Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) SWMS No: 006

Organisation & Project Details SWMS No. 006 Rev. 01

Organisation Name: Cam Hammond Floors Pty Ltd Contact Name: Tim Hammond

ACN/ABN 609 343 535 / 43 609 343 535 Contact Position: Director

Address: 4/84 Voltri Street, Mentone Contract Phone No: (03) 9584 1833

Project:
Victorian Specialist Centre Head Contractor: Hagta Group

Project Address: 268-272 Manningham Rd, Templestowe Lower

This SWMS has been reviewed

and approved by: Tim Hammond

Activity: Use of Hazardous Substances

Position: Director Date: 15/03/18

Signature: Tim Hammond

Person responible for SWMS

TBA Position: Site Supervisor Signature:
compliance

TBA No. of
Expected Start Date: Duration of Work: TBA Max: TBA Min: 1
employees to
be used:

Competencies & Licences: Construction Induction Card, Site Induction, SWMS Toolbox Talk

Mandatory PPE Non-Mandatory PPE

PPE Required:

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Equipment Used:
Maintenance checks:
Hazardous Substances:
Permits to Work:
High Risk Work:
Occupational Health & Safety or
Environmental Legislation:
Revision of SWMS will be conducted through consultation with workers at Pre-Start/Toolbox meetings as site specifics risks arise
N/A
N/A
As per site SDS Sheet Register
N/A
N/A
National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry
Manual Handling
AS 1841.5 – Fire Extinguishers
AS 3760 Electrical Test & Tag
AS 4399 Sun Protective Clothing
AS/NZS 1269.3 Occupational Noise Management – Hearing Protector Program
AS/NZS 2161.1-2000 Occupational protective gloves – Selection, use and maintenance
Codes of Practice or
AS 4360-2004 Risk Management
OHS Act 2004 Australian Standards
AS 1873 Power – Actuated hand held fastening tools
OHS Regulations 2017 applicable to the
AS/NZS 60745.1 Hand held motor operated electric tools
Environmental Protection Act 1970 works:
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work)
National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Caused From Performing Manual Tasks
First Aid in the Workplace Compliance Code
Workplace Amenities and Work Environment Compliance Code.
National Code of Practice for Hazardous Substances.
AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile Floor Coverings Installation practice
AS/NZS 2455.2:2007 Textile Floor Coverings Installation practice
 Hierarchy of Controls
The hierarchy of controls must be applied in the
order below for all identified hazards. The
higher the risk score, the more emphasis should
be placed on the more effective controls, such
as elimination and substitution.
Likelihood / Probability
Tick each control as it is considered
Level Description of Consequence or Impact Consequence L M U
Likely Moderate Unlikely 1. Elimination
Elimination is the most effective way of
managing a risk. For example – filling in a hole
to remove a trip hazard

2. Substitution
This is the next most effective way to manage a
risk. For example – using a less harmful
chemical

3. Isolation / Engineering
Isolation may include limiting how many
people are exposed to a hazard. For example,
using noisy equipment at night time when less
people are present

4. Administrative
Examples of this kind of control include
training and instruction

5. PPE
PPE is the least effective of all the controls and
should be seen as the last line of defense
 Potential death, permanent disability or major
H (1)
structural failure/damage. Off-site environmental H (1)
(High level of 1 1 2
discharge/release not contained and significant long- (High)
harm)
term environmental harm.
Potential temporary disability or minor structural
M (2) failure/damage.
M (2)
(Medium level On-site environmental discharge/release contained, 1 2 3
(Medium)
of harm) minor remediation required, short-term
environmental harm.
Incident that has the potential to cause persons to
L (3)
require first aid.
(Low level of L (3)
On-site environmental discharge/release immediately 2 3 3
(Low)
harm) contained minor level clean up with no short-term
environmental harm.
Level Likelihood / Probability
Likely Could happen frequently
Moderate Could happen occasionally
Unlikely May occur only in exceptional circumstances

