued by a


person or persons having knowledge of Health and
Safety issues, in whose opinion the non-compliance
or hazard exists;
Consider all practicable steps which could be taken to
Eliminate, Isolate or Minimise exposure to the hazard.
Take those steps.
Advise the issuer of the Notice of the actions which
have been taken, and any other matters it considers
relevant.

Month of

1.

Builder / Contractor

issued must:

HEALTH AND SAFETY MONTHLY REPORT BY BUILDER PARTNER


OR CIVIL WORKS CONTRACTOR

A Duty Holder to whom a Notice has been

Please direct any questions or comment on this


document to:

Paul Parker

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Date:
Signed:

October 2014 | Hobsonville Land Company

HOBSONVILLE LAND COMPANY


MANAGEMENT REPORT
OCTOBER 2014
PREPARED FOR HOBSONVILLE LAND COMPANY
AUTHOR: SIMON NESS/ SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER/
THOMAS CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

SIGNATURE DATE

Name:

Excavation work permits issued

Job Safety and Environmental Analysis


(JSEA) carried out
Hot works permits issued

I declare that this information is correct and that all Minutes and Documentation will be available upon request for Audit purposes.

Lifting plans

Notifiable works

Confined space work permits issued

NUMBER
JOB SAFETY
NUMBER

Under Medical Attention Required please advise whether the injuries required were treated by
SELF or FIRST AIDER or DOC / MED CNTR or AMBO or HOSP or NONE REQUIRED

www.tcec.co.nz

REVIEWED BY RICHARD THOMAS / MANAGING DIRECTOR /


THOMAS CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

Incidents /situations
closed out

SIGNATURE DATE
Incident / situation
reports

Near misses closed out

Near Misses Reported

Accidents closed out

Accidents reported

Serious harm events


reported

REPORTS
(Type of event)

NUM
BER

JOB SAFETY

Arm/hand
Back
Eye
Head
Internal
Leg/foot
Upper body
None

Please give details


of where the
person was injured
for example* HRS LOST
*MEDICAL
ATTENTION
REQUIRED ?
(SEE BELOW)
BODY PART
INVOLVED
NEW
DESCRIPTION
Event type
DATE

* IF ** IF YOU HAVE ANY EVENTS, PLEASE COMPLETE


ALL COLUMNS for that event

ACCIDENTS, SERIOUS HARM, ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS, NEAR MISSES


(for the full month) See definitions on next page

HOBSONVILLE
LAND COMPANY
ASBESTOS
MANAGEMENT
PROCESS

Disclaimer: Thomas Civil and Environmental Consultants Ltd (TCEC) has prepared this report for the use of Hobsonville Land Company in accordance
with the usual care and thoroughness of the consulting profession. It is prepared in accordance with the scope of work and for the purpose outlined in
the scope of works dated October 2014. This report was prepared for the information obtained and conditions encountered at that time. TCEC disclaims
responsibility for any changes that may have occurred after this time. This report should be read in full. No responsibility is accepted for use of any part
of this report in any other context or for any other purpose or by third parties. This report does not purport to give legal advice. Legal advice can only be
given by qualified legal practitioners.

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GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT


AND REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS
CONTAMINATED MATERIAL FOR
HOBSONVILLE LAND COMPANY

CONTENTS

PROCEDURE FOR DISCOVERY OR DISTURBANCE


OF ASBESTOS CONTAMINATED MATERIAL

31

DISTURBANCE AND DISCOVERY


OF ASBESTOS ON SITE

33

PLANNING AND PREPARATION FOR


THE SAFE REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS

33

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

34

CONTAINMENT

36

HANDLING OF NON-FRIABLE ASBESTOS

36

CONTAMINATED SOIL ACTION PLAN

37

POST-BUILDING DEMOLITION ASBESTOS


ACTION PLAN

38

AIR MONITORING CONCENTRATION LEVELS

39

APPENDIX

Suggested spotters signals


Asbestos contaminated material
procedures site office copy

40

41

This document has been prepared


by Thomas Civil and Environmental
Consultants to provide guidance
for the identification, investigation,
remediation and management of
asbestos contaminated materials
found onsite.

asbestos containing materials have the potential to release


respirable fibres if handled incorrectly and therefore strict
controls are required for all work with asbestos.

