SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 1 of 11 HOT WATER SYSTEMS AND SOLAR PANELS SWMS DetailsOrganisational Company Name: Approval Date: Company Address: Next Review Date: Director / Manager Name: Contact Number: Type of SWMS: Generic (multiple projects, jobs, or work requests) ☐ Site specific (complete section below) ☐ SpecificSite Details Principle Contractor: n/a ☐ Contact Number: n/a ☐ Site Manager or Supervisor Name: n/a ☐ Other PCBU’s: n/a ☐ Site Address: n/a ☐ n/a ☐ DetailsSWMS What high risk work activities are covered by this SWMS? Work on, in or adjacent to a traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians Work in an area with movement of powered mobile plant. Work on or near energised electrical installations or services. Work on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping What is the scope of the works? Scope of work includes the physical work of installing, maintaining, repairing, altering, removing, or adding to Plumbing works. Who else was consulted/involved in preparing this SWMS? Workers / employees Principle Contractor ☐ WHS Team ☐ Additional compliance measures: Pre start Hazard Risk Assessment ☐ Toolbox Talk Workplace Safety Inspection ☐
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 2 of 11 offSign Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS: Responsible persons signature: Contact Number: Date: /Training Licencing Requirements Construction industry general induction (White Card) Senior First Aid Training ☐ Forklift Licence ☐ Traffic Control Ticket ☐ Asbestos Awareness ☐ Working with Asbestos of a Minor nature ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ ProtectivePersonal Equipment Safety boots Eye protection Respiratory equipment Safety Helmet ☐ Hearing protection Barricading and signage ☐ Communication equipment ☐ Long sleeve long pants ☐ White night suits required on night shift ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ (Other): ☐ Chemicals PVC Cement ☐ Diesel Fuel ☐ Petrol Fuel ☐ Silicone Spray ☐ Multi Purpose Grease ☐ Silicone ☐ MAPP Gas / LPG ☐ Oxygen / Acetylene ☐ Multi Use Lubricant Spray (WD 40) ☐ Nitrogen ☐ Refrigerants ☐ (Other): ☐
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 3 of 11 Legislation Jurisdictions / Safety Legislation Regulator and Contact Number Codes of Practice NSW •Act: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) •Regulation: Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW) •Regulator: Safework NSW 13 10 50 Note: To have legal effect in a jurisdiction a model Code of Practice must be approved as a code of practice in that jurisdiction. To find if a model Code of Practice has been approved in a particular jurisdiction, check with the relevant work health and safety regulator. • Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace • First Aid in the Workplace • Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces • Confined Spaces Construction Work • Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Standards AS/NZS 1067: Sunglasses and fashion spectacles, AS/NZS 1270: Acoustics Hearing protectors, AS/NZS 1337.4 6 Series: Personal eye protection, AS/NZS 1715: Selection use and maintenance of respiratory protection devices, AS/NZS 2161.1-10: Occupational protective gloves, AS/NZS 2210.1-9 Series: Occupational protective footwear, AS/NZS 1800: Occupational protective helmets Selection, care and use, AS/NZS 4501.1: Occupational protective clothing General recommendations on selection, care, use and maintenance of protective clothing
Risk Level Matrix
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Analysis Consequence Likelihood Consequence C1 C2 C3 C4 Likelihood L1 1 1 2 3 L1 Highly Likely C1 Catastrophic L2 1 2 3 3 L2 Likely C2 Major L3 2 3 4 4 L3 Unlikely C3 Moderate L4 3 4 4 4 L4 Rare C4 Minor EXTREME RISK HIGH RISK MEDIUM RISK LOW RISK
PPE is not a particularly effective control method and should only be used: When all other control measures are impractical; or In conjunction with other more effective, control measures. Risk
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Admin This type of control is most effective when used in conjunction with measures mentioned above or as an interim control whilst more effective control measures are developed and implemented.
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This form of control involves substituting a safer process or material for the hazardous process/material found.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 4 of 11 Hierarchy of Controls Definitions
This control measure involves eliminating or removing the risk in its entirety
Isolation
This control involves separating the hazard or hazardous work practice from employee’s other work areas. This may involve sectioning off the area by erecting barriers or by moving either the hazardous work practice or the „other‟ employees and their work practices.
Engineering
This method of control involves designing and/or adding physical safety features to plant or equipment.
