PAINTING AND DECORATING WORK

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

COMPANY DETAILS
Company name: National Painting Group NSW Pty Ltd Contact name: Dany Sawaya
ABN: 95 614 461 764 Position: Project Manager
Address: Unit A1 35-39 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015 Phone number: 0412655589
Client: INONE Projects Pty Ltd
Project Name: SMEG Warehouse
Project Address:
35-47 STENNET RD, INGLEBURN
Scope of Works: SWMS developed by: Dany Sawaya Date : 05/02/2024
Internal Painting Works SWMS Developed in consultation with: Armin Ameertabar
Nominated Supervisor:
Persons allocated to Signature: (All Duties and responsibilities: (List details of Qualifications / Certificates of Competency / Training /
carry out task: (List all persons working on duties and responsibilities of specific personnel, Experience required carrying out task: (List details of
persons who will be site are required to e.g., daily safety checks, maintenance checks, qualifications, certificates, training and experience and needed
working on site for the read fully and sign etc). to carry out the tasks required).
contractor at any time). SWMS).
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The SWMS has been read and signed by all employees on site: Site Supervisor: Date: / /
COMMENTS OR REVIEW AMENDMENTS
Signed: Date: Signed: Date:
Plant and equipment required: (List all plant and equipment to be used by Safety and maintenance checks required: (Provide details of maintenance schedules
contractor this for job). on high-risk plant, including testing of electrical equipment).
None
Hi-Vis, Gloves, Glasses and Hard hat, Steel cap boots as required.
Engineering details / Certificates/Approvals required: (Provide details Legislation / Standards / Codes of Practice applicable: (Ensure that work methods
required for work listed as hazardous or requiring specific work methods, e.g., comply with or exceed legislated requirements or applicable Codes of Practice and that
demolition, formwork, false work, tilt slab construction, etc). the relevant Codes, etc., are available on site).
N/A
WHS Act NSW 2011 and WHS regulations NSW 2017
WHS regulations NSW 2017 Chapter 3 Division 3, 3.2 & 6
WHS regulations NSW 2017 Chapter 4, part 4.4, Falls
Code of Practice: How to manager Work Health and Safety Risks
Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and facilities
Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss
Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Falls in the workplace
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Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks
COMPILATION OF SWMS
STEP Number each discrete step in the task in sequence - e.g.: 1, 2, etc.
ACTIVITY Briefly describe the activity to be carried out in each step
HAZARDS Identify what in each activity could cause harm to a person, the job, materials or the environment
RISK (1) The degree of risk posed by the hazard. ( Use Risk Level Matrix to determine risk ranking before controls implemented)
RISK CONTROLS What precautions or control measures must be taken to control the risk?
RISK (2) The degree of risk following implementation of risk controls (Use Risk Level Matrix to determine ranking of residual risk).
BY WHOM The name or the position of the person responsible for the implementation of the risk controls.
RISK LEVEL MATRIX
RISK LEVEL CALCULATOR
RISK LEVEL CONSEQUENCES OF EXPOSURE CONSEQUENCES OF EVENT OCCURRING
LIKELIHOOD
H (1) Potential death, permanent disability or major structural Death or Long-term Medical First Aid treatment
OF
(High level of failure or damage. Off-site environmental discharge or permanent illness or attention, required
OCCURRENC disability serious time off work
harm) release not contained and significant long-term
E injury
environmental harm. Will require detailed pre-planning.
Record actions on SWMS.
M (2) Potential temporary disability or minor structural failure or 1 1 2 3
(Medium level damage. On-site environmental discharge or release Very Likely
of harm) contained, minor remediation required, short-term
environmental harm. Will require operational planning. 1 2 3 4
Record actions on SWMS. Likely
L (3-6) Incident has the potential to cause persons to require first 2 3 4 5
(Low level of aid treatment. On-site environmental discharge or release Unlikely
harm) immediately contained, minor level clean-up with no
environmental harm. Will require localised control 3 4 5 6
measures. Very unlikely
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DESCRIPTION / TASK: SMEG WAREHOUSE
Internal painting
STEP DESCRIPTION OF JOB
NO. OR ACTIVITY
1 Select area to set up
equipment.
2 Set up of application
equipment
3 Application of
paint/coating
4 Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE)
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Date: 05/02/24
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
FINAL RISK
POTENTIAL HAZARDS RISK SCORE HAZARD CONTROL MEASURES
SCORE
Spills, trips, falls fumes. 3 Select flat area that is not adjacent to a set up bund 6
to contain any potential spills.
Spills, trips, falls fumes. 3 Open coating stored and rollers and brushes are 6
stored and set up in the bunted area.
Injury to operator from being exposed by 3 Coating applicators to wear task specific PPE. 6
coating splashes/ fumes and coating
onto exposed skin. SDS to be submitted and requirements to be
complied with.
Equipment is to be thoroughly checked prior to use to
ensure that everything is clean, secure and in good
order.
