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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) PART 1


SWMS SCOPE: This SWMS covers general safety issues concerned with a labourer working on construction sites.
Business Name: DART (AUST) PTY LTD- Skillco Labour ABN: 49 610 641 533 SWMS Approved by: Tony Chidiac Date: 26/06/2023

Business Address: 2/341 Milperra Road, Milperra, NSW, 2214 Signature:


Person/s responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS: Tony Chidiac
Business Contact: Tony Chidiac Phone #: 0438 244 407
Person/s responsible for reviewing the SWMS: Sandy Oraha
RELEVANT WORKERS CONSULTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT, ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE TASK MUST HAVE THIS SWMS
APPROVAL AND COMMUNICATION OF THIS SWMS. COMMUNICATED TO THEM BEFORE WORK COMMENCES.

NAME SIGNATURE DATE Weekly Tool Box Talks will be undertaken to identify, control and communicate additional site hazards.

Work must cease immediately if incident or near miss occurs. SWMS must be amended in consultation with
relevant persons.

Amendments must be approved by Shane and communicated to all affected workers before work resumes.
SWMS must be made available for inspection or review as required by WHS legislation.
Record of SWMS must be kept as required by WHS legislation (until job is complete or for 2 years if involved in a
notifiable incident).

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR DETAILS Principal Contractor (PC): Hickory Date SWMS provided to PC: 26/06/2023
Project Name: Hickory Project Address: 13 Parker St, Haymarket
Project Manager (PM): Shane PM Signature: CONTACT PH. #: 0418 326 343
MOST
LIKELIHOOD INSIGNIFICANT MINOR MODERATE MAJOR CATASTROPHIC HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS EFFECTIVE
SCORE ACTION
ALMOST 3 3 4 4 4
CERTAIN HIGH HIGH ACUTE ACUTE ACUTE
2 3 3 4 4 4A DO NOT
LIKELY
MODERATE HIGH HIGH ACUTE ACUTE ACUTE PROCEED.
Review before
1 2 3 4 4 3H
POSSIBLE commencing
LOW MODERATE HIGH ACUTE ACUTE HIGH
work.
1 1 2 3 4 2M Maintain control
UNLIKELY
LOW LOW MODERATE HIGH ACUTE MODERATE measures.

1 1 2 3 3 1L Record and LEAST


RARE
LOW LOW MODERATE HIGH HIGH LOW monitor. EFFECTIVE

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THIS WORK ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING “HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK”
☐ Confined Spaces  Mobile Plant ☐ Demolition ☐ Asbestos
☐ Using explosives ☐ Diving work ☐ Artificial extremes of temperature ☐ Tilt up or pre-cast concrete
☐ Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
☐ Structures or buildings involving structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse
☐ Involves a risk of a person falling more than 2m, including work on telecommunications towers
☐ Working at depths greater than 1.5 Metres, including tunnels or mines ☐ Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
☐ Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor ☐ In or near water or other liquid that involves risk of drowning

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): ENSURE ALL PPE MEETS RELEVANT AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS. INSPECT, AND REPLACE PPE AS NEEDED.
FOOT HEARING HIGH HEAD EYE FACE HAND PROTECTIVE BREATHING SUN FALL RINGS, WATCHES,
PROTECTION PROTECTION VISIBILITY PROTECTION PROTECTION PROTECTION PROTECTION CLOTHING PROTECTION PROTECTION ARREST JEWELLERY THAT
MAY BECOME
ENTANGLED IN
MACHINES MUST NOT
BE WORN. LONG AND
LOOSE HAIR MUST
BE TIED BACK.
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AS 1319-1994 SAFETY SIGNS FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENT REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM SAI GLOBAL UNDER LICENCE 1210-C062. STANDARDS MAY BE PURCHASED AT HTTP://WWW.SAIGLOBAL.COM

POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEP IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
1. Reporting to Lack of training or 3H  Labourers should make contact with Site Supervisor before commencing work 2M Labourer
site the assessment of  The labourer should have a General Construction Induction Card (white card)
supervisor - capability may lead  Site specific induction including:
training and to personal injury, o Health and Safety rules o Exclusion Zones
capabilities property damage o Amenities o Risk Assessments
&/or environmental o Toolbox meetings o SWMS and JSA’s
incident. o Supervisory arrangements o Injury reporting procedures
o Communication arrangements o Hazard reporting procedures
o PPE required o All relevant workers are appraised for
o Site plans – showing no go zones for required competencies & for any pre-
pedestrians existing medical conditions if working
o Traffic Management Plan in remote or isolated locations

