Contractor Safety Manual

CONTRACTOR SAFETY
MANUAL
Undertaking Works at
Perth Airport
“SAFETY Starts
with Awareness”
“Awareness Starts
Revision 4.4 June 2022 with YOU”
Contractor Safety Manual
Contents
1. Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. Perth Airport Estate Overview 2
2. General Safety Requirements ......................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Safe Works Planning Meeting 3
2.2. Incident Notification and Investigation 3
2.3. Safety Management Plan 3
2.4. Pandemic Management Plan 4
2.5. Risk Register 5
2.6. High Risk Activities (HRA) 5
2.7. Construction Risk Assessment Workshops (CRAWs) 6
2.8. Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) 6
2.9. Perth Airport Contractor Induction 6
2.10. Site Specific Induction 6
2.11. Competency and Qualifications 6
2.12. Subcontractors – Management and Control 7
2.13. Safety Meetings 7
2.14. Weekly Works Plans 7
2.15. Compliance with Directions from Perth Airport 7
2.16. PAPL WHS Inspections and Audits 8
2.17. Contractor WHS Inspections and Audits 8
2.18. First Aid 8
2.19. Worksite Security 8
2.20. Works Outside the Site 9
2.21. Site Access 9
2.22. Site Deliveries 9
2.23. Impact to Operations 10
2.24. Signage 10
2.25. Communication Equipment 10
2.26. PPE Requirements 10
2.27. Drug and Alcohol Management (Airside and SSAA) 10
2.28. Drug and Alcohol Management (Construction Landside and Non-SSAA) 11
2.29. Smoking in Designated Areas Only 11
2.30. General Plant and Equipment 11
2.31. Electrical Safety 12
2.32. Airspace Protection 12
2.33. Crane Operation 13
2.34. Road Closures and Traffic Management Plans 13
2.35. Excavation and Location of Services 14
2.36. Confined Spaces 14
2.37. Requirement for Structural Engineer’s Authorisation Letter 14
2.38. Operating Environment Risk Assessment (OERA) 15
2.39. Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment (PERA) 15
3. Safety Requirements – Terminal Works .................................................................................. 16
3.1. Introduction 16
3.2. Emergency Response Planning Arrangements 16
3.3. Emergency Reporting Requirements 16
3.4. Emergency / Terminal Evacuation Plan 16
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3.5. Fire Safety 17

3.5.1. Life Safety System Impairment (LSS) ...................................................................................17
3.5.2. Firewalkers ..........................................................................................................................................17
3.5.3. Fire Extinguishers, Hose Reels and other Fire Safety Equipment..........................17
3.5.4. Temporary Emergency and Evacuation Signage ........................................................... 18
3.6. Noise 18
3.7. Hazardous Substances 18
3.8. Fumes 19
3.9. Dust and Vibration 19
3.10. LSS Impairments 19
3.11. Hot Work 19
3.12. Battery Chargers 20
3.13. Working at Heights 20
3.14. Roof Access 20
3.15. Scaffolding 20
3.16. Falling Objects 21
3.17. Ladders 21
3.18. Asbestos 21
3.19. House Keeping 22
4. Safety Requirements – Airside Works ..................................................................................... 23
4.1. Introduction 23
4.2. Major Airside Works - Method of working plan (MOWP) 23
4.3. Minor Airside Works Request Form 23
4.4. Work Safety Officer (WSO) 23
4.5. Airside Work Area 24
4.6. Foreign Object Debris (FOD) 24
4.7. Vehicles Airside / Vehicle Access 25
4.8. Vehicle Escorts 25
5. Electrical Commissioning ............................................................................................................. 26
5.1. Requirements Prior to Connection 26
5.2. Requirements Post Electrical Connection 26
6. Emergency Response Planning ................................................................................................. 27
6.1. Purpose 27
6.2. Underpinning Principles of Emergency Response 27
6.3. Contractor Emergency Coordinator 28
6.4. Communicating Incidents to Perth Airport 28
6.5. Notification to Contractor of Emergency Incidents on Perth Airport 29
6.6. Assurance 29
6.6.1. Inter-Agency ...................................................................................................................................... 29
6.6.2. Intra-Agency ...................................................................................................................................... 29
6.7. Planning Liaison 30
Appendix A – Terms and Acronyms ....................................................................................................... 31
Appendix B – Document Control ............................................................................................................. 40
Appendix C – Contractor Guidance Notes ........................................................................................... 41
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1. Purpose and Scope

The Contractor Safety Manual (referred to as “this Manual”) provides information to Contractors
about specific requirements that may apply when undertaking works under Contract at Perth
Airport. The Manual also outlines the general and minimum requirements which apply to the works.
The Contractor must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult, co-operate and co-ordinate with
Perth Airport Pty Ltd (PAPL) any activities which may impact PAPL people, services, operations,
infrastructure or the public:
• to achieve effective co-ordination of activities to ensure health and safety risk management and
• to enable PAPL and the Contractor and other relevant parties to comply with their respective
obligations under all relevant Safety Legislation.
The Contractor is responsible for ensuring this Manual is fully implemented whilst undertaking
works on the Perth Airport Estate (airport estate).
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1.1. Perth Airport Estate Overview

2. General Safety Requirements

This section outlines PAPL’s general safety requirements for works carried out at Perth Airport.
These requirements must be implemented as a minimum standard.
2.1. Safe Works Planning Meeting
A central element of Contractor consultation is the joint PAPL / Contractor Safe Works Planning
Meeting, which must be completed prior to any works commencing.
The Safe Works Planning Meeting ensures clarity and alignment between PAPL and the Contractor
in relation to how High-Risk Activities (HRA) and Energy Isolation will be controlled (i.e., PAPL or
Contractor permitting processes).
The PAPL Representative will initiate and facilitate the Safe Works Planning Meeting. The meeting
structure will be dependent on the scope and complexity of the works.
The meeting is held to:
• review the scope of works
• identify hazards and agree on appropriate controls (i.e., HRA’s/Energy Isolation Activity within
scope and the circumstances for each permit type that dictate whether PAPL’s or the
Contractor’s permitting processes will be followed)
• explain Perth Airport’s hazard and incident reporting requirements.
2.2. Incident Notification and Investigation
The Contractor is required to report incidents and injuries which occur on the work site to the PAPL
Representative and to carry out incident investigations as agreed in the Safe Works Planning
Meeting. The Contractor must provide the PAPL Representative with:
a. Initial written report within 24hrs.

b. Draft investigation (if an investigation has been requested) within 1 week.
c. Completed Incident Report with root cause and all contributing factors and actions
within 2 weeks.
The Contractor will be sent a Contractor Monthly Safety Performance Report via email, which they
must complete for all works carried out at Perth Airport on behalf of PAPL. This must be completed
by the 5th day of the following month.
2.3. Safety Management Plan
The Contractor must submit a site-specific Safety Management Plan to the PAPL Representative
for review and acknowledgement by PAPL prior to the commencement of any works over $250,000
or as agreed with the PAPL Representative.
The Contractor must ensure the Safety Management Plan is up-to-date and relevant to the
changes in the working environment.
It is not acceptable to utilise generic documentation.
The Safety Management Plan must include, but not limited to:
1. Requirements of this Manual.
2. Compliance with PAPL’s Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

3. Ensuring the health and safety of workers and other members of the public visiting or accessing
the site.
4. Workplace Health and Safety induction processes, procedures and management.
5. Minimum site safety rules, standards and policies (including in respect of drugs and alcohol,
smoking and bullying on site).
6. Workplace Health and Safety project risk assessment.
7. Site-specific hazards and control measures.
8. Workforce consultation, health and safety representatives and workgroup structures and
procedures.
9. Medical and first aid facilities and management.
10. Safe systems of work for all high-risk activities, for example:
a. Work at heights risk controls:
i. Scaffolding and handrails for 90% of tasks
ii. EWP scissor and boom for 9%
iii. Harness and retractable lanyards for the remaining 1% which is unreachable by
scaffolding and EWP.
b. Vehicle/pedestrian interface:
i. Eliminate the hazards where possible, substitute or separate the remaining
hazards, and provide adequate signage only to support the other controls,
rather than as a primary control
ii. Designated, fenced walkways
iii. Delineated vehicle/plant pathways
iv. TCD for each phase of construction updated prior to any changes on site
v. Up to date TCD on display in the lunchroom on site
vi. TCD and system of work described in the induction and regular toolbox
updates.
11. Procedures for:
a. On-Site promotion of health and safety risk management
b. Issue resolution
c. Workforce behaviour standards and response to misconduct
d. Drugs and alcohol management
e. Rehabilitation and return to work
f. Reviews and auditing
g. Reporting
2.4. Pandemic Management Plan
The Contractor may be requested to submit a Pandemic Management Plan, designed to minimise
the risk of transmission of viruses such as Covid-19, or any other contagious virus or disease, which
may pose a risk to airport workers or the community, if not appropriately managed.

2.5. Risk Register
The Contractor must submit a site-specific Risk Register to the PAPL Representative for review
and acknowledgement by PAPL prior to the commencement of any works.
The Contractor must ensure the Risk Register is maintained and updated regularly, ensuring
relevant changes to the working environment are appropriately addressed.
It is not sufficient to utilise generic documentation.
2.6. High Risk Activities (HRA)
The purpose of Perth Airport’s HRA Authorisation and Control System is to ensure that proper
consideration is given to the construction, health, safety and operational risks arising from HRAs at
Perth Airport. This system covers:
• CONFINED SPACES ENTRY
• CRANE OPERATIONS
o AIRSPACE PENETRATION (Part A – to be requested through the Protected Airspace

Assessment Tool - PAAT)
o CRANE OPERATION (formerly known as Part B)
• DEMOLITION
• EXCAVATIONS
• HOT WORKS
• PENETRATIONS
• WORKING AT HEIGHTS
HRA that are applicable to the project will be determined at the Safe Works Planning Meeting.
All HRA Requests must be made through Perth Airport’s electronic Permit to Work system
(PEMAC). Login details and training (online) will be organised by the PAPL Representative at the
Safe Works Planning Meeting
All HRA requests must be submitted to the PAPL Representative in a timely manner (as described
in Section 5 of this Manual), complete with the required supporting documentation as detailed in
the HRA Procedure (see Section 2.5.1 for specific details regarding SWMS).
In addition, PAPL administers a “REQUEST” system facilitated through the PEMAC system for
Energy and LSS Isolations and Roof Access.