Injury, illness, permanent 3 Check condition of hard hats - brim or neck flaps, 6
disability and in extreme cases gloves, safety boots, sunscreen, high visibility
death. reflective clothing or vests, ear plugs or earmuffs and
any other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
appropriate for this work.
Inspect all PPE prior to use making sure it is suitable
for use.
Make sure all workers are issued with and wear the
recommended PPE as required for safety on the
worksite and specific to the activities and tasks; and
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5 Electricity and
power tool use
6 Using hand tools
7 Truck deliveries and
vehicle / plant and
equipment movement
on site
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Electricity /tools - electrocution
Impact injuries
Cuts and abrasions
Amputations
Noise – hearing damage
Flying debris – eye injuries
Burns – hot fittings/equipment
Tools – Cuts
Flying debris – eye injuries
Damage to property
Injuries to workers and others:
Traffic and moving plant -
impact and crushing injuries
Hit by falling objects.
Dust / fumes – lung damage
Slips, trips, and falls
Access and egress
3 Train workers in the correct use of the equipment 6
and supervise until they demonstrate they can
operate the tool safely.
Use tools and fittings to manufacturers
recommendations.
Check equipment is tested and tagged and are in
good condition,
- Monthly test and tag
- Submit electrical equipment register.
Device (RCD) to prevent electrocution.
Use stands and hooks to raise power cords off the
ground in wet or high traffic areas.
Wear the appropriate PPE such as safety boots,
hearing protection, dust mask or half or full-face
respirator, gloves etc.
Keep hair, jewelry, and loose clothing etc. away from
moving parts.
3 Use tools and equipment to manufacturers 6
recommendations.
Check tools are in good working condition; and
Wear eye protection.
3 All workers must always wear high visibility clothing 6
and boots and hardhats, hearing protection, dust
mask and gloves as required.
Provide clear access for vehicles to enter, exit and
move on site.
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Property damage
8 Manual handling – Strains, sprains, and soft tissue 3 Train workers in correct lifting techniques – bend the 6
lifting, carrying, damage knees to lift and lower, use thighs (DO NOT bend
pushing, pulling and Back injuries over to lift), head up, chin in and keep elbows close
holding Crushing injuries to body - never twist while lifting, lowering, or
carrying a load.
Property damage
Make sure load is stable before lifting.
Heavy and awkward items get help or use lifting
equipment.
9 Dust Inhaling dust can cause rhinitis, 2 Wet down area to reduce dust or provide ventilation. 6
bronchitis, lung.
damage, allergic reactions, asthma Use tools with water attachment to reduce dust; and
attacks and fibrosis
Wear a dust mask or half or full-face respirator.
Dust from sanding can cause damage to
surrounding electrical switch boards
10 Sanding Flying debris - eye Injury 2 Make sure all workers are wearing suitable hearing 6
Dust – lung damage and eye protection and respiratory masks when
exposed to dust.
11 Use of platform ladder to Falls 2 Use platform ladders only (not a frames) 6
complete task Slippery or unstable floor platform /
surface Ensure that your footwear is clean and dry before
Ladder use & ladder not fit for purpose. climbing ladder.
Fractures
Dislocations Only one person on the ladder always
Sprains & Strains
Cuts / Contusions Always ensure three points of contact while
ascending & descending ladder i.e., two feet and one
hand.
Always face the ladder
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Work within arm’s reach from the ladder & never
overreach.
If necessary, climb down ladder and reposition ladder
so you are closer to the task.
12 Clean up of work area. Dust, pressure, eye damage, poly 3 PPE- hearing protection, safety boots, helmet. 6
NPG NSW Pty Ltd are primer/fumes inhalation pinch points,
responsible for cleaning poor housekeeping, environment. When lifting take care bending and lifting, use correct
up and disposing of Hearing damage, manual handling. techniques. Proper disposal of waste material.
contaminated waste.
13 Working in line with Not following instructions, possible 5 At all times SWMS must be followed. If the scope 6
SWMS injuries, rework changes or conditions change, the SWMS must be
reassessed and changed where necessary to cover
the new situation. Supervisors/leading hands must
be present at the work face to review SWMS and
carry out a risk assessment with the work crew. No
work is to commence prior to action being taken.
14 House keeping Slips trips falls environment 4 Ensure work area left tidy barricades & tools packed 6
away.
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This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above
SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as
SWMS SIGN-OFF described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions and PPE
described.
LICENCES, COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS (add as applicable)
JOB ROLE / POSITION
WORKERS’ NAME TYPE / DESCRIPTION CLASS NUMBER DATE SIGNATURE
E.G. SUPERVISOR, WORKER, TRAINEE
Construction Card
Construction Card
Construction Card
Construction Card
Construction Card
Construction Card
Construction Card
DOCUMENT #: 0001 VERSION #:02
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above
SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as
SWMS SIGN-OFF described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions and PPE
described.
LICENCES, COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS (add as applicable)
JOB ROLE / POSITION
WORKERS’ NAME TYPE / DESCRIPTION CLASS NUMBER DATE SIGNATURE
E.G. SUPERVISOR, WORKER, TRAINEE
Construction Card
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