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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: —
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work): —
Responsible person's phone: —
Responsible person's signature: —
Date signed: —

Principal Contractor (PC): —
PC Address: —
PC phone: —
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
Job 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)

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

Work activity
Check weather conditions & prepare
Considers safety measures for outdoor work, factoring in weather and terrain.
Work activity
Travel to, from & between sites
Safe travel practices, including vehicle safety and route planning.
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Involves initial hazard checks and equipment setup.
Work activity
Work area set-up
Guidelines for establishing a safe work zone, including barriers and signs.
Work activity
Environment
Strategies for minimising environmental impact during cleaning.
Work activity
House keeping
Maintaining a tidy work area to prevent accidents.
Work activity
Manual tasks
Safe manual handling to prevent injuries.
Work activity
Emptying rubbish bins
Control measures for safely managing waste.
Work activity
Cleaning restrooms & bar-b-ques
Cleaning restrooms and barbecues safely, including infection control, dust, chemicals and manual handling.
Work activity
Pressure cleaning
Safe use of pressure cleaners, including equipment checks and PPE.
Work activity
Refuelling
Safe refuelling of plant, including fire and fuel exposure controls.
Work activity
Spills & sharps management
Handling spills and sharps safely to prevent injuries.
Work activity
On completion
Concluding operations safely, including equipment removal and site inspection.
Work activity
Emergency response
Response to emergencies.

Permits

Plant and equipment

Hazardous substances

Supervisory arrangements

SWMS Sign-off

This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions, and PPE described.

Worker’s name	Job role / positione.g. supervisor, worker, trainee	Licences, competencies & qualificationsType / descriptionClassNumber	Date	Signature
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

	Criteria	Description

Level of Effect	Example of each level

Likelihood ↑	InsignificantNo effect, or so minor that the effect is acceptable	MinorMinor first aid treatment, minimal business disruption, minimal environmental effect	ModerateSerious injuries, medium business interruption, medium environmental impact	MajorExtensive injuries or fatality, significant business interruption, environmental harm, prosecution	CatastrophicMultiple permanent disabilities or fatalities, business failure, substantial environmental harm, prosecution or imprisonment
	Consequence →
Almost certainExpected in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
LikelyWill probably occur in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
PossibleCould possibly occur at some time	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
UnlikelyUnlikely but possible	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
RareHighly unlikely to occur	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High

1 LowRecord and monitor. Proceed with work, and review the risks regularly.
2 ModerateMaintain control measures. Be cautious when working, and monitor and review regularly.
3 HighReview before commencing work. Introduce new controls or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level, and monitor the controls frequently.
4 AcuteDo not proceed until the risk level is reduced. Immediately introduce high-level controls, and re-assess before proceeding.

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

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

Cleaning Public Park Amenities

Site management plan

High-risk construction work