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Asbestos Safe Handling < 10 sqm.

SWMS · SWMS-10388

  • 19 job steps
  • Version 7
  • Asbestos
  • Reads on any phone

This Asbestos Safe Handling (< 10 sqm.) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the control measures for safely managing and removing small amounts of non-friable asbestos. It is designed for minor work where asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are present, minimising the risk of asbestos exposure.

It covers 19 job steps, from planning, weather, site arrival, work area set-up, environment, housekeeping and manual tasks to removing ACM, asbestos cement sheeting, floor tiles, bituminous products, ceiling tiles and pipe lagging, working with tools, drilling, painting, waste disposal, completion and emergency response.

It includes high-risk construction work controls for activities that disturb asbestos, hazardous substances management, manual task safety and environmental controls, in a clear structure that is easy to put into practice.

It suits businesses that remove asbestos-containing materials, particularly contractors and site supervisors who need to keep to high safety standards and meet regulations during asbestos removal.

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Asbestos Safe Handling < 10 sqm. Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job Site Address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
—

Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Asbestos

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training and licences

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Disposable RespiratorHalf-face
  • Hand ProtectionDisposable
  • Protective Clothing

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Exposure to asbestos

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • The training and information provided to workers on Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) should include:

        • Hazards and potential risks associated with ACM

        • Information on ACM through Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

        • Risk management process

        • Work practices, procedures and control measures

        • How to fit, use, maintain and clean personal protective equipment (PPE)

        • Emergency procedures, including any special decontamination procedures or PPE failures

        • First aid and incident reporting procedures

        • The purpose and results of air monitoring including the types of health tests that may be required

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • Waste collection and disposal

      • Ensure the worker is competent to identify if asbestos present.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

18 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare to Emergency response

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What it covers

19 job steps

  1. PlanningTrain workers in asbestos hazards and controls
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and assess the site
  4. Work area set-upCordon off the area, consult others and prepare for waste
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, chemicals, run-off, traffic and fauna
  6. House keepingKeep the area clean and prevent slips and trips
  7. Manual tasksLift and move materials safely
  8. Removing small sections (<10sqm) of ACMRemove ACM wet and in the largest sections possible
  9. Removing small sections (<10sqm) of asbestos cement sheetingLower sheeting without chutes or ramps
  10. Removing small sections (<10sqm) of floor tiles containing asbestosLift floor tiles damp with a scraper
  11. Removing small sections (<10sqm) of bituminous products, i.e., roofing felt or roll roofing productsSeal access points and remove bituminous products damp
  12. Removing small sections (<10sqm) of ceiling tiles containing asbestosRemove ceiling tiles carefully and wrap them for disposal
  13. Removing small sections (<10sqm) of lagging on pipework/ plant containing asbestosRemove lagging by the glove bag or wrap and cut method
  14. Working with powered & non-powered tools on asbestosChoose low-dust tools and use them safely
  15. Drilling asbestosDrill through gel and a cup, wearing RPE
  16. Paint/repaint ACMCheck the ACM's condition before sealing and painting
  17. Collection & disposing of asbestos wasteBag, label and dispose of asbestos waste
  18. On completionDecontaminate workers, PPE and tools, and sign out
  19. Emergency responseCall 000 and follow emergency procedures

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