RFQ23/24-041- Aquatic Centre's Chemical Audit & Risk Assessment

Summary and scope

Penrith City Council is seeking the services of a suitable qualified specialist consultant to attend all five Council Aquatic and Recreation sites and undertake a Chemical Audit by the 13 October 2023 to determine the level of conformance with specific requirements of the following New South Wales legislative requirements: • NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 • NSW Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017 • Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace • All other relevant NSW codes of practice and Australian Standards. Following the audits, a report for each site will detail the current level of conformance with Legislation and practical recommendations to meet any identified gaps, ensure ongoing compliance, and identify opportunities for improvement. The audits and reports will focus on the following compliance areas: • Risk assessment • Registers, SDS and Manifests • Spill control • Placarding • Labelling • Emergency management • Use of Chemicals • Chemical Handling • Chemical Storage • Worker exposure • Exposure controls The consultant will develop a risk assessment and safe working procedure with consideration of the audit findings. A customised audit tool will also be developed for Penrith City Council to continue their ongoing review of the Hazardous Chemicals. The work required will be undertaken at the following five asset locations: St Marys Leisure Centre (Ripples) – Creek Rd, St Marys 2760 St Marys Hydrotherapy Centre – Creek Rd, St Marys 2760 Penrith Pools 119 Station Street, Penrith NSW 2750 - Penrith City Council Triangle Splash Park - Penrith City Council Thornton Estate Splash Park