Macfab Westconnex M4 Widening SWMS

Work Activity: SWMS No:

Workplace Location: Rev No:
SWMS Owner, Address & Contact Details Macfab Engineering, 28 Ariel Drive Albury NSW 2640 OWNER ABN No: 19083121608
(RLJV / Subcontractor): Contact 02 6021 3333

SWMS Prepared By: Russell Sharp Issue Date:

RLJV / Subcontractor Supervisor Review Date:

Work Methodology (Explain the step by step sequence of how the work will be done) Environmental Controls
1. Jacking nuts adjusted to pre-determined RL levels Standard Working Hours are:
2. • Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Paint base of the posts
• Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
3. A forklift with jib attachment will sling and lift the safety screen posts Water discharge requires a Permit to Pump
4. Once lifted the post will be placed on top of Jacking nuts and double check the squareness with the barrier No entry to ‘No-Go’ areas without approval from the environment
5. team prior to works
After placing the posts the nuts to be tightened to secure the base plate before removing slings
Erosion and Sediment controls to be installed as per the Erosion and
6. Grouted before mesh installed – Grouting works to be completed by RCPBJV Sediment Control Plan. If conditions or activities change, advise
7. Environment Team to approve a revised Erosion and Sediment
Then the forklift with jib attachment will lift the safety mesh and install them ( will be placed against the posts) Control Plan. Notify foreman immediately of any damaged or
8. moved controls, or if controls at capacity are observed.
Securing the safety mesh on the post
Ensure all waste, including cigarette butts, are appropriately
9. EWP will be used for fastening bolts to top of safety screen mesh/cover plates and to unhook the lifting gear disposed. Recyclable materials should be separated.
10. The lifting gear will be unhooked once the mesh is secured on the posts Fuels and chemical to be bunded to 110% of the total volume
11. Securing the mobile plant after use Spill kits to be stocked and available at all times.
12. Refuelling the mobile plant Ensure all stockpiles are signposted with a stockpile number, and
stockpiles of asbestos containing material are covered and
13. Conduct housekeeping signposted with ‘Asbestos’ signage.
14. Client to check and sign off Ensure any material tracked onto the road is removed with street
15. sweepers.
Dust to be managed using watercarts and driving slowly over
16. REMOVING THE POSTS:
exposed areas when required.
 The posts to be hooked on a forklift with a jib attachment prior to un tightened the bolts
Report all environmental incidents immediately to the foreman or
 The forklift must hold the posts during the un-tightened process directly to Environmental Team if foreman unavailable.
 Follow step 2 – 14 above Refer all public and media enquiries to the Community Hotline
17. (1300660248). Notify Community Manager of any interaction
18. with any members of the public.
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Change management (Has a change in Methodology / Location of work / Environmental conditions introduced any new hazards? If yes, document below and re-brief workers – changes to be updated
immediately on next revision of SWMS.)
New Hazard Control measure Responsibility

High Risk Construction Work (Does the work involve any of the following)
Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres Work on a telecommunication tower Demolition of load-bearing structure

Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant Temporary load-bearing support structures Work on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines

Work on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic Work on or near energised electrical installations or services Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable
corridor atmosphere

Work in or near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5m or a tunnel Work in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning Work in areas with artificial extremes of temperature

Likely to involve disturbing asbestos Work on or near pressurised gas mains or piping Use of explosives

Tilt-up or precast concrete elements Work in or near a restricted space Diving work

HIGH RISK WORK Potential hazard Control measure Responsible

(from above list) Person
& WHEN APPLICABLE
Risk of person falling more Falling from heights  Inspect the scaffold access prior to use, ensure the tag is in date Workers
than 2 metres, when:  Report to area supervisor if you see any damage on the scaffold Supervisor
 Accessing the scaffold Falling objects  Compliant fixed edge protection must be in place when working above 2m. (RCPBJV and
access tower  Truck to use full railed edge protection system before any personnel access the tray of the truck Macfab)
 Using EWP  Competent and qualified operators to use EWP
 Check ground conditions prior to using EWP
 Do not exceed manufacturer’s loading requirements
 Daily check of EWP and harness to be completed prior to starting work. Ensure harness is tagged and in
date.
 Pre-start check to include sky guard activation test and use of ground override controls.

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 When working from EWP ensure that harness is worn and attached to the designated anchor point at all
times
 Do not stand on handrails of machine at any time
 Do not over reach when working from a boom
 Prior to starting work, an ‘Emergency Controller’ with EWP operator’s qualification to be nominated to
bring basket down using the ground controls in the event of an emergency. This person must remain on the
ground in visual contact during EWP use at all times. If visual contact cannot be maintained a UHF radio
must be used.

Work in an area with Being trapped or struck  Plant pre-start to be completed prior to works commencing Workers
movement of powered by plant or loads  Entry / exit site from designated areas separating mobile plant from people on foot Supervisor
mobile plant, when:  Minimise reversing (RCPBJV and
Plant and plant
 Vehicles/ Mobile plant  If you are require to reverse: Macfab)
interaction
entering sites  Assess the area around. Forward first before reverse
 Delivering materials Falling objects /  Use spotter – stand at safe area and using UHF radio
 Loading/unloading suspended loads  SEER for dogman on Franna and Telehandler/forklift in place.
materials  Only ticketed and VOC’d plant operator and dogman
 Operating a forklift  All workers not necessary for the completion of the task to stay outside of the radius of the mobile plant
 Lifting the posts and  Set up exclusion zone for EWP and lifting operations and this is to include the area underneath the EWP and
mesh bridge during the safety screen posts and mesh installations.
 Operating EWP  Safety screen posts and mesh are to secured on the truck during the delivery
 No one shall be underneath suspended loads
 Do not slew over the workers
 When required to enter the exclusion zone of an item of plant positive communication must be made and
buckets grounded / machine isolated.
 Lift using certified lifting points
 All lifting gear (chains, slings etc.) to be inspected, tagged and in date prior to use by competent and
ticketed dogman.
 Always ensure that the load is in a safe and secure position prior to removal of the lifting accessories
 Assess wind conditions prior to lift
 All lifts must be within 75% of the crane lifting capacity
 Routine lift plan to be completed for lifts below 75% WLL
 Lifts between 75% and 90% capacity must be properly assessed and require and approved lifting plan
 Detailed work methodology to be communicated to the work group as part of the task pre-start

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 Comply with SEER requirements to work with forklift:

 Detailed Vehicle Movement Plans (VMP) will be written to control the movement of other mobile
plant in the work area. This will ensure that they do not enter the forklift exclusion zone where
the dogman will be working unless called upon by the dogman.
 A reliable means of communication is established between the forklift operator, the dogman and
the surrounding mobile plant via a UHF radio.
 The dogman will remain in full view of the operator at all times as the operator is required to see
the load.
 The dogman will position themselves on the opposite side of the load to the forklift.
 Tag lines to be used to control the movement of the loads.
 Work Area Briefing: Presented to the crews during the pre-start brief. Changes to the site
conditions/procedures (if any) will be captured in the Change Management section on a
start/change card

Work on or near energised Contact with live  Conduct a site inspection to determine the location of overhead electrical conductors. Workers
electrical installations, overhead electrical  Apply an RCPBJV permit to work near the overhead power lines and comply with the permit requirements Supervisor
conductors.
when:  Refer to the NO GO ZONE of 3 metres from an overhead electrical cable on a pole or 8 metres if the (RCPBJV and
 Operate mobile plant / electricity cable is on a tower line. Macfab)
lifting operations  If work or plant is able to encroach on this clearance, Use a designated and certified spotter. Note: Tiger
battens do not protect from risk of electrocution or electric shock.
 They provide a visual warning only Identify all power lines and services.
 Maintain distances specified in the table below unless qualified

 If workers are qualified to work in the vicinity of overhead power –the following approach distances will be
approved under Overhead Permit

