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2.3 SAFE OPERATION OF MOWER ETC

2.3.1 The Supervisor may remove or stand down any operators of mowing and edging equipment

who, in his opinion, are untrained or operate their machinery in an unsafe manner.

PART 9

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

9.1 MAINTENANCE OF PLANT -

9.1.1 The Contractor shall keep all plant and equipment used in the contract in a safe and good working condition at all times. Operators shall operate their equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The Supervisor may require the Contractor to prove the efficiency and safety of the plant, equipment and operator, causing them to undergo any test that the Supervisor deems appropriate. Any blades, belts brother moving parts must be adequately guarded. Equipment shall comply with ACT Inspection of Machinery Regulations (Machinery Act 1949) and the relevant SAA Codes. Safety and efficiency checks may be made during the contract period. Operators who are deemed, by the Supervisor, to be untrained, or who operate their equipment in an unsafe manner, maybe removed at the discretion of the Supervisor.

9.1.2 All plant and attachments (including safety equipment) required for the performance of this

contract shall be presented for inspection, to the Inspecting Officer, Engineering Services

Unit, ACT Parks and Conservation Service at Fyshwick, prior to the commencement of

work. Specifications for this equipment shall be supplied by the Contractor at this

inspection. Contractors are required to present a Certificate of Currency Insurances s before

inspection of plant can proceed.

9.1.3 The Contractor shall promptly and efficiently carry out at his own expense, all repairs,

servicing and adjustments deemed necessary by the Supervisor for the satisfactory and safe

operation of the plant equipment.

9.1.4 The Contractor shall not operate motorised equipment before 7.30 am or after 7.00 am.

The Contractor shall exercise discretion to avoid danger or inconvenience to the public.

9.1.5 The contractor shall ensure his machinery conforms to the requirements of the Noise Control Ordinance (1988).

9.1.6 The Contractor is required to exercise discretion to avoid danger or inconvenience to the public.

PART 11

LITTER REMOVAL

11.1 Bottles and glass shall be removed prior to mowing to avoid further breakage. Paper and other rubbish shall be removed prior to mowing.

11.1.1 The Contractor shall keep the entire grounds of flats, schools, pr e-schools, playgrounds, shopping. areas and government buildings, free of litter at all times, including, but not restricted to, all footpaths, driveways, shrub beds, hedges and paving within the area. Litter includes leaves, soil and gravel. Residents prunings and litter shall be removed at least once a week.

Parks and Conservation Service City Paris Page 17 Version 1.0 23 September, 1992.


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