safe work method statement general site activities (0001)
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SWMS 0001 General Site Activities Version 5.0 Page 1
Safe Work Method Statement
General Site Activities (0001)
COMPANY DETAILS Company Name ABN Business Address
JOB DETAILS Principal Contractor ABN Project Site Manager Job Address Job Description
SWMS developed in consultation with Buildsafe Installers and:
Grant Edwards Director
Peter Horton Director
Chris Maddick Construction Manager
Bo Ceprnja National Safety & Compliance Manager
Feb 2021
PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING ACTIVITY Name Location Position Luke Ballard Laverton North Branch Manager Logan Bowden South Brisbane Branch Manager Lee Buckingham West Brisbane Branch Manager David Burley Laverton South Branch Manager Shane Cottier Thomastown Branch Manager Joel Hepi Sydney Branch Manager Richard Larkins Gold Coast Scaffold Branch Manager Ulisse Manconi North Brisbane Branch Manager Tuatama Morrell-Pullin Newcastle Branch Manager Nathan O’Connor Pakenham Branch Manager Bradley Stokes Keysborough Branch Manager Kitini Taihuka-Reece Sunshine Coast Branch Manager Matthew Considine Geelong Acting Branch Manager Darren Hepburn Northern Rivers Director
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety Footwear
Enclosed safety footwear with steel toe caps shall be worn AT ALL TIMES onsite, in the warehouse, factory and yard or where plant and machinery are being used.
High Visibility Clothing
Buildsafe issued high visibility clothing or vests shall be worn AT ALL TIMES onsite, in the warehouse, factory and yard or where plant and machinery are being used.
Head Protection
Hard hats shall be worn AT ALL TIMES whilst onsite (including whilst loading and unloading of trucks onsite) and/or where there is a danger of falling objects. Hard hats are not required when installing temporary fence. Sun hats (and SPF 30+ sunscreen lotion) shall be worn when working outside.
Eye Protection
Eye protection shall be worn when in designated areas, whilst operating saws, grinders or in other situations where there is a risk of injury to the eyes or where recommended by a supplier of goods or tools.
Hand Protection
It is strongly recommended that Gloves be worn when handling equipment, tools or material that may be of extreme temperatures or contain sharp or dangerous edges or where recommended by a supplier of goods or materials.
Hearing Protection
Hearing protection in the form of ear plugs or ear muffs shall be used when operating saws, grinders, drills or in other situations where the noise level is excessive or where recommended by a supplier of plant or tools.
Respiratory Protection
P2 Respirator Masks should be worn when drilling into concrete or slabs where the there may be exposure to inhaling dust or airborne particles.
This SWMS covers general safety aspects associated with general construction/building site activities. It does not contain detailed information in relation to plant and equipment (such as Elevated Work Platforms, Forklifts, etc.) as these require a dedicated SWMS. Main hazards: Manual tasks, Gravity, Electricity, Machinery & Equipment, Extreme Temperatures, Noise.
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METHOD OF IDENTIFYING, ASSESSING & MANAGING WORK HEALTH & SAFETY RISKS For each potential hazard identified, a risk level will be determined by referring to the Risk Matrix below. The Hierarchy of Control will be used to manage the risks identified. Step 1 Determine Likelihood – What is the possibility that the effect will occur? Step 2 Determine Consequence - What will be the expected effect? Step 3 Determine The Risk Level Step 4 Hazard Elimination or Risk Control RISK MATRIX STEP 1: Likelihood
Certain to occur Very Likely Possible Unlikely Rare
STEP
2: C
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quen
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Fatality High High High Medium Medium
Permanent disability High High High Medium Medium
Lost time injury High Medium Medium Low Low
Medical treatment injury Medium Medium Low Low Low
First aid injury Low Low Low Low Low
Risk Level Likelihood/Consequence
High Risk
Has the potential to: • permanently disable or kill • cause major damage to the structure • have significant impact on the surrounding population and environment
Medium Risk
Has the potential to: • temporarily disable or seriously injure • cause minor damage to the structure • breach the site boundary and pollute local environment
Low Risk Has the potential to: • cause minor injury • be contained within the site boundary
HAZARD ELIMINATION & RISK CONTROL The risk levels are ranked from highest to lowest using the following control measures. Control measures should be considered and implemented in the following order with Level 1 the highest level of protection and level 3 the lowest: Level Preference of Control Hierarchy of Control Example of Control Measures to Implement Level 1 Highest level of
protection • Eliminate the hazard • The most effective control involves eliminating the
hazard and associated risk. e.g. eliminating the risk of fall from height by working from the ground
Level 2 Acceptable level of protection if Level 1 is not reasonably practicable
• Substitute the hazard with a safer option
• Isolate the hazard from people
• Reduce the risk through engineering controls
• Use a different, less dangerous piece of equipment or replace chemicals with safer materials.
• Separate noisy equipment by soundproofing or install guard rails to exposed edges and hole in floors
• Add machine guarding or use trolleys or hoists to move heavy loads
Level 3 Lowest level of protection and should only be used as a last resort or in conjunction with other levels of control
• Reduce exposure to the hazard using administrative actions
• Use personal protective equipment
• Establish work methods or safe work procedures for tasks or erect signage to warn people of the hazard
• Limit the exposure to the hazard by implementing PPE such as; gloves, protective eyewear, UV protection and train people in their use.
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TASK HAZARD RB CONTROL MEASURE RA PERSON RESPONSIBLE
RB: Risk Rating before controls implemented. RA: Risk Rating after controls are implemented. Travelling in Truck
Load Unstable H
1. Driver of vehicle to ensure load is secured and safe for travel. Refer to Buildsafe Load Restraint Manual.
2. Perform the Weekly Truck Maintenance Report to identify and report any items that require repair.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Unloading Equipment from Truck
Personal Injury H 1. Check the load for any possible movement during travel, loads can fall when straps are released
2. Park the truck on level ground so loads do not shift whilst unloading
3. Ensure the trucks handbrake is properly engaged
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Arrival on site. Leaving site
Collisions with people or equipment
H
1. Access site as per principal contractor’s posted traffic management sign.
2. Observe site “No Go Zones”. 3. Use hazard lights as per site
requirements if applicable. 4. Ensure access around site is confined to
designated road ways. 5. Buildsafe assistant to spot when
reversing or when blind spots are evident on site.
6. Safety Cones are required when parked on roads.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Being exposed to or spreading COVID-19
H
1. Use hand sanitiser regularly 2. Follow mask wearing rules as mandated 3. Where available scan the QR code to
check in on sites 4. Maintain social distancing, ensure site
tradesperson limits are followed 5. Stay home if you have flu like symptoms
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Workers not site inducted. Non conformance to site rules
H
1. Report to site office on arrival where required.
2. Employees to complete any site specific inductions before work commences.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Install planning No consultation and poor planning
H
1. Ensure adequate consultation with relevant Buildsafe staff and with Principal Contractor is completed prior to the commencement of installation.
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2. Ensure documentation is accurate in respect to layout of installation (eg pick lists and plans)
3. Complete Pre Start Risk Assessment (JSA)
Pre-start risk assessment
Not identifying potential hazards
H
1. Perform a Pre Start Risk Assessment (JSA) prior to commencing work to identify any additional hazards that have not been covered in the SWMS.
a. Items assessed may include location of electrical hazards, site conditions, as well as anything site-specific.
b. Control measures for any additional hazards are to be documented in the JSA and communicated with the crew.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Failure of other fall protection systems
H
1. Other System Platforms, Edge Protection or the like must be checked for structural integrity, system tamper or additional hazards.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Exposure to asbestos containing material
H
1. The Principal Contractor must maintain an Asbestos Register that details all identified asbestos at the address
2. The Principal Contractor will make the Asbestos Register available to Buildsafe as a worker who intends to carry out work at the workplace
3. If there is any uncertainty that a structure where the system is being installed to contains asbestos do not commence work, contact your Branch Manager
4. Do not install any Buildsafe systems to any structure containing identified or assumed asbestos
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant • Branch
Manager • Site
Supervisor (PC)
Delivering Equipment to site
H
1. When delivering equipment to site only at ground level, perform a visual inspection and if there are no hazards a JSA Report does not need to be completed
2. When delivering equipment to a upper level a JSA Report must be completed.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
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Working On Site Exposure to falls from height
H
1. Do not expose yourself to a live edge at any time during a Buildsafe installation or dismantle. This includes any unprotected edges, large window or door openings, unprotected temporary working platforms, internal voids etc. Each product has specific control measures in place to prevent falls from height, please refer to each product SWMS.
2. If identified during the JSA that works cannot be completed in accordance with the control measures to prevent a fall from height, do not commence work, contact your Branch Manager.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Heat Related Illness
H
1. Monitor your condition during work for signs of heat related illness including feeling clumsy, nauseated, dizzy or weak.
2. Seek rest in a cool spot if you feel unwell, if symptoms are severe seek medical help
3. Drink water through the day to stay hydrated
4. Wear sun protection 5. Rotate jobs between sun and shade/cool
where possible 6. Each person responds differently to
temperature depending on the type of work they are carrying out and their individual circumstances such as; general health and fitness, acclimatisation (being accustomed to the environment), water and food consumption etc.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Injury due to bad weather
H
1. Lightning - The 30/30 rule applies (as per AS1768 Lightning Protection). The rule states people should seek shelter if the ‘flash to bang’ delay (the length of time in seconds between a lightning flash and its subsequent thunder), is 30 seconds or less.
2. High wind – Monitor wind conditions, discontinue work at height if conditions are unsafe, especially when working with products with a large mass area that could act as a sail eg decks.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Slips, Trips and Falls
H
1. Ensure area is clear of debris and ongoing housekeeping is maintained
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throughout install as per contractor’s plan.
2. Clear a working area if required. 3. Avoid working/walking in areas where
the ground is not level. 4. Avoid working/walking in areas of long
grass as hazards can be unseen. Speak to your Branch Manager or the Site Supervisor if there is no clear access available.
• Site Supervisor (PC)
Injuries from sharp objects
H
1. Identify any sharp objects in the work area during the JSA and use a witches hat or similar to identify the hazard. Objects can include sharp building materials such as sheet roofing, metal bracing, steel frame members etc
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Falls into trenches or Ground Collapse
H
1. Do not complete any works, install any systems or drive vehicles closer than 2m to a trench or shaft that is greater than 1.5m in depth.
2. If any works closer than 2m to a trench or shaft that is greater than 1.5m deep are required then;
a. A fall protection measure must be in place eg edge protection or fall restraint
b. The trench or shaft must have measures in place to prevent ground collapse eg benching, battering or shoring
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Collisions with people, plant or materials
H
1. Create exclusions zones using one of the following:
a. Install physical exclusion zones eg barrier tape
b. Communicate with others onsite and agree to working areas and exclusion zones
c. Use a spotter
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Workers not trained, or not aware of duties they can perform in their position
H
1. Buildsafe Training Minimum Requirements Policy describes Buildsafe field staffs positions and the duties that are permitted to complete, as well as the training required to fulfil these positions.
2. All employees are to obtain their Buildsafe Employee Card and keep it with them at all times so it can be
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
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scanned to provide evidence of any licenses required.
Manual Transport of Equipment
Manual handling injuries
H
1. Ensure you remove all jewellery 2. Refer to Manual Handling Training
Manual and Load Restraint Manual
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Accessing Work Areas using a Harness
Personal Injury due to incorrect use of harness
H 1. Installers must receive approval from Branch Managers following a site inspection prior to installing using a harness
2. Only trained and competent Installers to use and attach harnesses and anchor points
3. Safe access to roof must be present in order to set up and use harness
4. A fall restraint system cannot be used on pre floor installations or on truss– another procedure must be used (Scaffold, EWP, Ladder)
5. The system must be attached to structurally capable item.
6. Attach belay points, ensuring a secondary control measure is in place where required
7. Inspect safety harness, adjustable lanyard and all components prior to use.
8. Do not use lanyard or harness if components are frayed, worn or torn.
9. Harness must be within inspection date
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Operation of EWP
EWP tipping over, Incorrect use of EWP, falling objects
H
1. Only trained, competent and licensed operators to operate EWP. Refer to SWMS Plant Operation – EWP.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Installation of components
Falls from ladders or ladder slipping
H
1. Ladders Refer to Safe Operating Guidelines for Use of Ladders.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Falling objects / materials hitting others
H
1. Lifting activities not to be performed directly over other persons.
2. If there are other trades working onsite during a product install or dismantle use Exclusion Zones.
3. Use installation assistant to spot if required when installing and dismantling.
4. Ensure debris that could potentially be knocked over any edge is cleared away.
5. Ensure when leaning components such as rail, planks or decks etc against the
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structure they are secure against the frame and will not slip. Especially in windy conditions.
