SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 008 Excavation Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 1 of 8 EXCAVATION 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. 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 008 Excavation Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 2 of 8 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 008 Excavation Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 3 of 8 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
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. Matrix Risk
This method of control involves designing and/or adding physical safety features to plant or equipment.
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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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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 control measure involves eliminating or removing the risk in its entirety
This form of control involves substituting a safer process or material for the hazardous process/material found.
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 008 Excavation Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 4 of 8 Hierarchy of Controls Definitions
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
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 008 Excavation Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 5 of 8 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 Plant Set Up • Mechanical Issues with Machine. • Machine Inexperience.Operator • Overhead Power Cables. • Loading MachineUnloadingandoffrom Truck L2 C2 HR LR • No person is to ever work alone on an excavation job if the job is ranked as a medium or high risk. • Machine Operator to conduct daily visual prestart inspection of machine and report any issues. • Plant is to be maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specification and all records kept for verification if requested. • Only Operators that hold a verification of competency can excavate. • Workers to be made aware of overhead clearance heights and requirements. • Tiger tails and a spotter to be in place when work activity is being undertaken in close proximity to overhead powerlines. • Trucks parked in areas where no cables are above whilst machines are being unloaded. • Ensure ramps are placed in correct positions and locking pins correctly used. • Traffic Controllers to control vehicles movements in the area, especially when loading or unloading machines. • Pre determined unloading / loading zone • Pre start toolbox talk/risk assessment completed covering site evacuation, excavation emergency response and any other site specific hazards. Be aware of prevailing weather conditions. Implement measures to prevent polluted water runoff entering watercourses. • B Type first aid kit present Workers
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Precautions are to be taken by operators when moving plant to avoid contact with any overhead conductors. Tiger Tails and a spotter to be in place when work activity is being undertaken in close proximity to overhead power lines.
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Conduct ground search before breaking any ground. Use ground search contractor or Dial 1100 for dial before you dig. Site familiarisation. Know nearest live points at all times. Where necessary, either place barricades between personnel and live terminals or cover with appropriate plastic sheeting.
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Provide alternate pathway for public to access their route safely.
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All workers to be out of excavation / trench prior to back filling. Plant operator to approach excavation / trench at 90 to the side. Plant operator to back fill in layers so as shoring can be gradually lifted if applicable. Exclusion zone to be set up around the works area for the safety of motorists and pedestrians prior to commencement
Workers 4 Fall Prevention • Falls L2
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All excavations are to be protected in such a manner so as to prevent any person falling into the excavation. In addition to the primary 2 metre high site fence where the potential to fall greater than 1.5 metres exists, in this case Para webbing / Bunting or similar should be positioned at least 2 metres from the edge of the hazard and be adequately supported. Hazard tape is not acceptable.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 008 Excavation Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 6 of 8 3 Check for presence of existing services. • terminals.exposeddamageenvironmentalbuildingElectrocution,/Adjacentlive • shock/BurnsElectrical • Falls • Exposure to work site danger Serious impact injuries • Cuts & abrasions • Harm to others L2 C2 HR LR •
If asbestos is found, work is to cease and the asbestos management plan (AMP) must be followed. All personnel working in excavation are trained in identifying asbestos prior to work. C2
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Work area to be clearly defined using barriers and signs. Access to work area only via specified route. Spotter to be used where necessary to ensure Limits of Approach is maintained.
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 008 Excavation Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 7 of 8 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 008 Excavation Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 8 of 8 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: