Site Rules for Contractors & Trades

Welcome to our site. Compliance is mandatory for all workers, contractors, and visitors.
Version – 12102025

1. Authorized Personnel Only
  • No clients or children on site unless approved by management.

  • Entry restricted to authorized personnel only.


2. Safety Requirements
  • PPE must be worn at all times.

  • Workers must hold General Safety Induction cards and complete site induction.

  • Electrical leads and power tools must be tested, tagged, and have safety guards in place.


3. Site Conduct & Behaviour
  • No smoking anywhere on site.

  • Maintain site cleanliness; use provided bins.

  • Follow parking directions; do not block driveways.

  • All works carried out within apartment buildings must comply at all times with the building’s by-laws and any body corporate requirements, including noise restrictions, access procedures, and work hour limitations. Where no by-laws are specified, the relevant city or regional council regulations will apply. 

  • Treat all persons on site with respect.

  • No workboots on finished surfaces, including waterproofing areas.

  • Alcohol and drugs strictly prohibited; violators removed immediately.

  • Inform Project Manager of any deviations from purchase orders, schedule, budget, or products.


4. Site Cleanliness & Waste Management
  • Rubbish/lunch wrappers must go in bins at end of day. $220 back charge if ignored.

  • Dispose of waste in designated bins; protect wildlife and vegetation.


5. Temporary Fencing
  • Temporary fencing must be put back in place before leaving site. $220 back charge if ignored.


6. Tools, Equipment & Materials
  • Inspect tools before use; report defects.

  • Store materials safely inside site boundaries.

  • Test and tag electrical equipment every 3 months.

  • Follow manufacturer’s instructions for tools/machinery.

  • Only trained/authorized personnel may operate machinery.


7. Excavation, Lifting & Working at Heights
  • Barricade excavations >1.5m; ladders every 9m.

  • Use lifting equipment with inspection tags; operators must be licensed.

  • Fall protection systems must not be modified without approval.

  • Secure or remove hazardous protrusions (starter bars, bolts, pipes).


8. Mobile Plant & Machinery
  • Provide SWMS for mobile powered plant.

  • Follow instructions from licensed operators.

  • Wear high-visibility clothing around machinery.

  • Stop use of defective machinery immediately and report.


9. Manual Handling & Hazardous Substances
  • Use proper lifting techniques; get assistance for heavy/awkward items.

  • Provide Hazardous Substance Registers and SDS; follow instructions.

  • Conduct post-risk assessments after using hazardous materials.


10. Health & Environmental Safety
  • Use UV protection, take shaded breaks, hydrate, rotate tasks.

  • Manage exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) with PPE.

  • Control noise exposure — approved hearing protection must be worn when operating or working near high-noise tools or machinery. Subcontractors/other PCBUs are responsible for supplying their own PPE and complying with any required audiometric testing. 


11. Amenities
  • Use toilets, drinking water, and shelter responsibly.

  • Maintain hygiene and report any issues.


12. Hot Works
  • Hot works permit to be completed and signed off prior to welding or other hot works commencing onsite
  • Remove combustible materials; have fire extinguisher ready.

  • Complete SWMS before starting.

  • Inspect area post-work to ensure no fire hazards.


13. Hazard Reporting
  • Report hazards immediately to the site manager.


14. Emergency Protocols
  • Follow evacuation procedures outlined in site induction.

  • All visitors must sign in/out and be accompanied.

  • Assist injured or disabled workers during emergencies.

  • Fire: STOP, DROP, ROLL if clothing catches fire; use fire equipment safely.

  • Bomb threats/suspicious objects: do not handle; notify principal contractor and authorities.

Emergency Contacts:

  • Police/Fire/Ambulance: 000

  • Poisons: 13 11 26

  • EPA Pollution: 1300 130 372

  • Electrical Emergency (SEQ): 131 962

  • Dial Before You Dig: 1100

  • Gas: 000

  • Water: 132 657

  • QBCC Incidents: 139 333

  • QLD WPHS Regulator: 1300 362 128