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Safe Work Method Statement

Project Name: Sandvik Asia Pvt Ltd


Company Name: Architects Evolution
Activity/Trade: Glass partition work

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Site Access Security M  All visitors to sign in/out and all person should have
General and Adjacent Tenancy Neighbors, Public and employee’s ID tags while entry on site.
Specific Site Access injuries  Security guard present when physical and electrical
system is jeopardized.
 Maintain complaints procedure records.
 Obtain relevant council approvals and display at site
entry.
 Induction should be conducted.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Vehicle movement at site Vehicle license should be check. M  Driver license should be check.
Ensure no use of mobile phone while  Speed limits should be only 10 Kmph while entering
driving. in gate.
 Stopper must be use.
 Vehicle parking should be designed near entry gate.
 PPEs. safety helmet, safety shoes should be wear
driver while entry in material gate.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Mobilization of Man power Unskilled person, personal injury, M  Medical& physical fit workers shall be deploying for Project
property damage manager/
this activity.
Project in
 Health check-up must be done prior to enter the site. charge.
 Safety induction & site safety rules & regulation shall
be done prior to enter the site.
 Mandatory & required PPEs shall be used by all
workers.
 Gate pass for all the worker & staff shall be provided.
 Tool box talk shall be conduct before start the
activity.
 Take work permit before start the activity.
 Job specific training must be conducted.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Improper Handling H  Work permit must be taken prior to start the work. Project
Fall of material  Ensure Training on manual material shifting to manager/
Fall of person Project in
workers by concern supervisors.
charge.
Improper Communication  Ensure only trained person allowed for glass shifting.
Material Handling Minor injuries  Ensure all the person will properly have trained.
Serious injury  Keep safe access & egress clean, neat & tidy

 Proper stacking of materials


 Use of appropriate PPEs such as nose mask, safety
goggles, rubber hand gloves, safety shoes, helmet,
etc.
 Ensure glass vacuum use for glass handling.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Storage of material Placing near access H  Ensure the material should be placed on the safe Project
Falling hazard area. manager/
Project in
Improper communication  Ensure no material should be stacked in access.
charge.
Personal Injuries  Material storage related safety poster should be
Improper illumination display at location.
Slip, trip, fall  Keep safe access & egress clean, neat.

 Fire extinguisher must be display in storage area.


 Proper illumination should be available in store area.
 PPEs- Safety helmet, Shoe, Shoulder pad, Hand
gloves.
 Do not stack material in access.
 Ensure use of stand for glass storage.
 Do not stack material on wall.
 Ensure glass vacuum use for glass handling.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Working at height Fall of person H  Work at height Training should conducted before Project
Fall of material starting job. manager/
Project in
Slip and trip hazard.  Only trained, authorized worker allowed to work at
charge.
Minor injuries height
Serious injuries  Use of fall prevention mechanism such as safety
harness, etc. wherever required.
 Use of fall protection devices such as temporary
work platforms or scaffolding, wherever possible.
 Use of appropriate PPEs such as safety shoes, hard
hats, hand gloves etc.
 Securing or safe keeping, as appropriate, of working.
 tools, material, equipment, etc. to be used while
working.
 Training / briefing of workmen on working at height
and use of all the above.
 Inspect the scaffolding/ladder before using it to
ensure that no parts are broken, cracked, or missing.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Glass fixing Falling hazard  Ensure glass vacuum use for fixing the glass. Project
Improper communication H manager/
 Only trained person allowed for this job. Project in
Untrained person  Proper supervision provides at work place. charge.
Slip, trip hazard  Safety officer should be available at work place.
Glass brake  Proper use of grip hand gloves while fixing glass.
Fall of glass sheer  Working area should be barricade properly.
 Safety poster and signage should be display at work
place.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Falling hazard H  Work permit must be taken prior to start the work. Project
Improper communication  Ensure Training on manual material shifting to manager/
Lacquered Glass Untrained person Project in
workers by concern supervisors.
charge.
Slip, trip hazard  Ensure only trained person allowed for glass shifting.
Glass brake  Ensure all the person will properly have trained.
Fall of glass sheer  Keep safe access & egress clean, neat & tidy
Minor injuries
Serious injuries  Use of appropriate PPEs such as nose mask, safety
goggles, rubber hand gloves, safety shoes, helmet,
etc.
 Ensure glass vacuum use for fixing the glass.
 Only trained person allowed for this job.
 Proper supervision provides at work place.
 Safety officer should be available at work place.
 Proper use of grip hand gloves while fixing glass.
 Working area should be barricade properly.
 Safety poster and signage should be display at work
place.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Person
Procedure (in steps) Possible Hazards Risk Control Measures
who will
(Break the job down into steps. (Identify the hazards associated with each Rating (Describe what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or
Each step should accomplish some step. Examine each to find possibilities that (See minimise the risk of injury or damage. Use the Hierarchy of ensure this
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
7.

Glass Partition Falling hazard H  Use of appropriate PPEs such as nose mask, safety Project
Improper communication goggles, rubber hand gloves, safety shoes, helmet, manager/
Untrained person Project in
etc. charge.
Slip, trip hazard
 Ensure glass vacuum use for fixing the glass.
Glass brake
Fall of glass sheer  Only trained person allowed for this job.
Minor injuries  Proper supervision provides at work place.
Serious injuries  Safety officer should be available at work place.
 Proper use of grip hand gloves while fixing glass.
 Working area should be barricade properly.
 Safety poster and signage should be display at work
place.
 Work permit must be taken prior to start the work.
 Ensure Training on manual material shifting to
workers by concern supervisors.

E - Extreme Risk: The hazard has the potential to kill or permanently disable a person H - High Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI ≥ 7 days
M - Medium Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a LTI < 7 days L - Low Risk: The hazard has the potential to cause a minor injury that will not disable a person (ie: Nil LTI)
Safe Work Method Statement

Personnel Summary
SUPERVISOR’S DETAILS

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: All workers must have successfully completed industry induction training

WORK ACTIVITY TRAINING: All workers need to have been trained in the activities outlined in this safe work method statement.

SITE INDUCTION: All workers are to be site inducted by the Principal Contractor, prior to commencing work on site.

OTHER: (List other training undertaken by workers): (eg: Confined Space, Manual Handling, Traffic Control etc)

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

N.B. - Copies of the above must be shown to the Principal Contractor during site induction.

LEGISLATION, CODES OF PRACTICE and GUIDELINES applicable to this work

All work to comply with the location H&S Acts and Regulations and amendments, Workplace Injury Management & Workers Compensation Acts

Additional Codes and Standards applicable to this trade:


Safe Work Method Statement

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: Time:
Comments:

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

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