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Section A: Complete for all Broad/Activity Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements Project: Company Name:

Address/Location:

Description of works: Manual Handling for XXXXX

High Risk Activity:

working at heights - involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres

involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure

involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of asbestos involves structural alterations or repairs that require

temporary support to prevent collapse confined space tilt or precast concrete

on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor that is in use by traffic other than pedestrians

in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning in or near a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater

than 1·5 metres; or a tunnel involves the use of explosives on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines

on or near energised electrical installations or services contaminated or flammable atmosphere any movement of powered mobile plant area in which there are artificial extremes of temperature involves diving work is carried out on a telecommunication tower

Acknowledgement: Position: Date: Review date:

ABN: Signature: Personnel consulted in the development of this SWMS - If a failure, incident, a non-conformance or a non-compliance is identified in the SWMS, works will stop, the SWMS will be reviewed amended and the changes communicated to the workforce, via toolbox meeting.

Assessment prepared in consultation with:

Name Position Organisation Date

Section B: Complete for Safe Work Method Statements only Safe Work Method Statement Name: Adrian Ockford Number: 0435 007 983 Version Number: Ref 001 Required Resources/Trades:(list below) All

Training Required: Manual Handling

Testing and Tagging: (list equipment and expiry date) See Attachments

Plant and Equipment Involved: (list below)

Mechanical Check: (list below)

What Permits/Checklists are Required?

Asbestos Confined Spaces Electrical/Gas Isolation Excavation Hot Works MEWP Riser Access Working at Heights Working on Roofs/Ceiling Voids


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List applicable legislation, regulations, COP Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation 2011 Electrical Safety Act 2002 and Regulation 2013

National Code of Practice - Construction Work November 2013 National Code of Practice - Hazardous Manual Tasks December 2011 National Code of Practice - How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks December 2011 National Code of Practice - Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss December 2011 National Code of Practice - Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces March 2015 National Code of Practice - Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace September 2013 National Code of Practice - Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination December 2011 Traffic Management Guide for Construction Work – supplement to Code of Practice: Construction Work (supplement to Code of Practice – Construction Work) July 2014 National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work May 2007

Communication Method: Tool Box and Pre starts PPE: (tick) where applicable document specific type


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Section C: Complete for all Task/Activity Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements

ITEM NO

1.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION (Descibe sequence of work or

the broad areas of activity)

2.HAZARDS (See final page for typical

hazardds listing)

3.CONSEQUENCES (Describe what can go wrong based

upon hazard) Note impacts describe how serious

the consequences are)

4.INITIAL RISK RATING (See hierarchy of controls) 5.CONTROL ACTIONS IN PLACE AND ANY

ACTIONS PLANNED (To bring the risk to a low as reasonably

practicible – ideally eliminate risk, see hierarchy of controls)

6.RES

IDUA

L RI

SK

RATI

NG Conseq-uences

VSmall to VLarge

Like-lihood VLow

to VHigh

Risk Rating (Negligible, Minor,

Moderate, Signigicant Critical)

1 Conduct/confirm workplace risk assessment and secure area

Poor condition of tools and equipment, Untrained workers Workplace/worksite hazards

Personal injury and equipment damage

M M 9 • Identify tasks and appoint competent personnel for work.

• Inspect work area and identify potential hazards.

• Identify and review available SWMS. • Confirm suitability and work processes and

record additional measure.

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2 Planning Untrained workers Lack of knowledge of workplace hazards and risks Poor condition of tools and equipment Interaction with other trades

Personal injury and equipment damage, musculoskeletal injuries

M M 9 • Communicate with other trades working in the area so they are aware of the work taking place.

• Be aware of activities of others working in the area such as lifting, suspended loads, welding etc. and take appropriate precautions to guard against them. Barricade work area if necessary.

• Take regular breaks or rotate workers/tasks

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3 Pre Start Lack of knowledge of workplace hazards and risks Untrained workers Interaction with other trades

Personal injury and equipment damage, musculoskeletal injuries

M M 9 Prior to work commencing the Site Supervisor shall hold a daily pre-start meeting that ensures; • Ensure that client and other trades have been

informed of the day’s activities; • Establish temporary lighting as required; • Barricading and signage has been established

as required.

