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Roof Edge Protection

SWMS · SWMS-10228

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 8

This Roof Edge Protection Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls when using extension ladders, mobile scaffolding, and safety harnesses to perform the installation and dismantling of roof edge protection.

It covers 16 job steps, from planning, a falls emergency rescue plan and arrival on site to checking the weather, housekeeping, pre-inspecting components, fixing the edge protection, handover, dismantling and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work involving falls, asbestos and energised electrical services, and for heat stress, falling objects and suspension trauma.

It suits construction managers, safety officers and workers involved in the installation and dismantling of roof edge protection systems.

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Roof Edge Protection

SWMSVersion 8

Document details

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, including work on telecommunications towers

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

  • Foot Protection
  • Head Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Safety Harness

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • Hazard

      An incorrect edge protection system

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Consult a roof design engineer for advice on the correct system.

      • Ensure an edge protection system designed by a suitably, competent person. Include:

        • Construction sequence and detailed install instructions

        • Location of guardrails on structure – wherever a fall risk exists – includes edge, voids, stairwells, skylights, unsafe or brittle roof surface.

        • The system must not contain chains or ropes. All components must be of adequate structural strength for the purpose.

      • Ensure all components of the edge protection system meet relevant Standards.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto confirm the correct system

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

15 more job steps, from Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

16 job steps

  1. PlanningGet a competent person to design the edge protection system
  2. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue PlanPut a falls rescue plan in place when harnesses are used
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsCheck the site, its hazards and services on arrival
  4. Work area set-upSet up exclusion zones below the roof work and check lifting gear
  5. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, waste and runoff on site
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksHandle materials safely to avoid strain injuries
  9. Pre-inspect edge protection system componentsInspect edge protection components before use
  10. Accessing the roof using mobile scaffolding or extension ladderSet up and use the mobile scaffold or ladder safely
  11. Fixing edge protectionInstall the edge protection with fall protection in place
  12. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use tools safely
  13. HandoverInspect and certify the edge protection before handover
  14. DismantlingDismantle and lower components in a controlled way
  15. On completionSecure the site and sign out on completion
  16. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and rescue a suspended worker

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