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Waterproofing

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Work involving preparation for and application or repair of waterproofing of wet areas in domestic and commercial premises. Organisational Details 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) ☐ Site Specific 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 ☐ SWMS Details What high risk work activities are covered by this SWMS? A risk of a person

more than 2 metres Work on or near energised electrical installations or services What is the scope of the works? The

repair

The

safety precautions

personal protective equipment)

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 ☐

Works SWMS

falling

Waterproofing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks associated with the application and

of waterproofing wet areas in domestic and commercial premises, including hazardous manual tasks, exposure to hazardous chemicals, risk of falls, and working in occupied areas.

SWMS provides details of the health and

(including

to be observed when carrying out waterproofing work.

Page 2 SWMS 016 – Waterproofing SWMS | Revision: 01 | Issue date: 21/10/2022 Sign off Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS: Responsible persons signature: BHmayed 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): ☐ Personal Protective 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): ☐

Legislation

Jurisdictions Safety Legislation Regulator and Contact Number

Act: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

Regulation: Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)

Regulator: SafeWork NSW Number: 13 10 50

NSW 

Standards

COP

•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

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

Hierarchy of Controls Definitions

Elimination

Substitution

Isolation

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.

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

Admin

PPE

This method of control involves designing and/or adding physical safety features to plant or equipment.

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.

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.

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Page 4 SWMS 016 – Waterproofing SWMS | Revision: 01 | Issue date: 21/10/2022 Risk Level Matrix Risk 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 General Planning # Job Step / Process / Activity Identify Hazards Risk Level (R) and the Residual Rating (RR) Identify Controls / Action Required Person Responsible L C R RR 1 Inductions and training • Untrained workers L2 C2 HR LR • All persons working on a construction site must hold a General Construction Induction (GCI) card. • Carry out site-specific inductions for all workers. • All workers must be competent in the tasks carried out. • Vehicles, plant and equipment must only be operated by licensed or competent persons. Workers

Site establishment and security

• Site protocols

• Unauthorised entry to site

L3 C2 HR LR

• Discuss work arrangements with occupier in relation to use of household amenities, etc., by workers.

• Ensure that arrangements cover the presence of pets, children and visitors on the premises while work in being carried out.

• Establish safe storages for plant and materials if work will extend beyond one day.

• Place adequate barricades around work areas, and post warning signs at entrances.

• Ensure that all plant, tools and materials are located within barricaded area where practicable.

• Secure work site from unauthorised entry if hazardous and work area is to left unattended (e.g., overnight, weekend).

• Ensure that materials stored on site will not create a hazard for occupants.

Workers

Safety of other persons

First aid

• Personal injury L2 C2 HR LR

• Injury to workers

L2 C2 HR LR

• Provide safe access for persons past work area.

• Keep pedestrian paths clear of obstacles, trip or slip hazards.

• Provide an adequate first aid kit for the site, and ensure that a trained first aider is available at all times.

• Provide details of nearest emergency or medical centre and contact numbers for assistance in an emergency.

Workers

Electrical tools and equipment

• Electrocution

L2 C2 HR LR

• All electric tools and equipment will be inspected, tested and tagged every 3 months and before use on construction work.

• Keep electric leads off ground to protect from damage.

• Connect electrical equipment to a protected outlet. Inspect switchboard on premises before commencing to verify that RCD is fitted, and perform test to verify operation.

• Provide portable safety switches if RCD is not fitted to switchboard or is not operating correctly.

• Inspect tools and check operation of controls daily before use. Faulty electric tools will not be used.

Workers

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Waterproofing

Protection of persons and property

• Dust

• Noise

• Use of chemicals

• Slips, trips and falls

• Unattended work areas

L2 C2 HR LR

• Provide dust control where dust generated during work could spread to adjoining areas. Sweep up dust and vacuum area to remove dust. Wipe down wails and surfaces with damp cloth before vacating area.

• Limit use of noise generating tools where possible. Advice occupants of level of noise and estimated duration prior to commencing. Provide hearing protection to occupants and instruct in use if hazardous noise will be generated while premises are occupied.

• Use non-hazardous chemicals where practicable.

• Ensure good ventilation in areas where volatile chemicals are used. Minimise spread of vapours to adjoining areas.

• Eliminate ignition sources where flammable vapours may be present. Do not allow smoking or ignition sources while chemicals are being used.