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Work on, in or adjacent to
road traffic / rail corridors,
when:
 Operate the mobile
plant and lifting
operations from top of
the bridge
Macfab Westconnex M4 Widening SWMS
 Worker struck by WORKING IN, ABOVE OR ADJACENT TO ROAD TRAFFIC Workers
traffic  CSE for Working with Live Vehicular Traffic – Hierarchy of Controls to be used Supervisor
 Mobile plant contact  Physical barriers (concrete barriers) to be in place when working next to live traffic (RCPBJV and
public Macfab)
 Do not stand / walk or sit on barriers adjacent to live Traffic, maintain clear deflection zones behind
pedestrian/vehicle
barriers.
 Tools and materials  Do not store materials directly behind crash barriers
falling onto the rail  Do Not work within live gate areas
corridor causing an  If required to work within live gate areas the following controls must be implemented:
incident or accident
 Concrete Barriers placed across the gate area
on the rail corridor
 Soft Traffic Management to be used if required
and live
traffic/pedestrians  Use of bump trucks if required
 Approved Traffic Control Plan to work above live road (e.g. lane closure and traffic controllers are in place)
 Struck by rail traffic  Exclusion zone for operating mobile plant and drop zone (on the ground) for lifting operation to be in place
 Mobile plant WORKING IN, ABOVE OR ADJACENT TO RAIL CORRIDORS
encroach the live
traffic  Any lifting operations above the railway to be completed during the rail possession
 Physical barrier to be in place at all times to prevent workers working within the rail corridor.
 Only workers that hold a current RISI/RIW card are permitted to work within the rail corridor
 Approval must be in place prior to any works in the rail corridor area.
 Do not slew into live traffic (road/Train)
 Maintain good housekeeping inside the EWP basket to avoid falling objects
 Shade cloth to be installed on scaffold adjacent to rail corridor to prevent tools and materials falling into the
corridor.
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Other Hazards not classified as High Risk Construction Work identified with Activity
Specific Safety Hazard Risk Control Measures Residual Responsible
(what can hurt you and when) Rating rating Person
 House Keeping, trips and falls Moderate  All tools and material to be secured and rubbish disposed of in correct manner Low Supervisor
 Do not leave any loose materials on the bridge decks to avoid blowing on to the live traffic All workers
 Manual handling Supervisor
 Ensure clean access and egress is in place.
All workers
 Use mechanical aids to position steel where possible. If mechanical aids are not available use
team lift or correct manual handling techniques (e.g. bend knees, load close to body)
 Noise Moderate  Work within project approved work hours Low Supervisor
 Wear hearing protection when using power tools All workers
 Darkness / poor lighting High  Set up adequate lighting at the immediate work area and access to the work area Low Supervisor
 Wear clear glasses All workers

 Inclement weather High  Check the weather forecast prior to work. Low Supervisor
 Drink plenty of water All workers
 Use sunscreen
 Report to site supervisor for any dehydration symptoms
 Oil/fuel spill High  Isolate the machine prior to refuel mobile plants Low Supervisor
 Use drip tray and funnel for refuelling mobile plant All workers
 Interaction with other work crew High  Maintain positive communication with other crew Low Supervisor
 Do not enter their exclusion unless allowed by them and safe to do so All workers
 Report to RCPBJV supervisor for any unsafe condition

Hot works when using grinder, oxy- Medium  Hot works permit in place and comply with the permit requirements Low
All workers
acetylene set  Ensure the area is clear from the flammable materials
 Fire/Sparks  Wet down the areas prior to cut where possible Supervisor
 Burn  Fire extinguisher in place
 Set up exclusion zones underneath where any potential for sparks drop from height
 Double eye protection to be worn when grinding
 Ensure the safety guards on the grinder are fitted properly and in good working order
 Mandatory and Additional PPE to be worn (face shield, gloves, etc)
 The gas bottles are secured upright
 Flashback arrestor to be used on both ends of the oxy-acetylene set
 Inspect the area around prior to leave site to ensure there is fire hazards exposed to the area
around
 Using chemicals / hazardous Medium  Read and understand MSDS for chemicals/hazardous substances Low
All workers
substances  Wear PPE as per MSDS requirements
 Store the chemicals as MSDS requirements, MSDS available on site

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Supervisor

Special Notes (such as other SWMS, SEE – Safety Essential Exception Request , SOP’s plans or documents to be used in conjunction)
Approved Traffic Control Plan

Assess the Risk – Consequence vs Likelihood (NOT REQUIRED FOR ITEMS CLASSIFIED AS HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK)
Consequence (Impact) Table
Risk Assessment Matrix
Negligible Minor Moderate Major Substantial
(First Aid) (Medical treatment) (Lost Time Injury) (Permanent Injury) (Fatality)
Almost Certain Low Moderate Very High Extreme Extreme
Probability (Likelihood)

