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Civil Shoulder Grading

SWMS · SWMS-10442

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 5

This SWMS outlines the safety steps, hazards and controls for road shoulder grading using a grader, rollers and a water cart.

It takes your crew through 17 job steps, from training, planning and checking the weather to grader transport, work area set-up, dust control, shoulder grading, gravel placement, compaction, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits road construction companies, public works departments, civil engineering contractors and the site supervisors who manage safety and compliance on road maintenance and shoulder works.

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Civil Shoulder Grading

SWMSVersion 5
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
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job site address
[Site address]
Business contact phone
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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 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
  • Traffic CorridorsWork on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

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

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
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand 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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

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

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

        • Dust exposure prevention strategies

        • 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
    • Hazard

      Powered mobile plant movement

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure an effective system of communication between the machine operator and ground workers established before work commences

      • Groundworkers instructed:

        • Not to approach the machine until the operator has agreed to their request to approach

        • On set distances to maintain from the machine while in operation

        • With the blind spots of the machine

      • All powered mobile plant operator must have:

        • Relevant training and licensing

        • Manufacturers instruction manual

        • Maintenance records

        • Pre-operational checks conducted on all plant before use

      • All powered mobile plant must be used or operated as per the manufacturer’s recommendations

      • Operators will follow the guidance provided in Safe Work Method Statements, Safe Work Procedures, Risk Assessments and as outlined by on-the-job training

      • Under no circumstances is faulty or damaged plant or equipment to be used.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

16 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

17 job steps

  1. TrainingTrain workers on silica dust and on working around powered mobile plant
  2. PlanningPlan the work and confirm outsourced contractors' SWMS
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  4. Grader transport on floatTransport the grader on a float with the load tied down and ramps secured
  5. Grader self transportDrive the grader to site with the registration, licence and break-down equipment in place
  6. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and assess the site
  7. Work area set-upSet up the work area with traffic control and lighting
  8. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, spills, runoff and fauna impacts
  9. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  10. Manual tasksLift and handle materials without injury
  11. Dust controlControl dust with licensed water cart operators and an enclosed cabin
  12. Shoulder gradingGrade the shoulder safely around people, power lines and weather
  13. Gravel placementPlace gravel with licensed delivery operators and ground workers clear of drop areas
  14. Compact shoulderCompact the shoulder with licensed roller operators
  15. Fuelling on-siteRefuel without ignition sources and avoid fuel contact
  16. On completionSecure the grader and site and sign out
  17. Emergency responseCall for help, follow emergency procedures and report the incident

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