2.7. Construction Risk Assessment Workshops (CRAWs)
The purpose of Perth Airport’s CRAW is to engage the Contractors and stakeholders in a discussion
and an assessment of risk to operations, public and staff of HRAs in operationally critical areas,
such as aprons or work at heights over live passenger areas. The workshops are mandatory for
works of this nature and must include all relevant stakeholders, principal Contractors and
representatives of their high-risk work Subcontractors.
The Contractor may use their own documentation for this process; however, they may also request
the PAPL template.
2.8. Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
The Contractor and its Subcontractor must:

• develop SWMS for all High-Risk Construction work as defined under Chapter 6, Part 6.3,
Division 2 – ‘High risk construction work: safe work method statements’ of the Work Health and
Safety (General) Regulations 2022
• ensure the SWMS are appropriate for the works
• submit SWMS for any HRAs identified for review by the PAPL Representative
NOTE: It is important that each SWMS reflects the works to be carried out and the hazards
associated with each specific task. It is not acceptable to utilise generic SWMS for any HRA.
• ensure all Subcontractors develop SWMS to an appropriate standard.
NOTE: Perth Airport may request SWMS’s for activities which are not identified above, where the
PAPL Representative identifies there is a risk to PAPL people, services, operations, infrastructure
or the public.
2.9. Perth Airport Contractor Induction
Anyone who undertakes works at Perth Airport must complete the Perth Airport Contractor
Induction prior to commencing work.
NOTE: There is a cost of $50 for the Perth Airport Contractor Induction that is payable when
booking the Contractor Induction. The Contractor Induction Card is to be collected from the Airport
Service Office. Contractor Induction cards must be always displayed when working on the airport
estate.
2.10. Site Specific Induction
Contractors are required to provide a site-specific induction to their Workers and Subcontractors
prior to them commencing works.
2.11. Competency and Qualifications
The Contractor must ensure that all personnel who are engaged to perform the works:
• have undertaken the appropriate training
• hold all relevant and valid licences necessary (including high risk work licences)
• are verified competent to perform work or operate plant or equipment required for the works.

2.12. Subcontractors – Management and Control
The Contractor must ensure that all Subcontractors engaged to carry out work on their behalf
always identify and exercise all necessary precautions for the health and safety of all persons
including their workers, all Subcontractor’s workers, PAPL’s workers, and members of the public
who may be affected by the works being performing.
The Contractor must, or must ensure that its Subcontractors:
• obtain and consider information on the requirements for safe use of and the risk to health and
safety of all persons, from plant or substances supplied or used for carrying out any work
• as far as is reasonably practicable, supply those persons using or exposed to such plant or
substances with adequate health and safety information concerning the plant or substances
• ensure that any such plant or substances are safe when properly used or stored
• undertake any PAPL training modules required to complete their works
• does not complete works they are not authorised by PAPL to undertake (noting the Contractor
cannot extend their approved authority to their Subcontractor)
• complete the Perth Airport Contractor Induction prior to commencing work.
The Contractor must convey all relevant safety requirements as described in this document to its
Subcontractors and ensure that they are fully understood and complied with.
The Contractor must ensure that its Subcontractors:
• are directly always supervised by the Contractor whilst on the airport estate
• exercise due skill, care and diligence in the execution and completion of their work
• consult, co-operate and co-ordinate activities with the Contractor, separate Contractors and
other Subcontractors to achieve compliance with Safety Legislation.
2.13. Safety Meetings
The Contractor and PAPL Representative (and whomever they deem necessary to attend) must
ensure ongoing meetings for the purpose of consultation on Health and Safety matters are
undertaken. These meeting may form part of other meetings, however the meetings must be
documented and distributed to the PAPL Representative.
2.14. Weekly Works Plans
On Category 1 and 2 projects the Principal Contractor must submit a Weekly Works Plan to the
PAPL Representative for review. This plan must list the HRA planned for the day as well as any
relevant general information and site conditions which may affect PAPL staff visiting the site.
The Contractor may use their existing documentation or request a PAPL template.
2.15. Compliance with Directions from Perth Airport
The Contractor must comply with any reasonable direction from the PAPL Representative,
Maintenance Supervisor, Terminal Duty Manager and Safety Business Partner.

2.16. PAPL WHS Inspections and Audits
In line with Perth Airport’s WHS Management System, Contractors are subject to Inspections and
Audits carried out by the PAPL Representative and a Safety Business Partner.
A Contractor WHS Inspection will be undertaken by a Perth Airport Safety Business Partner as
deemed necessary by PAPL’s WHS Team.
The Contractor must allow Perth Airport to inspect any part of the works including the Contractor’s
offices, Plant and Equipment, and make available to Perth Airport any related documents and
records relevant to the works.
Perth Airport has the right to request an audit, inspection and any information relating to the
Contractor’s compliance with all WHS, Security, Environmental legislation and Perth Airport
Procedures.
Corrective actions raised by PAPL (issued through iAuditor via email) will be assigned to the
Contractor’s representative with WHS responsibilities (either the PM, Supervisor or WHS Advisor).
Close-out of the action items must be before the due date, or a justified reason for any delay
provided to the PAPL representative.
Failure to close out corrective actions from audits and inspections, or failure to adequately justify
delays in close-out may appear as a negative finding or non-conformance on subsequent
inspections and audits.
2.17. Contractor WHS Inspections and Audits
The Contractor must undertake their own WHS Inspections and Audits. A copy of any Inspection or
Audit must be sent to the PAPL Representative and the Safety Business Partner once completed.
Any corrective actions must be closed out and confirmation sent to the PAPL Representative once
complete. These inspections for Category 1 and 2 projects must be carried out at a frequency of
not less than 1 per fortnight. For projects of Category 3 and 4 the frequency shall be agreed in the
Safe Works Planning Meeting.
2.18. First Aid
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide First Aid facilities and services in accordance with
Chapter 3, Division 3 – ‘First Aid’ of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 and
the Code of Practice – First Aid Facilities and Services.
In the event emergency services are required, first call 000 and then notify the ACC on the PAPL
emergency line (9478 8500) who can assist with the facilitation of the emergency services.
NOTE: Defibrillators are located at various locations throughout the Terminal Buildings and are
available for use in emergency situations.
2.19. Worksite Security
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the security of their works area and ensure no
unauthorised access by members of the public.
The Contractor must ensure that worksites controlled with fencing panels or hoarding:
• are non-combustible and in the case of hoardings, are 1-hour fire rated
NOTE: The use of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) sandwich panels is not permitted.
• Always remain locked and secure

• are maintained in good order and condition

• are at a minimum height of 2.1 metres or higher as determined by regulatory obligations or risk
assessment
• have shade cloth installed on fence panels
• are safe, and do not interrupt access to paths of travel or facilities for the public and building
occupants
• remain lit where required
• do not obstruct any existing signage, FIDS, CCTV cameras or any other essential Airport related
operational items
• do not constitute a safety hazard to normal airport operations (e.g. tripping hazard, hazardous
line of sight interruption, etc).
The Contractor must provide the access code to the Airport Control Centre for worksites within
the Terminal Buildings with access/egress doors which require keypad entry.
NOTE: Fence panels are not permitted in the Terminal Buildings.
Any works carried out within the public domain which will not be hoarded off must be approved by
the PAPL Representative prior to the works commencing. The works must be barricaded off using
suitable solid barriers. Cones and tape are not a suitable method of securing the works area.
Crowd control barriers with angled legs are not permitted in public areas, flat based legs are to be
used.
2.20. Works Outside the Site
Any works outside the confines of the site must be coordinated with and approved by the PAPL
Representative.
2.21. Site Access
The Contractor must:

• ensure that all public pavements and/or roadways in the vicinity of the site are in a clean, tidy
and safe condition and that pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic is not interrupted
• provide temporary directional signs and barricades necessary for the safety and convenience
of pedestrians and/or vehicular traffic.
NOTE: The PAPL Representative may direct the Contractor to modify or provide additional
signs and barricades if considered necessary.
• Always provide access to the site to other Contractors or individuals approved by the PAPL
Representative
• ensure that access for their personnel throughout the various parts of the site, so far as is
reasonably practicable, avoids interference with members of the public or with existing tenancy
areas where trading is continuing.
2.22. Site Deliveries
Prior to the commencement of any works, a site access and delivery route plan must be developed
by the Contractor and submitted to the PAPL Representative for approval.

Delivery of materials is only permitted in public areas when prior arrangements have been made
through the PAPL Representative and the PAPL Terminal Duty Manager. All deliveries to the site
must be done under the control of a spotter. The spotter must direct the persons delivering the
materials to stop where there is a risk of interference or contact with a member of the public or
Airport Staff.
Personnel carrying any material, large tools, equipment, carts, or hardware are strictly prohibited
from using escalators. Only designated lifts can be utilised for material delivery and must be
approved by PAPL Representative and the PAPL Terminal Duty Manager.
2.23. Impact to Operations
The Contractors works must not affect Airport Operations or impede access to the Airport or
existing services (especially Life Safety Systems) unless prior approval has been given by the PAPL
Representative.
2.24. Signage
All signage must be securely fastened to withstand strong winds, and if Airside, not create a Foreign
Object Debris (FOD) hazard.
2.25. Communication Equipment
The Contractor, or others under its control, must not use a two-way radio, wireless network system
or any other such communications system at Perth Airport without the prior written approval of the
PAPL Representative.
2.26. PPE Requirements
The Contractor must provide PPE that is appropriate to the nature of the work it is performing and
that has been identified through risk management processes or is compliant with relevant WHS
legislation.
The Contractor must ensure at least, Perth Airport’s minimum requirements for PPE are met as
detailed below:
• High visibility clothing – full length trousers and long sleeve shirt
• Safety Boots – lace up boots, fitted with full toe cap protection
• Safety Glasses – must be always worn on a construction site
• Head Protection – must be always worn on a construction site
• Hearing Protection – must be available on the person for people working airside
• Safety Gloves – must be worn during manual handling tasks and suitable cut resistance for task
All PPE must meet Australian /New Zealand Standards.
2.27. Drug and Alcohol Management (Airside and SSAA)
Contractors who perform or are available to perform Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity (SSAA) roles,
are required to:
• implement their own CASR Part 99-compliant DAMP

