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SWMS · SWMS-10209

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 9

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for operating hand-held power tools and non-powered tools on site. It suits jackhammers, grinders, drop saws, circular saws and chainsaws, nail guns and staple guns, explosive power tools, troweling machines, compactors and non-powered hand tools.

It takes your crew through 12 job steps, from arriving on site and setting up the tools and work area to pre-start checks, general operation, battery, electric, air, fuel-powered and powder-actuated tools, the environment, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses and workers in construction and the trades, including electricians, carpenters and builders, who need to operate tools safely and meet their legal requirements.

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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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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 (HRCW)

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • AsbestosAsbestos disturbance
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous Lineschemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electricalenergised electrical installations or services
  • 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

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

    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 unanticipated hazards.

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

      Unpermitted work

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure the completed Permit is available at the site

      • Follow safety precautions on the Permit

      • Do not conduct work not listed on the Permit. If other works are required, obtain a Permit for that task before commencement.

      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

11 more job steps, from Tool & 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

12 job steps

  1. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsEnter the site, check conditions and permits.
  2. Tool & work area set-upSet up tools and the work area, with exclusion zones.
  3. Pre-start checkInspect tools, leads and services before use.
  4. General operationOperate tools safely and control dust, chemicals, asbestos and silica.
  5. Battery operated toolsCharge, use and store batteries correctly.
  6. Electric powered toolsUse electric tools and cords safely.
  7. Air/pneumatic toolsSet up and use compressors and air tools.
  8. Diesel/petrol-fuelled toolsRun and refuel fuel-powered tools in ventilated areas.
  9. Powder actuated (PA) toolsLoad, test and fire powder-actuated tools safely.
  10. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, dust, fire and spills.
  11. On completionClear the area, check tools, decontaminate and sign out.
  12. Emergency responseCall 000 and follow the site’s emergency procedures.

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