Safety Pack - Risk Assessment, SWMS, Toolbox Talk

• Site conducted

  Select

• Installation Company

• Date of Inspection

  Date

• Description of Works (multiple selections)

  Select Solar only Solar and battery Battery only High risk: Electrical wiring / connections High risk: Edge Protection High risk: Harnesses / fall restraint

  • Solar only
  • Solar and battery
  • Battery only
  • High risk: Electrical wiring / connections
  • High risk: Edge Protection
  • High risk: Harnesses / fall restraint

• Customer Name

• Site Address
  Address

• Select the forms completed in this Safety Pack

  Select Risk Assessment SWMS Toolbox Talk

  • Risk Assessment
  • SWMS
  • Toolbox Talk

• Safety Pack Completed by

• Number of days job will take

  1

  2

  3+

• If the job is 2 or more days, the Toolbox Talk below has to be completed each day and signed by the full team. Make sure to familiarise any new worker on the job with the SWMS.

• If the job is 2 or more days, the Toolbox Talk below has to be completed each day and signed by the full team. Make sure to familiarise any new worker on the job with the SWMS.

• This assessment is to be completed by the Site Supervisor / Team Leader and should clearly specify any identified hazards not already listed

Setting up the job

• HAZARD: Site Access Security - Injury due to unauthorised entry
  INITIAL RISK: Moderate
  CONTROL MEASURE: Restricted areas are created around work zones and access equipment with a combination of any of the following; flags, bollards witch's hats and site signs.
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Hazardous Manual Handling
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE:
  • Use of Mechanical Aids
  • Team Lifts
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low
  

Installation

• HAZARD: Heights (Falls)
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE:
  • Use of EWP / Scissor lift
  • Edge protection, compulsory unless access or panel location impedes
  • Use of harnesses/lanyards and anchor points where edge protection can't be used
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Falling Objects
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE: Restricted zones underneath work areas created with any of the following; flags, bollards, witch's hats, exclusion signs
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Electrical shock or electrocution
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE:
  • All electrical work to be done by a licensed electrician
  • All solar and battery electrical work to be done by a CEC-certified electrician
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Slips, trips and falls
  INITIAL RISK: Moderate
  CONTROL MEASURE: Work area is to be selected to minimise tripping hazards. Ground to be leveled if necessary
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Hazardous chemicals, asbestos
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE:
  • Do not commence work!
  • Advise State or National Operations Manager if identified
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Noise, vibration, sparks and particles
  INITIAL RISK: Moderate
  CONTROL MEASURE:
  • Ear muffs or plugs must be worn when necessary (esp. cutting or grinding metal or tiles)
  • Eye protection must be worn when necessary (esp. cutting or grinding metal or tiles)
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Waste Disposal & Management
  INITIAL RISK: Moderate
  CONTROL MEASURE: Waste is to be placed in skip bins or appropriate receptacles at all times
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: UV radiation
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE:
  • Use SPF50+ clothing
  • Wear broad-brimmed hat
  • Apply SPF 50+ water-resistant sunscreen to exposed skin every 2 hours
  RESIDUAL RISK: Moderate

Site Clean- Up

• HAZARD: Dust
  INITIAL RISK: Moderate
  CONTROL MEASURE:
  • Dust created from the job is to be removed with a damp cloth, wet mop, vacuum or pressure washer
  • Masks or ventilators, eye protection, and hand protection to be used during clean up
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Unsecured loads
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE:
  • Should never happen! Contact State or National Operations Manager urgently if any incident
  • Second worker should always check that load is adequately secured
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

Electrical

• HAZARD: Fault or Short Circuit Current from the battery
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE: Strictly follow manufacturer’s instructions for wiring and connections. Use standard precautions for working with electricity
  RESIDUAL RISK: Moderate

• HAZARD: Live Conductors
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE: As above, plus assess potential live components before starting and disconnect supply or seal with tape where necessary
  RESIDUAL RISK: Moderate