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4 Assess the object to be handled.

Awkward postures Excessive weight Sharp edges

Personal injury and material damage M M 9 • Identify sizes, shapes, weight, bulk, and stability, hot, cold and sharp edges.

• Lifting points if any. • Appropriate PPE. • Lifting aids (straps etc.) • Team lifts

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5 Assess the path to be taken. Poor housekeeping

Blockage to pathway Interaction with other trades

Personal Injury M M 9 • Ensure path to be taken is free from debris, trip hazards, slip hazards, sharp edges and appropriate lighting is present.

• Use barrier fencing if necessary. • Ensure that client and other trades have been

informed of the day’s activities;

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6 Assess how the lift will take place.

Untrained workers Improper lifting techniques Awkward postures

Musculoskeletal disorders, Personal Injury, material damage

M M 9 • Lift within capabilities. • Use correct lifting procedure (correct posture,

bend knees etc.) • Use correct manual handling techniques (1 man

lift, two man lift or other mechanical aids). • Warm up and stretch to avoid strains/sprains. • Use gloves to protect hands. • Be aware of potential pinch points.

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7 Make the lift and transport object.

Untrained workers Improper lifting techniques Awkward postures Excessive weight Poor housekeeping Blockage to pathway

Muscular sprains and strains. Injury to musculoskeletal system

M M 9 • See Attached lifting technique • Use correct manual handling techniques (1 man

lift, two man lift or other mechanical aids). • Warm up and stretch to avoid strains/sprains. • Use gloves to protect hands. • Be aware of potential pinch points.

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Section D: Worker Acknowledgement (SWMS) Only By signing this SWMS, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the steps involved in the work activity, the known hazards, level of risk and controls that must be implemented to mitigate the risks. An observation log or task observation form will be used at least once per week to record ongoing assessments of compliance. As per the Construction Work Code of Practice (Safe Work Australia) the following list contains names of workers that have been consulted on the content of the SWMS, the date the consultation occurred and the signature of each worker acknowledging their participation in this consultation and the opportunity to discuss the proposed measures. Name Signature Date


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Likelihood Consequences [Excerpt from LL Group risk matrix guidance]

Health and Safety Environment/Corporate Social Responsibility

5 Very High

Almost certain to occur in identified circumstances without controls Number and regularity of report incidents or risks indicates trend, expecting with near certainty it will occur again Quantified very high exposure without controls

5 Very Large

Fatality due to injury or occupational illness; kidnapping of employee; evacuation of employees due to threat of fatality

Irreversible and/or offsite damage; clean up or remedy from damage result is remediation work lasting >12 months; regulatory notification compulsory with public investigation likely; impact on local community leads to community outrage

4 High

Strong anecdotal evidence that it is likely to occur in identified circumstance without any controls Number and regularity of report incidents or risks indicates trend, but not expecting with near certainty it will occur again Quantified high exposure without controls

4 Large Permanent disabling injury or occupational illness

Long term environmental damage, pollution or degradation; discovery of environmental risk with limited offsite impacts; clean up, remediation or rehabilitation will require <36 months

3 Med May occur in identified circumstances without controls Number and regularity of incidents from risk is infrequent Quantified moderate exposure without controls

3 Medium Lost time injury or occupational illness Medium term environmental damage; discovery of environmental risk with limited onsite impacts; clean up, remediation or rehabilitation will require <12 months

2 Low Could occur in identified circumstances without controls 1 or 2 incidents arising from the risk Quantified low exposure without control

2 Small Offsite medical treatment Short term environmental damage, pollution or degradation event; discovery of environmental risk with limited onsite impacts clean up, remediation or rehabilitation will require up to 1 month

1 Very Low Highly unlikely to occur in identified circumstances without controls No evidence of incidents No quantified or known exposure to the risk without controls

1 Very Small Onsite first aid treatment Minor onsite environmental damage, pollution, or degradation event; clean up,

remediation or rehabilitation will require <24 hrs

Risk Matrix Consequences [Rated by impact]

