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Timber Floor Sanding and Finishing

SWMS · SWMS-10108

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 7

This Timber Floor Sanding and Finishing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls of using a floor sander on indoor timber floors and polishing with varnish or a similar floor coating.

It covers 14 job steps, from out-of-hours work, working alone and arriving on-site to work area set-up, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, tools, hazardous substances, sanding, applying finishing compound, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for electrical equipment, dust, noise, slips, trips and falls, and hazardous substances, and for high-risk construction work around mobile plant and potentially contaminated or flammable atmospheres.

It suits businesses and contractors sanding and finishing timber floors, particularly those working in potentially contaminated or flammable atmospheres.

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Timber Floor Sanding and Finishing

SWMSVersion 7
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
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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 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

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • 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

    Out-of-hours / night work

    • Hazard

      Fatigue; Unauthorised access

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Allow adequate meal breaks for workers; especially if they have worked during part of the day, they will need time to rest & recover sufficiently to work safely into the evening/night

      • Do not schedule full double shifts for workers as worker fatigue increases the risk of incidents

      • Workers have access to:

        • Suitable amenities (toilets/wash facilities/drinking water)

        • Sufficient lighting (including parking areas)

        • Air conditioning and heating

        • Mechanical ventilation if required

        • Emergency exits

        • Safe area for parking/unloading equipment – protected from rain

      • Ensure that adequate lighting will be available

      • Do not work alone at night.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 more job steps, from Working alone 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. Out-of-hours / night workManage fatigue and site access during out-of-hours and night work.
  2. Working aloneKeep lone workers in contact through a buddy system, call-ins and emergency procedures.
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and complete a JSA.
  4. Work area set-upBarricade the work area, remove ignition sources and loose items, and seal voids against dust.
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels and chemicals to protect the environment.
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean, lit and clear of trip hazards.
  7. Manual tasksLift and handle materials and the sander without strain.
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use tools as the manufacturer directs, with tested leads and RCDs.
  9. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse hazardous substances as their SDS directs, with PPE and hygiene.
  10. SandingOperate the floor sander safely around moving parts, electricity, dust, heat and noise.
  11. Applying finishing compoundApply finishing compound with PPE, spill control and safe work positions.
  12. Fuelling on siteRefuel away from ignition sources, with the right fire extinguisher.
  13. On completionDisconnect power, reset barricades and sign out.
  14. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid.

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