CONTRACTOR WHS HAZARD STANDARD MOBILE POWERED PLANT EXTERNAL USE ONLY

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1 CONTRACTOR WHS HAZARD STANDARD MOBILE POWERED PLANT EXTERNAL USE ONLY

2 Principles in the Optus Contractor WHS management process CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT STAGES PRINCIPLES THIS STANDARD REQUISITION Requisition WHS hazard areas are a key consideration in the selection of the appropriate procurement channel. PROCUREMENT CHANNEL SELECTION SPECIFICATION EVALUATION APPROVAL AND RELEASE Specification Hazard areas and Optus expectations in relation to these are communicated to potential providers in relevant project / task requirements (e.g. tenders, statement of works, purchase orders). Appropriate WHS specifications are included in the tender / statement of work conditions / purchase order (if required) and are reflective of Optus role (e.g. principal contractor). Evaluation The contractor submission suggests they are competent to manage the task and WHS risks of their workplace. ENGAGEMENT Engagement All parties have a consistent understanding of their mutual accountabilities as they relate to WHS risk management. Appropriate WHS specifications and obligations are included in the relevant contracts negotiated and signed by Optus. MONITORING Monitoring Relevant WHS controls are implemented and monitored at the workplace to manage the specific conditions and WHS risks of that workplace. SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE? HANDOVER CLOSE AND REVIEW Handover Customers (internal and external) are made aware of potential risk areas and legislative expectations at handover. Close and review Contractor WHS performance is assessed and considered when using the contractor in future. Project feedback is captured and used to enhance the contractor WHS management process.

3 IMPORTANT NOTE THIS CONTRACTOR WORKPLACE HEALTH SAFETY (WHS) STANDARD HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST OPTUS CONTRACTORS IN THE EXECUTION OF OPTUS CONTRACTED WORKS. THE STANDARD MUST BE ENACTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER APPLICABLE OPTUS CONTRACT CONDITIONS REGARDING WHS AND THE GOVERNING LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. WHILE THIS STANDARD HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CONSIDERATION OF THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IT IS NOTED THAT WHERE ANY LEGAL REQUIREMENT EXCEEDS THIS STANDARD THE LEGAL REQUIREMENT SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE. Purpose and scope This Contractor WHS Standard (Standard) Mobile Powered Plant aims to ensure the WHS requirements are met by Optus Contractors when operating and / or working around mobile powered plant. In addition, this Standard supports the Commonwealth WHS Act 2011 (Act) where a duty is imposed (under the Act) on a person to ensure health and safety, it requires the person to eliminate so far as is reasonably practicable, and if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate risks to health and safety, to minimise those risks so far as is reasonably practicable to workers. Mobile powered plant, as prescribed by the Commonwealth WHS Regulations 2011 is termed as work that is carried out in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of powered mobile plant. Mobile powered plant is further defined by the Commonwealth Code of Practice for Managing Risk of Plant in the Workplace 2012 as any machinery and equipment and includes any component or anything fitted or connected to any of those things. Plant includes items as diverse as lifts, cranes, machinery, conveyors, forklifts and vehicles. This Standard applies to entities contracted by Optus where operating and / or working around mobile powered plant is a part of their scope of works. Roles and responsibilities Optus Contractors, so far as is reasonably practicable, are generally responsible for: Complying with all contractual obligations for ensuring workplace health and safety. Reviewing Optus risk management processes such as Risk Register(s) and this Standard and to factor this information into their safe systems of work. Establishing accountability and authorities for the safe management of mobile powered plant. Conducting a risk assessment and documenting the outcome as a Safe Work Method Statement and a Plant Risk Assessment or similar, for mobile powered plant and in accordance with applicable legislative requirements. Providing communication and consultation to workers and their representatives, as related to operating and / or working around mobile powered plant. Ensuring relevant persons have the required certification, licencing, training and competencies. Conducting inspections of mobile powered plant operations to ensure compliance with safe systems of work and making such reviews / records available to Optus where and as requested. Keeping and maintaining a SWMS after the completion of work or where a notifiable incident occurs, a copy of the SWMS for a period of 2 years. Investigating and reporting events such as incidents, accidents, dangerous occurrences, serious illness, within the required contractual period to Optus and where required, to the applicable Regulator.

