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Roof Work

SWMS · SWMS-10225

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 9

This Roof Work Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) guides workers through the safe execution of roof work activities, including gutter cleaning, repairs, painting and waterproofing, and covers the hazards and controls for asbestos disturbance, pressurised gas and the risk of falls from height.

It covers 14 job steps, from putting a falls emergency rescue plan in place, arriving on site and setting up the work area to accessing the roof by mobile scaffold, extension ladder or access hatch, working in a safety harness, using tools, handling hazardous chemicals, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction companies, roofing contractors and safety officers who need to meet their WHS obligations for roof work.

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Roof Work

SWMSVersion 9
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and 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)

  • AsbestosAsbestos disturbance
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous Lineschemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electricalenergised electrical installations or services
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more

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

  • 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
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Safety Harness

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

    Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan

    • Hazard

      Personal injury from fall

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Trained first aid providers must be available

      • A reliable means to contact emergency services is available.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure the plan is in place

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 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

14 job steps

  1. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue PlanPut a falls rescue plan in place
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site, work at height, asbestos and services before starting
  3. Work area set-upSet up edge protection and exclusion zones below the roof
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and manage heat and cold
  5. EnvironmentKeep noise within site limits and approved hours
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksPlan manual handling and lift materials mechanically where possible
  8. Accessing the roof using mobile scaffolding or extension ladderSet up and use mobile scaffolds and extension ladders safely
  9. Accessing the roof via an access hatch (below roof entry)Access the roof safely through an access hatch
  10. Working on the roof using a safety harnessFit, anchor and use a safety harness on the roof
  11. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and hand tools safely
  12. Hazardous chemical use, e.g. silicone, cleaning solutionsHandle hazardous chemicals as the SDS directs
  13. On completionSecure the site and sign out on completion
  14. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and rescue a suspended worker

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