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Cleaning Public Park Amenities

SWMS · SWMS-10526

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 4

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for cleaning tasks in public parks, including restrooms and barbecues. It helps to ensure operations are conducted safely and effectively.

It takes your crew through each job step: planning, checking the weather, travel, arrival and work area set-up, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, emptying rubbish bins, cleaning restrooms and barbecues, pressure cleaning and refuelling the pressure cleaner, spills and sharps, completion and emergency response.

It suits cleaning professionals, cleaning services companies, public works departments and site supervisors.

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Cleaning Public Park Amenities

SWMSVersion 4
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)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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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)

  • 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 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

Site-Specific Notes:

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Infection; disease; allergic reaction

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure vaccinations (such as Hepatitis B, tetanus.) are offered to staff.

      • people with known allergic responses should consult a doctor and ensure appropriate kit is available at all times (Including EpiPen - in date).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure all planning and scheduling is followed
    • Hazard

      Emergency

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure a second person knows your location and expected time of return

      • Use mobile phone, telephone or radio to periodically check-in

      • Communication equipment within easy reach at all times

      • Take extra care to work safely and methodically

      • Have a first aid kit readily available and stocked appropriately.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure all planning and scheduling is followed

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

14 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

15 job steps

  1. PlanningEstablishes the groundwork for safe operations.
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareConsiders safety measures for outdoor work, factoring in weather and terrain.
  3. Travel to, from & between sitesSafe travel practices, including vehicle safety and route planning.
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsInvolves initial hazard checks and equipment setup.
  5. Work area set-upGuidelines for establishing a safe work zone, including barriers and signs.
  6. EnvironmentStrategies for minimising environmental impact during cleaning.
  7. House keepingMaintaining a tidy work area to prevent accidents.
  8. Manual tasksSafe manual handling to prevent injuries.
  9. Emptying rubbish binsControl measures for safely managing waste.
  10. Cleaning restrooms & bar-b-quesCleaning restrooms and barbecues safely, including infection control, dust, chemicals and manual handling.
  11. Pressure cleaningSafe use of pressure cleaners, including equipment checks and PPE.
  12. RefuellingSafe refuelling of plant, including fire and fuel exposure controls.
  13. Spills & sharps managementHandling spills and sharps safely to prevent injuries.
  14. On completionConcluding operations safely, including equipment removal and site inspection.
  15. Emergency responseResponse to emergencies.

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