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Stabilising Road Pavement

SWMS · SWMS-10460

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 6

This Stabilising Road Pavement Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls associated with stabilising road pavement.

It covers 16 job steps, from training, planning and checking the weather to work area set-up near roads, delivery and removal of machinery, dust control, spreading cement, lime and soil stabilisers, mulching, rolling and grading a patch, aftercare signage, fuelling on-site, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work around mobile plant and work carried out adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or traffic corridor, and for environmental impacts and emergency response readiness.

It suits businesses and contractors involved in road construction and maintenance, particularly those specialising in pavement stabilisation: site supervisors, machinery operators and all personnel engaged in high-risk construction activities related to roadworks.

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Stabilising Road Pavement

SWMSVersion 6
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job Site Address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
—

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
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous Lineschemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electricalenergised electrical installations or services
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor
  • 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

None listed.

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

      Untrained/ non-competent worker

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check workers are in a fit condition to work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs.

      • Ensure all relevant workers have undertaken training and received instruction in the use of control measures. Including:

        • Instructed on the use of all SWMS

        • Reporting procedures for incidents

        • Competent to undertake the work task.

      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 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

16 job steps

  1. TrainingTrain workers on silica dust and safe work practices
  2. PlanningPlan visibility and coordinate with contractors
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare protective measures
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site on arrival and set up to safety standards
  5. Work area set-upSet up the work area near roads and protect the public
  6. Delivery, set-up & removal of machineryHandle machinery safely and keep clear of electric lines
  7. EnvironmentMinimise environmental impact and manage waste
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and safe
  9. Manual tasksPrevent musculoskeletal injuries with safe techniques
  10. Dust controlControl dust and protect workers from inhalation
  11. Spread cement/lime & soil stabilisersHandle and apply cement, lime and soil stabilisers safely
  12. Mulching, rolling & grading a patchOperate machinery safely to mulch, roll and grade a patch
  13. Aftercare signagePlace aftercare signage for public safety
  14. Fuelling on-siteRefuel safely to prevent fires and exposure to fuel
  15. On completionSecure the site and clean up on completion
  16. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies

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