4 In addition to the above, Optus Contractors, so far as is reasonably practicable, are specifically responsible for: Ensuring appropriate plans, such as a Vehicle Movement Plan (VMP) is developed, approved, communicated, implemented, reviewed and records kept. The provision of safe access and egress to the work areas in which mobile powered plant is operating and/or being commissioned, maintained and/or dismantled. Ensuring personal protective equipment selected is suitable, used and maintained. Developing emergency preparedness and response provisions for mobile powered plant that may include vehicle movement plans and procedures, communications and response hardware. Work planning Work planning includes, but is not limited to: Identifying a risk management process in order to manage the hazards and risks associated with mobile powered plant. Ensuring the risk management process is carried out by a competent person(s). Identifying the required licences, certification, training and / or competencies for persons operating mobile powered plant. Identifying all Commonwealth, State, Territory and local statutory requirements for mobile powered plant. Planning for the development of a VMP as and when required. Identifying any above and / or underground services (statutory, service providers, Dial Before You Dig etc.) within the works zone in which the mobile power plant will be operating. Determining the certification, training (including emergency management), and competencies for persons operating mobile powered plant. Identifying the required licences, certification and approvals for the testing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, alteration, dismantling, storage and disposal of mobile powered plant. Procuring, hiring and / or organising the required mobile powered plant as appropriate. Identify Fitness for Work programs including requirements for drug and alcohol testing as appropriate. Planning for all potential emergency preparedness and response procedures appropriate for the particular circumstance. Document control Uncontrolled when Printed. Control Source: Optus Document System: Document CWHSS_H_St03_OM37926_V2F 25 June Authorised / Owner: Optus WHS Team. Implement work planning In order to establish a safe workplace, the implementation of the above Work Planning, may include, but not be limited to the following: No SAMPLE - WORK PLANNING CHECKLIST YES NO NA Approve, communicate, implement and review the risk assessments (SWMS and Plant) and VMP prior to, during operation and decommissioning of mobile powered plant. Authorise and issue the required work permits and / or licences for mobile plant operations.

5 Establish safe processes such as safe working distances, when operating mobile powered plant near overhead and/or underground services in accordance with statutory, service providers, Dial Before You Dig requirements. Check workers certification, training, (including emergency management) and competencies before they operate mobile powered plant. Establish suitable and safe means of access to the workplace, in which mobile powered plant is operating including the delineation of plant to people. Establish safe loading and unloading areas for mobile powered plant operations. Ensure no driver distractions when operating mobile powered plant including when reversing (e.g. such as use of mobile phones, noise, radios etc.). Verify all mobile powered plant has the appropriate safety devices fitted and in good working order, is fit for purpose, complies with legal and manufacturer s requirements and is in consideration of the associated Plant Risk Assessment. (E.g. audible warning/reversing alarms, seat belts, breaking devices, guarding, interlocks, ROPS / FOPS, lighting, emergency stops, quick hitches and fire extinguishers etc.). Ensure defective mobile powered plant is isolated, and a prominent Do Not Use / "Out of Service Tag" tag is fitted to the mobile powered plant. Ensure the risk assessments and VMP are verified / audited at specified intervals and records kept. Provide protective equipment (e.g. eye protection, helmets, non-slip safety boots, sun cream and high visibility reflective clothing / overalls etc.) to persons when operating and/or working around mobile powered plant while ensuring its use and maintenance. Ensure emergency preparedness and response provisions such as plans, procedures and hardware are in place prior to the commencement of works involving mobile powered plant and they are scheduled for testing at regular intervals.