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Boat or Barge

SWMS · SWMS-10026

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 7
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

This Boat or Barge Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers boat and barge operations. It sets out the hazards of the work and the control measures that keep everyone on board and around the vessel safe.

It covers 15 job steps, from crew training, emergency planning and checking the weather to assessing the vessel before launch, pre-start checks, launching from a ramp, operating the vessel, re-fuelling, finishing up and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work around mobile plant and contaminated or flammable atmospheres, and for capsize, man overboard, overhead power lines, working at night, boating accidents and protecting waterways.

It suits marine construction, dredging, environmental services, transport and logistics, and commercial fishing and aquaculture operations.

Preview of the Boat or Barge SWMS

Boat or Barge

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Phone #
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Signature
—
Date
—
Contact phone #
—
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
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Planning and preparation

Planning/preparation

  • 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/licence

  • 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.

Monitor/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 site-specific notes)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Training

    • Hazard

      Untrained crew

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure all crew/passengers provided with a safety briefing, including:

        • Emergency response

        • Safety equipment carried

        • Where safety equipment is stored

        • How safety equipment is fitted and used

      • All operators must be licensed and deemed competent on the make/model and type of vessel operated:

      • The operator of a vessel includes anyone steering or exercising control over the course or direction of a vessel

      • Breath testing, including random breath testing (RBT), can be conducted on the operator of a vessel while it is underway (including drifting)

      • RBT does not apply when a vessel is moored, berthed or at anchor. However, a designated driver (skipper) should remain under the legal limit when out on the water in case you need to move your vessel

      • All crew members have undertaken training and received instruction in the use of the vessel and control measures. Include:

        • Emergency procedures

        • Location and use of safety equipment

        • Reporting procedures for incidents

        • Correct use of equipment including selecting, fitting, use, care of and maintenance

        • Radio operating procedures

        • Reading weather maps

        • Light and sound signals

        • Ensure supervisors, foremen etc. are suitably experienced in the type of work to be conducted

        • All crew members trained in this SWMS.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

14 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

15 job steps

  1. TrainingBrief crew and passengers, and check operators are licensed and crew trained
  2. PlanningPlan for emergencies: first aid kit, remote work plan, beacons and a departure checklist
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  4. Assess the vessel before launchCheck the vessel is registered, equipped and not overloaded before launch
  5. Pre-start checkInspect the vessel, battery and fire equipment before use
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuel, sewage and harm to seagrass, weeds and heritage sites
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksLift and move materials and equipment safely
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and hand tools safely
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse hazardous substances as their SDS directs
  11. Launching from a rampLaunch from the ramp clear of power lines, vehicles and the trailer
  12. Vessel operationOperate the vessel safely by day and night and keep in contact
  13. Re-fuellingRefuel safely with the right extinguisher and no smoking
  14. On completionSecure the key, park the vehicle and check equipment for damage
  15. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies, call 000 and use the EPIRB

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