Team UOW Australia-Dubai – Desert Rose 2018

Safe Work Method Statement

Section 1 – Job Details

Activity: Unpacking Container 1 SWMS #: 01 Principal Contractor (PC):

Company Name: Team UOW Australia-Dubai ABN: Address:

Company Address: SBRC, University of Wollongong, Australia Project Address:

Company Contact: Clayton McDowell Phone #: 0418 638 686 Project Manager (PM): CONTACT PH. #:

SWMS Approved by Employer / PCBU / Director / OWNER: Date SWMS provided to PC:

Name: Clayton McDowell PM Signature: Date:

Signature: Date: Hierarchy of Controls

Person/s responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS: Clayton McDowell

Person/s responsible For reviewing the SWMS: Emily Ryan

Relevant workers consulted in the development, approval and communication of this
SWMS:
Name Signature Date
Luca Faidutti 26/09/2018

Laura Plocki 14/09/2018 Definitions

ALARP: As Low As Reasonably Possible
James Roth 24/09/2018 RRF - Risk Reduction Factor
PF - Probability of failure of controls implemented
Andrew Fitzsimmons 24/09/2018 RRF (for individual control) =

Ross Prandalos 23/09/2018

Residual risk =

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Section 2 – Risk Matrix

Consequence level ➔ 6 5 4 3 2 1
More than 1 fatality Single fatality or Single injury with Single injury of up Single first aid
Health & safety or significant severe irreversible Single irreversible greater than 1 week to 1 week of job treatable injury
irreversible effects disability to one or disability. of job restrictions. restriction. without job
on 10’s of people. more people. restrictions.
Regional & long Large scale Extensive & medium Localized & medium Localized & short
term environmental environmental term environmental term environmental term environmental Localized & short
Environmental harm. Complete harm. Complete harm. Remediation harm to areas. harm. Minor term environmental
remediation remediation not possible but Remediation maybe remediation is harm.
impossible. practical or possible. difficult/expensive. difficult /expensive. required.
Production halted Production loss Production loss Production loss Production loss
Production loss Production halted ≤1500hrs &
>1500hrs >150hrs ≤150hrs & >50hrs ≤50hrs & >15hrs ≤15hrs & > 5hrs ≤5 hrs
>$5mil ≤$500k & >$100k ≤$100k & >$50k ≤$50k & >$10k ≤$10k
≤$5mil & >$500k
Likelihood  Risk Reduction Factor (RRF)
Certain (C)
More than 10 times a 10 100,000,000 10,000,000 1,000,000 100,000 10,000 1,000
year
Almost Certain (AC) 1 10,000,000 1,000,000 100,000 10,000 1,000 100
Once in a year
Likely (L) 0.5 5,000,000 500,000 50,000 5,000 500 50
Once in 5 years
Possible (P) 0.1 1,000,000 100,000 10,000 1,000 100 10
Once in 10 years
Unlikely (U) 0.05 500,000 50,000 5,000 500 50 5
Once in 50 years
Very Unlikely (VU) 0.01 100,000 10,000 1,000 100 10 1
Once in 100 years
Extremely Unlikely (EU)
Once in 1000 years 0.001 10,000 1,000 100 10 1 1

Risk region Management controls

Red (Residual RRF >100)
Yellow (1 < Residual RFF ≤ 100)
Green (Residual RRF ≤ 1)
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Unacceptable / Intolerable Risk - Risk cannot be justified
ALARP/Tolerable Risk - Tolerable only if cost is grossly disproportionate to the improvement gained
Broadly Acceptable Risk - Need to maintain assurance that Risk remains at this level.
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Section 3 – Hazard Identification and Risk Control

Possible Safety or Responsible
Task / Activity Steps Environmental Hazards Req. RRF Control Measures to Reduce risk PF Control RRF Officer
Task Wide Risks Heat Exposure: Sun burn, Wear sun protection – long sleeve shirt, long Health and Safety
dehydration, heat exhaustion pants, safety helmet with brim, apply sun cream at 20% 5 Coordinator
regular intervals
Take regular breaks in cool shady locations 20% 5 Health and Safety
10,000 Coordinator
Drink cool water regularly 20% 5 Health and Safety
Coordinator
Total RRF = 125
Residual = 80
Fatigue Take regular breaks 20% 5 Health and Safety
Coordinator
Stop work if fatigued 10% 5 Health and Safety
Coordinator
10,000
Refer to Fatigue Management Plan Health and Safety
10% 10
Coordinator
Total RRF = 250
Residual = 40
Dust Particulates in Eyes Wear safety glasses with side shields (wear safety Health and Safety
goggles during high winds/extreme dusty 5% 20 Coordinator
1,000 conditions)
Total RRF = 20
Residual = 50
Unauthorised Personnel on Unique hi-visibility clothing selected 10% 10 Health and Safety
Site Coordinator
Single site entry/exit point 5% 20 Health and Safety
Coordinator
100,000 Sign on/off sheet 20% 5 Health and Safety
Coordinator
All Team UOW personnel trained to identify and 10% 10 Health and Safety
escort unauthorised personnel from site Coordinator
Total RRF = 10,000
Residual = 10
Task 1: Hazard 1: Ensure immediate work area is tidy prior to Container Team
Unpacking Tools Slips, Trips and Falls 1,000 commencement of task and ground is safe and 1% 100 Leader
free of obstacles.
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Task / Activity Steps Possible Safety or Req. RRF Control Measures to Reduce risk PF Control RRF Responsible
Environmental Hazards Officer
Plan your path and ensure area is clear of trip Container Team
hazards. 1% 100 Leader
Wear safety boots at all times Container Team
1% 100 Leader
Total RRF = 1,000,000
Residual = 0.001
Hazard 2: Use appropriate manual handling techniques Container Team
Manual Handling Strain 10% 10 Leader
Injury Where required use multiple people to assist in Container Team
moving loads 1% 100 Leader
1,000 Use assisted means of lifting where required, pinch Container Team
1% 100
bar, pallet jack, lever hoist etc. Leader
Take regular work breaks 50% 2 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 200,000
Residual = 0.005
Hazard 3: Check for sharp edges 50% 2 Container Team
Manual Handling Cuts Leader
1,000 Wear protective gloves 1% 100 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 200
Residual = 5
Hazard 4: Pinch Points Ensure hands and fingers remain clear of all 10% 10 Container Team
moving parts always. Leader
1,000 Wear protective gloves. 10% Container Team
10 Leader
Total RRF = 100
Residual = 10
Task 2: Hazard 1: Ensure immediate work area is tidy prior to Container Team
Unpacking Slips, Trips and Falls commencement of task and ground is safe and 1% 100 Leader
Miscellaneous Items free of obstacles.
Plan your path and ensure area is clear of trip Container Team
1,000 hazards. 1% 100 Leader
Wear safety boots at all times 1% 100 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 1,000,000
Residual = 0.001
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Task / Activity Steps Possible Safety or Req. RRF Control Measures to Reduce risk PF Control RRF Responsible
Environmental Hazards Officer
Hazard 2: Use appropriate manual handling techniques Container Team
Manual Handling Strain 10% 10 Leader
Injury Where required use multiple people to assist in Container Team
moving loads 1% 100 Leader
Use assisted means of lifting where required, pinch Container Team
1,000 bar, pallet jack, lever hoist etc. 1% 100 Leader
Take regular work breaks 50% 2 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 200,000
Residual = 0.005
Hazard 3: Check for sharp edges 50% 2 Container Team
Manual Handling Cuts Leader
Wear protective gloves 1% 100 Container Team
1,000 Leader
Total RRF = 200
Residual = 5
Hazard 4: Pinch Points Ensure hands and fingers remain clear of all 10% 10 Container Team
moving parts always. Leader
1,000 Wear protective gloves. 10% 10 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 100
Residual = 10
Task 3: Unpacking Hazard 1: Ensure immediate work area is tidy prior to Container Team
Steel Piers (Forklift Slips, Trips and Falls commencement of task and ground is safe and 1% 100 Leader
Moving, Unwrapping, free of obstacles.
Placing Individual Plan your path and ensure area is clear of trip Container Team
Piers) hazards. 1% 100 Leader
1,000
Wear safety boots at all times Container Team
1% 100 Leader
Total RRF = 1,000,000
Residual = 0.001
Hazard 2: Forklift Related Stay clear of forklift while in motion 10% 10 Container Team
Injuries Leader
10,000 Ensure bystanders are clear of forklift and any 5% 20 Container Team
movement occurring. Leader
Total RRF = 200
Residual = 50
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Task / Activity Steps Possible Safety or Req. RRF Control Measures to Reduce risk PF Control RRF Responsible
Environmental Hazards Officer
Hazard 3: Use appropriate manual handling techniques Container Team
Manual Handling Strain 10% 10 Leader
Injury Where required use multiple people to assist in Container Team
moving loads 1% 100 Leader
1,000 Use assisted means of lifting where required, pinch Container Team
bar, pallet jack, lever hoist etc. 1% 100 Leader
Take regular work breaks Container Team
50% 2 Leader
Total RRF = 200,000
Residual = 0.005
Hazard 4: Check for sharp edges 50% 2 Container Team
Manual Handling Cuts Leader
1,000 Wear protective gloves 1% 100 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 200
Residual = 5
Hazard 5: Pinch Points Ensure hands and fingers remain clear of all Container Team
moving parts always. 10% 10 Leader
1,000 Wear protective gloves. Container Team
10% 10 Leader
Total RRF = 100
Residual = 10
Task 4: Moving Spare Hazard 1: Ensure immediate work area is tidy prior to Container Team
Gyprock Sheets Slips, Trips and Falls commencement of task and ground is safe and 1% 100 Leader
free of obstacles.
Plan your path and ensure area is clear of trip 1% 100 Container Team
1,000 hazards. Leader
Wear safety boots at all times 1% 100 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 1,000,000
Residual = 0.001
Hazard 2: Forklift Related Stay clear of forklift while in motion 10% 10 Container Team
Injuries Leader
10,000 Ensure bystanders are clear of forklift and any 5% 20 Container Team
movement occurring. Leader
Total RRF = 200
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Task / Activity Steps Possible Safety or Req. RRF Control Measures to Reduce risk PF Control RRF Responsible
Environmental Hazards Officer
Residual = 50
Hazard 3: Use appropriate manual handling techniques Container Team
Manual Handling Strain 10% 10 Leader
Injury Where required use multiple people to assist in Container Team
moving loads 1% 100 Leader
Use assisted means of lifting where required, pinch Container Team
1,000 bar, pallet jack, lever hoist etc. 1% 100 Leader
Take regular work breaks Container Team
50% 2 Leader
Total RRF = 200,000
Residual = 0.005
Hazard 4: Check for sharp edges 50% 2 Container Team
Manual Handling Cuts Leader
1,000 Wear protective gloves 1% 100 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 200
Residual = 5
Hazard 5: Pinch Points Ensure hands and fingers remain clear of all Container Team
moving parts always. 10% 10 Leader
1,000 Wear protective gloves. Container Team
10% 10 Leader
Total RRF = 100
Residual = 10
Task 5: Moving Hazard 1: Slips, Trips and Ensure immediate work area is tidy prior to Container Team
Concrete Wall Crates Falls commencement of task and ground is safe and 1% 100 Leader
free of obstacles.
Plan your path and ensure area is clear of trip Container Team
1,000 hazards. 1% 100 Leader
Wear safety boots at all times 1% 100 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 1,000,000
Residual = 0.001
Hazard 2: Forklift Related Stay clear of forklift while in motion Container Team
Injuries 10% 10 Leader
10,000
Ensure bystanders are clear of forklift and any Container Team
movement occurring. 5% 20 Leader
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Task / Activity Steps Possible Safety or Req. RRF Control Measures to Reduce risk PF Control RRF Responsible
Environmental Hazards Officer
Total RRF = 200
Residual = 50
Hazard 3: Use appropriate manual handling techniques Container Team
Manual Handling Strain 10% 10 Leader
Injury Where required use multiple people to assist in Container Team
moving loads 1% 100 Leader
1,000 Use assisted means of lifting where required, pinch Container Team
bar, pallet jack, lever hoist etc. 1% 100 Leader
Take regular work breaks Container Team
50% 2 Leader
Total RRF = 200,000
Residual = 0.005
Hazard 4: Check for sharp edges 50% 2 Container Team
Manual Handling Cuts Leader
1,000 Wear protective gloves 1% 100 Container Team
Leader
Total RRF = 200
Residual = 5
Hazard 5: Pinch Points. Ensure hands and fingers remain clear of all Container Team
moving parts always. 10% 10 Leader
Wear protective gloves. Container Team
10% 10 Leader
1,000
Listen to communications. Container Team
10% 10 Leader
Total RRF = 1000
Residual = 1
Hazard 6: Shifting load Ensure team communicates on all movements of 10% 10 Container Team
resulting in crushing injury load or straps. Leader
to decathlete Ensure hands and feet remain clear of areas that 1% 100 Container Team
could result in a crushing injury. Leader
1,000,000
Ensure all personnel nearby are wearing safety 20% 5 Container Team
boots and hard hats. Leader
Ensure there are enough team members to 20% 5 Container Team
balance the load prior to loosening of straps. Leader