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POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEP IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
 Ensure all relevant workers have undertaken training and/or received instruction in the use
of control measures. Include:
o Working near powered mobile plant o Reporting procedures for incidents
o Manual handling o Use of supervision where required
o Correct use of equipment including (e.g. new starters or new equipment)
selecting, fitting, use, care of and o Ensure supervisors, foremen etc. are
maintenance suitably experienced in the type work
o Correct use of all tools used to be conducted
o Working at elevated levels o All workers are trained in this SWMS.
If working on height access equipment i.e. EWPs or scaffolding, ensure there are
separate, dedicated EWP/Scaffolding SWMS and that all labourers have relevant
training.
Exposure to silica 4A  Training and Information provided to workers on respirable crystalline silica (RCS) should 2M
dust include:
o Information on the health effects associated with respirable crystalline silica dust
(Provide workers with a copy of ‘Health Monitoring for Exposure to Hazardous
Chemicals - Guide for workers’: Safe Work Australia)
o Identification of RCS dust through Material/Safety Data sheet (M/SDS) or labels
o Dust exposure prevention
o Checking controls are working and using them
o When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if
something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes)
2. Working Crush injuries / 3H  Follow Traffic Management Plan (TMP) requirements upon arrival 2M Labourer
adjacent to entrapment  All persons on site should attend toolbox talk (safety briefing) to receive update on No Go
powered Zones for pedestrians, any hazards present on that day, emergency procedures and
mobile plant communication methods:
i.e. EWP, o Ensure an effective system of communication between machine operator, spotter,
excavator dogman, rigger and ground workers is established before work commences
etc. o Relevant workers must be trained in the procedures involved prior to the work
commencing
o Ground workers are instructed:
▪ Ensure an effective system of communication between mobile plant operator and
ground workers is established before work commences.
▪ Relevant workers must be trained in the procedures involved prior to the work
commencing
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POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEP IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
▪ Ground workers are instructed not to approach mobile plant until the operator has
agreed to their request to approach.
▪ Ensure ground workers are instructed on set distances to maintain from the
mobile plant while in operation
▪ Ground workers and mobile plant operators are aware of traffic management
plan and no-go zones
▪ Ground workers are made familiar with the blind spots of the mobile plant
 Labourers should check constantly for changing hazards while working
 Monitor work position at all times. Ensure:
o High visibility clothing worn at all times
o Do not stand behind reversing vehicles
o Allow sufficient distance from plant during operation (allow sufficient room for
equipment failure – such as arm/boom failure or plant rollover)
o No work is conducted in established “no go zones” for pedestrians
o Alertness at all times. Listen for:
▪ Reversing alarms/beepers
▪ Calls from Plant Operators
o Safety/warning signs, Spotters, traffic barriers etc. must be obeyed as required
o Work positions should be in clear sight of plant operators
o Follow traffic management plan requirements
o Note: Some traffic management plans may say that pedestrians have right-of-way.
Never assume this. Make visual and verbal contact with plant operator as required.
DO NOT:
 Assist machine by hand when in operation
 Use tools (such as shovels) to help move dirt from around the excavation during machine
operation
 Use persons as counterweights
 Walk backwards.
Contact with 3H  Never place any part of the body on or near machine while it is in operation 2M
moving parts -  Never push another person or engage in horseplay around operating machinery
Excavating  Keep shovels away from trencher chain and augers
Machinery.  Always wait for machine to work ahead before cleaning away spoil
 Do not work within radius of extended booms, near stabilisers or loader buckets.
Hearing loss 3H  Ensure hearing protection is worn, ensure it is worn by all persons throughout the period of 2M
exposure to noise.

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HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
Eye injury 3H DO NOT look directly at beam wear Laser protective eyewear. 2M
 Laser equipment on plant must be protected to ensure no workers are exposed to direct
radiation, radiation produced by reflection or diffusion or secondary radiation
 Ground workers are informed of laser hazards, with particular warning on the risk of looking
directly at beam.
3. Manual Musculoskeletal 3H  Use mechanical aids wherever possible. Ensure: 2M Labourer
handling - (MSD) injuries ➔ o Working vehicle is suitable for the task of transporting tools, materials etc. e.g. van,
pushing, Muscles, ligaments, utility - avoid lifting equipment from the boot of a sedan
pulling, lifting, nerves, tendons in o Trolleys / ramps are used where required to remove equipment from vehicles and
carrying, the wrists, arms, transfer of materials and equipment to the work area
setting down shoulders, neck or o Licensing required for relevant powered mobile plant such as forklifts
legs, muscles, o All operators to be trained and competent in the use of mechanical aids
ligaments or discs o Use in accordance with manufacturers instructions
in the back. o Training to include:
▪ Check that the lifting aid is correct type and size for the intended work
Muscular Stress ➔ ▪ Pre-inspection requirements
sprains, strains, ▪ Safe Load Limit (SLL) or Safe Working Load (SWL)
temporary soft ▪ Positioning of items on the aid
tissue injuries ▪ Safe movement of the aid
▪ Potential hazards in the work zone (plant /vehicles/people)
Indirect Injuries ➔ ▪ Set up work area to minimize travel distance with loaded aid
cuts / lacerations.  When using a lifting aid, ensure:
o Push rather than pull the aid
o Do not pull large loads towards yourself
o Do not jerk to get the aid moving
o Seek assistance if the load is too heavy or break down the load to make it lighter
o Never try to move or push a loaded aid or skid by hand
o Use proper lifting techniques when loading and unloading
o When going down an incline push, don't pull
 Where persons are required to lift without lifting aids, ensure:
o Lift within physical capabilities of individual
o Weight of object is known; avoid lifting loads more than 16 – 20kg.
o Extreme force will not be required
o Object can be held close to body (this excludes large/bulky items that are difficult to
grasp, or hot/cold objects that cannot be held against body)
o Flat, even floor surface, short travel distance with no obstructions.
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HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
oSufficient lighting
oSuitable weather conditions (example: large cement sheeting can be unsafe to lift in
high winds)
o Objects to be lifted are in suitable condition (dry, stable, even distribution of weight,
handles where possible, allows good grip, will not block vision, no sharp edges,
containers sealed, no chemical or other waste residue on object, etc.)
o Objects will not be lifted up/down ladders
o Repetitive lifting will not exceed 30 minutes at a time or 2 hours over entire shift
o Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) provided (example: snug-fitting
furniture removalist gloves, safety shoes with non-slip soles)
 Where Team Handling required (as last resort). Ensure:
o All members of team-lift are matched in size, skills, capabilities
o Number of persons proportionate to weight of load and level of difficulty
o Lifts are planned and rehearsed
o Person allocated to plan and be in charge of lift – all others to know their roles
o Sufficient space to maneuver
o Use aids where possible (lifting bars, handles etc.)
4. Operating Lack of training 4A  All relevant workers involved in the use of handheld power tools must be suitably trained 2M Labourer
power tools and deemed competent to operate the tool. Training of operators must include:
o Review of operating manual
o Comprehensive operating instructions
o Location of guards
o Adjustment of guards
o Removal of guards for maintenance work including any restrictions
o Actions, including who and how to notify, if a guard is found removed or missing
o Practical instructions on how to replace blade.
Incorrect tool 3H  Suited to the material. E.g.: steel, wood, MDF, plastic 2M
selection  Not too powerful for task. E.g.: don’t use larger angle grinder than needed
 Sufficient power for task – excessive force not required
 Low impact tools where possible
 Select tools with lower decibel readings.
Cuts, laceration, 4A  Always ensure that the tool is switched off and power isolated before pre-start check, 2M
amputation adjusting, changing set-ups or repairing
 Allow the blade to reach full speed before cutting, do not force the blade and always start
the cut gently
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HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
 Ensure:
o Blade has fully stopped turning before placing the tool down
o The lower guard has retracted to the closed position.
 NEVER:
o Operate the tool with the retractable guard tied back or the trigger tied on
o Place hands under the work piece being cut
o Ensure the switch is in the “off” position before plugging it in to avoid accidental starting.
Stay alert – concentrate on what you are doing at all times and be aware of kickback
You must keep your off hand out of the path of the tool in any case.
NOTE: Always turn off the tool when not in use.
Contact with 4A Ensure:  Isolate from power before cleaning or making adjustments 2M
electricity  Keep electric cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts
o Replace damaged cords immediately
 Never carry electrical tools by power cord
 Do not use power cord to pull equipment from power socket
 Unplug tool when not in use
 Check for damage or faults regularly during operation. Examples, if excessive
vibration occurs, stop using immediately.
 Expose power tool to rain or wet conditions
Do not:  Abuse the cord, never use the cord to carry the tool or pull the plug from the
outlet.
Fire / explosion 3H  Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres (i.e. presence of flammable liquids, 2M
gases or dust)
 Check that sparks do not enter flammable storage areas.
Exposure to silica 3H  Use coolant/water to suppress dust at the point of generation 2M
dust  If water cannot be used utilise a vacuum system if possible, to minimise dust generation
 Wear eye and respirator protection as required
 Wear disposable or washable protective clothing; vacuum the dust from the clothes or
change before into clean clothes before leaving the worksite
 Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics in areas where
crystalline silica is present.
Kickback causing a 3H  Stay alert – concentrate on what you are doing at all times and be aware of kickback 2M
piece of material  Kickback occurs more often with small workpieces
into a projectile  Check to make sure the tool is functioning properly.
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POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEP IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
Slips, trips & falls 3H  Do not leave tools on floor 2M
on the same level  Remove off cuts clear of work area and maintain housekeeping
 Power cord does not pose a tripping hazard to operator (pendulum plugs preferred).
Noise 3H  Wear hearing protection as required, ensure it is: 2M
o Worn by all persons throughout the period of exposure to noise
o Suitable for the type of working environment and the work tasks
o Comfortable and correctly fitting for the worker
o Regularly inspected and maintained to ensure it remains in good, clean condition.
Contact with hot 3H  Do not touch the tool immediately after operation, it may be extremely hot causing burns 2M
surfaces  Wear hand protection.
Vibration / Muscular 3H  Provide tools with anti-vibration or anti-kickback features where possible 2M
stress / MSD  Select suitable size, weight, type of handle, grip etc.
 Use vibration-absorbing gloves as required (particularly in cold weather)
 Suspend / support heavier tools if used repetitively
 Ensure triggers are long enough (approx. 5cm long) to allow activation by several fingers
 Use triggers that can lock into place for use over longer periods (more than 30 seconds at
a time)
 Ensure handles:
o Are cylindrical and approx. 4cm in diameter o Comfortable grip
o Allow wrist to remain straight o No sharp edges
o Grip length approx. 12cm
 Avoid repetitive tasks. Ensure job rotation and sufficient breaks
 Do not work in awkward or static postures for more than 30 minutes at a time or 2 hours
over entire shift.
5. Working at Struck by falling 3H  Use caution when working at elevated levels: 2M Labourer
elevated objects o Avoid using tools when working from a ladder
levels o Consider use of elevated work platform (EWP)
o Use tool lanyards to pass tools to persons at height and ensure tools cannot fall onto
workers below
o Ensure kickboards installed on elevated work areas to prevent tools falling off.
Falls causing 3H  Ensure all exposed star pickets ends/steel pegs and other protrusions are fitted with 2M
impalement suitable end-caps.
 Ensure:
o Correct size for bar/picket
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o Fitted correctly
o Regular inspections are undertaken to check condition of end caps and to ensure no
caps are missing and correctly fitted.
Slips, trips, falls 3H Identify all  Ground/floor surface condition 2M
causing injury hazards.  Experience of workers
Consider:  Weather conditions (rain, wind loads, fog, dew)
 Where ground surfaces may change level
 Check design to ensure that the equipment will support a specified load –
or ‘duty rating’. This must be clearly stated on the item
 Use all height-access equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions and for
its designed purpose.
Fall from ladder 3H Work positioning. Ensure: 2M
 Load rating of at least 120kg Do not:
 Correct size and length for job  Attempt to move or extend ladder when on it
 No damage, clean and dry  Slide down stiles
 Secured to work site (base and top)  Step up or down two or more rungs at a time
 Metallic, wire- reinforced or
conductive ladders should be avoided around live electrical equipment
 Face ladder when ascending/descending
 Ensure 3 points of contact remain on ladder at all times
 Ensure only 1 person working from each ladder.
Fall from platform 3H  Ensure: 2M
ladder o Trestle back undamaged
o If unfolding type, chains, rivets etc. are undamaged and functional
o Suitable height hand rail (900mm)
o Triangular flat plate bracing
o Correct size for job (platform level)
o Non-slip treads
o Large feet with non-slip mouldings
o Non-slip platform of sufficient strength for persons, tools and equipment
o Industrial rating.
Fall from trestle 3H  Trestles must: 2M
o Be rated for proposed weight and span
o Have an overhang of at least 150 mm and not more than 250mm at each end and be

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“locked” together. Example - clamped near the centre span to prevent individual
movement
o Have an unobstructed surface width of at least 450mm (two planks wide)
o Must be matched pairs i.e. the rungs should be equivalent heights and spacing.
6. Working with Cuts and 3H  Ensure work piece secured. Example: Do not hold work piece in one hand whilst working 2M Labourer
hand tools lacerations on it with a screwdriver etc.
 Use gloves when handling blades or sharp items
 Maintain visual contact with work piece / tools
 Direct cuts away from body
 Ensure grip and footing is secure
 Ensure tools are not carried in pockets or clothing (use sheaths, tool belts, etc)
 Tool handles:
o Non-slip, good grip o Guards or stoppers
o No sharp edges o Clean, grease-free grips/handles.
 If using knives, ensure they are suitable for the task:
o Correct size for user
o Correct size for task
o Handle intact and non-slip
o Use smallest blade required for job
o Stable and efficient at cutting required material
o Ergonomic handle (no excessive bending of wrists or overly tight grip required)
o Manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels have been read and understood
o Extra knifes and /or blades are available to use. (This may avoid using an
inappropriate alternative).
Contact with 3H  Check for concealed utilities such as electrical cables, gas pipes etc. before using tools on 2M
electricity walls or digging ground
 Tools are: o Insulated for electrical work (ensure blade does not extend into handle)
o Non-sparking if used in flammable zones.
Hazardous Manual 3H  Avoid long periods of repetitive movements 2M
Tasks causing  Avoid awkward, sustained positions and prolonged sitting
muscular stress /  Regular breaks
MSD  Ensure work is undertaken between shoulder and knee height where possible
 Avoid over-stretching or using excessive force
 Consider job rotation for repetitive jobs
 Avoid working in static positions for more than 2 hours over an entire shift or 30 minutes at
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a time
 Where possible use hand tools (rakes, shovels.) with extension handles to reduce bending
and need for excessive forearm and wrist pressure.
 To avoid rotational stress – always face the direction the fill needs to be moved in when
shovelling
 Tool handles are ergonomic:
o Non-slip, good grip o Cylindrical, approximately 4cm in diameter
o Wrist can be held straight o Majority of tool weight not supported at wrist.
Exposure to 3H  Check for asbestos, lead, crystalline silica (found in concrete, granite and stone). Ensure: 2M
hazardous o Wear required PPE and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE):
materials o Inspection – P1 or P2 half face (can be either disposable or cartridge)
o Sample removal / drilling – P1 or P2 half face (can be either disposable or cartridge).
Slips, trips & falls 3H  Do not leave tools on ground (tripping hazard). Store appropriately when not in use. 2M
on the same level  Sufficient lighting
 Area clear of debris, cut-offs etc.
 Ground / floor even, stable clear of trip hazards.
7. Wheelbarrow Musculoskeletal 3H  Check condition of wheelbarrow before use: (Do not operate if faulty) 2M Labourer
Use (MSD) injuries o Handles fixed and in good condition
o Tyres correctly inflated
o Tray securely attached
 Never overload a wheelbarrow or attempt to lift more than necessary
 If control is loss of the wheelbarrow i.e. it tips sideways, let barrow fall. Do not try to keep it
upright or back injury may result
 Do not overreach. Keep handles clean, dry and free from oil & fuel etc.
 When lifting wheelbarrow handles to start movement use the following method:
1. Grip handles with both hands
2. Straighten arms
3. Bend knees – Keeping back straight
4. Lift wheelbarrow handles using power of legs
Do not try to lift loaded wheelbarrow handles by leaning over with straight legs and
trying to lift handles up using a bended arm motion.
Slips, trips, falls 3H  Ensure travel path is clear of obstructions 2M
 Use planks or similar to traverse soft ground
 Maintain good balance and good footing at all times and avoid operating on uneven,
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slippery or wet ground
 Do not carry another person in wheelbarrow
 Never stand in a wheelbarrow to work at a higher level – always use stepladder or other
appropriate item of equipment.
8. Refuelling Fire / explosion 3H  DO NOT smoke during re-fuelling 2M Labourer
small engine  Ensure re-fueling is undertaken in well-ventilated area, clear of ignition sources
equipment on o NOTE: Ignition sources include pilot lights, stoves, heaters, cigarettes,
site matches/lighters, grinding, welding, power points, lighting, light switches, radio
transmitters, mobile phones, battery powered forklifts etc.
 Material/Safety Data Sheets (M/SDS) for all fuel products on hand
 Follow manufacturer’s manual/recommendations for re-fuelling
 Ensure fire extinguisher available and in date.
Diesel: Fire extinguisher – Water, foam, dry chemical powder, CO2
Unleaded petrol: Fire extinguisher – Dry chemical powder, foam, CO2. Never use water to
extinguish an Unleaded Petrol fire.
Exposure to 3H  Avoid breathing vapours or contact with fuel 2M
hazardous  If clothing is splashed with fuel, change immediately
chemicals /  Do not siphon or swallow fuel as this can be fatal
substances  Do not eat, drink or smoke during/after-handling fuel until hands are carefully washed
 Shower and wash immediately after work. Wash clothes in separate wash from other
clothes.
9. On Slips, trips, falls 3H  Clean up tools and secure into working toolbox/vehicle 2M Labourer
completion causing injury  Clean work area of off-cuts
 Sweep up all dust (avoid the use of compressed air) and /or empty extraction bags.
Silica Dust 3H  Clean up using vacuum or wet cleaning methods 2M
 Ensure an industrial vacuum is used with HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particulate Air)
 Use, maintain and store any respiratory protective equipment provided in accordance with
instructions.
Contact with 3H  Disconnect power tool/extension leads from power point before winding up, so that you 2M
electricity don’t get a shock if the lead is damaged
 Inspect leads and power equipment for damage
 If safe to do so, remove isolation locks/tags and test appliance for function.

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POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEP IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
Contamination of 3H  Dispose of waste to skips/bins provided. 2M
waterways
Crush injuries / 3H  Ground workers should notify the Site Supervisor when leaving the site 2M
entrapment  Follow TMP requirements.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE - CALL 000 IMMEDIATELY.


If work is to be conducted on a construction site (or a site controlled by another Employer / PCBU) Ensure workers have access to:
follow the site-specific Emergency Management Plan. Ensure:  First aid kit/supplies
 Adequate numbers of first aid trained staff are on site when working at heights occurs  First Aid trained personnel familiar with Resuscitation and emergency
 First aiders are trained and competent in managing injuries associated with demolition until response for electric shock
emergency services arrive  M/SDS
 All rescue equipment is in good condition, available for use and in close proximity to the work  Communication devices (check mobile phones will have service in area)
site.  Suitable fire protection equipment.
REVIEW NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
NAME:
INITIAL:
DATE:
PLANT/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT LIST FOR THE JOB (include Type, Make Model, SWL/Capacity)

1. Download the OHS Legislation and Codes of Practice Reference List 31105-1 from your tax invoice or go to OHS References.
Relevant Legislation & Codes of Practice 2. Copy and paste your State specific references relevant to your scope.
Act & Regulations (paste here) Codes (paste here)
 SafeWork NSW  First aid in the workplace code of practice 2019
 Work Health and Safety Act 2011  Hazardous manual tasks code of practice 2019
 Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017  How to manage work health and safety risks code of
practice 2019
 Managing electrical risks in the workplace code of practice
2019
 Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work code
of practice 2019
 Managing the risk of falls at workplace code of practice
2019
 Managing the risk of falls in housing construction code of
practice 2019
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 Managing the work environment and facilities code of


practice 2019
 Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
code of practice 2019
 Managing the risks of plant in the workplace code of
practice 2019
 Work health and safety consultation, coordination and
cooperation code of practice 2019

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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) PART 2


This SWMS has been developed in consultation and cooperation with employee/workers and relevant Employer/Persons Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU). 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 described. I agree to comply with safety
requirements within this SWMS including risk control measures, safe work instructions and PPE described.
OVERALL RISK RATING AFTER CONTROLS  1 LOW  2 MODERATE  3 HIGH  4 ACUTE
LICENCES, COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS (add as applicable)
WORKERS’ NAME JOB ROLE / POSITION DATE SIGNATURE
TYPE / DESCRIPTION CLASS NUMBER
Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

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