Hierarchy of Risk Control Very Small Small Medium Large Very Large

1 2 3 4 5 Consider the Hierarchy of Risk Control when selecting control actions to ensure the most effective control possible is

used rather than the lower level control actions

Like

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d Very High 5 5 10 15 20 25

High 4 4 8 12 16 20 Medium 3 3 6 9 12 15

Low 2 2 4 6 8 10 Very Low 1 1 2 3 4 5

Critical = 21-25

Significant = 15-20

Moderate = 9-14 Minor = 3-8

Negligible = 1-2


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FALLS Fall on same level (trip/slip) Fall >2m (greater than) Fall <2m (less than) Fall into trench >1.0m (greater than) Fall into trench <1.0m (less than) Falling objects Subsidence

PEDESTRIANS, TRAFFIC AND PARKING Car and heavy vehicle interaction Increased local traffic and/or reduced parking spaces People and vehicle interaction e.g. car parks, driveways, loading

docks etc. ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

Alcohol Bus outings Catering/food and beverage service Entertainment Gym and fitness Hairdressing and/or beauty Men’s sheds Swimming pools, spas etc.

AIR QUALITY Creation of dust from earthworks, construction, demolition works

etc. Emissions from construction plant and traffic Greenhouse gas emissions Ozone depleting substances (refrigerants) Vapours from contamination soils

ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS Damage or works to structures containing asbestos Disposal of asbestos and other hazardous building wastes Work in areas where asbestos encapsulated

CONSERVATION, HABITAT, FLORA AND FAUNA Damage/destruction to protected habitats Hit/bitten/stung by animal/insect Protected species and/or habitat Sensitive ecosystems located at work area or nearby Visual impact

COMMUNITY/NEIGHBOURHOOD Community and other large meetings Goods/material delivery hours and infrastructure Complaints re. site related activities e.g. construction, parking

etc. Materials used pose future issues or sustainability opportunities Media interest, protesters Noise and public amenity

DANGEROUS GOODS/CHEMICALS/SUBSTANCES Contact by workers or community with chemicals Fuel and chemical spills Sewage collection and domestic waste water disposal Storage/use of dangerous goods/chemicals

ELECTRICAL Contact with live hidden electrical wires Contact with visible electrical wires Contact with live electrical boards Cords, cables and power boards etc. Tool or equipment potential faults

EMERGENCY AND FIRE/EXPLOSION Ignition of materials Combustion of fuel/gas/vapour/waste

GROUND SURFACES Gradient e.g. steep Loose surface e.g. gravel Slippery/wet Uneven

HITTING/STRIKING Hitting/struck by stationary object Hitting/struck by moving object or machines Stepping/kneeling/sitting on objects

LIGHT AND LIGHTING Insufficient Spill

MANUAL TASKS Back/neck/shoulder injury Repetitive strain Other strains/sprains Posture/physical workload

MICROBIOLOGICAL Contact with fungi, bacteria, parasites, viruses Effects from cooling towers on site or adjacent site Infection impacting large groups

NOISE AND VIBRATION Exposure to single sudden sound Long term exposure to sound Exposure to mechanical vibration

PEOPLE AND BEHAVIOURS Children/elderly Clothing and footwear Crowds Disabled Intoxication Mobility scooters and walking frames Prams and strollers Uncontrolled behaviour e.g. violence

OTHER

STORMWATER AND EROSION Disposal of collected stormwater Generation of runoff/sediment from assets, sites and

roadways Runoff and potential erosion from stockpiles/excavations

areas. Uncontrolled stormwater/sediments entering receiving

environments TEMPERATURE

Contact hot objects, fire, flame etc. Contact cold objects, liquefied gas, dry ice etc. Sunstroke, heat exhaustion

WASTE MANAGEMENT Generation of solid/liquid waste from

construction or demolition Collection and temporary storage of wastes General litter and waste recycling Waste disposal and/or transportation Liquid and solid waste spills from concrete/paint

wash-out VEHICLES/MOBILE EQUIP/MACHINERY/TOOLS

Cranes exclusion zones Crane lifting plans Plant rollover Mechanical failure

WEATHER Cold/frost/ice Electrical storm Heat/high humidity Rain UV Windy

WORK RELATED Excessive hours Fatigue Unrealistic deadlines Other

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