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Cable Ladder Tray-Conduit Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10477

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 3

This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the safety protocols for installing cable ladders, trays and conduits, so the work is done safely and in line with the relevant regulations.

It takes your crew through 12 job steps, from arriving on site, locating and isolating existing services, and working at height on ladders, trestles and mobile scaffold, to securing fixings, fitting trays, ladders and conduit, completion and emergency response.

It marks the high-risk construction work involved and has the controls for each hazard, a hazard risk matrix and a sign-off for workers. It suits electrical and data cabling contractors, construction companies, facility maintenance teams and site supervisors.

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Cable Ladder Tray-Conduit Installation

SWMSVersion 3
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Business contact phone
—
Part of a construction project
—

Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with the 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 MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
  • 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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand 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, site assessment & unloading of materials/ equipment

    • 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 of unanticipated hazards.

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

      Unsafe delivery location

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Define a specific area for storage, identified with appropriate signage and free of hazards

      • Where possible, provide separate routes for pedestrians and vehicles

      • Design the layout of storage area to minimise risks of collisions between vehicles &/or mobile plant

      • Limit the height of storage stockpiles

      • Keep material and equipment storage areas tidy and well ordered

      • Ensure delivered and stored equipment and material does not present a hazard, e.g. trip hazards or falling objects.

      • Keep adequate access for installers and their equipment.

      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 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, site assessment & unloading of materials/ equipmentCheck the site and unload materials and equipment safely.
  2. Work area set-upSet up a secure work area.
  3. Locate & isolate existing servicesIdentify and isolate existing services.
  4. EnvironmentControl the environmental hazards of the work.
  5. House keepingKeep the work area clean and safe.
  6. Manual tasksLift and handle materials safely.
  7. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely.
  8. Hazardous substance /chemical useStore and handle chemicals properly.
  9. Working at height on ladders, trestles & mobile scaffoldWork safely at height on ladders, trestles and mobile scaffold.
  10. Securing fixings, supports, fitting trays, ladders & conduitFix supports and install trays, ladders and conduit securely.
  11. On completionClean up, remove isolation and leave the site safely.
  12. Emergency responseRespond to an injury or incident.

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