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Concrete Kerb - Channel

SWMS · SWMS-10311

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 7

This Concrete Kerb - Channel Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the safety protocols and hazard controls for installing extruded concrete kerb and channel. It helps operators understand the potential hazards and the precautions needed to keep the work environment safe.

It covers 16 job steps, from training on silica dust and checking the weather to setting up the work area, delivering the machine, preparing the subgrade, running the extrusion machine, refuelling, packing up and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work around mobile plant, traffic corridors, energised electrical services and potentially hazardous atmospheres, and for wet cement, manual tasks and hazardous substances.

It suits concrete contractors, construction and renovation firms, municipal services and site supervisors responsible for safe work practices.

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Concrete Kerb - Channel

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
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Phone #
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Signature
—
Date
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Contact phone #
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Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
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 PlantWork in an area where there is any movement of powered mobile plant
  • Gas MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Traffic CorridorsWork on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians

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 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

Australian Government

Standards

  • Standards Australia 2019, – Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control for works on roads, AS 1742.3:2019

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand 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

    Provide training on the health effects associated with RCS

    • Hazard

      Exposure to silica dust

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Training and Information provided to workers on RCS should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Material/Safety Datasheet (M/SDS) or labels

        • Dust exposure prevention

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes)

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

15 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare 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. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of silica dust
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and assess the site
  4. Work area set-upSet up the work zone with barriers, signs and traffic control
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, spills and runoff
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksLift and handle materials without overloading the body
  8. Delivery of equipment, kerb & channel machineDeliver, park, chock and unload the machine safely
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle hazardous substances and chemicals safely
  11. Setting out/profiling string linesSet out the string lines and profiles safely
  12. Preparing subgradePrepare the subgrade around plant and underground services
  13. Concrete extrusionRun the kerb and channel machine and handle wet concrete safely
  14. Refuelling small engine equipment on siteRefuel away from ignition sources and avoid fuel vapours
  15. On completionPack up, secure the area and sign out
  16. Emergency responseRespond to injuries and emergencies

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