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Concrete Steel Fixing

SWMS · SWMS-10254

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 9

This Concrete Steel Fixing SWMS outlines the safety steps, general hazards and controls for setting and tying steel reinforcing bars for concrete construction. It covers high-risk construction work (HRCW) and gives a step-by-step guide to the risks involved.

The SWMS takes your crew through 15 job steps, from arrival on site and work area set-up to materials delivery, crane lifting of reo bar and mesh, cutters and benders, oxy-acetylene equipment, steel fixing from scaffolds, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction professionals, project managers, site supervisors and safety officers.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

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Concrete Steel Fixing

SWMSVersion 9
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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Site management plan

Is the work associated with a Construction Project?

  • Yes

  • No

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 MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including 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/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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Face 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

Inherent risk-rating (IR) before controls – residual risk-rating (RR) after controls.

  • Work activity

    Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions

    • Hazard

      Personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • The vehicle should be positioned in a safe location, clear of traffic/vehicles/pedestrians during equipment delivery and materials removal (deploy physical barriers, caution signs as necessary)

      • Do not park illegally

      • Identify and obey all safety-related signage (check site entry requirements)

      • Report to Site Supervisor

      • Ensure site-specific induction undertaken

      • Assess mobile phone reception

      • The worksite is exactly as detailed in Terms of Agreement or contract

      • Complete a JSA specifying the control measures for unanticipated hazards.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto check the site and conduct JSA where necessary

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

14 more job steps, from Work area set-up 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. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor, complete the site induction and a JSA.
  2. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and barricade and sign the drop zone.
  3. EnvironmentManage noise, waste, spills, vehicle movement and the effect on waterways, vegetation and animals.
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and reschedule, or prepare for hot and cold conditions.
  5. House keepingKeep the work area clean, well lit and clear of trip hazards.
  6. Manual tasksReduce manual handling with mechanical aids, team lifts and well-bundled steel.
  7. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse tools as the manufacturer specifies, with RCD protection and ventilation.
  8. Hazardous substance /chemical useFollow the SDS when using chemicals, with the right PPE and ventilation.
  9. Materials deliveryControl trucks and plant during delivery and unloading, prevent roll-aways and protect the public.
  10. Lifting Reo bar/mesh with craneLift reo with a licensed crane driver and dogman, never over people.
  11. Electric and manual reinforcing bar cutters /bendersUse the cutters and benders as designed, keeping body parts clear of the blades.
  12. Using Oxy –acetylene equipmentUse oxy-acetylene equipment away from combustibles, with flashback arresters and a fire extinguisher.
  13. Steel fixingFix steel safely from scaffolds, clear of power lines, with capped bar ends and hot-work controls.
  14. On completionRemove barricades, disconnect leads, sign out and dismantle the mobile scaffold safely.
  15. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures, give first aid and report the incident.

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