Risk identification for new or refurbished QUT building projects, to be used in conjunction with QUT stakeholder signoff process
Building Safety & Health Hazard Design Considerations
(Based on concept or preliminary designs of new or modified building or structure).
How does this building design impact on the creation of future hazards/ risks in this building or structure for the 3 major aspects of building life cycle?
1. Safer construction; 2. Normal occupancy & intended use and 3. Safe maintenance
Date of assessment report: 12 February 2016
Building or project name
Campus
Architect
company
Project
manager
QUT project co-ordinator
Existing or New function/ purpose
to this space
Expected room / building
occupant numbers(if applicable)
Full Description / Scope of work/
project
Special Processes, plant or
equipment likely to be involved
Other
Other Stakeholder groups or
names
Client contacts -
Note: This assessment is based on available information provided by FM project management staff, consultants or architects at the time of assessment. It does not, nor cannot possibly identify all potential
hazards based on initial concept plans or preliminary drawings. This assessment checks for basic WH & S regulatory requirements and common recognised built environment hazards which may be created
through omission or non compliance to available standards or QUT requirements. Where necessary, further consultation or specific advice may be required to confirm details on other design aspects
including fire safety, electrical etc. Further assessments will be undertaken at construction stages and post occupancy.
Reviewer / WH & S Person
Name :
Dept & Position:
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1. Foreseeable design safety hazards for Safe Construction
This Design
enhances:
Performance considerations/ issues
Details (rooms/
areas]
Comments
Action needed
Sufficient access / space around new section or
building for use of cranes, EWP’s, scaffolding
etc during construction
Construction workers will be protected from /
proximity to HV electrical, high risk energy
sources
(new capital wks projects mostly)
1. Safer construction methods
Traffic / pedestrian risks are minimised for planned
loading & unloading for construction vehicles
Neighbourhood construction considerations eg:
childcare, school vicinity, site location
Roof design will reduce /eliminate the risk of falls
from height during construction
Sufficient space is planned for access & to install /
erect major fixed plant or equipment eg:
fixed non maintenance structures or
specialised equipment, plant rooms/ booster
pumps
Floor loading design has been assessed by engineer to
be able to accommodate heavy equipment /
plant to be installed in foreseeable future
Presence of hazardous substances which impact on
construction work eg: asbestos, SMF, has
been checked.
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2. Foreseeable design safety hazards for Safe Normal Use by Occupants
This Design
enhances:
Performance considerations/ issues
Details
(rooms/ areas]
Comments
Action needed
General Access & Egress
Floor surfaces – even/level with no sudden changes in
levels – floor coverings non slip , suitable for levels of
traffic use and suitable for type of tasks to be done
Stairs – edge delineation, slip resistant (SR) stair
nosing, construction / design suitable for intended
use, handrails
* Mandatory as per WH & S Regulation
2. Normal intended occupant use
AV set up – viewing distances and angle principles are
implemented to optimise experience and teaching
outcomes. As per FM DSG
Separation of vehicles from pedestrians when bldg in
normal use (external & internal) where mobile plant
eg: pallet jacks are used
Amenities considerations
Dining facilities are provided where type of work is
hazardous and eating in work area is unsafe: As per
WH & S Reg- Sched 8C, Part 3 , div 2.
Drinking water availability reasonable – for nos of
staff and location – As per WH & S Reg Sched 8 C Part
3 Div 5
Hand washing facility planned suitable for bldg class
and staff nos. As per WH & S Reg Sched 8 C Part 3
Divis 2 , Sub div 2
Toilet requirements / location & nos are satisfactory :
As per WH & S Reg Sched 8 C Part 3 Div 2 , Sub div 2
Showers are provided where work tasks pose risk if
unable to shower after exposure. As per WH & S Reg
Sched 8 C Part 3 Divis 6
Dressing rooms are provided if work requires persons
to change – As per WH & S Reg Sched 8 C Part 3 Divis
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This Design
enhances:
Performance considerations/ issues
Details
(rooms/ areas]
Comments
Action needed
Lighting – natural or artificial is satisfactory to suit
conditions, nature of work, location and times.
Complies with AS 1680 (Interior lighting) or equiv to
QDC provisions.
 See lighting plan and check with electrical projects coordinator
Check that chosen wall colours adjacent to internal or
other internal pedestrian areas, reflect sufficient light &
luminance .
Ergonomic considerations
Reception counters , workstations & other joinery is
designed to consider: functions/ task
requirements vs standards, consultation with
user group & HSAS
(For workstations & reception areas, refer to specific
principles on design considerations based on task
requirements etc)
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Working Height & widths of desktops or counters
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Seating
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Storage
-
Desk space to perform tasks
Work spaces designed for likely workflow / load
considerations, peak times eg: enrolment
periods, high administration periods. As per
WH & S Reg Sched 8F Part 1 Div5
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enhances:
Performance considerations/ issues
Details
(rooms/ areas]
Comments
Action needed
Shelving heights optimized to minimise risks of falls
from heights during access; overreaching,
manual handling processes etc when loading
shelves or stacks
Window positioning and solar glare/ desk / AV
projection etc to computer screens/
furniture position– glare
2. Normal intended occupant use
* Mandatory as per WH & S Regulations
North or west facing building walls / windows –
impact on heat radiation, glare into office –
window treatments – internal or external
Potential Airborne contaminants– short & long term
( i.e.: on initial occupation and then ongoing
occupancy]
* Resource areas containing MFCs or Photocopiers,
printers etc are separated from
workstations/ staff, and /or appropriately
ventilated through mechanical AC or natural
ventilation systems. – Extracted or diluted.
Sched 8 E Part 2 Div 1
Low VOC wall paints and associated products area
selected for internal use to minimise risk to
susceptible individuals, staff or students- As
per Haz Subs Regulation – as per FM Design
Standards and Guidelines.
Low emission carpets (recycled or low emission)
selected to reduce indoor air quality impact.
as per FM Design Standards and Guidelines.
Selection or presence of opening windows for persons
not wanting AC or in emergency or
contamination event. [desirable requirement
only]
Additional Comments:
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3. Foreseeable design safety hazards for Maintenance or Service Activities
This Design
enhances:
Performance considerations/ issues
Details
(rooms/areas]
Comments
Action needed
Falls from height risks minimised
Safe Access to lighting fixtures to change fittings , bulbs eg: not over
stairway voids, high ceilings or roofs, balconies, roof tops etc – Can
we access this safely??
Mandatory as per WH & S Regulations
3. Safe Maintenance & Service
Activities
Safe Access to plant rooms – locked, lighting- Who will have access?
Access to roof tops – safe access to within safety zone, minimised
manual handling of material, equipment tools, locked,
signage How will we safely access the roof?
Roof safety measures – parapets, pitch, walkways,
What will help achieve safe access?
Selection of appropriate roof safety systems to meet AS 1891. Fall
restraint / fall arrest to match existing height safety
attachment devices.
Placement of plant within roof safety zones.
Window cleaning methods/ access is considered
Gutter cleaning methods/ access is considered
Hazardous substances required for use in maintenance through design
Use of hazardous substances minimised in cleaning in selection for
floors and other surfaces.
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enhances:
Performance considerations/ issues
Details
(rooms/areas]
Comments
Action needed
Creation of new high risk maintenance areas / tasks by design
Confined space creation is minimised by good design.
Dirt or rubbish collection points are accessible, easy to maintain.
Rubbish /waste disposal systems are considered as part of
good design.
nil
Manual handling risks are minimised – bin styles, emptying,
transport
Additional comments:
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