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Cladding Removal - Installation EWP Access

SWMS · SWMS-10682

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 2
  • Carpentry
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS offers a guide for safely removing and installing cladding from an elevated work platform (EWP). It covers planning, the work itself and the emergency response.

It takes your crew through 14 job steps, from planning, a falls emergency rescue plan and arriving on site to delivering and setting up the EWP, pre-inspecting the EWP and harness, removing and replacing cladding, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction companies, facade installation contractors, public works departments and the site supervisors who run the work.

Preview of the Cladding Removal - Installation EWP Access SWMS

Cladding Removal-Installation EWP Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMSVersion 2
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]
Business contact phone
—
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
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more
  • Telecom TowersIncluding work on telecommunications towers

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

  • L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
  • L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
  • L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
  • L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
  • L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

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

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Safety Harness

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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Extreme weather

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme conditions

      • Reschedule works to work in more moderate temperatures

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Hyperthermia; Hypothermia

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure that workers trained to recognise the symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia

      • Hot conditions. Ensure:

        • Suitable protective clothing

        • Sun brim on hard hats

        • Safety glasses - UV rated

        • Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin

        • Adequate drinking water

        • Access to shade on breaks

        • Adequate breaks.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Lack of planning - potential injury, property damage &/or environmental incident

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Liaise with the building owner and obtain as applicable:

        • Drawings

        • Site survey

        • Plan of services

        • Structural engineer report

        • Existing defects

        • All chemicals, volatile fuels and gases have been deactivated

        • Hazardous Materials Registers (asbestos/lead etc.)

        • Relationship to surrounding properties.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Regulatory breach

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • All notices, permits and licenses are in place before work commences

      • Ensure that written notice is given to the regulator at least 5 days before demolition work commences.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Falling objects

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Planning access to the height location:

        • Wherever possible, use mechanical methods to deliver materials to the working at height location, e.g. crane

        • Ensure all crane operators, riggers and doggers are licensed, competent and trained in the activity

        • If delivering material/tools onto a raised platform, liaise with Principal to determine where on the platform, the materials are safe to be dropped to:

          • Be able to bear the load

          • Not cause hazards to other trade.

      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 Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan 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. PlanningPlan the work and check weather, site information and notices
  2. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue PlanPut a falls emergency rescue plan in place
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsArrive on site, check conditions and complete a JSA
  4. Delivery, set-up & removal of EWPDeliver, set up and remove the EWP, keeping clear of power lines
  5. Work area set-upIsolate the work area and keep others clear
  6. Materials & waste delivery & removalDeliver and remove materials and waste
  7. EnvironmentManage noise, waste, waterways, vehicles and fauna
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  9. Manual tasksLift and handle materials and tools safely
  10. Pre-inspect the EWP & harnessPre-inspect the EWP and harness before use
  11. Removing & replacing claddingRemove and replace cladding from the EWP using fall protection
  12. Fuelling on-siteRefuel plant safely
  13. On completionPark, shut down and secure the EWP, then leave the site
  14. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies, including suspension trauma

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