CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Document 6: Hazard Disclosure Form
Last Update: 30 September 2009
Owner: Manager OHS
The University has a duty to disclose matters that may be relevant to safe completion of the contract.
This document when completed is to be kept with the current version of the Contractor’s Health and Safety Plan and
forms part of the contract documentation.
Further guidance regarding the selection of the most suitable control methods is provided in the Guidelines for Job
Safety Assessments. In summary the selection of suitable control measures should take into consideration:
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Level of risk
Hierarchy of controls
Practicability of implementation
Hazard Identification and Control Table
The following table provides examples of possible hazards that should be drawn to the attention of the contractor before
the commencement of works.. These examples are provided as a guide only and important site specific factors must
also be considered. Note also that this table of examples does not include all possible hazards.
1.
Hazard
Traffic Hazards
2.
3.
4.
5.
Site security and fencing
Effects of adjacent works
Fire Hazards
Electrical hazards
6.
7.
8.
Exposure to Noise
Contact with High Pressure
Contact with Chemicals
9. Contaminated site
10. Unsafe or unstable infrastructure or
equipment
11. Contact with Radiation
12. Asbestos Hazards
13. Biological Hazards
14. Confined and other hazardous
spaces
15. Other location specific hazards
16. Other contractors
Details
Vehicles moving onto or through the site
Pedestrians moving through or onto the site
The likely presence of public at or near the site
Adjacent works that may have an effect on the safety of the site
Unusual or unexpected fire hazards such as wall lining and insulation
The known presence of electrical wiring and lines
Unprotected electrical outlets
Noise sources
High pressure pipes and lines
Storage or presence of chemicals on site
Fumes or vapours from adjacent sites
The presence of contaminated soil
The presence of unsafe infrastructure such as ladders, stairs etc.
Equipment on the site that is unsafe to be used
The presence of radiation sources
Presence of asbestos
The presence of biological materials that could cause infection or ill health
The location of untreated cooling towers or water storage
Confined spaces or other hazardous areas
Hazards peculiar to the site
The likely presence of other contractors or parties on the site
Disclosure of OHS Hazards
The University is aware of the following unusual or unexpected OHS hazards/issues that may affect the contractor or
their employees. This disclosure is made in good faith and does not imply any acceptance of liability. This disclosure
does not remove or diminish the contractor's responsibility to assess the proposed works and implement appropriate
control measures. In particular the presence of any other parties on site works must be noted and an appropriate
coordination is the responsibility of the contractor.
This document when completed is to be kept with the current version of the Contractor’s Health and Safety Plan and
Risk Assessment and forms part of the contract documentation.
Hazard
Authorisation
Contract Manager
Contractor Representative
Details
Control Measures adopted by Deakin
University
Signature
Date