Safe Work Method Statement

Project Name: HSBC

Address: Visakhapatanam

Company Name: Disha Interiors Pvt Ltd. Activity/Trade: Painting.

Address: jafarkhanpet Chennai. Office Contact No: 044-43523394.
Project manager : Mr. Asai thambi Contact No: 9176631102
Person who
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
will ensure
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of this
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See
Controls below as a guide happens
major task and be in logical could lead to an accident or potential harm below)
sequence.) arising.) 1. Eliminate the Hazard
2. Substitute the material or equipment
3. Isolate the hazard
4. Implement Engineering control
5. Implement Administrative control
6. PPE

Painting.
Ensure permit to work system.
Shifting the material from stored area to
May get muscle strains while lifting material M Trained workers to be engaged for this activity, Hse and site
working area and placing.
Ensure proper PPE’s(helmet, goggles, nose mask, jacket, hand glove, engg
safety belt, safety shoe)
Ensure the proper training and toolbox talk prior start job.
Barricade the work area, storage and display the signage’s
Manual handling for possible materials.
Take proper and safe body position before handling material
Manufacturers MSDS instruction to be followed for shifting the materials.

Slip, trip & fall Clear the unwanted material in walk way
Stack the material with proper arrangement that should not exceed.
Use hand gloves and nose mask.

Fire hazard Fire extinguisher to be ensured near the painting stacking area
Barricade the storage area and warning signage to be placed.
MSDS to be displayed on the storage area.

Paint spillage on the storage area. Dip tray to be provided for the paint tins storage.
Fire extinguisher to be ensured near the storage.
 Hse and site
Paint Application Back or shoulder injury when lifting paint H Training in manual handling. engg
tins Team lifting when required.

Possible injury if lever slips Read material safety data sheets & manufactures
Recommendation prior to opening cans.

Inhale fumes; contaminate skin, eye Read MSDS data sheets all ventilation
requirements are to be checked.

Damage from splashing paint. Training in use of P.P.E equipment when required.

Falls of ladders Training in the use of approved A type /scaffolding portable ladders

Trips over materials when rolling Ensure work area is clear

Skin damage or contamination Use P.P.E equipment such as protective clothing

eg overalls or long sleeves.

Paint spillage on the storage area. Dip tray to be provided for the paint tins storage.
Fire extinguisher to be ensured near the storage.
Barricade the storage area and warning signage to be displayed.

Safe use of ladders Falls, sprains and breaks H Inspect ladder prior to use – make sure is in sound condition, clean and Hse and site
undamaged engg
When carrying keep the front end elevated
Use two person to carry if required
Secure ladder to structure before climbing onto steps
Have another person near the ladder supervising the area to support the
ladder

Falling ladder if not secure Wear appropriate footwear when climbing ladders
Have three limbs on the ladder at all times
Never at any stage use hands to carry items on ladder

Injury from poorly maintained ladder Do not use l adder when broken, patched, oily or cracked rails, damaged
rungs or steps
Only one person stands on or works from a standard ladder
Working at heights.
House Keeping / Clean area.
Falls
Injuries to people below from falling objects
Dust Inhalation and entry to eyes
Tripping hazards while cleaning work area.
H Only approved A type(bathala) ladder to be used for height works. Hse and site
When working at heights above 2 metres, ensure appropriate fall engg
protection is in place
Identify any other obstructions
Ensure ladders are placed on a level surface
Barricade the work area and warning signage to be ensured.
Fire extinguisher to be placed near the work area.
Barricade area to remove any dangers to other people in the area – this
will isolate hazards and control the risks
Use mechanical cleaning machine to avoid sweeping. Hse and site
Pour the water drops to wet the surface. engg
Use of dust mask,
Inspect work / walk area for potential slip trip fall obstructions prior to start
of work and remove, if not possible mark with visible tape / flags.
Close work area to prevent entrance of others.
General clean of the area prior to starting activity.
Advisable to use dip trays for paint tins to facilitate better housekeeping.
Manufacturers MSDS instruction to be followed for the disposal of waste
paints and spillages.
 Personnel Summary
SUPERVISOR’S DETAILS
Supervisors Name & Qualifications: Name:
Experience:
Qualifications:
Supervisor’s Responsibilities: In addition to the above, the supervisor is to provide training in the use of this SWMS, issue PPE and provide training in the same, supervise the
work, ensure conformity with this SWMS, amend the SWMS when additional hazards are found (and if applicable, ensure all workers receive a
tool-box talk to discuss the control measures for the additional hazards).

DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH THE WORK

H&S GENERAL INDUCTION: General Safety Induction

WORK ACTIVITY TRAINING: Scaffold safety, Working at height, Manual handling & Operation of power tools

SITE INDUCTION: Site safety induction,

OTHER: (List other training undertaken by workers):

TICKETS, PERMITS or LICENCES REQUIRED to undertake this work (ie. Certificates of Competency, Confined Spaces etc):

Scaffolding & Power tools competency certificate

LEGISLATION, CODES OF PRACTICE and GUIDELINES applicable to this work

BOCW ACT 1996 & RULES 1998, TAMILNADU BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS (REGULATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE) RULES 2006.

SP 62 (S and T) : 1997 Handbook on Building Construction Practices (Excluding Electrical Work)

SP 70 : 2001 Handbook on Construction Safety Practices
IS 3696 : Part 1 : 1987 Safety code of scaffolds and ladders: Part 1 Scaffolds
IS 4014 : Part 1 : 1967 Code of practice for steel tubular scaffolding Part 1 Definitions and materials
IS 4014 : Part II : 1967 Code of Practice for Steel Tubular Scaffolding - Part II : Safety Regulations for Scaffolding
IS 13416 : Part 1 : 1992 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at workplaces Part 1 Falling material hazards prevention
IS 13416 : Part 2 : 1992 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at workplaces Part 2 Fall prevention
IS 13416 : Part 4 : 1994 Recommendations for preventive measures against hazards at workplaces Part 4 Timber structure
IS 7293 : 1974 Safety code for working with construction machinery
 Additional Codes and Standards applicable to this trade:

Equipment & Material Summary

PLANT and EQUIPMENT USED and MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY :

Serial Plant/Equipment Contractor WorkCover Plant Hazards Maintenance/service records and log books sighted
Registration No identified and by Principle Contractor prior to equipment being
(if applicable) controlled within used on site?
SWMS?
Yes No Sign Date

1
2

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT USED DURING THE WORKS (Attach Electrical Equipment Register if applicable):
Item Tag/Item Testers Name & Signature License Number Test Date Result Test Date Result
Number
Cutting machine ____ /____ /____ ____ /____ /____
Drilling /
Hammering ____ /____ /____ ____ /____ /____
machine
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES or DANGEROUS GOODS USED IN THE WORKS and anticipated volumes (Attach MSDS if applicable):
MSDS
Purpose Location & Volume Used Controls
Date on Site Date Left Site Product Name MSDS Date Attached
(ie. Application on site) on Site (& PPE to be worn)
(Y/N)
/ / / / Cement / /
/ / / / / /
N.B. - All workers must be trained in the safe use of all chemicals and provided with the PPE required when using and storing these chemicals. Disposal is to be as per the waste disposal methods
in the MSDS. Spillage and leaks are to be cleaned up as per the spill/leak procedures identified in the MSDS.
We agree that we have been consulted in the hazards and control measures and agree to complete the work in accordance with our Safe Work
Method Statement (SWMS).
We have been provided with training in all tasks outlined in our SWMS and in the Codes of Practice applicable to our work.

Employee / Worker Signature Date Employee / Worker Signature Date

1. 8.
/ / / /
2. / / 9. / /
3. / / 10. / /
4. / / 11. / /
5. / / 12. / /
6. / / 13. / /

Reviewed by: Signature: Date:

(Principal Contractor’s Representative)

Any changes, additions or deletions made to this SWMS are to be covered with the above personnel and the Principal Contractors representative at a
Toolbox meeting (Record date and time of Toolbox meeting below):

Date: 25.07.2019 Time:

Comments:

A copy of the Toolbox Meeting must be attached to this SWMS.