Risk Class/ Name of Persons Residual

Item Job Steps Hazard/Risk Controls
Ranking responsible for work Risk Score
1 Job Planning, Pre Start meetings All employees must:
& Site Inductions
Possess a construction industry induction Card.
Existing site environment
hazards, hazardous materials, Attend a site-specific induction.
plant and equipment hazards
due to Inadequate: Attend a Toolbox talk on the contents of this Supervisor
1 3
SWMS.
• Training
• Induction Provide supervision on the site.
• Pre-Start Meeting
Make sure that all employees are instructed in
the correct use of:
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 Risk Class/
Item Job Steps Hazard/Risk
Ranking
2 Working on a construction site
Contact with equipment,
chemicals other work
practices resulting in crush
& impact injuries.
Falling objects resulting in
crush & Impact injuries
Exposure to high levels of
noise potentially causing:
(long term health issues)
Name of Persons Residual
Controls
responsible for work Risk Score
• Plant and equipment.
• Tools,
• Hazardous substances and materials
(Provide Material Safety Data Sheets -
SDS).
• Have the relevant competency card
when operating plant
• Builders on site traffic management
plan as required.
• On site permit systems as required.
Note: for additional risks and control measures
which are not listed on this SWMS, use
revisions section provided at the rear attach
additional worksheets to the end of this SWMS
(as required).
Report to Site Manager on arrival and complete
site specific induction. Work area to be isolated
from other trades. Wear hard hat, fluorescent
vest & safety boots.
Complete site specific induction
Supervisor
Adjust SWMS if required to suit site specific
&
2 conditions. 2
Installer
All site operatives must be familiar with site
emergency response procedures and
evacuation points.
Flooring areas will be barricaded as much as
practicable to warn nearby workers/persons of
live works.
Specific work processes can generate high Supervisor
2 levels of noise. & 3
Installer
 Risk Class/ Name of Persons Residual
Item Job Steps Hazard/Risk Controls
Ranking responsible for work Risk Score
Hearing damage The highest control would be to elimination or
substitution tools and/or equipment that
generate high levels of noise.

If not practical the following considerations to

be implemented:

Exclusion zones established around work areas

as required.

Hearing protection to be worn during high

Employee fatigue due to a
lack of monitoring, potentially
causing:
temporary disablement or,
serious injury
1 &
noise generated work processes
Specific work processes can increase the
likelihood of fatigue in personnel, ensure:
Monitor teams work rate and breaks.
Supervisor
3
Ensure team get regular, scheduled breaks.
Installer
Rotate personnel as required.

Monitor teams maintenance on PPE as

required
Exposure to extremes of Site Supervisor to ensure employees are
temperature i.e. monitored on a regular basis, to ensure
hyperthermia, heat exposure warning signs are identified early.
exhaustion or stroke,
potentially causing: Provide shelter from extremes of weather i.e. Supervisor
1 & 3
Temporary disablement or, warm or cool place to rest.
Installer
serious injury
Provide welfare facilities for the eating of meals
and preparation of hot drinks.
 Risk Class/
Item Job Steps Hazard/Risk
Ranking
3 Delivery & unloading of the Lifting awkward/heavy
equipment materials resulting in back
strain & musculoskeletal
injuries.
4 Storage – chemicals (adhesives) Fire resulting in smoke
inhalation/burns (class 3),
Exposure to fumes
resulting in lung damage
and/or illness
5 Storage –water based & powder Skin contact, eye contact,
chemicals spills resulting in chemical
burns
Name of Persons Residual
Controls
responsible for work Risk Score
Ensure personnel wear correct protective
clothing.
Ensure supply of drinking water available at all
times.
Allow for rest periods as required.
When bending to lift objects maintain a straight
back & bent knees to a semi-squat where your
feet are stable on the ground & assume a
power lift stance. Supervisor
2 & 3
Bring the object as close to your body as Installer
possible
Please refer to SWMS05 Manual Handling
Minimise quantities on site.
Keep fire extinguishers nearby.
Store securely and in a well-ventilated area.
Hazardous materials entered in SDS and
Hazardous Substance register. Refer to SDS for Supervisor
1 & 2
further information on specific materials.
All spray packs to be labelled to identify Installer
substance inside.
Please refer to SWMS06 Use of Hazardous
Substances.
Use chemicals that are not dangerous goods.
Wash hands regularly.
Gloves that meet AS/NZS 2161.1-2000 should
be worn when handling chemicals Supervisor
2 Store securely and in well-ventilated area. & 3
All spray packs to be labelled to identify Installer
substance inside.
Please refer to SWMS06 Use of Hazardous
 Risk Class/ Name of Persons Residual
Item Job Steps Hazard/Risk Controls
Ranking responsible for work Risk Score
Substances.
6 Use of Hazardous Substances Inhalation of chemical Work in well-ventilated area.
resulting in lung damage
and/or illness SDS Sheets must be available when using
chemicals and should be referred to for the
type of face mask used.

