Communication of Control Measures

Who do we need to Communicate To

• Employees• Subcontractors• Professionals• Visitors

Methods of Communications

• Induction• SWMS• Toolbox Talks• Other Methods– Memos– Noticeboards

Induction

Induction Requirements

1. Competencies & Qualifications

Induction Requirements

1. Competencies & Qualifications

2. Emergency Procedures

Induction Requirements

1. Competencies & Qualifications

2. Emergency Procedures

3. First Aid & Accident Procedure

Induction Requirements

1. Competencies & Qualifications

2. Emergency Procedures

3. First Aid & Accident Procedure

4. Site Specific Hazards & Control Measures

Methods of Communications

• Induction• SWMS• Toolbox Talks• Other Methods– Memos– Noticeboards

SWMS

• Convey an Agreed Work Method

• Must be able to be Understood by Workers

• Must address hazards and specify Control measures

SWMS – THE LAW

High Risk Construction Work

Safe Work Method Statement - Purpose

• Supervisors & Workers understand the work process for “High Risk Activity”

• Work Process is Set Out in a Logical Sequence

• Hazards & Control identified with the sequence

Safe Work Method Statement

• Activity Broken down into basic steps

• The Steps should allow an Analysis of the hazards

• The level of detail is to ensure all hazards are identified

Safe Work Method Statement

• Needs to be in a format that can be easily understood by those who “NEED TO KNOW”.

• Workers

• Supervisors

• Principle Contractors

Who is Responsible to Compile a SWMS

• A PCBU conducting High Risk Work MUST ensure a SWMS is prepared.

• This MUST be prepared in consultation with ALL relevant parties to the High Risk Work

• Who would be the relevant parties

MULTIPLE PARTIES TO AN ACTIVITIE

• 1 SWMS may suffice

• Ensure that there are no inconsistencies

• I think it is a bad idea

Preparing a SWMS

• Circumstances that may affect the High Risk Activity

• The WHS Safety Management Plan prepared by the Principle Contractor

SWMS - Contents

• Name, Address & ABN of PCBU

• Details of person responsible to ensure that it is implemented, enforced & monitored

SWMS - Contents

SWMS - Contents

SWMS - Contents

• Name of Principle Contractor

• Work site address

• Preparation Date

• Date given to Principle Contractor

• Review Dates

SWMS - Contents

• Names of Persons Consulted

• Clear Directions of the Control Measures being implemented

SWMS - Compliance

SWMS - Compliance

Person Being PCBU

SWMS - Compliance

SWMS - Compliance

Code of Practice

SWMS – Copy Must be Given to Principle Contractor

SWMS – Must be Reviewed

Methods of Communications

• Induction• SWMS• Toolbox Talks• Other Methods– Memos– Noticeboards

Tool Box Talk - Proforma

Record of WHS Safety Meeting

Methods of Communications

• Induction• SWMS• Toolbox Talks• Notice Board – Posters etc

Posters

Posters

Methods of Communications

• Induction• SWMS• Toolbox Talks• Notice Board – Posters etc.• Memos, Newsletters etc.

Memo

Newsletter

Methods of Communications

• Induction• SWMS• Toolbox Talks• Notice Board – Posters etc.• Memos, Newsletters etc.• Training

Training

Training