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Fire Detection-Alarms Testing

SWMS · SWMS-10667

  • 19 job steps
  • Version 2
  • Fire Services
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the safe testing of fire detection and alarm systems. It sets out the precautions and control measures for high-risk construction work, including working at height, handling hazardous substances and working in potentially contaminated or flammable environments.

It takes your crew through 19 job steps, from planning, client consultation and checking the weather to testing procedures, pressure testing, battery enclosures, electrical hazards, ladders, environmental controls, completion and emergency response.

It suits safety managers, electrical technicians, fire safety inspectors and construction site supervisors who test and maintain fire detection and alarm systems.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Preview of the Fire Detection-Alarms Testing SWMS

Fire Detection-Alarms Testing

SWMSVersion 2
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
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC Address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
[Site address]
Business contact phone
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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 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
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

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 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

Act, regulations, codes of practice references

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection
  • Safety Harness

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

      Fire alarm out of commission

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • System drawings are available. If records are not readily available, a pre-work survey to identify the system must be conducted

      • The appropriate notice MUST be given to enable isolations to occur if required.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Out-of-hours / night work

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Workers have access to:

        • Suitable amenities (toilets/wash facilities/drinking water)

        • Sufficient lighting, including parking areas

        • Air conditioning and heating

        • Mechanical ventilation if required

        • Emergency exits lit and unblocked

        • Safe area for parking/unloading equipment – protected from the rain.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Working alone - Emergency

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Have a reliable communication system in place and test regularly

      • All workers trained in communication protocol:

        • Mobile phones are to be kept on the worker at all times and switched on

        • Lone workers must call the supervisor upon arrival and departure, and regular call-ins made

        • Call-in times must be agreed upon with relevant workers and supervisors and based on the risk level expected at the site

        • Supervisor must have address details, expected arrival/departure & visit duration times

        • Workers only attend the site as directed by the supervisor

        • Emergency procedures are in place if call-ins are not followed or communication is lost with the worker.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Exposure to disease, bites & stings from insects

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check worksite for vermin/infestation and have removed before commencing work

      • Appropriate application of insect repellent

      • First aid kit readily available

      • Watch out of snakes and spiders

      • Ensure correct and mandatory PPE is worn at all times

      • people with known allergic responses should consult a doctor and ensure an appropriate kit is available at all times (Including EpiPen - in date).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

18 more job steps, from Client consultation & code of conduct to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

19 job steps

  1. PlanningIdentify the system and give notice for isolations
  2. Client consultation & code of conductConsult the client on hazards and risks and respect their property
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot and cold conditions
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site on arrival and set up for safety
  5. Work area set-upSet up the exclusion zone and cordon off the area below
  6. Testing proceduresTest and inspect to the standards and record defects
  7. Pressure testingTest under pressure and keep people clear of the test area
  8. Working in noisy environmentsControl noise and use hearing protection
  9. Working around pinch pointsIdentify pinch points and keep body parts clear
  10. Working in dust/fumesProtect against dust, fumes and skin irritation
  11. Inspecting battery enclosuresInspect battery enclosures and work safely on batteries
  12. House keepingKeep the work area clean and uncluttered
  13. Manual tasksReduce manual handling to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
  14. Electrical hazardsUse qualified electrical personnel and check for electrical hazards
  15. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools correctly
  16. Working at height on ladders & near openingsPrevent falls on ladders and near openings
  17. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels, oils and chemicals
  18. On completionRemove barricades, check leads and sign out
  19. Emergency responseRespond to an emergency and call 000

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