SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 1 of 10 HOT WORK 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 or near energised electrical installations or services. Work involving a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres 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 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 2 of 10 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 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 3 of 10 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
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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. Level Matrix Risk
This method of control involves designing and/or adding physical safety features to plant or equipment.
PPE
This form of control involves substituting a safer process or material for the hazardous process/material found.
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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.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 4 of 10 Hierarchy of Controls Definitions
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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.
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This control measure involves eliminating or removing the risk in its entirety
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 5 of 10 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 Preventing fire or explosion when storing and cylinderstransporting • Fire • Explosion • Damage to persons and property L2 C2 HR LR • Close the cylinder valves when the equipment is not in use. • Always provide adequate ventilation during welding and cutting operations. • Store gas cylinders outside whenever possible, or in a well-ventilated place. • Avoid taking gas cylinders into poorly ventilated rooms or confined spaces. Workers 3 Training • Oxy/fuel equipment is relatively easy to use but users may still need traininginstructionsomeor L3 C3 LR LR • The safe use of the equipment, including the correct methods to purge, light and shut down. • General safe working practices and the precautions to take. • When and how to use the fire extinguishers • Information about escape routes, how to raise the fire alarm and emergency procedures. Workers
Automated flame cutting machines, particularly multi head machines, will normally need fume extraction fitted to them.
Try to work in a position where the wind blows the fume cloud away from you and other people.
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Use a proprietary leak detecting spray or solution suitable for use with oxy/fuel systems. Do not use soapy water or solutions containing grease or oils on oxygen systems. Never look for gas leaks with a naked flame. Immediately repair or replace leaking components.
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If you flame cut indoors or in conditions were there is little air movement, the need for extraction and/or RPE depends on how much cutting you are going to do.
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Workers 5 Fumes created during flame cutting • Inhalation of toxic substances L2 C2 HR LR •
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If a cylinder leaks when the valve is closed move the cylinder outside if safe to do so and away from sources of ignition (naked flames, sparks, electric motors, etc.) Prevent unauthorised access and notify the cylinder supplier immediately.
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Work on materials coated with lead or chromate paints, galvanised or cadmium plated, or metal contaminated with oil, grease etc. are likely to require fume control such as extraction and/or RPE. fire from heat, sparks, molten metal or direct contact C2 HR
Move the workpiece to a safe location for carrying out hot work. Remove nearby combustible materials (such as flammable liquids, wood, packaging, or plastics) Protect nearby combustible materials that cannot be moved. Prevent flame, heat, sparks or hot spatter from landing on the hoses. Keep fire extinguishers nearby.
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Isolate and purge or remove hoses and equipment from enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces when there is a break in work. Keep hoses away from sharp edges and abrasive surfaces or where vehicles can run over them. Do not allow hot metal or spatter to fall on hoses.
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If a flashback does occur: If it is safe to do so, close the cylinder valves on both fuel gas and oxygen. If the fire cannot be put out at once, evacuate the area and call the emergency fire services.
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Use the correct lighting up procedure. Purge the hoses before lighting the torch to remove any potentially explosive gas mixtures. Use a spark igniter and light the gas quickly after turning it on. Make sure the blowpipe is fitted with spring-loaded non-return valves. Use the correct gas pressures and nozzle size for the job. Maintain the equipment in good condition. Fit flashback arresters to both the oxygen and fuel gas hoses near to the regulators
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 7 of 10 7 Fire/explosionPreventing caused by gas leaks • Highly flammable gases • Explosions from mixtures of air and oxygen • Poorly workplacesventilated • Fire • Explosions • Property damage L2 C2 HR LR •
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Shut off the torch valves, oxygen first (usually coloured blue) and then the fuel gas (usually coloured red) Shut off the oxygen and fuel gas cylinder valves. Cool the blowpipe with water if necessary. Check the equipment for damage or faults, particularly the nozzle. L2 C2 HR LR
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 8 of 10 10 Use of angle grinders • Lacerations • Serious injury L2 C2 HR LR • Check casing for damage, cracks and missing screws; inspect lead and plug for damage. Current test tag must be attached. • Inspect disc for damage and ensure that it is suitable for the work to be carried out and rated to the angle grinder. • Guard must be fitted over grinding disc. • Always grind so that sparks are directed away from the body and away from other persons. • Secure loose clothing and dangling jewellery and contain long hair and beards when using rotating tools. • Wear safety glasses and face shield, heavy gloves, and hearing protection. • Wear respirator if harmful dusts will be generated during grinding. Workers 11 Site clean up and waste disposal • Slips, trips and falls of persons L2 C2 HR LR • Ensure that all scrap and waste material is removed and that area is clear of obstacles. • Check safety of area before removing barricading. Workers
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 9 of 10 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 007 Hot Work Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 10 of 10 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: