Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Level 6, 66 Smith St, Darwin - duplicate

• EMPLOYEES SHALL FOLLOW THIS WORK METHOD WHEN CARRYING OUT THE NOMINATED WORKS
  The personnel who carry out this task/activity must be involved in the preparation of and trained in this SWMS

• APPROPRIATE PPE FOR ACTIVITIES IN THIS SWMS:

  

• GENERAL HAZARD PROFILE:

  

• Prepared by: Ben Bandias

• Company: Virginia Plumbing Services Pty Ltd, Unit 1, 13 McCourt Road, Yarrawonga NT 0830

• ABN: 23 101 081 734

• Principal Contractor: Scope Building NT, 50 Marjorie Street, Pinelands, NT 0829

• Site Supervisor’s Signature:

  Sign

• Safety Officer’s Signature:

  Sign

• Commencement Date:

  Date

Name/s of person/s responsible on site for implementing controls:

• Ben Bandias, Director, 0417 270 522

• Luke Gatiss, Project Supervisor, 0448 161 532

• Date: 13/12/2024

Resources

• Qualifications required:
  Licensed Plumber, White Card/Construction Industry Training,

• Personnel Involved:
  Plumbers, Apprentices and Labourers

• Equipment Used:
  Oxy acetylene welding, jack-hammers, grinders, drills

• Materials Used:
  Copper, plastic pipe, silicone, glue, primer and cement

Applicable Standards / Legislative Requirements / Codes

• Health & Safety:
  NT Worksafe Construction Code of Practice - section 247(1) of the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011, 20 December 2011
  AS/3500 Plumbing & Drainage

• Potential Environmental Hazards:
  • Air Pollution (dust, fumes)
  • Noise Pollution
  • Spills to ground

• Potential OH&S Hazards:
  • Electrical
  • Plant/Equipment
  • Chemical
  • Dust/Fumes
  • Ignition Source
  • Manual Handling
  • Work at heights
  • Scaffolding
  • Light/Dark
  • Hot/Cold
  • Injury to public

• Resources:
  • Running Water
  • Power Source

• Hazardous Materials:
  1. Oxy/acetylene
  2. Welding Flux
  3. Expander Foam
  4.Glue
  5.Primer

• Fire/Emergency Equipment Requirement:
  1. Fire Extinguisher

• Supplementary Permits Required:
  • Hot Work
  • Permit to Work

• Additional PPE Requirements:
  • Hard Hats
  • Ear Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Safety Boots
  • Gloves

• Special Tools or Equipment Required:
  • Gas Axe
  • Two-way radios

• CHECKLIST FOR SWMS PREPARATION:

  

HIERARCHAL APPROACH TO RISK CONTROL

• ELIMINATION - of the hazard from the workplace or reduction of the risk;

• SUBSTITUTION - of the hazard with something that is a lesser hazard;

• ISOLATION - of the hazard from the worker;

• CONTROL - of the hazard by engineering means;

• ADMINISTRATIVE - including the adoption of safe working practices, preparation of procedures / instructions or the use of personal protective equipment. This is the least preferred option.

• HOW TO USE THE RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX:

  

• RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX:

  

Job Step No. 1 - Go to site office, fill out daily site plan

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Bad Communication

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Rare

• Risk Level:
  25

• Action:
  No

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  Good Communication

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Rare

• Risk Level:
  25

• Action Required:
  No

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

Job Step No. 2 - Delivery of materials

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Struck by moving vehicle

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  23

• Action:
  No

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  Supervise vehicle

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  25

• Action Required:
  No

• Person Responsible:
  Driver/Spotter

• Implementation:
  During Task

Job Step No. 3 - Set up site

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Public Injury

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  23

• Action:
  No

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  Exclude non-essential personnel

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Rare

• Risk Level:
  25

• Action Required:
  No

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

Job Step No. 4 - Adequate Safety

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Burns, cuts, hearing

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  22

• Action:
  Yes

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  Appropriate PPE, platform ladder.
  
  • Set up to manufacturer specs, on level ground surface.

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  23

• Action Required:
  Yes

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/ During task

Job Step No. 5 - Installation of Pipework

Job Step No. 5.1 - Identification of services

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Inadequate planning resulting failure to identify services exposing persons to risk of injury.

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  22

• Action:
  Yes

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  • Review ascon drawings.
  
  • Ensure service scanning is completed prior to core drilling slabs.
  
  • Isolate service prior to work where reasonably practicable.

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  23

• Action Required:
  Yes

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

Job Step No. 5.2 - Moving materials to the workplace via manual handling

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Unsafe manual handling exposing persons to personal injury.

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  22

• Action:
  Yes

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  • Where available, use mechanical means such as trolley, wheel barrow or duct lifter etc. to move materials.
  
  • Use safe manual handling techniques, keep straight back, bend at knees, hold object firmly, position item close to body, do not twist when lifting.
  
  • Break loads down to small loads.
  
  • Persons to be aware off personal lifting limits.
  
  • Where applicable use multi person lifts.
  
  • Store material in designated location away from walkways.

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  23

• Action Required:
  Yes

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

Job Step No. 6 - Use of Oxyacetylene

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Burns, fire, explosion, manual handling

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  12

• Action:
  Yes

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  • Appropriate PPE.
  
  • Fire extinguisher readily available at the location of works.
  
  • Housekeeping maintained throughout work area, remove all possible sources of ignition.
  
  • Ensure oxy gear is secured, flashback arrestors installed, cylinders and hoses in good condition, use trolley to aid manoeuvring of oxy gear, 2 man lifts if required.

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  19

• Action Required:
  Yes

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

Job Step No. 7 - Use of Jack hammer

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Hot burn, electrocution, manual handling, services in wall/ground

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  22

• Action:
  No

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  • Use of gloves when handling jack hammering bit or wait until it cools down before handling, ensure tested and tagged, use RCD protection, inspect prior to use, good manual handling techniques used while operating.
  
  • Use of services locator, identify services in wall/ground, isolate services.

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Rare

• Risk Level:
  25

• Action Required:
  No

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

Job Step No. 8 - Use of Grinder

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Cuts, foreign objects in eyes, electrocution, Hi velocity fragments, Noise, Dust

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  19

• Action:
  No

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  • Ensure safety guards installed, ensure tested and tagged, use RCD protection, use battery operated tools, inspect for damages prior to use.
  
  • Ensure angle grinders have stopped turning (e.g., parts are stationary) before they are moved around the workplace, Appropriate PPE: Face shield, Ear protection & Dust mask.

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  23

• Action Required:
  No

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

Job Step No. 9 - Use of Electrical power tools

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Cuts, foreign objects in eyes, electrocution

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  19

• Action:
  No

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  Ensure safety guards installed, wear appropriate PPE, ensure tested and tagged, use RCD protection, use battery operated tools, inspect for damages prior to use.

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  25

• Action Required:
  No

• Person Responsible:
  Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

Job Step No. 6 - Clean Up

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Cuts, abrasions and manual handling

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  23

• Action:
  No

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  • Correct PPE.
  
  • Dispose of rubbish in correct areas.
  
  • Correct handling procedures.
  
  • Put overstock in storage.

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Rare

• Risk Level:
  25

• Action Required:
  No

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

General - Using Hazardous Substances

Risk Score Before Controls

• Actual/Potential Hazard:
  Burns, skin irritations, inhalation

• Consequence:
  Min

• Likelihood:
  Possible

• Risk Level:
  22

• Action:
  No

Risk Score After Controls

• Job Step Control(s):
  Ensure handling/installation procedures carried out per MSDS.

• Consequence:
  Low

• Likelihood:
  Unlikely

• Risk Level:
  23

• Action Required:
  No

• Person Responsible:
  Supervisor/Worker

• Implementation:
  Before/During task

• We, the undersigned, acknowledge that we have attended the toolbox meeting on this Safe Work Method Statement and are fully conversant with the safety precautions included in this document. Attendees to record their details below. No changes to the work processes or SWMS steps are permitted without the change/s being recorded. All staff must be aware and agree to the change/s. The Subcontractor will advise the Site Supervisor/Safety Office who must approve the change/s before work can continue.

Attendee

• Name & Signature:

  Sign

• VERIFY SWMS EVALUATION/REVIEW CHECKLIST HAS BEEN COMPLETED:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Officer (Name & Signature):

  Sign

• Project Name:
  Scope Building NT
  50 Marjorie Street, Pinelands, NT 0829

• Subcontractor’s Name: Virginia Plumbing Services Pty Ltd

• SWMS Title: Suspended Sewer, Hot and Cold and Final Fix

• Date Completed:

  Date

SWMS Criteria

• 1. Does SWMS adequately set out Job Steps of the Activity to be carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Does SMWS adequately identify hazards (situation/source that causes harm/injury/damage) associated with each step of the work activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Does the SWMS assess the risk to determine the likelihood of harm and injury or damage associated with work activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Does the SWMS define the controls for hazards associated with each Job Step?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Does SWMS identify who is responsible for implementing and monitoring control measures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Does the SWMS list plant, equipment, PPE required to do the task/work activity and the licenses/certification/ registrations required for their use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Does the SWMS list training/qualifications/trades/prescribed occupations required to do the task/work activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Does the SWMS include all workers involved in the development of the SWMS.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Has the SWMS Training/Toolbox meeting record been signed and dated by all persons who undertake these work activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10 Other criteria (insert details)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checklist completed by:

• Position held:

• Date:

  Date