SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 009 Concrete and Asphalt Cutting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 1 of 8 CONCRETE AND ASPHALT CUTTING 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 009 Concrete and Asphalt Cutting 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 009 Concrete and Asphalt Cutting 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
This form of control involves substituting a safer process or material for the hazardous process/material found.
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.
This method of control involves designing and/or adding physical safety features to plant or equipment.
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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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 009 Concrete and Asphalt Cutting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 4 of 8 Hierarchy of Controls Definitions
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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 control measure involves eliminating or removing the risk in its entirety
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 009 Concrete and Asphalt Cutting 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 Equipment pre operation check • Operator injured from equipmentfaulty • Injection injury • Hearing loss • Death or serious injury L2 C2 HR LR • Inspect all equipment for any visible damage as per the manufacturers requirements • Isolate and tag any defective equipment to ensure it is not used and inform the supervisor. • Only trained competent workers are to operate and handle equipment. • Hearing protection to be worn whenever machine is operating • Re Fuelling must be carried out in a well ventilated area • Saw to be refuelled at least 3 metres away from work area. • Clean area around fuel cap prior to removal. • If engine is hot, wait two minutes before re fueling • Open the fuel filler cap slowly to allow any back pressure to escape. • Ensure no ignition sources are nearby before refuelling Workers
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During cutting, operators must wear eye protection, safety footwear and gloves for handling sharp objects; dust mask if dust is present.
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Only workers trained and deemed competent (name must be on the Concrete Saw Usage list) may use the saw.
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Make sure the guard was properly fitted and offered adequate protection. During operation, the machine will generate hazardous levels of noise. Wearing hearing protection is necessary.
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Machines maintenance must follow instructions of the manufacturer. Clean up tools and any waste, and make sure the site is clean and tidy condition
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All operators must follow safe work postures and movements.
While cutting, if the machine stalls, raise the blade, inspect the outside flange, and nut for tightness. When restarting, make sure the blade is aligned with the previous cut.
Never start the machine with the blade inside the cut; raise blade to restart. Whenever possible, wet cut concrete and asphalt; they contain silica.
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 009 Concrete and Asphalt Cutting Issue Date: 26/08/2022 Page 6 of 8 3 Carrying out work • Flying objects • Noise Dust • Over exertion / strain injury • Electrical hazard • Contact with moving blade L2 C2 HR LR •
Use proper work practices that minimize the risk of “kick back.” C3
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Until the residue settles, use bunding to contain the water.
Store materials to minimise manual tasks hazards, trip hazards, and the potential for falling objects.
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Never use bare hands to clean equipment (use clean water and stiff brush or other appropriate method). C2
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Never use equipment for inverted cutting; use at or below shoulder height, and use only with blades rotating in opposite direction to cut.
Workers 4 On Completion • Cuts, puncturelaceration,wounds L2
Do not allow dust and residue to enter into watercourses, streams and drains.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT SWMS 009 Concrete and Asphalt Cutting 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 009 Concrete and Asphalt Cutting 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: