1. General Overview

• Secure the Health, Safety and Welfare of Employees and Others at Work.

• To Eliminate at the source, any risks to Health, Safety & Welfare of employees and other persons at work.

• To Ensure the Health & Safety of the Public is not placed at risk by the actions or conduct of employees, contractors and self-employed persons

• To provide for the involvement of employers, employees & contractors representing these people in the formulation & implementation of Health, Safety & Welfare standards and practices.

2. Identification, Assessment & Classification of Site Risk

• State Job Address & Date
• Identify the Hazard
• Describe how the risk will be Reduced or Managed
• Those performing the functions have Signed the Statement as Acknowledgement.

3. Hierarchy of control

4. Site Rules

1. Reduce Risk or Hazard
   Assess the site for hazards, once a Hazard has been identified, always try to Eliminate the Hazard or Reduce the Severity & Likelihood of it happening.
2. Wear appropriate PPE at all times
   PPE is your last line of defence should you come into contact with a hazard on site. Always wear appropriate PPE for the work situation.
3. Safe Work Method Statements (SWIMS)
   SWIMS should be prepared for all high risk work prior to starting work on site and need to be made available on request and can be stored in the meter box.
4. Do Not put yourself or others at risk
   You are responsible for your own actions, remain Safety Aware at all times and considerate of the effect of your actions on others.
5. Keep a tidy site
   Tidy sites reduce the chance of accidents. Keep the work site tidy at all times and pay particular attention to access, traffic & escape routes.
6. Test & Tag Electrical equipment
   All electrical equipment used on site must have a current Test & Tag certification.
7. “Red Card” / Worksafe Induction Card
   All workers on site must have “Red Card” / Worksafe Induction qualification as a minimum, without this you cannot work on site.
8. Report Hazards, Defects & Near Misses
   If you notice a problem, don’t ignore it, report it to the designated site supervisor. Effective action cannot be taken quickly if management are not aware of the problem – The sooner problems are resolved, the less chance for an accident to occur
9. Don’t Take Risks
   Do Not perform work or use machinery that you are not comfortable with or have not had adequate training to perform the function.
10. If in doubt, Ask!
    Better safe than sorry, Mistakes on construction sites can cost lives. If you need help or further information speak to the designated Site Supervisor.

5. Process for communication on matters in case of incident

As a Bentley Homes Contractor you and any of your workers will be representing our company and are required to work responsibly and professionally at all times. Below are requirements that must be maintained:

A. Work Hours on Site in accordance with the EPA Noise Fact Sheet 1467 – July 2012

B. Personal Conduct On Site

Your conduct on site needs to be professional at all times, Swearing, Yelling, Aggressive Behaviour & Loud Music can be offensive to neighbours and will not be tolerated. We expect respectful conduct at all times.

C. Communication On Site with Owners

Contractors are asked to be considerate of their communication with clients at all times. Expressing concerns or pointing out defects to a client may seem the right thing to do at the time but these actions can be very damaging to the Builder – Client relationship. Any Negative Personal Opinions or Concerns that you have or have been raised by the client should not be discussed with the client. We ask that these be referred to the designated Site Supervisor to handle as we see appropriate.

D. Timeframe for Works

All works that you accept to undertake shall be competently performed at the request of the designated Bentley Homes designated Site Supervisor. Any delays should be quickly communicated to the site supervisor and once works begin it is our expectation that you will continue through to completion of that component or as instructed otherwise.

E. Quality of workmanship

All work performed on site shall be to the approval of the designated Bentley Homes Site Supervisor or Construction Manager and shall be at least compliant with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) “Standards & Tolerances Guide 2015”. It is expected that a trade or contractor will return to complete or rectify any incomplete or defective work even if that the contractor has been paid for the work.

F. Compliance With Regulations

There is an expectation that all Tradespeople / Contractors have a sound understanding of regulations regarding the work they are performing. Tradespeople / Contractors have a responsibility to ensure their work is compliant with all relevant Regulations, Codes and Standards.

G. Contractor & Trade Payments

Bentley Homes endeavours to pay contractor & trade invoices on the Thursday after the invoice is approved or works are deemed to be complete, whichever is later. We do not encourage sending the invoice direct to Site Supervisors as there is a greater chance they will be overlooked and not paid!

• Email: accounts@bentleyhomes.com.au
• Post: Level 1, 21/1 Danaher Drive, SOUTH MORANG VIC 3752

Bentley Homes endeavours to pay contractor & trade invoices on the Tuesday after the invoice is received or works are deemed complete, whichever is the later – restrictions on daily bank payments can delay these slightly especially at the end of the month.

(In the event an invoice is not paid within this timeframe we ask you to follow up Bentley Homes to ensure we have received the invoice as it may have been overlooked or the work may be seen as incomplete)

Any concerns over purchase order rates for work should be raised prior to undertaking the works. These concerns should be bought to the attention of the designated Site Supervisor or directed to the Bentley Homes Office.