29 April 2021 / Quality Alert

Protection of People & Property

INCLUDING NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY (BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE) & EXISTING STRUCTURES ON SITE (INCLUDING BASEMENTS)

Overview

It is important that all Hutchies’ project teams fully understand what is required for the protection of people, neighbouring property and existing structures whilst working on site. This is part of Hutchies’ legislative and contractual obligations. 

There is good reason for increased regulator and media attention directed at this issue. Without adequate protection in place, damage and incidents can occur with disastrous consequences.

It is critical that a proven construction method is used to prevent collapse and minimise or prevent damage/injury. Effective communication should be established and distributed to all interested parties for the life of the project.

Read the alert for more details. 

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Actions

Read through the detailed alert linked above.

It is broken up into relevant sections so that you can apply the guidance to the stage you are at on your project.

A checklist has been created to guide you through completing all required processes and actions.

The checklist (above) is a guide and a LIVE document that you use to regularly review against the identification / investigation / design / construction processes. Modify as necessary for your project to reflect the aspects for consideration for each unique project. 

For further guidance, please contact us and review the additional resources listed at the bottom of the alert. 

For more information, please contact

Hutchies’ Quality Team

Phone 1300 HUTCHIES

Email quality@hutchies.com.au

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9 April / Meetings
All Company Update / April 2025

Thanks for participating in Hutchies' All Company Update.

A copy of the presentation slides is available to download below.

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31 March / Update
Work Health and Safety Management Plan / Version 16

All construction projects over $250K need a site-specific WHS Management Plan to ensure processes are in place to reduce health and safety risks.

The WHS Management Plan has been updated to align with Safe Work Australia's Model Code of Practice: Construction work.

The language has been refined to be clearer about the legal and other requirements that must be followed on site.

Actions

Projects with more than 3 months left must update the WHSMP and appendices by 30 April 2025.

Projects with less than 3 months should review the amendment register and make any relevant updates to the current plan.

Team HSE Managers

  • Coordinate the update of the plan and all appendix documents in consultation with the project team
  • Ensure proper archiving of superseded plans (2 years following project completion)

Project Manager

  • Ensure plans are updated within the 3 month period and approved for use

Project Teams

  • Update the WHS Management Plan with the Team HSE Manager
  • Communicate the update to subcontractors 
  • Maintain updated hard copy of WHS Management Plan on site 

Team Leaders 

  • Where the team does not have a Team HSE Manager, the Team Leader is required to oversee this process and all updates

Further updates

The following guidance material has also been updated. A full list of amendments can be found here.

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