Sub-Contractors: Work With Us
To become an RPF Contractor you are required to meet RPF’s minimum standards. If you do not meet the standards, your application to become an RPF Contractor will be denied.
- Must at all times follow the WHS management plan located
- Supply a copy of your current public liability certificate of currency.
- Supply a copy of your current workers’ compensation certificate of currency, if you are a sole trader and don’t have workers’ compensation you must supply a copy of your personal accident insurance certificate of currency.
- Supply a copy of your Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for the works that you were approached to carry out.
- Supply a copy of your contractor licence (trade licence) and have this with you at all times whilst on site.
- Follow instructions given to you by the site supervisor.
- Practice safe work methods at all times – failure to do so will have you removed off
- Must at all times comply with the RPF Modern Slavery Policy (available on request).
- Must at all times comply with the RPF Anti-Money Laundering Policy (available on request).
All site rules must be followed at all times:
- Inducted and Competent
- Workers must have completed the company induction.
- Workers must be competent for the task and operating plant & equipment on site.
- Understand and Confront the Risks
- No task is to commence without having input into, agreeing and signing onto the appropriate SWMS.
- Never walk past anything that looks unsafe, report it.
- Workers must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
- Fitness for Work
- Do not enter the worksite in an unfit state, fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Utilities & Electrical Equipment
- Do not operate plant in the vicinity of overhead wires unless you know the safe limits of approach and suitably qualified.
- Do not work on any electrical equipment without the appropriate training and isolation permit.
- Work at Height
- No work above 2 m without physical fall protection.
- Work at any height must be risk assessed and controlled.
- Lifting Operations
- Do not lift loads or work in an elevated location without securing an exclusion zone below.
- Do not enter an exclusion zone or walk under a suspended load.
- Suitable qualified person in charge to ensure all loads lifted are secure (no risk of falling).
- Live Traffic
- Do not work in proximity to live traffic without fully understanding the approved traffic management plan.
- Working in or near Excavation
- Do not penetrate any ground or building surface without first obtaining permission from the Supervisor.
- Do not enter any excavation deeper than 1.5 m without appropriate ground support or benching and a safe access/egress.
- Rescue plan to be in place for excavations greater than 1.5m.
- Plant / Personnel Interaction
- Do not approach the operational zone of any mobile equipment without first making positive contact with the operator or spotter.
- Never breach or modify an exclusion zone without authorisation from the Supervisor or Area Controller.
- Do not use a mobile phone or personal listening device whilst operating plant or equipment.
- Use a spotter for all mobile plant activities, especially when moving in the vicinity of overhead services, maneuvering in tight spaces or reversing.
- Temporary Works
- Do not remove or alter any temporary works (e.g. formwork, scaffold, and temporary supports) unless authorised.
- Confined Spaces
- Do not enter a confined space unless a risk assessment has been conducted, a confined space permit has been issued, a rescue plan is in place, and you are trained to do so.
- Hot Works
- Hot Works is any work that involves burning, welding, using fire-or spark-producing tools, or that produces a source of ignition. A hot works permit is required to carry out a hot works activity.
- Care for our Stakeholders
- Always be respectful to RPF Group stakeholders and their property.
- Smoking is prohibited on all RPF work sites.
- Animals are prohibited on all RPF work sites.