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Formwork Decks-Columns-Stairs

SWMS · SWMS-10516

  • 21 job steps
  • Version 9

This SWMS outlines the controls, hazards and safety measures for installing and removing formwork for decks, columns and stairs. It sets out how to complete each task safely and efficiently.

It takes your crew through each job step, from formwork design, site arrival and weather checks to work area set-up, tools, working at height, erecting frames, crane lifts, the concrete pour, stripping, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction companies, contractors and workers doing formwork for decks, columns and stairs, and the safety officers and site supervisors who keep the work compliant with WHS requirements.

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Formwork Decks-Columns-Stairs

SWMSVersion 9

Document details

Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
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Business contact 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)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
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PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job site address
[Site address]
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 PlantMobile plant movement
  • Structural AlterationsStructures or buildings involving structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse
  • 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?

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

Western Australia

Standards

  • AS 3610-1995 Formwork for concrete

Personal protective equipment

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

    Formwork design

    • Hazard

      Personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Project documentation. Ensure:

        • Formwork documentation and drawings are available

        • Experienced formwork designers/engineers used for the design of formwork

        • Safety aspects of construction & dismantling of the formwork considered in the design

        • The formwork should be able to be removed easily and safely without excessive force or the need to work in awkward positions

        • Formwork drawings should include all details of the size and spacing of framing details and, any proprietary fittings or systems to be used.

        • Vertical pour rates for walls; columns & other vertical concrete elements must be included in the project documentation to prevent blow out/movement of forms during the pouring

        • Guardrail systems including toe boards, scaffolding or other controls for working at height must be included

        • Check that the formwork system, both traditional and modular, satisfy AS3610 - Formwork for concrete & AS3600 - Concrete structures.

      • Do not commence work unless the approved plans for the formwork structure is in place.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto check

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

20 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

21 job steps

  1. Formwork designCheck the formwork design documents and drawings
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPosition the vehicle and complete the site induction and JSA
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  4. Work area set-upBarricade the work area and keep unauthorised people and falling objects out
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, spills and other environmental impacts
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksPlan safe lifting and manual handling for heavy materials
  8. Materials deliveryFollow the traffic management plan when materials are delivered
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and hand tools safely and control dust
  10. Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsUse ladders and scaffolds with edge protection to work at height
  11. False decksProvide a false deck to stand on when installing bearers and joists
  12. Erecting frames including base plates & U headsErect frames on a stable base with base plates and U-heads
  13. Installing bearers & joistsFit bearers and joists securely and lift them as a team
  14. Laying form-ply sheets on decks and landingsLay form-ply sheets from a protected edge and keep the deck clear
  15. Standing form sections using a craneCheck wind, ground and bracing before lifting form sections by crane
  16. Applying bond breakers (if applicable)Handle bond breakers as the SDS says and avoid slippery forms
  17. Concrete pourCheck the formwork is sound and keep people out from under the pour
  18. Stripping formwork (Planning)Get written confirmation that the concrete is self-supporting and plan the strip
  19. Stripping formworkStrip formwork in sequence without dropping components
  20. On completionClean up, make equipment safe and sign out of the site
  21. Emergency responseCall for help, follow the emergency procedures and report the incident

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