These procedures based on both the SafeWork Australian


model code of practice, how to safely remove asbestos
and the New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos
Association guidelines (NZDAA), are at the request of
Hobsonville Land Company in order to apply the highest
safety standards to ensure a diligent and careful approach
to the asbestos management.

Workers and Operators

Asbestos is a contaminant whose toxicology is such


that it primarily affects humans rather than being a
risk to the environment and poses a human health risk
through the inhalation of its fibres. If deposited in the
lungs, the fine fibres can initiate diseases that take many
years to produce major health effects. These effects
include asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
These impacts tend to be the result of higher levels of
exposure for longer periods, most often occupational, but
mesothelioma can also result from low level exposures.
Asbestos will not degrade over time to form less harmful
materials and is most dangerous fibres when physically
disturbed and fibres can be released.
Friable asbestos is defined as material that can be easily
crumbled by hand pressure to release fibres. This may be
due to its form (loose insulation) or as a result of damage
or deterioration.
Removal of friable asbestos and certain other categories
of work must be carried out only by or under the direct
supervision of a person fully trained in asbestos removal
work and holding a Certificate of Competence for restricted
work .This person must remain on the site at all times.

PROCEDURE FOR DISCOVERY


OR DISTURBANCE OF ASBESTOS
CONTAMINATED MATERIAL


STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY
Isolate the area
Where any Asbestos Contaminated Material debris
or dust is disturbed
- Contaminated clothing to be removed damp
and place in a bag and labelled to indicate the
presence of asbestos.
-
Clothing to be sent to a commercial laundering
facility equipped to launder asbestos
contaminated clothing, and not laundered in
homes.
Report the incident to the supervisor
Do not - attempt to remediate the site
Do not - pick-up, remove bury or dispose of Asbestos
Contaminated Material in domestic waste.
Do not - break, cut or drill.
Supervisors

STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY


Isolate the area of possible contamination as to not
contaminate the site further.
Restrict access to all staff until possible Asbestos
Contaminated Material has been identified.
Contact TCEC and HLC
- TCEC- Simon Ness 0279660101
-
HLC - Jaco Mostert - 0212160219
No works to continue until validation is received
that the site is clear.

Restricted work involving asbestos must be notified to


the Work Safe New Zealand - Notification of Particular
Hazardous Work.
Regardless of whether or not it is friable, all forms of

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Asbestos Contaminated Material (ACM)


Discovered Onsite Procedure

Suspected disturbance of
Asbestos Material?

STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY

ISOLATE THE AREA


Prevent anyone from entering

YES

Have you any dust/debris


on your clothing?

DISTURBANCE AND DISCOVERY


OF ASBESTOS ON SITE

PLANNING AND PREPARATION FOR


THE SAFE REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS

To reduce the likelihood of


accidental disturbance or discovery
of suspected asbestos containing
material, the following procedures
are to be adhered to.

Hobsonville Land Company (HLC) will conduct an


independent Asbestos survey including:

All excavations, in identified areas, are to make use


of a spotter to assist in identifying potential Asbestos
Containing Materials.

Spotters are a proven method for identifying


hazards, but spotters themselves can be at risk of
injury or even death.

NO

Remove
contaminated
clothing,
place in a bag
and wash as
directed.

The following actions are to help keep spotters safe.

Report the incident to the supervisor


immediately

Ensure that spotters and drivers agree on hand


signals before work commences. ( examples listed
in appendix)
Instruct spotters to always maintain visual contact
with the vehicle operator.
Spotters to stand close to the area to be excavated,
but outside the arc of operation of the excavator.
Operators to stop work immediately if they lose
sight of the spotter.
Spotters are not to have additional duties while they
are acting as spotters.
Instruct spotters not to use mobile phones,
headphones, or other items which could pose a
distraction during activities.
Spotters are to wear the required PPE safety
boots, high-visibility clothing, hardhat, eye
protection and a P2 mask.

