Safe Work Method Statement

Use of Master Builders Generic Safe Work Method Statements Disclaimer: The Master Builders Association of Victoria expressly disclaim all and any liability to any person in respect of anything, and of consequence of anything done or omitted to be done by any or such person in reliance, whether wholly or partially on this generic safe work method statement. Rules for the use of Master Builders generic SWMS 1. This generic SWMS is provided as a sample. It is not to be used by a builder or subcontractor for the purpose of managing safety on their projects. It can be used as a template to enable builders and subcontractors to produce their own SWMS. Master Builders have carbon copy pads available for sale to enable builders/subcontractors to produce their own SWMS. 2. Employers intending to use this SWMS as a template for their own SWMS must ensure they consult with their employees, including their Health and Safety Representatives, prior to its introduction. 3. Builders and subcontractors must ensure that their SWMS is relevant to the project at hand. Generic SWMS should not be used unless precautions have been taken to ensure that the document adequately addresses the hazards and risks relevant to each particular project. 4. Builders and subcontractors intending to use this sample SWMS as a template for their own generic SWMS, without making any changes to the detail, must ensure that they adhere to and implement all of the relevant risk controls. 5. The range of generic SWMS provided by Master Builders are not sufficiently broad enough to cover all hazards or risks encountered by builders and subcontractors. It does not cover the full list of requirements for which SWMS are specifically required under the OHS Construction Regulations. It is important that the builder or subcontractor undertake their own hazard identification and risk control process relevant for each particular task. It is highly recommended that persons who are responsible for preparing and reviewing SWMS undertake training so as to understand the process of identifying and controlling risks in the workplace.

Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS. All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.

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Company Name Site Name Safe Work Method Statement 70 No ______ Page Contractor Activity of

Concrete Formwork Suspended Slab

Permit to Work Requirement Yes No

Who is responsible?
Write the name of the person responsible (supervisor or above) to implement the control measures identified.

Tasks
List the tasks required to perform the activity in the sequence they are carried out.

Hazards and Risks

What can harm you - Hazards? What can happen - Risks?

Risk control measures

List the control measures required to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury and detail how the control measures will be put in place.

General Planning

Entry to site Unloading & moving equipment

Inadequate training, task specific injuries due to inexperience Inadequate consultation or failure to Provide appropriate equipment. Entry to unsafe areas, movement of site Personnel vehicles, plant & equipment Fall from vehicle, slips & falls Manual handling injuries Cuts, splinters & abrasions Hit by machinery such as forklift

Consultation and training employees. Job preparation & planning. General induction training Report to site office for induction. Risk assessment / training employees Park vehicle in clear, level & safe area. Training employees in manual Training employees in the use of PPE equipment such as gloves. Team lifting Ensure driver is suitably trained to operate machinery. Plant & equipment to be maintained, operator to be licensed. The training & use of P.P.E equipment Such as high visible vests & hard hats. Training in manual handling & PPE Ensure area is clear of debris. Training in manual handling and correct way to lift frames. Team lifting.

Placing sole plates Initial set-up of ground frames.

Manual handling injuries. Slips, trips & falls on unstable ground. Manual handling injuries when lifting frames.

Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS. All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.

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Struck by frames Crushing or jammed fingers & hands. Placing working bearer & joists. Strains, sprains, back & shoulder injuries, Hit in the face by planks. Ensure first frames are adequately braced and secured correctly. Training in the use of PPE equipment Ensure frames are correct way up & pins will lock properly. Extra care taken in wet and slippery conditions. Training in manual handling. Ensure both ends of bearers are supported & bearers arent to long. Team lifting, Job rotation. Care taken when lifting green or wet timbers. Extra care taken in windy conditions. Inspection for faulty or damaged planks Training in working at heights. Extra care taken in wet conditions. Ensure joists are placed on the flat until secured. Ensure bearers & joists have enough overlap. Position body when lifting and moving materials. Hit by falling objects from above Fall from aluminium ladders. Placing Form ply Deck. Strains, sprains, back & shoulder injuries when lifting ply sheets. Training in the use of PPE equipment such as hard hats. Be aware of persons working above. Ensure ground is level and even when setting up ladders. Training in the use of ladders. Training in manual handling and correct lifting procedures. Team lifting and job rotation. Position and balance body properly when moving or lifting sheets. Ensure nails are hammered flush on deck. Extra care taken in windy conditions

Fall from working bearers & joists. Placing working bearer & joists. (Cont)

Slip or fall over objects on the deck.

Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS. All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.

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Placing Form ply Deck. (Cont) Slip or fall over objects on the deck. Take care on deck when wet and oily. Maintain and sweep deck of saw dust to eliminate slippery deck. Ensure all penetrations are covered or handrails have been installed. Installation of perimeter protection. Lift extension leads off deck. Remove off cuts and waste materials, maintain a clear deck. Secure bulk plywood from blowing off deck. Remove ply off cuts. Test & tagging of electrical equipment. Maintain register for electrical equipment. Use earth leakage switches on main supply and portable generators. Training in the set up of power leads. Training in the use of PPE equipment such as ear & eye protection. Training in the correct PPE equipment when using hazardous substances. Supply MSDS data for site records. Consider alternative materials or substances. Follow safe use of substance instructions. Training in the use of power tools. Training in the use of PPE equipment. Training in manual handling and correct lifting procedures. Team lifting and job rotation. Position body use correct position when bending to let down jacks. Job rotation with all employees. Team lifting when passing down materials. Training in the use of PPE equipment.

Hit by objects off deck Electric shock or electrocution when cutting materials.

Damage to ears and eyes. Inhalation of dust and vapours.

Placing Form ply Deck. (Cont) Stripping Formwork.

Serious cut and abrasions from cutting ply wood. Strains, sprains, back & shoulder injuries

Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS. All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.

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Slips, trips and falls due to insufficient lighting. Fall from frames or working platform. Stripping Formwork. (Cont) Cuts, abrasions and puncture wounds. Ensure sufficient lighting. Clear access ways of waste or materials. Strip and remove materials progressively and clean up as you go. Training in working at heights. Care taken when climbing on bracing or frames. Extra care taken in wet and slippery conditions. Training in the use of PPE equipment. Remove nails from material progressively, clean up and stack. Control lowering of deck. Training in the use of PPE equipment such as hard hats. Be aware of persons working above. Be aware of the ware bouts of all employees. Ensure barricading to drop areas is in position. Ensure employees are aware of areas Control lowering of deck.

Hit by falling objects.

I have read and understood the content of this Safe Work Method Statement

Approved By Workers name

Date Signature

Workers name

Signature

Remember: Each SWMS should be site specific. Include all workers in the development of the SWMS. All workers should sign off to verify that they understand all the requirements of this Safe Work Method Statement.