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Framing and Trusses - Timber-Steel

SWMS · SWMS-10270

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 9

This Framing and Trusses - Timber-Steel Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the safety steps, main hazards, controls and risk management approaches for the safe erection of timber and steel framing and trusses.

It covers 15 job steps, from planning and preparation, weather, site arrival and materials delivery to working at height, standing frames, working near unprotected edges and voids, installing trusses, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction managers overseeing timber and steel framing projects, safety officers, construction workers erecting frames and trusses, and project planners and engineers.

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Framing and Trusses - Timber-Steel

SWMSVersion 9
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
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

  • L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
  • L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
  • L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
  • L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
  • L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

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
  • Head Protection
  • Eye 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

    Planning & preparation

    • Hazard

      Falls from heights > 2m.

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Conduct a risk assessment for working at height

      • Based on the Risk Assessment, ensure the highest possible level of controls is adopted.

      • More than one measure can be used to reduce risk. For example, engineering controls like edge protection can be implemented with administrative controls such as training and use of this SWMS, while wearing PPE (non-slip shoes).

      • Ensure a dedicated SWMS is in place for height access, e.g., EWP, rope access, mesh or other systems.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorsto check all controls for working at height

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

14 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare 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. Planning & preparationAssess the risk of working at height and choose the 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 check the site
  4. Materials deliveryUnload materials and trusses safely from the truck
  5. Work area set-upSet up exclusion zones, cover openings and place equipment
  6. Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsSet up and use ladders and scaffolds safely, clear of power lines
  7. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, spills and vehicle movement
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  9. Manual tasksMove and lift materials safely
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and hand tools safely
  11. Standing framesStand, fix and brace frames, and control silica dust
  12. Working near unprotected edges and voidsGuard or cover edges, stairwells and voids
  13. Install trussesCrane, place and brace trusses
  14. On completionMake the site safe and sign out
  15. Emergency responseCall 000 and follow emergency procedures

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