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Abrasive Blasting - Coating

SWMS · SWMS-10230

  • 11 job steps
  • Version 7

This SWMS helps manage the risks of abrasive blasting with dry air-powered equipment such as blast pots and hoses, and of coating the surface afterwards. It covers the safe removal of old paint, rust and other unwanted materials from surfaces.

It takes your crew through 11 job steps: planning, arriving on site, work area set-up, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, air compressor operation, blasting, coating, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction companies, heavy industry, maintenance and repair services, marine and shipbuilding, and automotive and aerospace businesses that blast and coat surfaces.

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Abrasive Blasting - Coating

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

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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Heat stress

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Schedule abrasive blasting works for the cooler times of the day.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto undertake all planning processes
    • Hazard

      Falling objects

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Planning access to the height location:

        • If delivering material/tools onto a raised platform, liaise with Principal to determine the safest location for the material. Check the location:

          • Can bear the load

          • Will not cause hazards to other trade.

        • Place the pressure vessel where the operator can move freely and remain unobstructed

        • Anchor the blast hose to a secure part of the structure.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto undertake all planning processes
    • Hazard

      Asbestos exposure

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Check for an asbestos register for the site

      • Determine the presence of asbestos-containing material (ACM).

      • It is prohibited to use compressed air or high-pressure water spray on asbestos.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto undertake all planning processes

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

10 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

11 job steps

  1. PlanningSchedule the work, plan access at height and check for asbestos
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor and check site conditions
  3. Work area set-upEnclose the blasting or set up an exclusion zone and control fire risks
  4. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, spills and other environmental impacts
  5. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean, lit and clear of trip hazards
  6. Manual tasksLift and move materials and equipment safely
  7. Air compressor operationPlace, fuel and run the air compressor safely
  8. BlastingCheck the blasting equipment, wear the right respiratory protection and work safely from trestles or ladders
  9. CoatingSet up a spray zone and control fire and fume risks
  10. On completionSecure the site, clean up silica dust and sign out
  11. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and report the incident

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