6. If components cannot be secured safely, lie them down and pass them up one at a time.
7. Where possible, pass small objects up through the internal void space via the Void Platform
Slipping on roof surface, platform or ground
H
1. Ensure footwear is clean before accessing roof, platform or ground to minimize chance of slipping. Use another pair of shoes if necessary
2. If roof is wet, delay installation until surface is safe to continue.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Hearing damage H
1. Hearing protection may need to be worn when excessive drilling over a long period of time or when drilling into concrete.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Eye Damage H
1. Safety Glasses may need to be worn to avoid damage to eyes from airborne particles, for example when drilling into concrete.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Respiratory Damage
H 1. When performing tasks where there may be exposure to dust or airborne particles over a long period of time workers should:
a. Conduct the work in a well ventilated area were possible
b. When drilling squirt some water on the drill point beforehand
c. Where required wear a P2 Respirator Mask
d. Avoid areas where other trades are performing works that create large amounts of dust
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Electrocution H 1. Do not move or make adjustments to meter boxes, switchboards, or electrical components
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Component Failure
H
1. All components are to be checked prior to install to ensure they are deemed fit for use. In the event that damaged components are found, apply the Buildsafe Lockout Procedure:
a. Mark Red with paint or tape and
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
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b. Place directly in the Repair Bins or
c. Put aside on site to be placed in the repair bins back at the branch
2. Refer to the Products Maintenance Manual for specific instructions for each component.
System Failure H
1. Refer to the Products Installation Manual for step by step install procedure as well as legislative and engineering install requirements, tolerances, spans and fixings.
2. Refer to the Minimum Training Requirements Policy for field staffs positions and the duties that they are permitted to complete, as well as the training required to fulfil these positions.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Use of power tools, plant and equipment
Injuries associated with power tools
H
1. Where practical, use battery powered tools as opposed to plug in tools
2. ‘Piggy backs’ and double adaptors are not to be used with plug in power tools.
3. Tools are to be used in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
4. All electrical leads and equipment to be tested and tagged by a qualified person at maximum of 3 monthly intervals
5. Ensure correct PPE is used as per the manufacturers specifications
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Leaving incomplete set up
Falling from incomplete System
H
1. If, for any reason, the system is left incomplete then:
a. System Incomplete Signs are to be displayed at all access points.
b. Complete a System Incomplete Report.
c. Remove any ladders so that the system cannot be accessed.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Dismantle System
All hazards outlined above
H
1. Complete a JSA prior to dismantle. 2. Check the system for any evidence of
system tamper. 3. Remove the handover and access point
signs prior to commencing dismantle to prevent unauthorised access.
4. Ensure components are passed down.
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5. Do not bomb, drop or throw components.
Pack up and Leave site
Slips, trips and falls
H
1. Ensure no materials or tools are left behind.
2. All rubbish to be placed in bins provided.
L Buildsafe: • Installer • Assistant
Public accessing
site H 1. Ensure any site fences are closed/locked
on departure. L Buildsafe:
• Installer • Assistant
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PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • General Construction Induction Card • Buildsafe Induction • Truck Driver: Recognised state issued License for vehicle class.
METHOD OF MONITORING AND REVIEW • SWMS controls will be analysed after reportable incidents • Direct monitoring of work performed (Safe Work Audit and Work Audit Reports) by employees and others
engaged by Buildsafe and taking corrective action where necessary • Consultation with employees, contractors and others to maintain effectiveness of the measures and
reduce the introduction of any new hazards. • SWMS controls are reviewed at intervals no greater than 12 months
REFERENCES • Work Health and Safety Act (Qld) 2011 • Work Health and Safety Regulation (Qld) 2011 • Work Health and Safety Act (NSW) 2011 • Work Health and Safety Regulation (NSW) 2017 • Occupational Health and Safety Act (Vic) 2004 • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Vic) 2017 • Buildsafe Safe Operating Guidelines - Use of Ladders • Buildsafe Safe Operating Guidelines - Manual Handling • Buildsafe Safe Operating Guidelines - Load Restraint • Buildsafe Safe Operating Guidelines – Inspecting House Frames • Buildsafe Working in Heat Policy • Buildsafe Training Minimum Requirements Policy • Buildsafe SWMS Plant Operation – EWP
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EMPLOYEE SIGN OFF Name Qualifications Signature Date
REVIEWS Review No Name Signature Date
1 Tony Lavin
31/07/2012
2 Grant Edwards
11/11/2012
3 Grant Edwards
28/02/2013
4 Anthony Young
5/02/2014
5 Bo Ceprnja
5/02/2015
6 Bo Ceprnja
4/02/2016
7 Bo Ceprnja
6/02/2017
8 Bo Ceprnja
1/02/2018
9 Bo Ceprnja
28/02/2019
10 Bo Ceprnja
1/04/2019
11 Bo Ceprnja
29/02/2020
12 Bo Ceprnja
26/02/2021
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