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Pool Covers - Rollers

SWMS · SWMS-10662

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 3

This Pool Covers - Rollers Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a step-by-step guide to safely installing pool covers and rollers. It sets out the hazards and the control measures that reduce the risks.

It covers 14 job steps, from training on respirable crystalline silica, weather, arrival on site and work area set-up to the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, powered and non-powered tools, hazardous substances, working at height on platform ladders and trestles, fixing the roller system, mounting the pool cover, completion and emergency response.

It includes a risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls, and marks the high-risk construction work around services, electrical installations and water.

It suits businesses and contractors who install pool covers and rollers.

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Pool Covers - Rollers

SWMSVersion 3
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)

  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous Lineschemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised Electricalenergised electrical installations or services
  • Water & DrowningIn or near water or other liquid that involves the risk of drowning

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.

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.

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Head Protection
  • 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 controls3 High
      Controls
      • Training and Information provided to workers on 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 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

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 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

14 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on RCS dust exposure
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot and cold conditions
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site conditions on arrival
  4. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and barricades
  5. EnvironmentManage noise, waste, chemicals and vehicle movement
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksLift and handle materials safely
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely
  9. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle and use hazardous substances safely
  10. Working at height on platform ladders &/or trestlesUse platform ladders and trestles safely when working at height
  11. Fixing roller systemCheck for services and control dust when drilling brackets
  12. Mounting pool coverMount the pool cover safely near water
  13. On completionSecure the site and equipment on completion
  14. Emergency responseRespond to injuries and emergencies

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