Plumber - Drainer SWMS

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OHS FORM 005 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) also known as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) This SWMS has been developed and authorised by: Name:

Position: Date:

Phone:

Company Name: ABN:

Signature:

Mobile:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ACTIVITY: Plumber / Drainer

Trades involved with undertaking this Work Activity:

This SWMS is submitted to: (principle contractor) COMPANY:

CONTACT NAME: PHONE NUMBER:

SITE ADDRESS: PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This SWMS was review by: (principle contractor) NAME: POSITION:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

PHONE NUMBER: MOBILE NUMBER:

Person responsible for OHS on the contractors behalf: NAME: POSITION:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

PHONE NUMBER: MOBILE NUMBER:


List plant, equipment and tools to be used

List Hazardous Substances to be used or handled

MSDS available?

(Tick)

List PPE to be worn (Tick) List Hazards to consider (Tick)

eg. Electric generator eg. Unleaded petrol Hard Hat Fall from ladder Safety Boots Fall from heights High-visy clothing Fall from scaffold Gloves Contact with electricity Hearing Protection Falling objects Safety Glasses Collapse 30+ Sunscreen Slips, trips and falls Dust Masks Manual handling Other (specify): Exposure to noise Struck by moving plant Inhalation of dust or fumes Cuts Other (specify):

How LIKELY is it to be that bad? Note: If a hazard is rated 1, 2 or 3, action must be taken immediately. What

damage could it cause?

VERY LIKELY

Could happen anytime

LIKELY Could

happen sometimes

UNLIKELY Could

happen, but only rarely

VERY UNLIKELY

Could happen, but probably never will

Death or permanent disability

11 11 22 33

Long term illness or serious injury

11 22 33 44

Medical attention or

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How to complete the following form

1. List the step-by-step sequence of tasks required to carry out the work activity from start to finish.

2. Listing of potential hazards associated with each step, and the related OHS risks.

3. Using the risk table, rating the identified risks. 4. List what controls you will implement to reduce the risks to the

lowest possible level. 5. Rate the level of risk once those controls have been

implemented (must be 4-6 before you can start work). 6. List the names or positions of the persons responsible for

ensuring the controls are implemented.


STEP

Job Step

Beak the job down into steps. List the steps in this column.

Hazard Identification Identify any potential hazards associated with each step and any related risks. Detail the hazards and risks in this column, and enter the risk rating in the next column.

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Controls Implemented

Decide what controls to use to eliminate or minimise the risks. Detail the controls in this column, and enter the revised risk rating in the next column. Note: If the risk rating is still 1-3, do not begin work. Re

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1. Preparation and Planning for job.

Inadequate training, consultation, planning & improvisation.

Ensure employees are adequately trained to Complete the job required. Provide adequate and competent supervision. Provide correct equipment to ensure job is completed safely.

2. Arriving to job site. Entry to safe unauthorized areas.

Report to site office for site induction. Risk assessment of site conditions.

3. Unloading of equipment. Fall from vehicle, manual handling injuries, traffic hazards, unfamiliar work site, trips & slips.

Unload vehicles in area clear of traffic, plant & equipment. Training employees in manual handling. P.P.E equipment such as (fluorescent) vest. Use team lifting techniques or mechanical means for manual handling. Conduct a thorough site inspection before commencing any work to identify potential causes hazards. Ensure work trucks or vans are parked appropriately.

4. Internal drainage. Trips, slips & falls. Ensure clear access to work area. Ensure trenches have been filled or fall protection and barricades are in place. Avoid rough terrain.


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Manual handling injuries when carrying tool equipment and materials Back and shoulder injuries when using shovels and wheelbarrows etc.

Training employees in manual handling. Training in manual handling and the use of shovels and wheelbarrows.

Hit by bobcat or excavator

Only licensed personnel to work with plant. Plant and equipment to be registered and maintained P.P.E equipment such as (fluorescent) vest. Plant operator to be aware of site personnel.

Contact with substances classified as hazardous. Short and long term health affects eg overcome by vapours, rash, allergy and disease.

Provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Provide training in the use of hazardous substances and P.P.E equipment required. Provide and wear correct P.P.E equipment required.

5. Installation of internal water service and drainage.

Trips, slips & falls when carrying in materials. Trips, slips and falls when entering job

Ensure access and entry is clearly defined and clear of debris. Avoid rough terrain. Ensure trenches have been filled or fall protection and barricades are in place. Ensure clear and defined egress into job.


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Installation of internal water service and drainage (continued)

Hit by falling object when entering job.

Ensure if trades are working above that drop zones are clearly defined and not entered into. Training in the use of P.P.E equipment. Use P.P.E equipment such as fluorescent vests, Hard hats, safety footwear.

Training in the set up and use of portable ladders. Ensure stair void protection is in place and secure. All ladders should be adequately supported at the base and tide at the top. Set ladder at a slope of approximately 4 in 1. Ladder must be extended past landing by 1.0m.

6. Falls from ladders or through voids when accessing first floor.

Communicate / consult with Supervisor and other trades working in the area to ensure minimal disruption to work. Always seek assistance if necessary ensuring team lifts are coordinated.

7. Trips, falls when setting up extension leads

Training in the set up and running of extension leads.

Cuts, abrasions, splinter, eye, ear damage when cutting and installing support trimmers.

Training in the use of P.P.E equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, ear and foot protection when required.

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Injuries from nail guns. Injury from power tools.

Keep hands and limbs out of range. Train and provide correct P.P.E equipment for the required task. Training in the use of power tools.