Creating an Asbestos Register


Location and site plan of all ACM
Management and control actions and
recommendations
Air monitoring results
Asbestos Removal Company must provide:
Asbestos removal competency register
Asbestos removal control plan (see NZDAA
guidelines for content)
Notification of particular hazardous work.
Who will be removing the asbestos-contaminated
materials?
What equipment will be used to remove the
asbestos-contaminated materials?
How it will be removed safely.
Decontamination procedures for personnel and
equipment.
Disposal procedures

On completion of the Asbestos removal an independent


clearance test will be conducted to certify that all ACM
have been removed prior to demolition.
In any activity involving the removal of asbestoscontaminated materials, the procedures adopted
must allow for the containment of asbestos. All
practicable steps must be taken to ensure that workers,
adjoining properties and local residents are not exposed
to asbestos fibres.

Report the incident to


TCEC - Simon Ness - 027 966 0101
HLC - Gavin Fredericks 021 807 117

Printable version available in the appendix, for use in site offices.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eye protection

There are legal requirements placed


on employers to ensure that their
employees and others in the vicinity are
adequately protected from the effects of
exposure to asbestos fibres.

Disposable

Minimum P2

overall with

respirator

hood.

Good occupational hygiene practice requires that all


practicable efforts are taken to prevent asbestos fibres
from entering the air. In circumstances where it is
impracticable to prevent asbestos from entering the
atmosphere, suitable protection should be worn.

Respiratory Protection

Gloves and

The minimum suitable respiratory protection is a P2 half


face-piece respirator with a particulate filter. Particulate
filters issued to individuals are for their exclusive use.
Below are examples of suitable respirators. Those wearing
such a mask must be clean shaven and should be face fit
tested to ensure a good fit.

wrists taped

NZDAA does not recognise or recommend the


use of P1 filters for the removal of Asbestos-

Wear large size

contaminated materials.

overalls for
roomy fit

Protective Clothing

Safety boots

Persons involved in working with asbestos should always


wear protective clothing that resists penetration by asbestos
fibres and prevents contamination of personal clothing.
Disposable or single-use protective clothing type P
Particulate Body Protection is to be used for one job and
discarded as asbestos waste.
The protective clothing must cover the body and fit
snugly at the neck, wrists and ankles and cover the head
by having an attached hood.

Footwear
NOTE: Because of the impervious nature of
this type of clothing the wearer may become

Protective clothing is to be maintained in good condition


and if torn or damaged, is immediately replaced.
Contaminated PPE should not be worn outside the
asbestos work area under any circumstances.

Footwear should be adequate for the type of work being


undertaken. Steel-capped work boots or gumboots.

affected by heat stress. The employer should

Gloves

ensure that workers are knowledgeable about

Gloves provided should be made of impervious material for


ease of cleaning, disposable gloves may be more acceptable,
and these are to be taped at the wrists to seal the suit.

the signs and symptoms of heat disorders and


the means to prevent illness caused by heat.

NOTE: Extended contact with asbestos can lead


to asbestosis, wash hands thoroughly.

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CONTAINMENT

This section outlines the steps necessary


for the employer to ensure, as far
as is practicable, the prevention of
contamination by asbestos in any
workplace and to ensure that asbestoscontaining materials are stored,
labelled and disposed of correctly.





Spray all asbestos sheeting with pigmented PVA


sealant with low pressure spray equipment.
Do not break up the sheeting.
Do not throw sheeting to the ground or use chutes.
Do not slide sheeting across other sheets as they
may release asbestos fibres.
Do not use angle grinders or other power tools.
Remove anchoring screws/bolts from the roofing
sheets using an oxy-acetylene torch or another
suitable method or device that will not damage
the sheet.
High pressure water jets/guns must not be used
because of the potential to spread asbestos waste
in the surrounding environment
Do not dispose of ACM into domestic waste or bury.
(Other than an approved disposal site).
Once the Asbestos waste bags have been removed
from the asbestos work area, they should be
removed from the site by a person who holds a New
Zealand Driver Licence endorsement for Class D
(Dangerous Goods).

