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Concrete Demolition Ultra High Water Pressure

SWMS · SWMS-10509

  • 13 job steps
  • Version 4
  • Demolition
  • Reads on any phone

This Concrete Demolition Ultra High Water Pressure SWMS covers the hazards and controls associated with the operation of motorised or electric ultra high-pressure hydro blasting equipment used to demolish concrete.

It sets out 13 job steps, from training, weather checks, planning and arrival on site through work area set-up, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, the pre-start equipment check, concrete demolition and fuelling, to completion and emergency response.

High-pressure water jetting systems with an output capacity greater than 800 bar litres per minute and less than 5600 bar litres per minute are identified as Class A, and systems with an output capability above 5600 bar litres per minute are identified as Class B.

It includes hazardous substance management, the SWMS sign-off table for workers, and is written by SafetyDocs safety experts.

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Concrete Demolition Ultra High Water Pressure

SWMSVersion 4
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
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Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job site address
[Site address]
Business contact phone
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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/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

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 controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Training and Information provided to workers on RCS should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Safety Data Sheet (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

      Personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Operators must hold a certificate of competency for ‘Operate a high-pressure hydro jetting system’

      • The verification of competency or refresher training must be documented at appropriate intervals not exceeding two years.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

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

  1. TrainingTrain workers on silica dust and the safe operation of high-pressure hydro blasting equipment
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather conditions and prepare for outdoor operations
  3. PlanningAssess the risks and prepare before starting work
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site conditions on arrival and prepare to start work
  5. Work area set-upSet up a secure and efficient work zone
  6. EnvironmentPut environmental protection measures in place during demolition
  7. House keepingKeep the worksite clean and in order
  8. Manual tasksReduce the risks of manual handling
  9. Prestart equipment checkCheck the equipment is safe and ready for operation
  10. Concrete demolitionDemolish concrete safely using high-pressure equipment
  11. Fuelling on-siteRefuel on site safely to prevent accidents
  12. On completionConclude the work and clean up the site
  13. Emergency responseRespond efficiently and effectively in an emergency

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