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Temporary Fencing

SWMS · SWMS-10528

  • 11 job steps
  • Version 5

This Temporary Fencing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the delivery, installation and removal of temporary fencing for construction activities and event management.

It covers 11 job steps: planning, checking the weather, arriving on-site and assessing conditions, transporting the fencing, loading and unloading, work area set-up, environment, housekeeping, installing and removing the fencing, on completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for the high-risk construction work of mobile plant movement and work adjacent to a road or traffic corridor, and identifies hazards with the controls that reduce each risk.

It suits site supervisors, safety officers and workers in businesses that set up and remove temporary fencing for construction and events.

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Temporary Fencing

SWMSVersion 5
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

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

  • Mobile Plant
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • 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 (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Hand 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

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Unpermitted works

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Ensure relevant permits and approvals are obtained for the site.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

10 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare to Emergency response

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What it covers

11 job steps

  1. PlanningGet the permits and approvals for the site
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsReport to the supervisor and assess the site conditions
  4. Transporting fencingLoad, secure and transport the fencing safely
  5. Loading-unloadingControl mobile plant, vehicles and traffic while loading and unloading
  6. Work area set-upInform neighbours, confirm the fence location and watch for mobile plant
  7. EnvironmentControl vehicle movement and food scraps to protect the environment
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  9. Installation & removal of fencingInstall and remove the fencing and handle materials and tools safely
  10. On completionRemove or add barricades, sign out and use the designated routes
  11. Emergency responseCall for help, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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