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Surveyor

SWMS · SWMS-10623

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 3

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for surveying and inspecting work, including laser set-up and operation, and work near railways, roads and water.

It takes your crew through 14 job steps, from training, planning and weather checks, through arrival on site, housekeeping, manual tasks and working near powered mobile plant, to remote and public areas, completion and emergency response.

It suits surveyors, site supervisors and safety officers on construction and surveying projects, particularly work near railways, roads or water, and in remote or public areas.

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Surveyor

SWMSVersion 3
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)

  • Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor
  • Water & DrowningIn or near water or other liquid that involves the risk of drowning

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 (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • 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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Adjacent to railway

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure all people working within rail corridor (15m from outer tracks or between track and fence line) have undergone formal Rail Industry Safety Induction and certificate of competencies as required

      • Do not work within Danger Zones of railway tracks (3m horizontal from outermost tracks) without an appointed Protection Officer.

      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 Planning 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. TrainingEnsure rail safety induction and a Protection Officer for work near tracks.
  2. PlanningPlan the works near the railway and prepare for remote work.
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot and cold conditions.
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, check site entry requirements and complete a JSA.
  5. Laser set-up & operationSet up and operate the laser so nobody is hit by the beam.
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear to prevent slips, trips and falls.
  7. Manual tasksHandle materials safely to avoid musculoskeletal injuries.
  8. Working near powered mobile plantWork safely near powered mobile plant and protect hearing.
  9. Working adjacent to roadsWork safely beside roads with barriers, signs and traffic control.
  10. Work carried out near water – coastal pools, rock walls, retaining walls etc.Work near water with life jackets, spotters and hygiene precautions.
  11. Working in remote areasStay aware of people and hunters when working in remote areas.
  12. Working in public areasManage public safety, aggressive people and dogs.
  13. On completionSecure the site, sign out and use designated routes on completion.
  14. Emergency responseRespond to injuries and emergencies and report the incident.

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