Likely Low Moderate Very High Very High Extreme

Possible Low Moderate High Very High Very High

Unlikely Low Low High High Very High

Rare Low Low Moderate High High

SWMS Detail
RLJV Procedures / Instruction / Standards /
Permits applicable:
Plant / Equipment required:
Plant & Equipment Maintenance Checks required:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Materials required including substances:
(Copy of MSDS’s required for substances- to safety team)
Personnel Qualifications & Training required:
SWMS (This document) Pre-Start Briefing
RLJV Construction Safety Essential (CSE) Training M4 Widening Project Induction (All personnel)
ROL, Rail possession
EWP, forklift, truck
Daily documented inspections of Plant Maintenance as per manufacturers Guidelines
All Plant to be certified by RLJV upon or prior to arrival on M4 Widening Project
Mandatory: Steel-capped lace-up boots, long-sleeves, Hi- Additional:
Vis shirt, hard hat, protective eyewear, long trousers, sun-screen
Workcover Construction Induction NSW
All personnel involved must be briefed on this document

SWMS Implementation Monitoring: Regular Task Observation on this sheet

Who has been consulted in the development of the Ashish Swarup Chris North Phil Dyke

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HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION HEALTH AND SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Consultation Cooperation and Coordination (SWA)
Part 2 Health and Safety Duties, Part 3 Incident Notification, Part 4
First Aid in the Workplace (SWA)
Authorisations, Part 5 Consultation, representation and participation.
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 Construction Work (SWA)
Chapter 2 Representation and Participation Preventing Falls in Housing Construction (SWA)
Chapter 3 General workplace management Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace (SWA)
Chapter 4 Hazardous Work Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (SWA)
Chapter 5 Plant Safe design of structures (SWA)
Chapter 6 Construction work Managing electrical risks at the workplace (SWA)
Chapter 7 Hazardous Chemicals Demolition work (SWA)
Chapter 8 Asbestos
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE AUSTRALIAN AND OTHER STANDARDS – MAINTAINED AT WORKPLACE
Amenities for construction work (WC) AS 2865 Safe work in a confined space;
Concrete Pumping (WC) AS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment;
Confined Space (SWA) AS 1576 Scaffolding;
Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances (WC) AS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding;
Cutting and drilling concrete and other masonry products (WC) AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways & ladders (D&C, Instn.);
Electrical practices for construction work (WC) AS 3610 Formwork for concrete;
Excavation (WC) AS 31000 Risk Management;
Formwork (WC) AS 3850.1- Tilt-up concrete & pre-cast for use in buildings – Safety reqts.
Labelling of Workplace Hazardous chemicals (SWA) AS 2550 Cranes – Safe Use of
Hot and Cold Environments (WC) AS1891.1-4 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems & Devices, selection, use & man.
Hazardous Manual Tasks (SWA) AS 1742.3 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control for works on roads
How to Safely remove Asbestos (SWA) AS2397 Safe use of lasers in the building and construction industry.
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace. (SWA) AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites.
Managing Noise and preventing Hearing loss at work (SWA) AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Installations
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities (SWA) AS 2444 Portable Fire Extinguishers – Selection and Location
Managing the Risks of Falls at Workplaces (SWA) AS 2294.1 Earthmoving Machinery – Protective Structures
Mono strand Post Tensioned of Concrete buildings(WC) AS 4772 Earth-moving machinery - Quickhitches for excavators & backhoe loaders
Moving Plant on Construction Sites(WC)
OH&S induction training for construction work (WC) HEALTH AND SAFETY REFERENCES (ADD AS APPLICABLE)
Overhead Protective Structures (WC) Load restraint Guide
Preparation of Safety Data sheets for Hazardous Chemicals (SWA)
Risk Assessment (WC)
Technical Guidance (WC)
Tunnels Under Construction (WC)

SWMS Review & Approval

Position Name Signature Date
RLJV Managing Engineer
RLJV Supervisor
Discipline / Area Manager (SPE+)
Subcontractor Supervisor

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Subcontractor Senior Manager
RLJV Safety Dept.
RLJV Environmental Dept.

SWMS Sign Off

We the undersigned, confirm that the SWMS nominated above has been explained and its contents are clearly understood and accepted. We also confirm that our required qualifications to
undertake this activity are current. We also clearly understand the controls in this SWMS must be applied as documented; otherwise work is to cease immediately.

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