Removal of Asbestos Cement Pipes


In most cases, asbestos cement pipes are considered
non-friable. However fibres can be released into the air
and surrounding environment when the pipes are crushed,
damaged, mishandled or in a poor condition.
To prevent the release of asbestos fibres, the contractor
must not allow the pipe to be damaged, crushed or
shattered in any way during removal.
The contractor must not sand, chip, grind or use any
power tools on the piping during its removal.
The asbestos cement (AC) piping can generally be
removed in sections, split at the collar (or sleeve) or with
a chain cutter and removed carefully by lifting out of the
excavated shaft. The piping must be kept wet at all times

Non-friable asbestos products have been compounded


using asbestos mixed with cement or other hard bonding
materials.
These products encountered include, but are not limited to:



Flat or corrugated compressed asbestos cement


sheeting. (Super 6 or Galbestos)
Asbestos cement pipes
Floor or wall coverings
Malthoid waterproof coatings.

Elevated work platforms (EWPs) to be used to safely


access and lower the AC sheets to the ground.
All asbestos-containing waste should be kept
wet, wrapped in plastic sheeting 200m thick or
otherwise sealed in labelled bags and removed from
the site as soon as possible using bins pre-lined with
a minimum of two layers of 200m sheeting.
Identification and protection of all open voids,
including clear sheeting, to prevent asbestos workers
falling through.
Suitable gangways being installed if asbestos
workers must work from the roof to prevent workers
from walking directly on the asbestos sheeting. All
asbestos removal workers must wear suitable fall
arrest harnessing.

NOTE: When AC piping is damaged, the removal


and remediation work is now defined as
Restricted and will require the removal and
decontamination of the surrounding soil.

Sheeting Removal
AC sheeting is liable to shatter without warning under a
persons weight. For this reason, roofs that are sheathed
in AC sheeting are known as brittle roofs.

The removal of AC sheeting from a roof should


only be undertaken by people competent to work
safely at heights using appropriate controls such
as scaffolding, cherry picker (EWP) or a fall
prevention system.
Identification and protection of all open voids,
including clear sheeting, to prevent asbestos
workers from falling through.
Suitable gangways are installed.
Prior to the removal process, AC sheets should be
finely sprayed with PVA using low-pressure spray
equipment. The PVA must be dry before sheet
removal begins, to eliminate a risk of a worker
slipping or falling from a roof.
Anchoring bolts/screws should be removed from the
roofing sheets using an oxy-torch or other suitable
device that will not significantly damage the sheet.
All nails and bolts removed should be disposed of as
asbestos waste.
AC sheets should be removed with minimal breakage
and should be lowered to the ground, not dropped.

CONTAMINATED SOIL
ACTION PLAN

It is the responsibility of the


contractor removing the ACM to
ensure that all personnel involved
are made fully aware of and comply
with the requirements of this Action
Plan and the AMP.
All identified or suspected ACM shall not be handled in any
manner unless by suitably qualified personnel wearing the
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Failure to comply with these requirements may result
in the works being halted until HLC and its agents are
satisfied that these requirements have been addressed.
The treatment, containment or removal of any ACM
shall be undertaken by an approved contractor under the
instruction or supervision of HLC or their agent.
This process is suitable for all types of asbestos
contamination. These guidelines are listed below:

Complete a competency register of all personnel


conducting works in the restricted area.
Prepare a sediment control plan.
Complete a notification of works.

Construction

HANDLING OF NON-FRIABLE ASBESTOS

Contain the site area to prevent the unintentional


entry by members of the public or other nonessential personnel.
Warning signage is to be erected at all entrances and
only removed once work has been completed.
Carry out air monitoring to confirm the containment
procedures are working, if high readings are recorded
work is to stop immediately and remediation
processes evaluated.
For dust suppression during soil decontamination,
the topsoil should be dampened down to minimise
the generation of dust and all visible pieces of
asbestos-contaminated materials should be picked
up individually so that the risk of asbestos fibre
inhalation is effectively eliminated.
The method of dampening should be such so as not
to cause pooling or run-off of contaminated water.
Truck bins and stockpiles to be poly lined with
minimum thickness 200m.
Follow all decontamination procedures and use
appropriate PPE.
Site access and egress is to be controlled to avoid
further contamination.
A visual walkover is to be undertaken to confirm site
is clear of ACM.

Completion

Soil sampling and Validation.


( may require further removal)
Contaminated material must be disposed of
as Asbestos waste at a registered tip site and
Landfill tip dockets to be retained.
Certification of completion by contractor.

Pre-start

Identify and report on extent of contamination,


requirements and register.
From the Report, management and Action plans
compile a complete remediation methodology.

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POST-BUILDING DEMOLITION
ASBESTOS ACTION PLAN

Specific Requirements for Managing


and handling ACM

AIR MONITORING
CONCENTRATION LEVELS

Introduction

The following specific actions, requirements or procedures


shall be followed for the identification, treatment and
removal of the ACM and the removal of the slabs,
driveways, foundations, etc from site:

It is important to note that there are


no safe exposure limits to asbestos
fibres and all practicable steps must
be taken to ensure that exposure to
asbestos is kept and maintained as
low as possible.

The purpose of this action plan is to provide guidelines


for the management and safe removal of any asbestos
containing material (ACM) from sites where buildings
previously identified to contain ACM have been removed
from the site but where on-grade slabs, ancillary buildings,
building foundations, etc remain.
It is a requirement of Hobsonville Land Company Ltd
(HLC) that all ACM identified in the buildings, as detailed
in the Asbestos Survey Reports by Dowdall and Associates,
is contained or removed, as required, prior to the removal
or demolition of any building.
However, the nature of the building construction and
maintenance since original construction means that it
may be possible that ACM may be present on or within
the subsoil layers. While every practicable effort has
been made by HLC to identify and remove the ACM, it is
possible that ACM may be exposed during the removal of
on-grade driveway slabs and sub-surface foundations.
The treatment, containment or removal of any ACM
shall be undertaken by an approved contractor under the
instruction or supervision of HLC or their agent.

Contractors Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the contractor removing the
on-grade driveways, slabs, foundations, etc to ensure
that all personnel involved are made fully aware of the
requirements of this Asbestos Management Plan.
If the contractor identifies any material that it believes
may be ACM then it shall treat the material as such until
confirmed otherwise.
All identified or suspected ACM shall not be handled in
any manner unless by suitably qualified personnel wearing
the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Failure to comply with these requirements may result
in the works being halted until HLC and its agents are
satisfied that these requirements have been addressed.

Prior to the commencement of any physical works


on site a visual inspection of the site shall be
undertaken and any ACM identified shall be pointed
out to HLC or their agents.
HLC or their agents will undertake the appropriate
removal of any ACM identified and approval will be
given for works to commence.
If, during the demolition of any structures or
uplifting of any concrete slabs or foundations, etc
, ACM is exposed or material suspected of being
ACM is expose, then that particular operation shall
cease and HLC or their agents shall be notified
immediately. Under no circumstances shall the ACM
be handled, removed, or relocated.
HLC or their agents will undertake the appropriate
removal of the ACM identified and approval will be
given for works to continue.
The footprint area and surrounding slabs are to be
scraped clean of any rubble and debris to confirm all
ACM has been removed.
At the completion of any works, the contractor shall
undertake a visual inspection of the works area to
ensure it is clear of any ACM.
If any ACM is identified, HLC or their agents will
undertake the appropriate removal of the ACM
identified.

Asbestos fibre - A particle of asbestos that:




is not less than 5 micrometres and not more than


100 micrometres in length; and
is less than 3 micrometres in width; and
Has a length to width ratio of not less than 3 to 1.

For background or environmental monitoring the


following trigger action response plan should be applied.

Action level

Control

Action

Less than 0.01


fibres/ml

No new control measures are


necessary

Continue with control measures

1. Review

2. Investigate

3. Implement

Review control measures

1. Stop removal work

Stop removal work

2. Notify regulator

Notify the relevant regulator by phone followed by


fax or written statement that work has ceased and
the results of the air monitoring

3. Investigate the cause

Conduct a thorough visual inspection of the enclosure


(if used) and associated equipment in consultation
with all workers involved with the removal work

4. Implement controls to
eliminate or minimise exposure
and prevent further release

Extend the isolated/barricaded area around the


removal area/enclosure as far as reasonably
practicable (until fibre levels are at or below 0.01
fibres/ml, wet wipe and vacuum the surrounding
area, seal any identified leaks (e.g. with expandable
foam or tape) and smoke test the enclosure until it is
satisfactorily sealed.

5. Do not recommence
removal work until further air
monitoring is conducted

Do not recommence until fibre levels are at or below


0.01 fibres/ml

TABLE GOES HERE


At 0.01 fibres/ml
or more than 0.01
fibres/ml but less
than or equal to
0.02 fibres/ml

More than 0.02


fibres/ml

Investigate the cause


Implement controls to eliminate or minimise
exposure and prevent further

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ASBESTOS CONTAMINATED MATERIAL PROCEDURES

Suspected disturbance of
Asbestos Material?

STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY

ISOLATE THE AREA


Prevent anyone from entering

YES

suggested
spotter

Remove
contaminated
clothing,
place in a bag
and wash as
directed.

Have you any dust/debris


on your clothing?

NO

Report the incident to the supervisor


immediately

Report the incident to


TCEC - Simon Ness - 027 966 0101
HLC - Gavin Fredericks - 021 807 7117

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SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

EMPLOYEES OF HLC or HOUSING


NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION

Definition

A person who is employed in any capacity by Hobsonville Land Company


Limited - HLC (or Housing NZ Corporation Ltd - HNZC) to work at or on the business of
the Hobsonville Point project or the Company generally.

Governed by

Their contract of employment with HLC / HNZC or a labour or staff provider engaged by
HLC/HNZC.

Must comply with

The policies of HNZC / HLC applying from time to time:


As set out on the HNZC Intranet Our Place
As set out in their employment contract
As advised by HLC management from time to time.

SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

MAJOR CONTRACTORS

Definition

A major contracting company engaged in fields such as Civil Works construction, demolition, earthmoving, excavation.

Governed by

The contract for the works between the contractor and client, in whatever form executed.
If no contract has been executed then the provisions of the NZS3910 form of contract
will be deemed to apply.

Must comply with

Current law, including:


The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Regulations, Provided Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines; and
Any other law, such as common / case law, relating to the conduct of the business
Reasonable directions of HLC and/or its authorised officers.

As in their Position Description and Key Performance Indicators.

Safety Obligations

All staff have the general Staff Safety obligations


Be responsible for their own Health and Safety and that of their fellow employees
and persons they bring onto Hobsonville Point
Be observant and report Health and Safety concerns as instructed
Observe rules.
Project staff have specific Health and Safety obligations related to the work they are
involved with.

SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

Safety Obligations

As set out in the Contract for the works, and


Take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of all persons employed or
contracted to work on the contract or of any other persons affected by the work or
persons in the vicinity.

SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

GENERAL OR MINOR CONTRACTORS


OR SERVICE PROVIDERS

DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

Definition

A development partner is a company or individual who enters into an agreement


with Hobsonville Land Company to develop an area of Hobsonville Point generally a
precinct. Examples are: AV Jennings; Willis Bond.

Relationship
governed by

Their Development Agreement with HLC.

Must comply with

Current law, including:


The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Regulations, Provided Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines; and
Any other law, such as common / case law, relating to the conduct
of the business
Reasonable directions of HLC and/or its authorised officers.

Safety Obligations

As set out in the Development Agreement, and


Take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of all persons employed
or contracted to work on their precinct.

Definition

Providers of goods or services of less than $50,000 (per annum, if a recurring supply)
where an NZS3910 contract is not used. Includes maintenance providers.

Governed by

The Service Level Agreement where one has been entered into; and where not, by general
business and trade practices.

Must comply with

Current law, including:


The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Regulations, Provided Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines; and
Any other law, such as common / case law, relating to the conduct of the business
Reasonable directions of HLC and/or its authorised officers.

