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Nuclear Densometer

SWMS · SWMS-10680

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 1

This SWMS outlines the precautions and control measures for safely operating a nuclear densometer in high-risk construction environments. It covers High-Risk Construction Work involving mobile plant movement, work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere, and work adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane or traffic corridor.

It takes your crew through twelve job steps: on-site storage, travel to and from a remote worksite, arrival and site assessment, working outdoors, housekeeping, manual tasks, work area set-up, working near powered mobile plant, operating the nuclear density gauge and DCP, working in trenches, completion, and emergency response.

It suits construction professionals, site supervisors and workers on projects that use a nuclear densometer, particularly where there is mobile plant movement, a contaminated atmosphere or work next to traffic corridors.

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Nuclear Densometer

SWMSVersion 1

Document details

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)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
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PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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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
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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 is 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 the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers are 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 are 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
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • 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

    On-site Storage

    • Hazard

      Unauthorised access

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • The Nuclear Density Gauge must be securely stored in a designated storage room located with access granted only to key holders

      • A list of authorised users must be listed and only authorised persons to access storage

      • Storage to follow regulatory approvals

      • Maintain a register of gauge status

      • When removing or returning the Nuclear Density Gauge, complete the register with the relevant information, including the date, in/out status, and any necessary comments

      • Ensure that all information is accurately recorded before leaving the storage room

      • Properly shield the source when not in use

      • Wear appropriate PPE, including dosimeters. Limit the time spent near the active source

      • Regular equipment maintenance and calibration.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorensure control measures followed
      • Workersensure control measures followed

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

11 more job steps, from Travel to/from remote worksite 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. On-site StorageSecure storage and access control for the Nuclear Density Gauge.
  2. Travel to/from remote worksiteSafe transportation of the device, including vehicle checks and accident prevention measures.
  3. Arrival on-site & assess on-site conditionsInitial site assessment and communication protocols.
  4. Working outdoorsManaging risks from wildlife and extreme weather conditions.
  5. House keepingMaintaining a clean and safe work environment to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
  6. Manual tasksGuidelines to prevent musculoskeletal injuries during manual handling.
  7. Work area set-upEstablishing a secure work area to prevent unauthorised access.
  8. Working near powered mobile plantSafety measures to avoid accidents involving mobile plant machinery.
  9. Operation of Nuclear Density Gauge & DCPProper handling and operation of the densometer.
  10. Working in trenchesMeasures for maintaining structural stability and preventing collapses.
  11. On completionSafely secure the equipment and clean the site to prevent any lingering hazards.
  12. Emergency responseProtocols for handling injuries, environmental damage, and other emergencies.

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