2.2 Kick Off Meeting
Prior to attending site a copy of the Statement of Works (SOW) is to be made available to Eureka Tower. A “kick off” meeting may be deemed necessary where the SOW details works that are considered of high risk to the building and services. If there is a necessity to hold a “kick off” meeting the building or operations manager will be advised in advance so that the contractor(s) are prepared prior to arriving at site.
Kick off meetings are essential so staff are aware of what works will be taking place at their site when there is a risk to the building and its services. The meeting is a formal discussion between those performing the works and Eureka Tower Staff. Local knowledge and input to the works is essential to ensure the works will be performed safely. Those performing works must fully understand what they are about to undertake. Clear explanation of the works helps Eureka Tower staff assesses potential impact to other works and identifies any flaws in the design that potentially could change or delay the works.
A kick off meeting aims to meet the following criteria.
- Reinforce evacuation procedures.
- Ensure the works will be performed safely and care taken to ensure everyone working at site can do so safely.
- The integrity of the network and building is maintained by
- Establishing if EWIS or other fire detection equipment needs to be isolated.
- If hot works are to be performed a separate permit is actioned.
- Isolation of valves, circuit breakers.
- Power works.
- General work practise reminders.
2.3 Security
For the safety and protection of the building and personnel, the security of Eureka Tower is paramount. Utmost care should be taken to maintain the integrity of the Building.
- Eureka Tower is a secure building requiring controlled entry. Access and egress must then generally be via the main building entrance.
- All other doors are alarmed and monitored by security who will respond to any unauthorised use that causes alarms. CCTV systems are in use on Eureka Tower and images are recorded. Any unauthorised use will result in your removal from site
- External doors are not to be propped open without 48 hours notice and prior authorisation from the site manager. An additional security guard may be required to maintain the site integrity. Costs for this service will be borne by the company requiring the access. Should an urgent or short-term access need exist, the site manager can authorise the door to propped open.
- Visitor ID badges/Access passes must be worn in a visible position at all times and returned daily to the issuing security staff member.