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Cabinet Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10038

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 10

This Cabinet Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers cabinet making and installation. Whether for residential or commercial projects, it gives a step-by-step guide to keeping the work environment safe.

It covers 12 job steps, from training, client consultation and arrival on site to work area set-up, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, powered and non-powered tools, hazardous substances, cabinet and benchtop construction and installation, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for dust and respirable crystalline silica, falls from ladders, cuts and lacerations, noise and eye injury, as well as high-risk construction work around gas mains, hazardous lines and energised electrical services.

It suits carpenters, joiners, cabinet makers and shop fitters installing cabinets and benchtops.

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Cabinet Installation

SWMSVersion 10
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)

  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical

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 (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • 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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Exposure to asbestos

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

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

      • If the presence of asbestos is identified, ensure a dedicated asbestos SWMS is in place and that all workers have relevant training and licensing.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation

      Before controls3 High
      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

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

11 more job steps, from Client consultation & code of conduct to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

12 job steps

  1. TrainingCheck workers can identify asbestos and are trained in RCS dust controls
  2. Client consultation & code of conductConsult the client on hazards and protect their property
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and assess the site
  4. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and isolate utilities
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, chemicals and vehicle movement
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksMove and lift materials with aids and team lifts
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and non-powered tools safely
  9. Hazardous substance / chemical useUse hazardous substances as their SDS directs
  10. Cabinet & benchtop construction & installationSecure cabinets to studs, work safely from ladders and control dust and cuts
  11. On completionRemove barricades, disconnect leads, clean up and sign out
  12. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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