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Table of Contents

PURPOSE & SCOPE.....................................................................................................................................................1

DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................................................................................1

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES.....................................................................................................................................1

3.1

Site Senior Executive (SSE).....................................................................................................................................1

3.2

Project Construction Manager..................................................................................................................................1

3.3

Line Manager..............................................................................................................................................................1

3.4

Project Safety Manager.............................................................................................................................................1

3.5

Supervisors..................................................................................................................................................................1

3.6

Employees...................................................................................................................................................................1

4
4.1
5

PROCEDURES................................................................................................................................................................2
Appropriate Controls..................................................................................................................................................2
REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................................................2

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PURPOSE & SCOPE

This standard sets out the requirements to prevent the drowning or near drowning of
persons when there is a risk of falling or slipping into a body of water or other liquid.

DEFINITIONS

Not applicable.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1

SITE SENIOR EXECUTIVE (SSE)

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

Ensure effective implementation of this standard.

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Ensure full compliance with the requirements of this standard.
LINE MANAGER
Conduct risk assessment for tasks associated with this standard and ensure the full
implementation of controls;
Ensure equipment is used in accordance with this standard.
PROJECT SAFETY MANAG ER
Audit and monitor compliance with this standard;
Identify remedial corrective actions required to meet this standard;
SUPERVISORS
Ensure the application of this standard;
Ensure that JHA is developed for tasks associated with this standard;
Where applicable ensure that employees review and sign the JHA prior to task
commencement.
EMPLOYEES
Ensure that they are aware of the risks associated with the job;

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Ensure compliance with this standard;

Ensure compliance with the JHA;
Shall not operate equipment unless competent and tools/equipment have been
inspected prior to commencement of tasks.

PROCEDURES

4.1

APPROPRIATE CONTROLS

Suitable flotation devices shall be available and correctly used. All users shall be
trained in the effective use of floatation devices;
If entry or the need to work above the body of water or other body of liquid is
necessary and acceptable as a result of risk assessment, then a safe and effective
means of exiting from the body of water or other liquid shall be provided;
Persons performing tasks where there is a risk of drowning or entrapment as a result
of a body of water or other liquid, the JHA shall specifically outline the method of
rescue and the person/s shall be assisted by an attendant who is trained, able to raise
the alarm and to initiate rescue procedures if so required;
Appropriate controls shall be taken to anticipate and to prevent any exposure to bodies
of liquids other than water that may be toxic or harmful to persons.

REFERENCES
Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001.

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