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Task / Activity Steps Possible Safety or Req. RRF Control Measures to Reduce risk PF Control RRF Responsible
Environmental Hazards Officer
Ensure load is secured to rolling skids (rubber 1% 100 Container Team
feet, bolted connection, or pallet jack) Leader
Total RRF= 2,500,000
Residual= 0.4

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Section 4 – Relevant Legislation, Standards, Codes of Practices and Specifications

Health and Safety Legislation
WHS Act 2011
WHS Regulation 2017

Applicable Standards:

Applicable Industry Codes of Practice:

DEWA Solar Decathlon 2018 - Health & Safety Rules
Safework NSW Code of Practice – Hazardous Manual Tasks – September 2016
SP-12 Occupational Health Procedure II – DEWA
SP-15 COSHH Procedure II - DEWA
SP-16 Welfare Wellbeing and Hygiene Procedure II - DEWA
SafeWork New South Wales Code of Practice – Construction Work – July 2014
SafeWork Australia – How To Manage Work Health and Safety Risks – December 2011
SafeWork Australia – WHS Consultation Cooperation and Coordination – December 2011
SafeWork Australia – First Aid in the Workplace – July 2015
SafeWork New South Wales – Guide for Unpacking Shipping Containers – October 2016
Manufacturers / Suppliers Specifications:

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Section 5 – Task Equipment and Qualification Summary

Required Personal Qualifications and Experience Personnel, Duties and Responsibilities

White Card
Team UOW Safety Induction
Ticketed Forklift Driver
Licensed Banksman and Rigger
Engineering Details/Certificates/WorkCover Approvals

List of Required PPE

Safety Glasses/Goggles
Gloves
Safety Boots
Long Sleeve Shirt
Long Pants
Brim for hardhat
Sun Cream
Hardhat
List of Required Equipment
Rollers
Socket Wrench

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Section 6 – SWMS Induction Statement

SWMS INDUCTION STATEMENT - The following persons have been inducted into the work activities described in this SWMS.
I have read and understood the content of this SWMS.
I will work in accordance with this SWMS.
If deemed necessary to amend this SWMS I will consult with my immediate supervisor and assist where required in reviewing this SWMS.

Print Name Signature Date

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