• Ensure that any trip hazards are removed before allowing re-entry into work areas. Do not run power leads across floors, and tape down or place covers over leads if unavoidable.

• Do not leave tools, materials or equipment in areas where they could be accessed by persons at risk. Secure area where risks are present when area is unattended. Return all areas where occupation will occur to a safe condition at completion of work.

Workers

Hazardous manual tasks

• Noise

L2 C2 HR LR

Inspection of premises Use of chemicals

L2 C2 HR LR

• Use non-hazardous chemicals where practicable.

• Ensure good ventilation in areas where volatile chemicals are used. Minimise spread of vapours to adjoining areas.

• Eliminate ignition sources where flammable vapours may be present. Do not allow smoking or ignition sources while chemicals are being used.

Workers

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Repairing and filling surfaces

10 Spill or leak of chemical

• Slips, trips and falls L2 C2 HR LR

• Unattended work areas L2 C2 HR LR

• Ensure that any trip hazards are removed before allowing re-entry into work areas. Do not run power leads across floors, and tape down or place covers over leads if unavoidable. Workers

Hazardous chemicals

• Harmful exposure L3 C2 HR LR

Removal of old grout

• Noise, flying objects, dust L2 C2 HR LR

• A current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be available for all hazardous chemicals used on site.

• Ensure good ventilation in areas where volatile chemicals are used. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear eye and hand protection recommended by SDS for product used.

• Wear hearing protection when using power tools in enclosed areas to remove grout from areas to be sealed. Restrict entry into area where harmful noise levels may be present

• Wear eye protection when chipping or scraping to remove old grout. Always were eye protection when using power tools to remove grout.

• Avoid inhalation of dust when removing grout and cleaning surfaces prior to application of waterproofing.

Workers

Preparation of surfaces

• Hazardous manual tasks L2 C2 HR LR

• Ensure that surfaces are clean, sound, and free of dry or loose material. Inspect for contaminants that may affect adhesion (waxes, mould release or bond-breaking agents, oils, etc.), and remove before applying primer.

• Wear hearing and eye protection and P1 particulate dust mask when sanding surfaces.

Workers

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Application of waterproofing

• Hazardous manual tasks

• Hazardous exposure

L2 C2 HR LR

• Use trolley or similar aid to transport drums of sealant and rolls of membrane over distances. Ensure that travel path is clear and free from obstacles and slip hazards. Exercise care when carrying loads up or down stairs.

• Follow manufacturer’s instructions when applying primer. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear eye and hand protection when using chemicals.

• Provide good ventilation in areas where chemicals are used. Respiratory protection must be worn where harmful atmospheric concentrations of chemical may be present in work areas.

Application of waterproofing membrane

• Hazardous exposure

L3 C2 HR LR

• Follow manufacturer’s application instructions when applying waterproofing. Ensure good ventilation in area when applying waterproofing.

• Measure and cut reinforcing mat before applying to waterproofing. Ensure that joints and corners are lapped to ensure sound coverage. Avoid standing on wet surfaces when applying reinforcing mat.

• Wear eye and hand protection when applying waterproofing.

Workers

Application of chemical membrane

• Hazardous exposure

L2 C2 HR LR

• Allow primer to dry until fully cured before applying chemical membrane.

• Follow manufacturer’s application instructions when applying waterproofing. Ensure good ventilation in area when applying waterproofing.

• Wear eye and hand protection when applying chemical membrane.

• Avoid walking on wet surfaces - always work from walls towards exit from area.

• Check that the recommended thickness of membrane has been achieved before applying screeds, tiles or other coverings.

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Workers Workers

Application of silicon sealants

• Use of chemicals L2 C2 HR LR

• Refer to SDS for precautions to follow during application of silicon sealants. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and wash hands after use.

• Follow manufacturer’s application instructions and ensure good ventilation in work area when applying silicon sealants.

• Avoid spills and excess application. Wipe up spills or excess with absorbent material and dispose of as general waste.

Site clean-up and waste disposal

• Slips, trips and falls of persons

• Ensure that all scrap and waste material is removed and that area is clear of obstacles.

Workers

L3 C2 HR LR

Workers

• Wash concrete off surfaces, etc., before it sets.

• Check safety of area before removing barricading.

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SWMS C14 - Waterproofing

Waterproofing

Legislation

Jurisdictions Safety Legislation Regulator and Contact Number

Hierarchy of Controls Definitions

Isolation

Engineering

Admin

PPE

SWMS Employee Sign off