Installation

• HAZARD: Energy Hazard - Arc Flash
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE: Follow manufacturer’s instructions, check for damage, remove metal objects, set arc flash boundary
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Mechanical Hazard - Crushing by Weight
  INITIAL RISK: High
  CONTROL MEASURE: Follow instructions from battery and mechanical lift manufacturers. Check level ground, stabilise load with 2 people
  RESIDUAL RISK: Moderate

• HAZARD: Fire Hazard - high temps, over and under voltage and /or charging
  INITIAL RISK: Low
  CONTROL MEASURE: SOSI's CEC-approved batteries are not expected to create a fire hazard. Basic handling precautions are to be observed
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Chemical Hazard - puncture or failure of battery casing
  INITIAL RISK: Low
  CONTROL MEASURE: SOSI's CEC-approved batteries are not expected to create a chemical hazard. Assess if the battery could be struck by vehicles etc, and install protections such as bollards as necessary
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Explosive Gas Hazard
  INITIAL RISK: Low
  CONTROL MEASURE: SOSI's CEC-approved batteries are not expected to create a gas hazard
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

• HAZARD: Toxic Fumes Hazard
  INITIAL RISK: Low
  CONTROL MEASURE: SOSI’s CEC-approved batteries are not expected to create a toxic fume hazard
  RESIDUAL RISK: Low

Other Hazards Identified

• Have you identified other hazards

  Select Completed, additional hazards identified Completed, no other hazards identified Not completed (explain)

  • Completed, additional hazards identified
  • Completed, no other hazards identified
  • Not completed (explain)

• If yes, specify the hazard(s), initial risk (High, Medium, Low), control measures, and residual risk

Equipment Used

• A Pre-Start Check must be completed for any of the following equipment being used on this job

• Is a Ladder present? If yes, provide wide shot showing setup

  Yes

  No

• Is the Ladder secured? If yes, provide photo showing attachment to roof

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile Plant / EWP? If yes, provide photo in operating location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NOTE: Edge protection is the expected safety method in every situation. There must be clear and valid reasons if EP is not used

• Is Edge Protection being used? If yes, provide photos showing full length of EP on each array

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, how many metres of roof are lined with EP

• If no Edge Protection, why not

• Is Harness/Lanyard being used (this is compliant for 1 to 3 panel arrays)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, provide photos showing roofers in their harnesses and secured to a visible anchor point

  Media

• Mechanical Lift Device in use (for battery installations)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE

• Please select all PPE required on this job [ensure all PPE meets Australian Standards. Inspect and replace PPE as needed]

  Select Compulsory: Foot, Eye, Head, Hearing, Hand Protection Sun Protection Respirator (half or full)) Dust Mask Fall Arrest Equipment High Visibility

  • Compulsory: Foot, Eye, Head, Hearing, Hand Protection
  • Sun Protection
  • Respirator (half or full))
  • Dust Mask
  • Fall Arrest Equipment
  • High Visibility

• Can you undertake the work safely?

  Yes

  No

• If the answer is no, DO NOT COMMENCE WORK. Contact Stuart Collins on 0447155272

• Additional Safety Notes

• Risk Assessment completed and includes any additional identified hazards

  Select Completed, additional hazards identified Completed, no other hazards identified Not completed (explain)

  • Completed, additional hazards identified
  • Completed, no other hazards identified
  • Not completed (explain)

• Provide details of why assessment not completed

• Completed by

  Sign

• This SWMS is to be completed by the same site supervisor / team leader who did the risk assessment

• Risk rating of activity

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Spot On Solar International Pty Ltd
  Head Office: Unit 4, 19 Balook Drive, Beresfield, NSW, 2322, Australia
  Phone: 02 4954 6768
  
  ABN: 39 651 256 594
  
  
  Name of Person Supervising Work: Stuart Collins - National Operations Manager
  Phone Number of Person Supervising Work: 0447 155 272
  
  Name & Phone Number of Responsible Person for Review of SWMS: Stuart Collins - 0447 155 272
  Name & Phone Number of Responsible Person for Compliance: Stuart Collins - 0447 155 272

Use of SWMS

• This SWMS covers general aspects associated with installation of solar panels on a roof and battery storage against a wall. This includes working at heights, harness use, power tools, electrical installation, and panels, inverter and battery installation. This SWMS is not intended for use as a stand-alone procedure. It should be used in conjunction with existing Corporate Solar SWMS & SWIs or CEC Council Best Practice Procedures. In particular, this SWMS should be used with the latest versions of SWMS_02_Working at Heights, SWMS_03_Electrical Work, SWI_08_Scissor Lift, SWI_01_Drilling, SWMS_04_Site Inspection and best practice Manual Handling Procedures.

ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY MUST HAVE THIS SWMS COMMUNICATED TO THEM BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

• I confirm that daily Tool Box Talks have been undertaken to identify, control and communicate additional site hazards. I understand that work must cease immediately if an incident or near miss occurs, and it must be reported. SWMS can only be amended in consultation with relevant persons. Amendments must be approved by Stuart Collins and then communicated to all affected workers before work resumes.

Solar and/or Battery Installation SWMS

• Check the SWMS attached. All workers must be familiar with its content

Additional Hazards on the Day of Works

• Additional hazards noted

  Select Completed, additional hazards identified Completed, no other hazards identified Not completed (explain)

  • Completed, additional hazards identified
  • Completed, no other hazards identified
  • Not completed (explain)

• Describe hazard Risk score (use risk matrix) Safety controls implemented Residual risk score Person responsible

SWMS Compliance Statement

• This SWMS has been developed in consultation with the workers and has been read and signed by all workers involved in this activity. Training required by workers to complete the work:
  1. Introduction to SWMS
  2. General Construction Induction Card (white card)
  3. Working at Heights Card
  
  Plant and Equipment to be used on site:
  List items in the pre-start risk assessment
  Comply with inspection and maintenance requirements of equipment and equipment
  Daily inspection of EWP, ladders and power tools
  Mains-connected power tools inspected and tagged monthly

• High Risk Work:
  Working on or near energised electrical installations
  Potential for falls greater than 2 metres

• Frequency of site/workplace inspections:
  Site inspections will be completed daily by SOSI's Site Supervisor
  Matters of importance will be raised in the daily Toolbox Talk
  Inspect with attention to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011

• Relevant legislation:
  Regulation 2017, workplace injury management and workers compensation act 1998 no. 86, AS 1269.3 Occupational Noise Management, AS 1337 Eye Protection for Industrial Situations 1992, AS 1801 Industrial Safety Helmets 1997, AS 2210.0 &AS 2210.2 Safety Footwear 1994. Safe Work Australia Codes of Practice, Construction Work, Managing the Risk of Falls, Work Health and Safety Consultation, Co-operation and Co-ordination, Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, First Aid in the Workplace, Hazardous Manual Tasks and How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks

• Supervisor Declaration: I am the person responsible for site supervision of the work, inspecting and approving work areas, compliance with SWMS, protective measures, plant, equipment and power tools

  Sign

• Meeting documented by Site Supervisor / Team Leader

  Yes

  No

• Issues Discussed: • Site Setup • Roof Setup • Fall from Heights • Rescue Plan • Roof Access / Ladder Setup • Falling Objects • Electrical Connections • Weather Conditions/Protection • Waste Disposal • Additional hazards outlined in the above Risk Assessment and SWMS

• All signatories to this Toolbox Talk are aware that it is mandatory at SOSI's sites to have Edge Protection installed unless only harnesses can be used

• The following safety issues, not previously identified, were raised by team members and discussed. Type 'nil' if nothing further was identified.

Worker Declaration (SWMS and Toolbox Talk)

• I confirm that I have read and understood the SWMS provided for the work at hand. Furthermore, I confirm that I have attended the Toolbox Talk and fully understand the procedures and protocols that have been outlined in the meeting. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to follow these procedures and protocols to ensure the safety of myself and those around me.
  By signing below, I certify that I have read and understood the SWMS and the Toolbox Talk, and I agree to abide by all procedures and protocols outlined therein.

Installer

• Name and Signature

  Sign