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Under clause 229 of the OHS Regulation 2001, in relation to the following types of work:

High risk construction work includes construction work that:

  • involves structural alterations that require temporary supports
  • is at a height above three metres
  • involves excavation to a depth of more than 1.5 metres
  • is demolition work for which a licence is not required under Chapter 10
  • is in tunnels
  • involves the use of explosives
  • is near traffic or mobile plant
  • is in or around gas or electrical installations
  • is over or adjacent to water where there is a risk of drowning.

Subcontractors must not commence work unless they:

  • have been provided with a copy of the relevant parts of the OHS management plan
  • have undertaken risk assessment of the work to be carried out and provided a written safe work method statement to the principal contractor, including the risk assessment
  • have ensured that they and their employees have undertaken OHS induction training as required
  • maintain and keep up-to-date the safe work method statement/s
  • provide the principal contractor with updated safe work method statements and other information in relation to hazardous substances.

http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/