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9. Electrocution & electric shock

Electrical test, tagging and register of all power tools and equipment. Ensure earth leakage switch is installed on main supply or portable generators. Maintain and service all equipment.

Contact with substances classified as hazardous. Short & long-term health affects eg overcome by vapours, rash allergy and disease.

Provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Provide training in the use of hazardous substances and P.P.E equipment required. Provide and wear correct P.P.E equipment required

10.

Short or long term health affect from using LPG cylinders, overcome by vapours, rash, allergy, disease and burns.

Cylinders should be checked for leaks when received. Do not allow any fittings of the equipment to be contaminated with grease or oil under any circumstances. Ensure employees are trained to handle and use cylinders and their contents safely. Reserve cylinders should not be stored in work area. Provide training in the use of P.P.E equipment used for the required tasks. A No Smoking rule should be strictly enforced. Gas cylinders must be stored in a well-ventilated area away from heat sources, other dangerous substances and protected from accidental impact.


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11. Installation of internal water service and drainage cont.,

Burns, sparks hitting eyes, explosion and fire when using Oxy Acetylene.

Gloves to be worn, high visibility vests to be removed prior to using oxy acetylene as the vests are highly flammable. Training in the correct use of P.P.E equipment such as eye protection. All oxy equipment to have flash-back arrestors fitted. Fire extinguisher to be available.

12. Falls from climbing in and on frames and trusses or from ladders.

Training in the use of portable ladders and working from heights.

13. Injuries from cutting and gluing materials


14. Installation of Downpipe Cuts, abrasion, eye, ear and damage to feet, overcome by vapours.

Provide MSDS. Provide training in the use of hazardous substances and P.P.E equipment required. Provide and wear correct P.P.E equipment such as ear, eye and safety footwear.

15. Slips & trips when moving around the site.

Ensure trenches have been filled or fall protection and barricades are in place. Ensure work area is clear of waste materials, avoid rough terrain.

16. Installation of Downpipe (continued)

Falls when installing. Training in the use and set-up of portable ladders. Training employees in working at heights.


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Sunburn

Use PPE equipment such as hats, protective clothing, sun creams.

Manual handling injuries.

Training in manual handling

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Electrocution. Electrical test, tagging and register of all power tools and equipment. Ensure earth leakage switch is installed on main supply or portable generators.

Manual handling injuries from lifting materials.

Training in manual handling. Use team lifting techniques or mechanical means for manual handling.

18. Fitting off PC items & Appliances.

Cuts, abrasions, eye, ear and damage to feet, overcome by vapours. Contact with substances classified as hazardous.

Provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Provide training in the use of hazardous substances and P.P.E required

19. Slips, trips & falls when carrying tools and materials.

Ensure clear access to work area. Training in manual handling. Stack materials neatly and clear of work areas. Training in the use and set-up of portable ladders.

20. Electrocution & electric shock

Electrical test, tagging and register of all power tools and equipment. Ensure earth leakage switch is installed on main supply or portable generators.


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Slip, trips & falls due to insufficient lighting.

Ensure adequate lighting is provided especially in basement and other enclosed areas.

21. Fitting off PC items & Appliances (continued)

Lack of adequate ventilation in roof or floor cavity illness, breathing difficulties, being overcome by fumes, dust particles.

Ensure adequate ventilation of work area. Do not allow fuelled equipment to continuously run in the immediate vicinity of the work area. Ensure all employees are properly advised and trained.

22. Installation of External Drainage & Sewer

Personnel hit by road traffic, on site plant and equipment

Unload vehicles in area clear of traffic, plant and equipment. Ensure workers are supervised when unloading plant, equipment and materials. Ensure hazard signage is available for all workers to display. Only suitably trained personnel to work with plant. Plant & equipment to be registered and maintained. P.P.E equipment such as (fluorescent) vest. Plant operator to be aware of site personnel

23. Hit by plant and equipment when excavating trenches backfilling and installation of pips.

P.P.E equipment such as (fluorescent) vest. Plant operator to be aware of site personnel.


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24. Installation of External Drainage & Sewer (continued)

Tripping, falling into open trenches. Collapse / Entrapment.

Training employees in excavation works. Ensure trenches have been filled or fall protection and barricades are in place. Avoid rough terrain. Induction / awareness, bench and shore trenches if required. Ensure position of hole is clearly marked.

25. Contact with substances classified as hazardous.


26. Manual handling injuries while using shovels and wheelbarrows.

Manual handling training in using shovels and wheelbarrows.

27. Injury from hitting underground services such as gas, electricity and water mains.

Seek instruction from site management; utilize Dial before you dig where necessary. Prepare emergency plan in event of accident.

THESE ARE STANDARD SWMS, THEY MUST BE MODIFIED TO SUIT YOUR WORKERS, YOUR EQUIPMENT AND YOUR SITE.


CHECKLIST OF ITEMS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK ACTIVITY

QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING

CODES OF PRACTICE OR AS/NZS STANDARDS TO BE COMPLIED WITH

Codes of Practice OHS Consultation OHS Induction Training for Construction Amenities for Construction Work Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500 (SET)


Declaration by contractors & workers: 1. I have been consulted and assited in the development of this SWMS. 2. I have been given the opportunity to comment on the content of this SWMS. 3. I have read and understand how I am to carry out the activities listed in this SWMS. 4. I have been supplied with the personal protective equipment identified on this SWMS and I have been given training in the safe use of this equipment. 5. I have read and understand the requirements set out in the mateial safety data sheets for the hazardous substances identified in this SWMS.

NAME: SIGNATURE: DATE:

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