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 5 of 11 General Planning # Job Step / Process / Activity Identify Hazards Risk Level (R) and the Residual Rating (RR) Identify Controls / Action Required ResponsiblePersonL C R RR 1 Establishment of Site and Amenities • Non Compliance with site safety rules L2 C2 HR LR • Location of Amenities are to be pre determined and setup away from populated areas, schools and high traffic areas. • Exclusion zone set up around the site set up area. • Ensure all vehicles are parked legally (not in No Stopping and not over driveways or in a location which is obstructing traffic. • All staff are to wear PPE (hard hat, visibility vest and safety boots, safety glasses and gloves). • Refer to SWMS 001 General Plumbing Works for additional controls Workers 2 Ensure appropriate testing equipment is available for use • Defective equipment causing personal injury L2 C3 M3 LR • Visual inspection to be carried out on all equipment. • Ensure correct manual handling techniques are followed. • Wear all mandatory PPE and task specific PPE. SupervisorWorkers 3 Roof Access/Egress • Ladder Slip • Structural Integrity of Roof • Fall from Heights L2 C2 HR LR • Refer SWMS 011 Working at heights. • Provide and use fall arrest PPE harness system. • Inspect site and roof structure if the roof structure seems unsound do not continue, inform supervisor. Workers 4 Roof and PenetrationsWall • Striking electrical circuits, water or gas pipes. • Asbestos • Dust • Noise L2 C2 HR LR • Locate and identify any concealed services within ceilings and walls. • Identify the roof and wall material. • Identify Asbestos Containing Material. • Provide eye, ear and respiratory protection Workers
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 6 of 11 5 Entry and working in ceiling spaces • Falls from ladders • Falls through ceiling panels • Cramped conditions • High Temperatures • Low lighting levels • Dust inhalation L2 C2 HR LR • Use ladders in accordance safe practices • Remove roof cladding if necessary to allow easier access and egress, as well as air flow. • Provide drinking water and outline work/rest regime to allow for staff rotation and drinks breaks • Provide sufficient temporary lighting. • Utilize three points of contact when moving and identify ceiling joist and safe foothold • Have a method of checking the welfare of lone workers in ceiling spaces (Mobile or 2 way radio). Workers 6 Working near Asbestos • Exposure to airborne asbestos fibre • Lung longer(evidentpathologyintheterm) L2 C2 HR LR • Ensure all workers are trained in asbestos awareness and detection • Report any potential disturbance / degradation of ACM to appropriate supervisor and barricade / isolate area so others do not enter • Do not enter a barricaded area until the area has been assessed by Occupational Hygienist and the area is cleared by relevant authority Workers 7 Working amongst bird detritus and other vermin • Contact with contaminationfaecal L2 C3 MR LR • Provide wash up facilities. • Provide Dust masks, gloves and protective clothing such as disposable overalls. • Educate employees as to health effects of working in or around vermin habitats. Workers
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 7 of 11 8 Activities involving use of hand and power tools • Exposure to live equipment • Exposure to moving parts & cutting blades • Exposure to heat • Electric Shock • MovementsRepetitive • Exposure to Vibration • Electrocution / shock • Cuts, lacerations and abrasions • Lacerations • Sprains & Strains • Minor Burns • Muscular Stress & Strain L2 C3 MR LR • Guards and safety devices • Equipment is tested and tagged & RCD's used as necessary • Controlled access to equipment & tools • Supervision when applicable • PPE anti vibration gloves, glasses, boots etc Workers 9 Fitting Hot Water System • Electrocution / shock • Sprains & Strains L2 C2 HR LR • All electrical hard wiring must be undertaken by qualified electrician. • Where electrical hazards are identified, a qualified electrical contractor should be engaged to eliminate or control this risk. • Avoid prolonged sitting • Use mechanical lifting aids when possible • Use two or more people for lifting and moving heavy / awkward equipment • Electrical leads to be kept as short as possible and will be located where they will not provide a tripping hazard or be exposed to damage Workers
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 8 of 11 10 Lifting Solar panels • Lifting panels onto roof • Manual handling • Carrying panels across roof • Slip & trip • Locating panels on the roof • Falling objects L2 C2 HR LR • Barricade off “drop zones”. • Use mechanical lift where possible • Two person lift where appropriate • Good housekeeping • Eyes on path • Secure panels during lifting and laying Workers 11 Installing Solar Panels • Falls from height Falling objects • Electrical uninstalleddischargeShockfrompanels • Slips, trips and falls can cause workersandstrainsabrasions,cuts,breaks,andsprainsbackinjuriestoandothers. L2 C2 HR LR •
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Make sure all workers can safely access and work safely on the roof and control the risk of workers falling as well as falling objects; Provide safe means of raising and lowering tools, equipment, debris and off cuts from the ground to the roof; Make sure manufacturer’s instructions are followed when installing mounting points for the solar panel framing; Make sure all external wiring is protected from UV rays; Make sure that your tools and PPE are suitable for the tasks to be completed and that they are properly maintained; Only consider using a ladder if other alternatives such as scaffolding or elevated work platforms are not reasonably practicable. A ladder is primarily used for workers gaining access to the roof; and Only start work once all the above is completed and you are satisfied that the system of work and working environment is safe and without risk to health
Make sure persons not involved in the work are kept clear of the work area by installing warning signs, barricades or restricting access and providing an alternative route when required; Follow the solar panel manufacturer’s installation instructions and observe additional safety precautions as required; Identify foreseeable hazards, assess their risks and take action to eliminate or control these risks; Assess the condition of the roof, pitch and the types of roofing material, such as color bond material and glazed tiles. Also ensure that the roof is dry before performing tasks.
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 9 of 11 12 Leaving the work area • Electricity / electrocutiontools • Fall from heights • Hit by falling objects Access and egress Manual handling strains, sprains and back injuries Slips, trips and falls • Cuts and abrasions L2 C3 MR LR • Make sure the work area is left clean and tidy; • Never leave ladders or tools and equipment unattended in case of unauthorised use or an unexpected change in weather; • Always check to make sure all ladders, steps and ramps are stable before descending; • Provide safe means of lowering tools, plant, materials and debris to make sure they are not carried while descending ladders, steps and ramps; and • Turn off any isolating switches when the work is complete and disconnect from the power source. Workers
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 10 of 11 SWMS Employee Sign off This SWMS has been developed in consultation and has been read, understood, and signed by all workers undertaking the scope of works: Print Names: Signatures: Dates:
SWMS 004 Hot water Systems and Solar Panels Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 11 of 11 SWMS Employee Sign off This SWMS has been developed in consultation and has been read, understood, and signed by all workers undertaking the scope of works: Print Names: Signatures: Dates: