Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 049(A)

ABN: 57 007 347 515

65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: service@acgoulding.com.au

Installing ductwork to shaft/penetrations

Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls Risk Ranking Person

Break the job into steps what What can Harm you or others before controls are What are you going to do to carry out the work safely? After controls are implemented Responsible for
are you doing? list Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L (Apply the risk Hierarchy of control) H, M or L
implementation of the controls

MUST be inducted to site.

Falls, crushing, explosions, Site Supervisor/
H MUST attend Pre-Start meetings prior to commencing L
slips and trips Workers
Induction work
NO MOBILE PHONES TO BE USE whilst carrying out
Distractions M L Worker
work
Review work area conditions each day to ensure no
building materials or trip hazards in your working zone
or pathway to your working zone i.e. protruding pipe
work through ground slab. Site Supervisor/
Tripping hazards H L
Workers
Also check weather conditions – ie not to work in high
winds whilst working on a elevated platform. If this is
Take 5 review
so prepare another SWMS to deal with the conditions.
working area
for hazards
Co-ordinate at Pre Start meetings as to what is “live”
on site / what other trades are doing within the area.
Other services in the area –
Site Supervisor/
Tripping, dangers from their H L
Ensure penetration is secure upon arrival and the Workers
unfinished works
appropriate safety rails are in place. DO NOT start
works until penetration is secure and safety protections
are in place.

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Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 049(A)
ABN: 57 007 347 515
65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: service@acgoulding.com.au

Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls Risk Ranking Person

Break the job into steps what What can Harm you or others before controls are What are you going to do to carry out the work safely? After controls are implemented Responsible for
are you doing? list Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L (Apply the risk Hierarchy of control) H, M or L
implementation of the controls

Mechanical devices (supplied by Site Manager) –ensure

all safety requirements are followed as per the Site
Co-ordinate Managers Mechanical Device SWMS. Loading Master/
with Site Musculoskeletal Disorders
H L Site Supervisor/
Manager/Load (MSD) Workers
Prior to lifting materials from transport - plan where
Master for
the materials are to be located.
Unloading
materials from
transport Ensure pathway to the final location is clear of all Site Supervisor/
Tripping H L
hazards i.e. holes, unstable ground, obstacles etc. Workers

Preparing
Minimise quantity/length of ductwork for
materials for MSD H L
lifting/lowering (if awkward use 2 people)
installing Site Supervisor/
ductwork Workers
If using 2 or people ensure lifting/lowering commands
are clear and precise.

Ensure pathway is clear of all hazards i.e. holes,

unstable ground, obstacles etc.

Ensure carrying out the correct manual handling

procedures for lifting/lowering

Refer to SWMS for Manual Handling

Ensure you are wearing PPE for the task – Gloves

should be worn when handling ductwork at all times
and making sure you are wearing the appropriate PPE
for the weather conditions.

(refer to SWMS for PPE)

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Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 049(A)
ABN: 57 007 347 515
65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: service@acgoulding.com.au

Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls Risk Ranking Person

Break the job into steps what What can Harm you or others before controls are What are you going to do to carry out the work safely? After controls are implemented Responsible for
are you doing? list Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L (Apply the risk Hierarchy of control) H, M or L
implementation of the controls

Preparing job
location with H Limit timing of repetitive work (swapping of employees L
equipment to break up the job).
Site Supervisor/
Use tools correctly i.e. using the appropriate safety Workers
Hand Tools – components i.e. double handle grips for hammer drills
battery etc).
operated
Always carry out works as per Manual Handling SWMS
Hand Tools – MSD from repetitive &/ high Ensure tools are in good working order.
Site Supervisor/
Power operated force H Limit timing of repetitive work (swapping of employees L
Workers
Hand Tools – to break up the job).
Power operated Severe cuts M Ensure the power tools are tested & tagged. L
Hand Tools –
Electrocution
Power operated Site Supervisor/
Safe Guards are kept on at all times and in good Workers
condition. (should they not be in good condition do not
use – report immediately to your Site Supervisor)

Ensure all safety components remain on the tools (such

as double handle grips for hammer drills etc.)
Hand tools MSD from repetitive &/ high Limit timing of repetitive work (swapping of employees
force M L
to break up the job).
Site Supervisor/
Use tools correctly i.e. using the appropriate safety Workers
components i.e. double handle grips for hammer drills
etc).

Always carry out works as per Manual Handling SWMS

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Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 049(A)
ABN: 57 007 347 515
65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: service@acgoulding.com.au

Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls Risk Ranking Person

Break the job into steps what What can Harm you or others before controls are What are you going to do to carry out the work safely? After controls are implemented Responsible for
are you doing? list Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L (Apply the risk Hierarchy of control) H, M or L
implementation of the controls

PPE Cuts, bruises Ensure your PPE is in good working order

Scissor Lift Falls from lift Ensure Worker is trained and licensed. Site Supervisor/
M L
Lift tilting/falling Carry out pre-start checklist. (as per Scissor SWMS Workers
refer)
Platform Falls from platform, Ladders Ensure trained correctly for climbing on/off the ladder
Ladders slipping M L
i.e. 3 points of contact. Site Supervisor/
Ensure feet of platforms, trends, rungs, handles, hinges Workers
are in good condition.
Duct Lifter Fingers jammed Ensure all safe guards are in good condition and in
H place – follow ductlifter check list L Site Supervisor/
Workers
Lifter tilting/falling Ensure stable ground.
Installing Falling from Elevated Working Ensure hand and safety rails are in place before
ductwork to Platforms (EWP) H penetration is un-covered L
Site Supervisor/
shaft/ Apparatus tilting and falling Replace and secure duct and penetration coverings at Workers
penetrations with person on or onto anytime work has STOPPED.
persons below Check prior to lowering duct that shaft is clar of
obstructions, the shaft is the correct size, there is not
one standing directly below the duct.
Head injuries from services Check ground is clear & stable to give installers stabel
above. base to lower duct.
Eye/Ear/Breathing/Skin Ensure wearing the appropriate PPE being your hard Site Supervisor/
M hat, glasses, ear muffs, gloves & dust mask L
Workers

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Cliff Goulding Associates trading as AC Goulding SWMS 049(A)
ABN: 57 007 347 515
65 Grange Rd Cheltenham 3192 Ph: (03) 9585 7577 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Email: service@acgoulding.com.au

Activity Hazards Risk Ranking Controls Risk Ranking Person

Break the job into steps what What can Harm you or others before controls are What are you going to do to carry out the work safely? After controls are implemented Responsible for
are you doing? list Hazards individually, do not group implemented H,M, or L (Apply the risk Hierarchy of control) H, M or L
implementation of the controls

Limit timing of repetitive work (swapping of employees

H to break up the job).

Use tools correctly i.e. using the appropriate safety

Using battery components i.e. double handle grips for hammer drills
MSD from force and repetitive etc). Site Supervisor/
op hand L
drilling above shoulder height Workers
hammer drill Ensure lifting or lowering tool is carried out safety by
the 3 points of contact principal for EWP.

Always carry out works as per Manual Handling SWMS

Ensure wearing the appropriate PPE being your hard

hat, glasses, ear muffs, gloves & dust mask

Eye/Ear/ MSD from repetitive screwing Limit timing of repetitive work (swapping of employees Site Supervisor/
H L
Breathing/Skin above shoulder height to break up the job). Workers
Use tools correctly .

Housekeeping Tripping hazards All material is cleaned up at the end of each day and
Site Supervisor/
M stored/removed in the appropriate locations agreed L
Workers
upon by the Site Manager/Site Supervisor

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