A toolbox talk on the contents of the SDS

must be carried out prior to use.

Face masks used must be in new

conditions or have new filters fitted prior
to first use if not disposable

When working in a non-ventilated area

ensure extractor fans are used.
Supervisor
2 All chemicals are identified and labelled. 3
&
Installer
An appropriately trained first aid officer and
first aid kit is available.

All appropriate personal protective equipment

is to be provided and work including filter
respirators complying with AS 1716, gloves and
disposable or washable coveralls.

Proper personal hygiene procedures are in

place.

Consider air monitoring if airborne volumes of

chemicals are difficult to calculate and
particularly toxic.

The results of any air quality monitoring are to

 Risk Class/ Name of Persons Residual
Item Job Steps Hazard/Risk Controls
Ranking responsible for work Risk Score
be recorded and analyzed

Contact with chemicals Wash hands regularly.

resulting in skin irritation
Gloves that meet AS/NZS 2161.1-2000 should
be worn when handling chemicals

Minimize contact.

Wear safety glasses as required by the SDS. Supervisor

2 & 3
Installer
Don’t wear contact lenses.

Site to provide First Aider & access to

running water if eye irrigation is required.

Refer to SDS for further information on

specific materials.
7 Emergency situations Worker injury, illness whilst Ensure that Regular surveillance of workers on
floor levelling causing an is maintained; use a spotter to alert
emergency situation. management if a rescue is required.

Ensure that Supervisor has emergency services

numbers available on site to coordinate with
emergency services if required. (000) Supervisor
2 & 3
Ensure that the site supervisor has the exact Installer
site address and know where the access/egress
points are.

Refer to emergency procedures in the safety

management plan.
in the safety management plan.
 Risk Class/ Name of Persons Residual
Item Job Steps Hazard/Risk Controls
Ranking responsible for work Risk Score
8 Clean up Waste disposal resulting in Excess chemicals are sealed & removed from
Supervisor
contact with chemicals site. Excess building materials (non-chemicals)
2 & 3
causing burns disposed of in site bin.
Installer
Leaving equipment behind
causing risk to other Before leaving work site ensure all equipment
workers/public is stored away in a safe manner.
Supervisor
2 & 3
Site supervisor to do a site inspections as the
last person leaving site make sure not potential Installer
hazards are left on site.

Dust/grout/adhesive
residue left behind causing Ensure all surfaces are swept and cleaned as
other worker/public necessary after works have finished.
Supervisor
exposure 2 & 3
All cleaning equipment and personal protective
equipment used should be discarded in site Installer
bins or thoroughly cleaned after the job.

Waste disposal resulting in Excess chemicals are sealed & removed from Supervisor
contact with chemicals 2 site. Excess building materials (non-chemicals) & 3
causing burns disposed of in site bin. Installer
Site specific hazards
Additional risks encountered during the job that have not been covered in the steps above will be discussed and the steps, hazards, risk ratings, controls and responsibility
documented in the space provided below
Risk Name of Persons Residual
Item Job Step Hazard Controls
Class/Ranking responsible for work Risk Score
 Risk Class/ Name of Persons Residual
Item Job Steps Hazard/Risk Controls
Ranking responsible for work Risk Score
This SWMS has been developed through consultation with our employees and has been read, understood and signed by all employees undertaking the works

Print Name Signature Position Date

 SWMS Amendment Register
Personnel are required to sign this register to indicate they have read, understand and will adhere to the requirements of the amended SWMS
Print Name Signature Position Date

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