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Concrete Slab on Ground

SWMS · SWMS-10523

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 7

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls associated with the preparation of concrete slabs on the ground, including formwork, fill and steel reinforcement placement, prior to pouring concrete.

It takes your crew through each job step, from training on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica, weather checks and work area set-up to delivering materials, subgrade preparation, setting steel and formwork, placing and finishing concrete, fuelling small engines, completion and emergency response.

It also covers mobile plant movement, including exclusion zones and traffic management plans, and the controls for working near overhead power lines and underground services.

It suits construction managers, site supervisors and workers who prepare and build concrete slabs on the ground, and the safety officers and compliance managers who check the work.

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Concrete Slab on Ground

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business Contact
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Phone #
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Contact Phone #
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Signature
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Date
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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
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services

Planning and preparation

Planning/Preparation

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify onsite 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 onsite 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
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • 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

    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

16 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

17 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on RCS health effects
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  3. Arrival onsite & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor and assess the site
  4. Work area set-upSet up the work area and erect barricades with signage
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, spills and other environmental impacts
  6. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksLift and move materials and equipment safely
  8. Delivering materialsDeliver materials and concrete clear of power lines, plant and traffic
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools as the manufacturer specifies
  10. Setting out/profiling building linesLocate services, then set out and profile the building lines
  11. Subgrade preparationLocate underground services and prepare the subgrade
  12. Setting steelSet reinforcing steel, including cutting and tying
  13. FormworkBuild and prepare formwork
  14. Placing concrete & finishPlace and finish the concrete
  15. Fuelling small engines onsiteRefuel small engines on site
  16. On completionInspect equipment, wind up leads and sign everyone out
  17. Emergency responseCall for help and follow the site emergency procedures

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