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Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Site Name
Contractor
Activity
of
No
Tasks
Who is responsible?
List the control measures required to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury
and detail how the control measures will be put in place.
Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Make sure you have located all electric power lines and cables, gas
lines, telecommunication lines, water, waste and sewerage pipes.
Don't rely on original site plans or drawings; obtain expert help from a
suitably qualified person or the local utilities supply and distribution
companies.
Use dial before you dig. Ensure all power to the building is
Disconnected/ Isolated. Certificate of electrical safety to be issued by
electrician. Obtain Safe to Proceed certification from licensed
plumber.
Ensure the structure has been cleared of asbestos, synthetic mineral
fibres, lead, PCBs or other potentially hazardous dusts and chemicals
prior to the use of plant to demolish the structure.
Do Not touch any suspicious materials. Isolate the area immediately,
display suitable signage. Seek evaluation from a Hygienist, if positive
result refer to SWMS for asbestos removal
Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Select equipment
Mechanical faults
Operator not trained /certified
Control measures to isolate the work from the public may include
installing hoarding such as security fencing, containment sheets and
mesh, an overhead protective structure, road closures and specified
exclusion zones.
Ensure correct type & capacity of equipment. Correct attachment(s)
for tasks and in good condition. Ensure open cab excavators are
fitted with a falling objects protective structure (FOPS) to minimise
the risk of being struck by a falling object.
Reversing beepers & flashing beacons to be fitted.
All plant attachments should be pinned and secured as per
manufacturers requirements.
Complete plant checklist or review maintenance records for plant to
check currency / no faults /daily operational checks to be done.
Operator to hold certification for equipment operated:
LB: Loader backhoe, LL: Loader, LE: Excavator,
LS: Skid Steer Loader (bobcat).
All persons to be holders of a Construction Induction card and
inducted into the site. Ensure work area clearly identified.
Suspended floors and their supporting members should not be
loaded by workers, plant, falling or accumulated debris/materials to
the extent that there is excessive deflection, permanent deformation
or danger of collapse.
Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Demolition of walls or
columns
Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Demolition of basements or
cellars
Demolition of masonry or
brick arches
Falling objects
Inadvertent structural collapse
Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Removal of debris
Falling objects
Inadvertent structural collapse
Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Maintenance / refuelling
Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS.
All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.