Concrete-Natural Stone Bench-top Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10257

10 job steps
Version 11
Bricklaying - Masonry
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This Concrete-Natural Stone Bench-top Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a step-by-step guide to safely install concrete and natural stone benchtops, in compliance with Australian safety regulations.

It covers 10 job steps, from training on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica, arriving on site and setting up the work area to moving and placing the bench-top, cutting and grinding, fixing it to the cabinets, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work, silica dust, electrical and cutting hazards, noise, manual handling, adhesives and the environment.

It suits businesses and contractors who install concrete and natural stone benchtops.

Concrete-Natural Stone Bench-top Installation

SWMSVersion 11

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): [Principal contractor]
PC address: —
PC phone: [PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
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 the Site Management Plan requirements 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

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

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 respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation
  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 respiratory protective equipment and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Park safely, report to the supervisor and assess the site
Work activity
Work area set-up
Set up the exclusion zone and check the cabinets can take the weight
Work activity
Environment
Control noise, dust, waste and vehicle movement
Work activity
Housekeeping
Keep the work area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
Work activity
Benchtop transfer & placement
Move and place the bench-top with lifting equipment and team lifts
Work activity
Cutting & grinding at site
Cut and grind with electrical, dust, cutting and noise controls
Work activity
Fixing the bench-top to cabinets
Fix the bench-top to the cabinets and handle adhesives safely
Work activity
On completion
Remove barricades, clean up silica dust and sign out
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000 and follow site emergency procedures

Overall risk rating after controls

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

Step 1: Determine likelihood

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

9 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

10 job steps

Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on silica dust, its controls and RPE use
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor and assess the site
Work area set-upSet up the exclusion zone and check the cabinets can take the weight
EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste and vehicle movement
HousekeepingKeep the work area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
Benchtop transfer & placementMove and place the bench-top with lifting equipment and team lifts
Cutting & grinding at siteCut and grind with electrical, dust, cutting and noise controls
Fixing the bench-top to cabinetsFix the bench-top to the cabinets and handle adhesives safely
On completionRemove barricades, clean up silica dust and sign out
Emergency responseCall 000 and follow site emergency procedures

Concrete-Natural Stone Bench-top Installation

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Site management plan

High-risk construction work

Planning and preparation

Planning/preparation

Hold points

Training and licences

Worker duties and responsibilities

Monitoring and review

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

Personal protective equipment

Job steps, hazards and controls

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