• submit their DAMP to the PAPL Representative for review and assessment by the PAPL WHS
Team prior to SSAA works commencing
• comply with audits of their DAMP by the PAPL WHS Team
• conduct pre-deployment drug and alcohol testing prior to SSAA works commencing
• conduct daily breath testing of all workers and Contractors as mandatory
• conduct random AOD testing at intervals appropriate to the project size, risk, and number of
workers.
NOTE: A person conducts an SSAA when they perform any activity within the aerodrome testing
area. The aerodrome testing area refers to any airside area within the aerodrome’s fence line
including aerobridges and baggage rooms (excluding the interior of terminals).
2.28. Drug and Alcohol Management (Construction Landside and Non-SSAA)
All Contractors on construction projects landside or non-SSAA areas that requires an SMP over
$250,000 or will have 5 people on site at the same time, are required to produce a Drug and Alcohol
Management Plan. This plan must contain as a minimum:
• daily breath testing of all on site, including visitors, and
• random drug and alcohol testing at least monthly of 20% of the taskforce.
The plan must be reviewed and approved with the SMP by the PAPL WHS Team.
2.29. Smoking in Designated Areas Only
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all buildings and airside. In certain circumstances Contractors can
establish designated smoking areas in locations approved by the PAPL Representative.
2.30. General Plant and Equipment
The Contractor must ensure that all plant and equipment brought on to the airport (including
powered machinery, both stationery and mobile that are to be used in the workplace) is:
• operated by appropriately licensed, experienced, trained and qualified persons who have
completed competency-based training and whose competency has been verified
• operated without risk of injury or harm to any persons or property
• stored, operated and maintained in a safe manner
• equipped with reversing cameras (specifically plant with an enclosed cab such as, telescopic
handler, skid-steer, excavator, roller and front-end loader. This requirement extends to any
other miscellaneous equipment of such a nature)
• in good condition and not introduce safety or environmental hazards.
1. have mobilisation process which includes a site inspection prior to acceptance, and
2. maintain a Plant Register which includes scheduled maintenance, and
3. ensure that under no circumstances are diesel or petrol-powered items of plant or

equipment to be used in the terminals.

4. have a safe system of work in place for vehicle and plant/pedestrian interface which should
consider:
a. Eliminate the hazards where possible, substitute or separate the remaining hazards,
and provide adequate signage only to support the other controls, rather than as a
primary control
b. Designated, fenced walkways
c. Delineated vehicle/plant pathways
d. TCD for each phase of construction updated prior to any changes on site
e. Up to date TCD on display in the lunchroom on site
f. TCD and system of work described in the induction and regular toolbox updates.
2.31. Electrical Safety

• develop and implement SWMS’s in accordance with Chapter 4, Part 4.7 – ‘General electrical
safety in workplaces and energised electrical work’ of the Work Health and Safety (General)
Regulations 2022 and the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991
• treat all electrical installations, components, and applications as live and therefore dangerous
unless proven dead
• ensure all equipment that is hand-held, moved in operation, moved between operations, or used
for construction works is protected by an RCD
• ensure that RCDs are tested regularly by a competent person, with records kept of the test
• replace RCDs if not operating effectively.
NOTE: Only a PAPL Authorised Isolator may carry out energy isolations.
The Electrical Contractor must ensure that only competent licensed electricians perform electrical
works. This includes installation, repairs, maintenance and or modifications to plant or equipment
wiring.
The Electrical Contractor must always follow the Perth Airport process for electrical works.
The Contractor must ensure Electrical Equipment Systems that have been constructed, installed,
purchased, hired or materially modified brought into service must meet regulatory requirements.
All electrical installations on the airport estate need to be approved by the Airport Electrical
Engineer or an appropriate delegate prior to being energised.
Refer to Appendix C - Energy Isolation and LOTO, and Section 5 - Electrical Commissioning
2.32. Airspace Protection
It is essential that Perth Airport's airspace is protected - now and in future - to provide a safe,
predictable environment for aircraft to arrive and depart in all weather conditions.
The Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996, prescribe airspace around airports for
protection from activities that could pose a hazard to air navigation.
Under the Regulations it is an offence to:

• carry out a controlled activity without approval

• contravene any conditions imposed on an approval
• not give information to the airport operator that is relevant to a proposed activity.
Significant penalties, including fines of up to $40,000 (as of Jan 2016) may apply for offenders.
The Contractor must apply to erect a crane on the airport estate. Please refer to Perth Airport’s
website to lodge and track applications for the erection of a crane on the airport estate using the
Protect Airspace Assessment Tool (PAAT). Link available here. Please note that depending on the
height and location of the works, approval could take from about an hour up to twelve (12) weeks.
Refer to Appendix C – Contractor Guidance Note - Crane Operations
2.33. Crane Operation
Once approval has been given to erect a crane (as detailed in section 2.27) the Contractor must
submit a HRA CRANE OPERATION Request to the PAPL Representative a minimum three
business days in advance for approval prior to any works commencing. All crane operations on the
airport estate are inspected and approved by Perth Airport WHS Team.
Refer to Appendix C - Contractor Guidance Note - Crane Operations
2.34. Road Closures and Traffic Management Plans
All road or lane closures must meet Main Roads Western Australia - Traffic Management for Works
on Roads - Code of Practice.
The Contractor must ensure all accredited Traffic Management Plans are submitted to the PAPL
Representative up to 20 business days prior to the works commencing for approval by Perth
Airport. The table below provides some guidance on when Traffic Management Plans need to be
submitted.
Minimum Submittal
Traffic Management Description
Timeframe
Where the works do not restrict or impact roadways, footpaths or

5 working days
cycleway and do not involve any construction or excavation work
Where partial closure of a roadway, footpath or cycleway is required 10 working days
Where works will impact access by customers to a business

10 working days
premises during trading hours.
All other types of work/events involving contra flows, partial or total

road closure, works near traffic signals and large public events, 20 working days
complex traffic arrangements.
NOTE: All Traffic Management Plans / Traffic Control Diagrams must be prepared by a person
holding Main Roads accreditation in Advanced Worksite Traffic Management.

2.35. Excavation and Location of Services
Perth Airport has many services that have no location records, so the Contractor must be vigilant
when undertaking any works which may impact on Perth Airport services if disturbed.
Before commencing any demolition, excavation or penetration work on site, the Contractor must
verify, and supplement the information provided through service location investigation, PAPL GIS
Drawings and “Dial Before You Dig” of the locations where an excavation is to take place.
Documented evidence of that investigation must be provided to the PAPL Representative. In
addition to this, the Contractor must mark on the ground, the location of any underground services
within a minimum of 3m of the excavation, plus any additional areas within the zone of influence of
the associated works e.g. machinery movement, stockpiles etc.
The Contractor must ensure any services exposed or installed in an excavation are
surveyed/inspected by PAPL’s contracted Surveyor (and by PAPL’s Electrical Department where
the Excavation relates to installation or modification of electrical infrastructure) before backfilling.
Where it has been agreed at the Safe Works Planning Meeting that PAPL is to be the Permit Issuer:
• the Contractor must ensure HRA Excavation Requests are submitted to the PAPL
Representative a minimum of 10 business days prior to the works commencing for approval by
Perth Airport
• the excavation is not to be undertaken without a Perth Airport HRA Excavation Permit.
Refer to Appendix C - Contractor Guidance Note - Excavations
2.36. Confined Spaces

• maintain a system for safe entry and work in, and in the vicinity of, confined spaces as required
in Chapter 4, Part 4.3 – ‘Confined Spaces’ in the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations
2022 and Safe Work Australia’s, Model Code of Practice - Confined Spaces
• ensure that appropriate precautions, training, procedures and actions are undertaken so that
personnel are protected when entry is required in confined spaces
• identify all confined spaces at the workplace in accordance with Safe Work Australia’s, Model
Code of Practice - Confined Spaces.
Refer to Appendix C - Contractor Guidance Note - Confined Spaces Entry
2.37. Requirement for Structural Engineer’s Authorisation Letter
Authorisation in the form of a letter from a suitably qualified and experienced Engineer must be
provided to the PAPL representative in the following cases:
• Where any works may impact on the structural integrity of a Perth Airport building, or
• Where a structure is being installed in a space where it could fall and injure a person if the
fixing or installation failed.
The Engineer must:
• have reviewed all the information relating to the work
• be familiar the methodology and context of the work
• be familiar with the structure, using as-built drawings and site visits.

The letter must be on a business letterhead and state that the works, as described in the
methodology and drawings, will not adversely affect Perth Airport’s infrastructure, operations, the
safety of airport workers, or members of the public.
It must also detail any additional controls required and be signed and dated.
2.38. Operating Environment Risk Assessment (OERA)
Prior to handing back an area or worksite to Perth Airport, the Contractor must arrange via the
PAPL Representative an OERA with the relevant stakeholders and PAPL’s WHS Team. The
purpose of the OERA is to identify and record any hazards which may be present. The Contractor
must rectify any hazards identified prior to an area becoming operational.
2.39. Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment (PERA)
Designers, manufacturers, suppliers and installers of plant have the legal responsibility under
Chapter 5 – ‘Plant and Structures’ in the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, to
identify hazards which may arise from the erection, installation, use (including, but not limited to
maintenance, inspection, access and egress) of the plant.
The hazards must be adequately addressed using:

a) a visual inspection of the plant and its associated environment; and
b) auditing; and
c) testing; and
d) a technical or scientific evaluation; and
e) an analysis of injury and near miss data; and
f) discussions with designers, suppliers, importers, employers, workers or any other relevant
person; and
g) a quantitative hazard analysis,
PAPL require the quantitative hazard analysis to be in the form of a Plant and Equipment Risk
Assessment. Some organisations have their own templates for such a form, however PAPL can
provide Contractors with their own template which provides the minimum level of information
expected for approval.
New plant may not be put into use without this document being provided to PAPL for their review
and acceptance.
Please allow a minimum of ten (10) working days for this review.

3. Safety Requirements – Terminal Works

3.1. Introduction
This section outlines the safety requirements for works carried out in PAPL controlled Terminals.
These requirements must be implemented as a minimum standard.
3.2. Emergency Response Planning Arrangements
The Contractor must develop an Emergency Management Plan for approval by the PAPL
Representative. This plan must be developed based on an understanding of the requirements for
the awareness, notification and response to incidents and emergencies at Perth Airport. Perth
Airport includes all landside and airside precincts and operations and airport roads.
Refer to Section 6 for Emergency Response Planning
3.3. Emergency Reporting Requirements
If the Incident is Life Threatening call 000 in the first instance, then notify the ACC.
Contractors must report all Emergency Incidents (Fire, First Aid and Major Fuel/Oil Spills)
immediately to the ACC on 9478 8500 (this is the ACC emergency contact number and should only
be used in the event of an emergency).
Report any Faults or Hazards to the ACC on 9478 8572.
3.4. Emergency / Terminal Evacuation Plan
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to understand and follow Perth Airport’s Terminal Evacuation
Plan.
In the event of an evacuation, the occupancy warning alarm will sound. This is a series of “beeps”
and “whoops” followed by an audible evacuation message. The Contractor, and others under its
control, must:
• follow any direction given in the evacuation message and/or from the fire warden
• move to the designated emergency assembly point as detailed in the Terminal Evacuation Plan
• wait for further direction from the fire warden.
Terminal Evacuation Plans are posted in strategic locations around the Terminal building. The
Contractor must familiarise themselves with all relevant assembly points prior to commencing
works.
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure their work area has been cleared of all personnel.

3.5. Fire Safety
The Contractor is responsible for the implementation of fire safety measures as detailed below.
Queries on fire safety should be directed to the PAPL Representative.
3.5.1. Life Safety System Impairment (LSS)

• implement procedures and controls to ensure that PAPL’S Life Safety Systems always remain
fully functional and compliant with regulations and approvals as per PAPL’s Life Safety Systems
Impairment Procedure. Life Safety System Impairment includes emergency unplanned
impairments or planned isolations
• give the Owner’s Representative immediate notification upon the occurrence of an unplanned
Life Safety System Impairment.
Should an unplanned Life Safety System Impairment Event occur, PAPL must assess the
circumstances and determine the remedial actions or temporary work arounds. PAPL may consult
with the Contractor. The Contractor must implement the remedial actions or temporary work
arounds at its own costs.
PAPL’s overall network of Life Safety Systems includes, but is not limited to, Emergency Exits,
Egress Routes, Assembly Areas, Detection, Suppression, EWIS, Fire Indicator Panel, IP phones,
Signage, Procedures, Process Maps and Wardens.
Refer to Appendix C - Contractor Guidance Note - Life Safety Systems Impairment
3.5.2. Firewalkers
If because of the works, particularly those resulting in Life Safety System Impairments, Firewalkers
are required, the Contractor must provide the Firewalkers at their cost. In addition, the Firewalkers
must be suitably trained/certified and be engaged via an approved company.
3.5.3. Fire Extinguishers, Hose Reels and other Fire Safety Equipment
The Contractor must ensure that:
• the required fire extinguishers and other site-based fire safety measures are in place in the
construction area and are working as required.
• the works will not hinder access to any fire safety equipment.
NOTE: If the works do impact on the position of existing fire safety equipment, then the fire
safety equipment must be moved at the Contractor’s cost.
• assembly points are maintained
NOTE: If the works would impact on the access to the assembly area, then the Owners’
Representative, PAPL’s Fire Safety Manager must be notified, and a temporary fire assembly
point is to be agreed and established.
• all emergency vehicles have access to the works as required. In addition, the Contractor must
provide parking for emergency vehicles where they are in control of the site.
NOTE: All emergency services must be kept updated on changes and any temporary measures
put in place
• they comply with the site fire loads as required and are responsible for reassessing these loads
and mitigating any risks

• combustible debris, rubbish and waste material is removed from Terminal buildings at the end
of each work shift.
NOTE: Large stockpiles are not permitted.
• the PAPL Representative is promptly informed of any discharge of a fire extinguisher or use of
other fire safety equipment and the reason for the discharge/use.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all buildings and airside. In certain circumstances Contractors can
establish designated smoking areas in areas approved by the PAPL Representative.
3.5.4. Temporary Emergency and Evacuation Signage

The Contractor must supply and erect temporary signage for changes to emergency or fire safety
signage, including emergency egress routes, fire safety equipment, and emergency services
directional signage.
3.6. Noise
The Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 states, “noise generated from
construction, maintenance or demolition of a building or other structure at an airport should not
exceed 75 dB(A)”. All works that may exceed 75dB(A) must be controlled by Noise Management
Plan approved by the PAPL Representative.
• develop and submit a Noise Management Plan to the PAPL Representative for approval
• comply with the Code of practice - Managing noise at workplaces
• comply with relevant environmental legislation and guidelines, specifically the Contractor must
comply with the Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 to manage noise, with the
aim of minimising any potential community impacts associated with noisy works/activities or
noise which could be deemed offensive under the regulations
• coordinate and seek approval by the PAPL Representative for any noisy works
• ensure no personal entertainment systems are used on the work site or within the Terminal
• monitor the noise generated by the works and ensure that the levels and nature of the noise do
not interfere with normal operations.
NOTE: The Contractor must promptly comply with any direction concerning noise control
issued by the PAPL Representative.
3.7. Hazardous Substances
Contractors must ensure that any hazardous substances required for their works on the Perth
Airport estate are disclosed with the PAPL Representative during the Safe Works Planning
Meeting. Should any hazardous substance be required following the Safe Works Planning Meeting,
the Contractor must request approval for the substance to be brought to site from the PAPL
Representative. A current SDS must be provided to the PAPL Representative for reference and
must be always available with the substance, while on site.
Contractors are responsible for selecting products, substances and materials which present a
minimal risk of impact to their workers and other Airport personnel.

3.8. Fumes
The Contractor must ensure works which generate fumes do not impact Perth Airport Operations
or People.
Works which can reasonably be expected to create fumes must not be undertaken without prior
approval from the PAPL Representative. A copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be sent to
PAPL’s WHS team for review. A PAN (with the SDS attached) must be issued prior to these works
commencing.
Refer to Appendix C - Contractor Guidance Note - Airborne Hazard Management
3.9. Dust and Vibration

• identify any activities which may cause nuisance or damage through vibration
NOTE: These works must be approved by the PAPL Representative.
• provide adequate protection against dust penetration from the work site into adjacent areas.
As a minimum the Contractor must:
• provide dust curtains if the site is likely to contain dust created by the works
• erect temporary encapsulations to contain dust, during activities known to the Contractor to
generate excessive which may impact on airport systems or other airport tenancies.
• Always keep public areas free of dust and debris.
Refer to Appendix C - Contractor Guidance Note - Airborne Hazard Management
3.10. LSS Impairments
Where it has been agreed at the Safe Works Planning Meeting that PAPL is to be the Permit Issuer,
the Contractor must:
• ensure HRA LSS requests are submitted to the PAPL Representative a minimum of 10
business days prior to the works commencing for approval by Perth Airport
• coordinate through the PAPL Representative the isolation of or alterations to any existing Life
Safety Systems for the purposes of the works.
Life Safety Systems refers to any building element designed to protect and evacuate occupants in
emergencies, including:
• fire-detection systems which include electronic heat and smoke detectors that can activate
audible alarms and automatically notify local fire departments
• fire suppression systems which include hand-operated fire extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels,
and, often, building sprinkler systems
• smoke protective measures which include the automatic shutdown of ventilating systems and
elevators and the division of the building into smoke proof compartments
• exits (which include exit corridors and stairways in smoke proof enclosures in multi-story
buildings) leading to a final exit outside.
3.11. Hot Work

Where it has been agreed at the Safe Works Planning Meeting that PAPL is to be the Permit Issuer,
the Contractor must ensure HRA HOT WORKS Requests are submitted to the PAPL
Representative a minimum of three business days prior to the carrying out any work activity
involving grinding, welding, thermal or oxygen cutting, abrasive blasting or heating, and other related
heat-producing or spark-producing operations which has the potential to impact on PAPL people,
services, operations, infrastructure or the public.
A Fire Watch will be implemented whenever Hot Work is being conducted regardless of the
protection provided. A person competent in the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and
conversant with the local area emergency procedures must observe the Hot Work area. The
purpose of the Fire Watch is to detect and prevent the spread of any fire produced by the Hot
Works.
The Fire Watch must be maintained for 60 minutes (1 hour) after the completion of hot works.
For all hot works there must be a minimum of two suitable portable fire extinguishers, one fire
blanket (and spark shields if working in public areas) at the site of the hot works (minimum of 5
metres away).
Refer to Appendix C - Contractor Guidance Note - Hot Works
3.12. Battery Chargers
Due to the risk presented by batteries and chargers igniting during the charging process, the risk
of fires on building sites must be mitigated with the following controls:
a. Batteries must not be left charging overnight
b. Batteries must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) not “after-market”.
3.13. Working at Heights
The Contractor must ensure that all work at height that has the potential to impact on PAPL people,
services, operations, infrastructure or the public are planned and coordinated with the PAPL
Representative. Where it has been agreed at the Safe Works Planning Meeting that PAPL is to be
the Permit Issuer, the Contractor must submit a HRA WORKING AT HEIGHT Request to the PAPL
Representative a minimum of 48 hours prior to the works commencing for approval.
Refer to Appendix C - Contractor Guidance Note - Working at Heights
3.14. Roof Access
Approval for roof access is in the form of a REQUEST – ROOF ACCESS request through PEMAC.
The Contractor must submit a HRA Roof Access Request to the PAPL Representative a minimum
of two business days prior to the works commencing for approval. Strict conditions apply to all
personnel requiring roof access.
3.15. Scaffolding
The Contractor must provide scaffolding in accordance with Chapter 5, Part 5.1, Division 7,
Subdivision 3, r 225 – ‘Scaffolds’ of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, the
Safe Work Western Australia Code of Practice Prevention of Falls at Workplaces, AS/NZS 4576
Guidelines for Scaffolding and the AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding series.
• Scaffolding which are erected outside the confines of the designated works site must be
secured to eliminate the risk of falling objects.

