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Asphalt Concrete Road Application and Repairs

SWMS · SWMS-10013

  • 18 job steps
  • Version 10
  • Civil Works
  • Reads on any phone

This Asphalt Concrete Road Application and Repairs Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a guide for managing the health, safety and compliance risks of road repair and asphalt application. It sets out the steps and controls that protect workers and the public during road construction and maintenance.

It covers 18 job steps, from training, planning and checking the weather to site set-up, tools, an air compressor, hazardous substances, working near mobile plant, cutting damaged road sections, applying asphalt or concrete, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work around mobile plant, traffic corridors and potentially hazardous atmospheres, and for silica dust, overhead power lines, noise, manual tasks and the environment.

It suits road construction and maintenance companies, paving contractors, site supervisors and managers, council and public works departments, and safety and compliance officers.

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Asphalt Concrete Road Application and Repairs

SWMSVersion 10
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Business contact 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)

  • Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous Lineschemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electricalinstallations or services
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection
  • Sun Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Training

    • Hazard

      Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Training and information provided to workers on RCS should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Safety Datasheet (SDS) or labels

        • Dust exposure prevention strategies

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Powered mobile plant movement

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure an effective system of communication between the machine operator and ground workers established before work commences

      • Groundworkers instructed:

        • Not to approach the machine until the operator has agreed to their request to approach

        • On set distances to maintain from the machine while in operation

        • With the blind spots of the machine

      • All powered mobile plant operator must have:

        • Relevant training and licensing

        • Manufacturers instruction manual

        • Maintenance records

        • Pre-operational checks conducted on all plant before use

      • All powered mobile plant must be used or operated as per the manufacturer’s recommendations

      • Operators will follow the guidance provided in Safe Work Method Statements, Safe Work Procedures, Risk Assessments and as outlined by on-the-job training and supervision as required when operating plant

      • Under no circumstances is faulty plant or equipment to be used.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

17 more job steps, from Planning to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

18 job steps

  1. TrainingTrain workers on silica dust and set up communication with plant operators
  2. PlanningPlan for visibility, traffic management and contractor SWMS
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for heat, cold and lightning
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsArrive, park safely and assess the site
  5. Establish safe work zone (site set-up)Set up barricades, exclusion zones and pedestrian access
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuel and spills
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksLift, shovel and handle materials safely
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsCheck and use powered and non-powered tools safely
  10. Working adjacent to trafficWork safely beside live traffic
  11. Air compressor operationInspect and operate the air compressor safely
  12. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse hazardous substances as the SDS directs
  13. Working adjacent to powered mobile plantWork safely near powered mobile plant
  14. Cutting damaged sections of road surfaceCut damaged road sections with dust controls
  15. Asphalt or concrete applicationApply asphalt or concrete with the right PPE and fire equipment
  16. Fuelling on-siteRefuel plant and equipment safely
  17. On completionSecure the site and sign out on completion
  18. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and injuries

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