Concrete Chasing

SWMS · SWMS-10548

13 job steps
Version 7
Concreting
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This Concrete Chasing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines safe practices and controls for concrete chasing operations. It covers the hazards and the safety measures that go with them.

It takes the crew through 13 job steps, from silica dust training, weather and arriving on site to working at height, the chasing itself, completion and emergency response. The silica dust controls cover both water delivery and dry dust control methods.

It suits concrete contractors, construction firms, public works departments and the site supervisors who oversee concrete chasing on their projects.

Concrete Chasing

SWMSVersion 7

Company doing the work: [Company]
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work): —
Principal contractor (PC): [Principal contractor]
Business contact: —
Phone #: —
PC address: —
Signature: —

Date: —
PC phone #: [PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC:: —
Contact phone #: —
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)

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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Foot Protection
Hearing Protection
High Visibility
Eye Protection
Hand Protection
Protective Clothing
Breathing 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
Provide training on the health effects associated with RCS
- Hazard
  Exposure to silica dust
  Before controls4 Acute
  Controls
  - Training and Information provided to workers on respirable crystalline silica (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
  - Supervisorto undertake all planning processes

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
Check the weather and prepare for it
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Arrive on site and assess the site conditions
Work activity
Work area set-up
Set up the work area with an exclusion zone
Work activity
Environment
Protect the environment while working
Work activity
House keeping
Keep the work area clean and tidy
Work activity
Manual tasks
Handle manual tasks without injury
Work activity
Working with powered & non-powered tools
Use powered and non-powered tools safely
Work activity
Hazardous substance /chemical use
Handle and store hazardous substances safely
Work activity
Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openings
Work safely at height on ladders, scaffolds and openings
Work activity
Concrete Chasing
Chase concrete safely
Work activity
On completion
Clean up and leave the site safely
Work activity
Emergency response
Respond 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)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

Step 1: Determine likelihood

Likelihood	Criteria	Description

Step 2: Determine consequence

Step 3: Determine the risk score

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.

Step 4: Record risk

12 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

13 job steps

Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of silica dust
Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for it
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsArrive on site and assess the site conditions
Work area set-upSet up the work area with an exclusion zone
EnvironmentProtect the environment while working
House keepingKeep the work area clean and tidy
Manual tasksHandle manual tasks without injury
Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely
Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle and store hazardous substances safely
Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsWork safely at height on ladders, scaffolds and openings
Concrete ChasingChase concrete safely
On completionClean up and leave the site safely
Emergency responseRespond to emergencies

Concrete Chasing

Site management plan

High-risk construction work