Safety Obligations

As set out in the Contract for the works, and


Take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of all persons employed or
contracted to work on the contract or of any other persons affected by the work or
persons in the vicinity.

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SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

BUILDER PARTNERS

Definition

A company engaged in building or procuring the building of homes and other structures
at Hobsonville Point on land owned by, purchased from, or under contract of sale from,
Hobsonville Land Company or one of its Development Partners.

Governed by

Their Licence to Occupy from HLC or a Development Partner OR a contract for sale and
purchase of land.

Must comply with

Current law, including:


The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Regulations, Provided Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines; and
Any other law, such as common / case law, relating to the conduct of the business
Reasonable directions of HLC and/or its authorised officers.

Safety Obligations

As provided by the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and regulations; and
all other law regarding safety
As set out in the Development Agreement or Contract for sale and purchase of land
As set out in this document
Take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of all persons employed or
contracted to work on that land, and to the public and persons in the vicinity.

SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

TENANTS OR USER GROUPS


HAVING USE OF AREAS

SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

VISITORS

Definition

Persons, either singly or in groups, who come onto HLC land by express or implied invitation;
to inspect or view areas, in the course of or in anticipation of business or pleasure.

Governed by

Rules advised to visitors announcing themselves to HLC or signing onto the site, or by
notice from place to place or time to time. This document.

Must comply with

Current law, including:


The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Regulations, Provided Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines; and
Any other law, such as common / case law
Reasonable directions of HLC and/or its authorised officers, including those set out in this
document.

Safety Obligations

As provided by the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and regulations; and
all other law regarding safety;
As set out in this document
Take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of all persons work on or visiting the
land; and to the public and persons in the vicinity.

SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

CONSULTANTS

Definition

Companies, incorporated societies, common-interest groups, clubs, who have the use of
buildings and/or areas of land at Hobsonville Point, for recreational purposes, functions,
demonstrations, training; and whether or not a fee is paid to or by HLC.

Definition

Persons (either individually or as employees of a company) retained to advise HLC or other


companies or groups involved at Hobsonville Point on professional matters; including but
not limited to architects, designers, engineers, planners, surveyors and the like.

Governed by

The Licence or other agreement with HLC; or in the absence of an agreement, written
directions from HLC.

Governed by

Terms of engagement by HLC or other client; regulations or rules or codes of conduct of


professional organisations; current law and regulations, Council bylaws.

Must comply with

Current law, including:


The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Regulations, Provided Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines; and
Any other law, such as common / case law, relating to the conduct of the business
Reasonable directions of HLC and/or its authorised officers.

Must comply with

Current law, including:


The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Regulations, Provided Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines; and
Any other law, such as common / case law, relating to the conduct of the business
Reasonable directions of HLC and/or its authorised officers.



Safety Obligations

As provided by the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and regulations; and
all other law regarding safety;
As set out in the Licence or other agreement for the use of land or buildings, or
written directions from HLC
As set out in this document
Take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of all persons employed or
contracted to work on that land, any volunteers or members of the group, and to
the public and persons in the vicinity.



Safety Obligations

As provided by the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and regulations; and
all other law regarding safety;
As set out in the Licence or other agreement for the use of land or buildings, or
written directions from HLC
As set out in this document
Take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of all persons employed or
contracted to work on that land, any volunteers or members of the group, and to
the public and persons in the vicinity.

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SECTION 2 - STAKEHOLDERS

THE PUBLIC

Definition

Persons visiting Hobsonville Point but not employed by HLC or any


builder or contractor working on the site, or a member of any user group as defined in
Section 2, part 6 or of any company or group renting space at Hobsonville Point.

Governed by

Current law and regulations, Council bylaws.

Must comply with

Current law, including:


The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Regulations, Provided Codes of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines; and
Any other law, such as common / case law, relating to the conduct of the business
Reasonable directions of HLC and/or its authorised officers.

Safety Obligations

Take all practicable steps to ensure their own safety and that safety of all persons
accompanying them or in the vicinity.

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