• Scaffolds must be designed by a suitable qualified person. Consideration should be given to

floor loadings and public/staff interface (i.e. will public need to pass under the scaffolding?).
• Scaffolding must only be erected by trained and competent persons.
• Any scaffolding in the public domain must be covered with monoflex (or similar) to prevent
falling objects and unauthorised access. Scaffolding access towers in the public domain must
be secured with hoarding and a locked door with pin code access.
• Scaffolding crash decks / gantries or similar must be designed, rated and signed off by a
Registered Engineer.
• Erection and dismantling of scaffolding in the public domain must only be undertaken during
quiet periods and with the consent of Terminal Operations.
• Mobile scaffoldings must be erected by a competent person and only used when all brakes are
applied. Where outriggers are required ensure, they are extended correctly. Never mix and
match mobile scaffolding components.
• Ensure mobile scaffoldings are located on firm level ground with the feet or wheels properly
supported. Where adjustable wheels are used, the slope of the surface should not exceed 5
degrees.
• Before moving or relocating a mobile scaffold, check that there are no materials on top of the
scaffolding deck and use a spotter.
3.16. Falling Objects
The Contractor must manage risks to health and safety associated with an object falling from height
onto a person, especially where the falling object is reasonably likely to impact on PAPL people,
services, operations, infrastructure or the public.
When considering control measures to contain or catch falling objects, the Contractor must identify
the types of objects that could fall, as well as the fall gradient and distance, to ensure that any
protective structures or equipment can withstand the impact forces of the falling object.
3.17. Ladders
If a ladder is used, the Contractor must ensure the type of ladder is appropriate to the task. Ladders
should not be used near a leading edge; a more suitable means of access should be identified.
Extension or single ladders should only be used as a means of access to or egress from a work area,
not as a working platform.
‘Domestic’, ‘A-frame’ or ‘home-made’ ladders are not permitted at Perth Airport. All ladders must
comply with Australian Standard/New Zealand, AS/NZS 1892 series and users should follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations on safe use.
3.18. Asbestos
Asbestos poses a significant health risk if materials containing Asbestos are not correctly managed.
When Asbestos-containing materials are damaged or left to deteriorate, Asbestos fibres can be
released and become airborne.
Perth Airport has completed asbestos surveys (NOTE: these are generally non-intrusive) and has
an Asbestos Register containing all known Asbestos-containing materials on PAPL premises.

Works involving the disturbance of any building materials must not commence without first checking
the Asbestos Register, this should be arranged by the Contractor with the PAPL Representative.
The Contractor must undertake an intrusive asbestos survey where demolition works are planned,
and asbestos is known to exist within the work site.
All Asbestos-containing materials known to Perth Airport and accessible, are labelled to warn of the
presence of Asbestos.
Should materials suspected to contain Asbestos be discovered the Contractor must ensure:
• the works are stopped immediately
• workers and Contractors leave the site
• the area is secured - demarcation must be put in place to restrict access
• directly after securing the area, the incident is reported to the PAPL Representative.
Removal of Asbestos must be undertaken by Contractors who are licensed Asbestos removalist if
Asbestos-containing materials is classified as:
• friable, the Asbestos-containing materials must be removed by a Contractor who possesses an
Unrestricted Asbestos removal licence
• bonded, the Asbestos-containing materials may be removed by a Contractor who possesses a
Restricted Asbestos removal licence.
Prior to any works involving Asbestos, the Contractor must provide the PAPL Representative with
a site-specific Asbestos Removal Control Plan for approval.
Any removal of Asbestos-containing materials must be done in accordance with the Code of
Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace [NOHSC: 2018(2005)] and
the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2nd Edition [NOHSC: 2002(2005)].
Air Monitoring must be undertaken by the Contractor when removing Asbestos-containing
materials. A Competent Person independent of the Contractor is required to carry out the Asbestos
Air Monitoring. The Competent Person is required to develop and implement suitable monitoring
strategies which includes the locations and duration of sampling. This strategy must be submitted
to the PAPL Representative for approval.
3.19. House Keeping
Site cleanliness is a matter of critical importance to Perth Airport and the Contractor must ensure
that it always keeps its site clean and tidy. In addition, the Contractor must:
• maintain security of the worksite and all tools, equipment and materials
• keep walkways clear of obstructions
• maintain clear entry and always exit routes
• clean up all areas affected by its ongoing work at least daily and regularly remove rubbish from
the site and the airport
• store all rubbish (including demolished material, sweepings, dust and all other debris) in securely
covered bins
• while working airside, clean up debris immediately and continuously, to ensure debris will not
create a FOD hazard and pose a risk to aircraft, ground support services or personnel
• immediately clean up any public areas impacted by activities originating on the work site

• install digital pad system or swipe access control with key codes provided to the PAPL
Representative
• notify the Owner’s Representative of potentially redundant services as they are identified. The
Contractor must remove redundant services as and when instructed by the Owner’s
Representative
• ensure all penetrations are watertight
NOTE: Penetrations in wet areas are to be tested and witnessed.
• store liquids (waste and supply materials) in watertight containers.
4. Safety Requirements – Airside Works

4.1. Introduction
This section outlines the safety requirements for works carried out airside. Often works will be
carried out in proximity of operating aircraft, and as it is a high-risk environment, the safety of
Contractors and aircraft operations is critical. These requirements must be implemented as a
minimum standard.
4.2. Major Airside Works - Method of working plan (MOWP)
Major airside works will be subject to a MOWP, this will normally be for circumstances where the
area that work is being undertaken cannot be returned to normal operational status within a 30-
minute timeframe. The MOWP formally advises the aviation industry, the Contractor and other
stakeholders of the planned arrangements for works to be undertaking airside and restrictions
placed on aircraft operations and the Contractor because of the airside works.
Before the commencement of any major airside works, the Contractor must be issued with a MOWP
from the PAPL Representative. No work may commence without this document been issued to the
Contractor. Lead time for development of a MOWP will be dependent on the impact to the
aerodrome.
“A MOWP is a document which is issued by Perth Airports Airfield Operations Team which provides
formal advice on the planned arrangements for the performance of some part or parts of the work
under the contract and sets out conditions while such work is being performed as required by
CASA's Manual of Standards Part 139 – Aerodromes.”
4.3. Minor Airside Works Request Form
For planned works considered minor in nature, for example surveying geotechnical investigations
and basic asphalt repairs, a Minor Airside Works Request form (AST02) must be submitted to the
PAPL Representative by the Contractor no less than 3 weeks prior to requested commencement of
works.
The submission of a Minor Airside Works Request form is required in all circumstances except
where it is deemed the scale of works requires a Method of Works Plan.
4.4. Work Safety Officer (WSO)
The WSO is responsible for ensuring that works are executed in accordance with the arrangements
documented in the MOWP. The WSO must be on site during the works and may give directions to

any person associated with the work to ensure the safety of aircraft operations, the Contractor must
comply with any direction given by the WSO.
The Contractor is responsible for meeting any cost associated with the provision of a designated
work safety officer on site.
4.5. Airside Work Area
The Contractor must ensure that aircraft or other airport operations are not interrupted by the
works undertaken by the Contractor.
Where the MOWP provides for airside works to proceed in stages, the Contractor must give the
PAPL Representative written notice of its intention to proceed with a stage. The notice must clearly
identify the stage of the airside works and the relevant airside work area by reference to the MOWP
and state the proposed commencement date and planned completion date for that stage together
with the proposed working hours.
Where an airside work area contains aircraft movement areas, the aircraft movement areas must be
delineated by unserviceability (U/S) markings provided and maintained by Perth Airports Airfield
Operations Team.
Limit of works markings (normally orange witches’ hats) will also delineate area within which the
Contractor may work. The Contractor must not move outside the limit of works area without the
approval of the WSO.
The Contractor must not:
• enter an airside work area requiring U/S and/or limit of works markings until these have been
placed and permission to enter the site has been granted by the WSO
NOTE: Once placed, the markings must not be moved, altered or interfered with in any way by
the Contractor.
• move any construction plant outside the airside work area without the permission of a WSO.
NOTE: Any permitted moves must be made under the control of a person authorised to provide
Escort airside.
4.6. Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
The Contractor must ensure whilst working airside, that they clean up debris immediately and
continuously to ensure debris will not create a FOD hazard and pose a risk to aircraft (principally
engine ingestion), ground support services or personnel.
All FOD and site waste such as construction materials, wrappings and containers must be contained
(covered skip or similar) within the work site and removed from the airside environment at the
completion of each shift, unless otherwise agreed with the PAPL Representative.
Operational runway and taxiway pavements must be kept clean and always remain free from FOD.
All vehicles arriving or departing a works site must have clean tyres and be free of other possible
debris (e.g. stone on kickboards or tailgates, loose packaging etc). All damage to airside pavements
or ground surfaces must be reported immediately.

Contractors are responsible for ensuring they have systems in place to account for tools and
equipment, ensuing they are not left on site causing a FOD hazard to aircraft operations.
4.7. Vehicles Airside / Vehicle Access
All vehicles/plant must be in an appropriate condition and serviceable. An amber/orange rotating

beacon must be located on top of the vehicle cabin and must be always operating while the vehicle
is in motion airside.
There are three security-controlled access gates which provide 24/7 Airside/Landside vehicle
access:
1. Gate 4 – which is located south of Terminal 3 (off Bound Avenue).
2. Gate 1 – which is located south of Terminal 2 (off Airport Drive).
3. Gate 14 – which is located east of Terminal 1 (off Grogan Road into Service Road).
The primary emergency access gate is Gate 6 which is located off Dunreath Drive. This gate is
unmanned.
Access to the work site will be available through a specific gate nominated by the PAPL
Representative.
4.8. Vehicle Escorts
The Contractors must request an escort and wait at the nominated gate for the escort. The
Contractor must travel to and from the airside work areas and between airside work areas under
the escort of persons authorised to do so.
All delivery vehicles and vehicles picking up loads must also be so escorted.
If a contractor vehicle requiring an escort moves without an escort being provided, outside of a
works area, these works will be suspended immediately until an investigation is completed and
appropriate actions are put in place to prevent a re-occurrence.

