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Cladding

SWMS · SWMS-10343

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 9

This Cladding Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls for installing cladding or siding, such as Hardie plank products, to the outside of structures. It helps to ensure operations are done safely and effectively.

It covers 12 job steps, from checking the weather and arriving on site to materials delivery, work area set-up, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, powered and non-powered tools, cutting materials and respirable crystalline silica dust, fixing cladding from ladders, trestles and scaffolds, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls to prevent falls, protect the environment from waste, noise and dust, and manage manual handling, hazardous chemicals and silica.

It suits cladding installers, facade installation contractors, public works departments and site supervisors.

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Cladding

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 MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Telecom 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 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
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing 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

    Check weather conditions & prepare

    • Hazard

      Extreme weather

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme conditions

      • Reschedule works to work in more moderate temperatures

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Workersto follow controls
    • Hazard

      Hyperthermia, Hypothermia

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure that workers trained to recognise the symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia

      • Hot conditions. Ensure:

        • Suitable protective clothing

        • Sun brim on hard hats

        • Safety glasses - UV rated

        • Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin

        • Adequate drinking water

        • Access to shade on breaks

        • Adequate breaks.

      • Cold conditions. Ensure:

        • Schedule warm-up breaks

        • Hold breaks inside

        • Dress warmly in layers

        • Stay dry (wet clothing chills the body rapidly)

        • Workers must get out of the cold as soon as they can if starting to feel symptoms

        • Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine and certain medications increase susceptibility to cold.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Workersto follow controls

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

11 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

12 job steps

  1. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPosition the vehicle, report in and check the site
  3. Materials deliveryDeliver and unload materials safely
  4. Work area set-upSet up exclusion zones and height access equipment
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, dust, fuels and runoff
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksReduce manual handling with mechanical aids and safe lifting
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use tools safely
  9. Cutting materials & identification of respirable crystalline silica dustCut materials with water or HEPA dust control
  10. Fixing cladding using ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold or fixed scaffoldFix cladding safely from ladders and scaffolds
  11. On completionClean up, disconnect power and sign out
  12. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and injuries

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