5. Electrical Commissioning
No electrical equipment systems that have been constructed, installed, purchased, hired or
materially modified is to be brought into service without first being inspected and approved by Perth
Airports Electrical Engineer
An electrical installation must not be energised unless the Electrical Installation work has been
inspected and tested and found to comply with AS/NZS 3000. In the case of free-standing
electrical installation, the stand-alone power systems to which it is connected must comply with AS
4509.
There exists a requirement for Electrical Installations to be inspected by Western Power (notifiable
works). Pease contact Perth Airports Electrical Engineer for specific details regarding the
responsibilities and requirements of all parties involved for various installations.
5.1. Requirements Prior to Connection
Prior to Energising a new installation, Perth Airport’s Electrical Engineer must receive the original or
a hard copy of the following.
1. HV Submission.
2. ECC form part 1 and 2 must be completed.
3. All cable test results.
4. Preliminary Notice to be completed.
5. Earth test results.
6. Transformer test results.
7. Switchboard test results.
8. Discrimination Study for the installation and spot checks of protection settings on breakers
9. Underground Cables to be surveyed and uploaded to GIS. The exception will be where a NEW
RMU is cut into the network, these cables locations must be uploaded to GIS as soon as
practicably possible.
This information will be retained by Perth Airport’s Technical Services Officer
5.2. Requirements Post Electrical Connection
1. Continuity of the earthing system.

2. Insulation resistance.
3. Polarity.
4. Correct circuit connection.
5. Earth fault-loop impedance.
6. Operation of RCD’s.

6. Emergency Response Planning

6.1. Purpose
This section outlines the requirements for the awareness, notification, and response to incidents
and emergencies at Perth Airport. Perth Airport includes all landside and airside precincts and
operations, terminal buildings, and airport roads.
This section outlines key criteria to:
• provide direction in the planning for preparedness, response and recovery from emergencies
and events that occur on the airport estate
• ensure alignment between the Emergency Response Plans of Perth Airport and Contractors
working within the airport estate
• enable effective incident management, irrespective of whether the incident occurs in the
Contractor work area or elsewhere on the airport estate
This section details the responsibilities placed on Contractors when responding to an emergency,
including communication and information sharing, and the interdependencies which exist between
the emergency arrangements for:
• Contractor
• Tenant/Client (Qantas)
• PAPL
• Incident Control (Emergency Services)
The information contained in this section is intended to complement the existing emergency and
safety management systems adopted by the Contractor to ensure an appropriate awareness and
response occurs in a complex high risk public environment.
6.2. Underpinning Principles of Emergency Response
PAPL’s Emergency Management Framework is governed by commonwealth legislation which

applies to all of airport estate for all hazards. It provides for a well-considered and immediate
response to unplanned events, incidents and emergencies. The emergency response arrangements
are guided by the disciplines of notification, assessment and response and an agreed plan to
recovery. Once response has been initiated, the State Hazard Management agencies conduct their
response as directed in state legislation and associated plans.
The conduct of emergency response is guided by the following principles.
• The assurance of the safety, protection and care of workers, airport users and public.
• The protection of vital assets and critical infrastructure to maintain continuity of operations.
• The management of any potential impact of the event on property and the environment and
protect others from further harm.
• Safeguarding the interest of the greater community around the airport and minimising any
onward socio-economic impact to them that may result from the emergency.
• Maintaining on-going communications with workers, clients, airport users and the broader
community.

• Resuming core business activities and essential services within required timeframes.
• Preserving the confidence of workers, clients, airport users, government and the community on
PAPL’s ability to maintain safety and security and meet its service obligations at times of
vulnerability.
6.3. Contractor Emergency Coordinator
A Contractor Emergency Coordinator must be appointed and available 24/7 to provide a single
point of contact to facilitate effective communication between:
• Contractor
• Airport Control Centre (ACC)
• Incident Controller (IC) and
• Perth Airport’s Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC)
The Contractor Emergency Coordination role is to have a single 24/7 mobile contact number. This
number is to be provided to PAPL for inclusion on the Perth Airport Response System (PARS) list.
All individuals allocated to this role, to provide for 24/7 coverage on the part of the Contractor, are
to:
• attend an induction to PAPLs Emergency Arrangements, including operation of the Emergency
Coordination Centre (ECC), Airport Control Centre (ACC), and Perth Airport Response System
(PARS)
• be suitably qualified to understand the project’s interface with airport operations and with
knowledge of emergency response/management and
• be prepared to undertake a liaison role during emergencies between contract site personnel,
PAPL personnel and responding emergency service agencies.
6.4. Communicating Incidents to Perth Airport
When the Contractor has an unplanned event that may require an emergency response, or
additional support or awareness, the following communication protocols are to be adopted.
• All life-threatening incidents must be reported first to Emergency Services on 000 then to the
ACC on 9478 8500.
• Any unplanned incidents or emergencies or any threat to the wellbeing of any person at Perth
Airport or to the ongoing operation of the critical infrastructure and noting the airport as a place
of public mass gatherings, must be reported to Perth Airport ACC on 9478 8500.
• In the event of an emergency or precinct evacuation Contractors are expected to follow the
direction of the Police or Emergency Services Incident Controller.
• In an emergency response, Contractors are expected to facilitate access and egress for
emergency responders and their vehicles to or through their site as a priority.
• On notification of an incident or emergency on or in the Contractors work area, the ACC will
initiate notification and response procedures and inform the PAPL Emergency Coordinator as
per normal procedures adopted by PAPL without variation.

• Where a protracted incident directly involves the Contractor in any way, the Contractor will
provide Liaison Officers to maintain open communication with the Incident Controller and PAPL
Liaison Officer on site and at the PAPL ECC in HKew Alpha.
• The Contractor Liaison Officers are to be readily identifiable to Police, Emergency Services and
PAPL.
• Any events that may cause concern or confusion to visitors to the airport or impact on normal
operations or attract media/social media attention should be reported to the ACC on 9478
8572.
6.5. Notification to Contractor of Emergency Incidents on Perth Airport
The Contractor Emergency Coordinator will normally be aware of a developing or declared

emergency on Perth Airport by direct call or the receipt of a PARS message by the ACC. On
awareness of an incident or emergency, if the incident or emergency is in the precinct of the work
area, then the Contractor Emergency Coordinator is to:
• Take all possible actions to prepare for, and facilitate the passing of emergency and first
response vehicles
• Prepare to hold all operations should precinct evacuations be likely to occur
• Follow the directions of an Airport Operations Manager or delegate, Police or Emergency
Services Incident Controller or a person working to their authority or if airside, an airfield Safety
Officer or Security officer.
• Provide any reasonable assistance requested by PAPL/response agency provided it does not
place staff in danger.
To ensure clarity, the Contractor’s site muster points should be allocated in consultation with the
Perth Airport Fire Safety Manager and in consideration of the Terminal Assembly Areas. This
includes the installation of signage.
6.6. Assurance
6.6.1. Inter-Agency
The Contractor or PAPL will be required to review these arrangements regularly either to ensure
improvement in arrangements or address matters that challenge these arrangements. For all
declared emergencies, PAPL is required to conduct an Incident Review to discover, challenges and
make recommendations for improvement. For incident and emergencies that directly impact on the
operations of a Contractor, the review is to include the Contractor who will be available.
6.6.2. Intra-Agency
The Contractor is to ensure the information provided on the following page is:
• included in all Contractor/ Subcontractor / worker response and safety plans
• is displayed in workplaces and is available for quick reference
• available to incoming supervisors who are appointed to the Contractors emergency planning
and response teams and who will be required to undertake the induction as described in Section
10.3.

6.7. Planning Liaison
The PAPL Emergency Planning Manager is the primary point of advice in relation to the conduct of
planning for emergencies and is contactable on 0429977820.
Should there be any threat to life then call 000 immediately, then notify the Perth Airport
Control Centre on 9478 8500 who will initiate surrounding area access and control.
For any matters that may threaten security, life or property at Perth Airport call the Perth
Airport Control Centre (ACC) emergency number on 9478 8500.
Once an awareness of the situation and appropriate response is initiated:
• Continue to follow your site emergency response procedures.

• Be prepared to receive or provide immediate access for police or emergency service
vehicles or first responders either to, through or around your area of works.
• If the incident is on your work site, appoint a Contractor Liaison officer to work with the
Incident Controller and the Perth Airport Liaison Officer.
• In emergency situations, be prepared to follow the direction of the Incident Controller or
their delegate including the Perth Airport Liaison Officer, if airside, the Airfield Operations
Safety Officer or Security Officer and in terminals, the Fire Wardens.
If there are operational events that may cause concern or confusion to staff or visitors to the
airport, impact on normal operations or attract media/social media attention then they should be
reported to the ACC on 9478 8572

Appendix A – Terms and Acronyms

In the context of this Manual, the following apply:
Term Acronym Definition
Access The means to approach or enter a place via a

staircase, ladder, lift, door or other safe means.
Asbestos Fibrous form of the mineral silicates belonging to

the serpentine and amphibole groups of rock-
forming minerals and includes:
• actinolite, amosite (brown asbestos),
anthophyllite, crocidolite (blue asbestos),
chrysotile (white asbestos), tremolite, and
• any mixture containing one or more of the
above-mentioned minerals
Asbestos Containing ACM Any material, object, product or debris containing

Material asbestos.
Australian Standard AS Standards are documents setting out

specifications, procedures and guidelines. They are
Australia / New AS/NZS designed to ensure products, services and systems
Zealand Standard are safe, reliable and consistent.
Australian Standards are not legal documents.
However, when a government references a
standard in legislation, it becomes mandatory.
This is a decision made by elected governments,
not Standards Australia.
A PAPL worker or Contractor who has successfully

Authorised Isolator
completed PAPL Isolation Training (see Level 1, 2
and 3 Authorised Isolator below)
Applicable for all energy sources except High Voltage.

• Identified as a role specific training requirement
relevant to specific equipment and areas.
• Completion of Level 1 training and assessed as
competent.
Authorised Isolator -
Level 1 • Allows the individual to place their own Personal
Danger Lock and Tag onto an I s o l a ti o n Point
in accordance with a developed Isolation List.
• Completes a Field Check.
Perform Isolation Witness duties on a Group / Lock
Box Isolation.

Applicable for all energy sources except High Voltage.

• Identified as a role specific training requirement.
(Competent Level 1 Authorised Isolator training is
the pre-requisite for a person to be eligible for
Level 2 training.)
• Allows the individual to develop Isolation lists
Authorised Isolator - where they do not exist.
Level 2 • Implementing a Lock Box Isolation.
• To direct and oversee a worker or a Level1 placing
their Personal Danger Lock and Tag onto a
confirmed Isolation Point or a Lock Box
Perform Isolation Witness duties on a Group / Lock
Box Isolation.
Applicable to High Voltage.

• Identified as a role specific training requirement.
• Specifically, for electrical disconnections,
electrical switching operations and works on High
Voltage equipment and areas.
• The holder of this Competency must also hold a
current Electrical License.
Authorised Isolator - • Allows the individual to develop Isolation Lists /

Level 3 Single Line Diagrams where they do not exist.
• Implementing a Lock Box Isolation.
• To direct and oversee a worker or a Level1
placing their Personal Danger Lock and Tag
onto a confirmed Isolation Point or a Lock Box.
Implementing and controlling an Electrical Access
Permit.
Building or Structure Any erection, edifice, wall, chimney, fence, bridge,

dam, reservoir, wharf, jetty, or ship or other floating
structure, and includes any part of any of those
things.
Confined Space An enclosed or partially enclosed space which —

a) is not intended or designed primarily as a
workplace.
b) is at atmospheric pressure during
occupancy; and

c) has restricted means for entry and exit, and

which either –
i. has an atmosphere containing or likely
to contain potentially harmful levels of
contaminant.
ii. has or is likely to have an unsafe
oxygen level; or
iii. is of a nature or is likely to be of a
nature that could contribute to a
person in the space being
overwhelmed by an unsafe atmosphere
or a contaminant.
Construction Work • The construction, erection, installation,

alteration, repair, renewal, removal, excavation,
dismantling or demolition of, or addition to any
building or structure, or any work in connection
with any of those things that is done at or
adjacent to the place where the building or
structure is located; or
• Work on which a hoisting appliance or any
scaffold or shoring is used or intended to be
used; or
• Work in driving or extracting piles, sheet piles or
trench sheet; or
• Work in laying any pipe or work in lining pipe
that is done at or adjacent to the place where
the pipe is laid or to be laid; or
• Work in sinking, lining, altering, repairing,
maintaining, renewing, removing or dismantling
a well or borehole; or
• Road works, earthworks or reclamation; or
• Work in laying an underground cable or work
related to laying an underground cable that is
done at or adjacent to the place where the
cable is laid or to be laid.
Contractor Contractor contracted to undertake works on

behalf of a Tenant and/or Lessee.
Contracted Person / A person or persons employed or engaged by a

Personnel Contractor or Subcontractor.
An activity involving the demolition of all or part of a

Demolition
structure.

Energy Isolation An activity on Plant and Equipment involving the

Activity or Energy isolation of hazardous energy. Hazardous energy
Isolation includes electrical, hydraulic, pressure, gravitational,
mechanical, potential, kinetic and thermal.
Excavation Any activity that requires the existing ground to be

disturbed to a depth of 100 mm or greater by manual
or mechanical means (shovel or machine digging)
and includes boring or driving any object into the
ground.
The following is not considered to be Excavation for
the purposes of this Procedure:
• vacuum extraction and hand digging using a
shovel for service location; and
• hand digging using shovels to depth of 100mm
or less.
The Fire Safety Plan provides the appropriate

mitigating measures to minimise the fire hazard and
fire severity following the impairment of the Life
Safety System. The Fire Safety Plan is to be
developed by the LSS Coordinator upon review of
Fire Safety Plan the LSS Request form and supporting
documentation and is attached to the LSS Permit as
notification to the Project Manager/ Works
Coordinator, to provide the relevant mitigating
measures in relation to any works which impair a Life
Safety System in a PAPL operated Terminal.
Foreign Object Debris FOD An aviation term for refuse/debris that could
potentially cause damage to staff, aircraft and/or
equipment.
Geographic GIS A system designed to capture, store, manipulate,

Information System analyse, manage, and present all types of
geographical data.
Anything (e.g. condition, situation, practice,

behaviour) that has the potential to cause harm,
Hazard
including injury, disease, death, environmental or
property and equipment damage.
High Risk Activity - HRA-PI A person who has the necessary training,
Permit Issuer qualification or experience, who has been assessed
as competent in a High-Risk Activity discipline, and
who has been delegated authority to issue Permits.

High Risk Activity HRA Activities deemed by Perth Airport to be high risk
including:
• Confined Space Entry
• Crane Operations
• Demolition
• Excavation
• Hot Work
• Penetrations
• Working at Heights
High Risk Construction HRCW As defined in the Work Health and Safety (General)
Work Regulations 2022 – High risk construction work:
• involves a risk of a person falling more than 2
metres; or
• is carried out on a telecommunication tower; or
• involves demolition of an element of a structure
that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the
physical integrity of the structure; or
• involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of
asbestos; or
• involves structural alterations or repairs that
require temporary support to prevent collapse;
or
• is carried out in or near a confined space; or
• is carried out in or near a shaft or trench with an
excavated depth greater than 1.5 metres; or a
tunnel; or
• involves the use of explosives; or
• is carried out on or near pressurised gas
distribution mains or piping; or
• is carried out on or near chemical, fuel or
refrigerant lines; or
• is carried out on or near energised electrical
installations or services; or
• is carried out in an area that may have a
contaminated or flammable atmosphere; or
• involves tilt-up or precast concrete; or
• is carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway,
shipping lane or other traffic corridor that is in
use by traffic other than pedestrians; or
• is carried out in an area at a workplace in which
there is any movement of powered mobile plant;
or

• is carried out in an area in which there are

artificial extremes of temperature; or
• is carried out in or near water or other liquid that
involves a risk of drowning; or
• involves diving work.
HRA Permit A document authorising the Contractor/PAPL

Personnel to undertake a High-Risk Activity.
Hot Work Activity or Any work activity involving grinding, welding, thermal
Hot Works or oxygen cutting, abrasive blasting or heating, and
other related heat-producing or spark-producing
operations which has the potential to impact on
PAPL people, services, operations or infrastructure
or the public while they are at Perth Airport.
When a fire prevention, protection, alarm or

supervisory system is unserviceable, isolated,
Impairment
impaired or otherwise taken out of service
completely, or in part.
The controls which have been agreed to be deployed

Impairment and applied before, during and after the Period of
Arrangements Impairment for mitigating the risks associated with
the Impairment.
Incident An unplanned event which has the potential to cause

harm to persons, property/assets, the environment
or unintended disruption to power supply. This also
includes near misses or non-conformance issues.
Life Safety System LSS Any building element designed to protect and
evacuate occupants in emergencies, including the
fire system, Emergency Services access, Emergency
Control Organisation (ECO), and related procedures.
Life Safety System An Activity involving full or partial impairment of the

Impairment Activity Life Safety Systems.
The person responsible for managing the

Life Safety Systems coordination, assessment, communication and
Coordinator (LSS compiling of necessary conditions and control to
Coordinator) enable provision of the required Safety System
Impairment Service.
Lock out Tag out LOTO "Lock and tag" requires that a lock is placed on the
isolation Point in such a position that no hazardous
energy sources can be turned on. The procedure

requires that a tag be affixed to the locked device

indicating the contact details of the owner of the
lock.
The locking and tagging of the isolation point lets
others know not to de-isolate/re-energise the
device.
Line Manager The Manager, usually reporting to the Chief Officer

of the Business Unit, who is responsible for the
planning, scheduling and allocation of Activities and
issuing instructions and causing supervision/control
of Activities undertaken by non-supervisory workers.
Safe Works Planning A meeting, prior to works commencing, facilitated by

Meeting the Line Manager or PAPL Representative, attended
by the Contractor, and if required an WHS
representative, to discuss WHS risks associated with
the contracted works and to determine control
processes for specific HRA’s.
The most senior Project Manager/Facilitator

responsible for a capital works project or Third-Party
PAPL Representative Contractor works being undertaken at Perth Airport.
This person may be either a PAPL Worker or
contract Project Manager/Project Facilitator.
Project A person engaged by PAPL as a worker, Contractor

Manager/Project or consultant to manage the delivery of Capital
Facilitator Works projects, or to facilitate Third Party
Contractor works.
Penetration Drilling, cutting, boring etc. into any structure.
The time during which the impairment will take

Period of impairment
effect.
Permit Applicant A Contractor representative or PAPL Line Manager

who submits a HRA Request Form, along with all
Specified Supporting Documentation.
The chance of something happening that will have an

Risk impact upon objectives of PAPL. It is measured in
terms of Consequences and Likelihood.

A systematic use of available information to

Risk Assessment determine how often specified events may occur and
the magnitude of their consequences.
Safe Work Method SWMS A Statement submitted by a Contractor and

Statement reviewed by PAPL that describes the methods that
will be applied to complete work safely.
Safety Legislation • Legislation applicable to Workplace Health and

Safety, dangerous goods and electricity safety
• Regulations and subordinate legislation made
under that legislation
• Any directions on safety or notices issued by any
relevant authority or any code of practice or
compliance code appropriate or relevant to the
Works and
• Amendment or replacement of the above.
Safety Sensitive SSAA Any activities conducted on any surface of a

Aviation Activity Certified Aerodrome, or a Registered Aerodrome,
where an aircraft can move; or any surface that that
allows access to a surface where an aircraft can
move, includes sterile areas within the Terminal
buildings (e.g. Departure Lounge).
Supporting Supporting documents required when submitting a

Documentation request for a High-Risk Activity Authorisation.
Spot Check A review of Contractor worker performance and

compliance the results of which are reported to
relevant PAPL Representative.
Subcontractor An organisation or person engaged by a Contractor

to perform work on the Estate.
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) is declared because of

extreme weather conditions or when widespread
fires are seriously stretching firefighting resources. A
TFB is declared by DFES following consultation with
local governments and is published on the DFES
Total Fire Ban website. A TFB prohibits the lighting of any fires in
the open air and any other activities that may start a
fire, including all open-air fires, incinerators, welding,
grinding, soldering or gas cutting. Contractors are
responsible to review DFES website for notifications
and requirements.

A TFB in any 2 of the 3 fire zones within the estate

triggers a TFB for the entire estate.
Work at Height Includes work being performed in a situation where

there is potential for a person or an object, including
equipment, material, tools and debris, to fall or be
emitted sideways or upwards or otherwise hit
persons during work from a scaffold, permanent
work platform, through a ceiling or floor and the like.
Examples are hosing material from elevated
structures, opening drain valves that discharge at
height, tools falling off a working platform, rock and
soil falling into a trench and falling material deflected
off the side of a building.
Where works are not the direct result of Capital

Works or Major Projects, for example for scheduled
maintenance, a Works Coordinator is nominated by
the Terminal Facilities team. This person is
responsible for liaising between the Airport
Operations team and the team conducting the
works. This role is included in the responsibilities of
Works Coordinator the API. This includes third party works as captured
in the permit system and as required in maintenance
procedures:
• Domestic Terminal Fire System Maintenance
PAPL-AM-PR-053
Change Control for T2 T3 FIP and EWIS, Software
and Programming SWP-S175

Appendix B – Document Control
AUTHORITY TABLE
Authorised By – Chief Corporate Services Officer
Policy Officer – General Manager Corporate Risk
REVISION INDEX
Revision Date Revised or Revisions approved by Reasons and details Next
number reviewed by (Position title) of changes review
(Position title) date
1.0 23/03/18 Senior OSH Advisor OSH Manager New Manual
Updated to the new

brand, Contractor
2.0 12/04/19 OSH Manager OSH Manager WHS inspection 11/04/21
section included.
Several amendments
3.0 02/03/21 OSH Business Partner OSH Manager following incidents. 02/03/23
Several additions.
Inclusion of Airborne
3.1 19/04/21 OSH Business Partner OSH Manager Hazard 02/03/23
Management.
Formatting changes.
4.0 13/07/21 OSH Business Partner OSH Manager Updated Guidance 13/07/23
Notes included.
2.14 Daily Works

4.1 11/10/21 OSH Business Partner OSH Manager Plan requirement 11/10/21
changed to weekly.
Manual updated to
Safety Business Safety and Technical
4.4 09/06/22 align with new 09/05/23
Partner Training Manager legislation

Appendix C – Contractor Guidance Notes
C.1 Energy Isolation and LOTO

C.2 Working at Heights
C.3 Penetrations
C.4 Hot Works
C.5 Excavations
C.6 Services Location
C.7 Demolition
C.8 Crane Operations
C.9 Confined Space Entry
C.10 Airborne Hazard Management
C.11 Life Safety Systems Impairment

1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Document Hierarchy – Link with Electrical Management Plan
4. Regulatory Requirements
5. No Live Electrical Work
6. Notifiable Works
6.1 Electrical Notifiable Works ...................................................................................... 5

6.2 Gas Notifiable Works ............................................................................................... 6
7. Requirement to be Trained and Authorised to Isolate Equipment
8. SIMPLE and COMPLEX Isolations
9. Energy Isolation and Control Process
9.1 Isolation Steps.......................................................................................................... 8

9.2 Identify Energy Sources, Hazards and Operational Impacts................................. 8
9.3 Isolation Procedure ................................................................................................ 10
9.3.1 Isolation Planning ............................................................................................... 10
9.3.2 Level 1 SIMPLE Isolations .................................................................................. 10
9.3.3 Level 2 COMPLEX Isolations ............................................................................. 10
9.3.4 Isolation Permits – Level 2 COMPLEX Isolations ............................................. 11
9.3.5 Shutdown Planning ............................................................................................ 11
9.3.6 Isolation Notifications – Level 2 COMPLEX Isolations..................................... 11
9.4 Runout of Plant to a Safe State ............................................................................. 11
9.5 Isolate External and Internal Energy Sources and Hazards ................................ 11
9.6 Plant Lock Out Tag Out ......................................................................................... 12
9.7 Test Effectiveness of Isolation .............................................................................. 12
9.8 Personnel Lock On Tag On ................................................................................... 12
9.9 Undertake Works .................................................................................................... 12
9.10 Remove Isolations and Commission .................................................................... 12
9.11 Unfinished Works ...................................................................................................13
10. Tags and Locks
10.1 Tags and Locks in Use at Perth Airport ................................................................13

10.2 Equipment Out of Service Tag and Yellow Lock ..................................................14
10.3 Isolation Tag and Orange Lock .............................................................................15
10.4 Personal Danger Tag and Red Lock......................................................................16
10.5 Information Tag ......................................................................................................17
11. SIMPLE Isolations (L1) – Isolation Process
12. COMPLEX Isolations (L2) - Isolation Process
12.1 COMPLEX Isolation for Others – All persons lock on each isolation point........19
12.2 COMPLEX Isolation for Others - Group Isolation .................................................20
13. Mains Water Isolations
14. Delineation
15. Energy Isolation Procedure Breaches
15.1 Removal of Another Person’s Personal Lock and Personal Danger Tag ...........24
15.2 New Energy Source / New Hazard Identification ..................................................24
15.3 Unintended / Uncontrolled Release of Energy .....................................................25
16. Monitoring of Isolations
17. Review and Change Management
18. Related Documents
Appendix 1 - Definitions
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Electrical Roles and
Management Plan Responsibilities
Electrical Safety High Voltage Manual
Energy Isolation
(LOTO)
OSHMS
Works Planning
Meeting
High Risk Activity
Permit System
PEMAC
Incident
Management
NOGGIN
PAPL Electrical
OSHMS Contractor
Contractor
Prequalification
Prequalification
Network Planning
and Strategy
Electrical Energy
Metering
Electrical Design & Electrical Basis Of

Electrical Standards
Review Design
Perth Airport
Consent Process
Regulatory
Submissions
Supervision Of
Electrical Works
Electrical Maintenace
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Maintenance Management System
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a) maintenance work, unless that work requires the disconnection and reconnection of
the supply of electricity to the electrical installation concerned or the replacement
of service apparatus;
b) the alteration of a final sub-circuit;
c) the addition of a single final sub-circuit.
Notifiable work requires the submission of “Preliminary Notice” and “Notice of Completion” to:
• Energy Safety WA
• Perth Airport Electrical Maintenance “In House Electrical Installing Work License”
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Makita Drill
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NAME: Any ONE
MOBILE No: 0400 000 000
DEPT: Safe Contracting Ltd
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DETAILS:
VLV 541 Locked Closed
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NAME: Authorised PERSON
MOBILE No: 0400 000 000
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APPENDIX 1 - PAPL Excavation Diagram Guidance
2 Markers extending beyond excavation on each service

to enable alignment checking throughout works.
Excavation Zone
Max Depth: 600mm
Services verified Min Depth: 950mm (Comms)
HREZ - NO EXCAVATION WITHIN 3M OF HV
Gas main MP and LP locations

verified by potholing & markers.
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* A scale or reference dimensions
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* Excavation area
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* Location of verified services (surface markers)
* Depth of verified services
A3 Scale 1: 200 WORKING PLAN ONLY Printed from GIS iMaps on 06/03/2020
5.1 0 2.54 5.1 Whilst all efforts to make this information accurate and complete, no guarantee can be given to this extent. Do not rely on this information beyond the date of creation as regular changes to the data occur. Refer any requests to the Perth Airport - Design
Meters Office for the most accurate and up to date data.
12.5m from kerb line,
delineated with flagging (e.g.)
A3 Scale 1: 1,000 WORKING PLAN ONLY Printed from GIS iMaps on 07/03/2020
Whilst all efforts to make this information accurate and complete, no guarantee can be given to this extent. Do not rely on this information beyond the date of creation as regular changes to the data occur.
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Request. The type of documents required must be agreed in the OSH Works
Planning Meeting and will vary depending on the extent of the Demolition
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commence. On completion of the OSH Works Planning Meeting the
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• Type of lift (Basic vs Critical)

• Crane type to be used
• Obstacle lighting (if required)
• Maximum height the crane can operate
• Requested maximum height the crane will operate at
• Operational Controls
• Impacts on other stakeholders
• Site restrictions and limitations
• Underground services or structures which may limit placement of the
crane
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A Fire Safety Plan is prepared by the LSS Coordinator on behalf of the PAPL
Representative/Works Coordinator in relation to the impairment and required
works and in consultation with the Operations teams, and others key
stakeholders where required.
The Fire Safety Plan provides the appropriate mitigating measures to
minimise the fire hazard and fire severity following the impairment of the Life
Safety System
The Fire Safety Plan includes an assessment of the hazard and risk
associated with the impairment and identifies controls that are to be adopted
to mitigate against the risk for example the use of Firewalkers. These controls
are incorporated into the LSS Impairment Permit that are circulated as part
of the Impairment Arrangements.
The development of the LSS Impairment Fire Safety Plan does not affect the
responsibility of the Contractor to develop a SWMS which addresses risks
specific to the Contractor and its area of works.

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CONTRACTOR SAFETY

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3.5. Fire Safety 17

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1. Purpose and Scope

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1.1. Perth Airport Estate Overview

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2. General Safety Requirements

2.1. Safe Works Planning Meeting

2.2. Incident Notification and Investigation

a. Initial written report within 24hrs.

2.3. Safety Management Plan

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2.4. Pandemic Management Plan

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2.5. Risk Register

2.6. High Risk Activities (HRA)

o AIRSPACE PENETRATION (Part A – to be requested through the Protected Airspace

o CRANE OPERATION (formerly known as Part B)

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2.7. Construction Risk Assessment Workshops (CRAWs)

2.8. Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

The Contractor and its Subcontractor must:

2.9. Perth Airport Contractor Induction

2.10. Site Specific Induction

2.11. Competency and Qualifications

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2.12. Subcontractors – Management and Control

2.13. Safety Meetings

2.14. Weekly Works Plans

2.15. Compliance with Directions from Perth Airport

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2.16. PAPL WHS Inspections and Audits

2.17. Contractor WHS Inspections and Audits

2.18. First Aid

2.19. Worksite Security

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• are maintained in good order and condition

2.20. Works Outside the Site

2.21. Site Access

The Contractor must:

2.22. Site Deliveries

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2.23. Impact to Operations

2.25. Communication Equipment

2.26. PPE Requirements

2.27. Drug and Alcohol Management (Airside and SSAA)

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2.28. Drug and Alcohol Management (Construction Landside and Non-SSAA)

2.29. Smoking in Designated Areas Only

2.30. General Plant and Equipment

3. ensure that under no circumstances are diesel or petrol-powered items of plant or

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2.31. Electrical Safety

The Contractor must:

2.32. Airspace Protection

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• carry out a controlled activity without approval