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Fire Alarm System Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10641

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 4

This Fire Alarm System Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out how to install fire alarm systems safely. It covers the hazards of the work and the controls for them.

It covers 16 job steps: training, arrival on-site, work area set-up, locating and isolating existing services, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, powered and non-powered tools, working at height, working in ceiling spaces and utility areas, running cables and installing alarms, mounting and installing components, testing and commissioning, servicing and maintenance, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for electric shock, silica dust, asbestos, fire, heat stress, falls and falling objects, and for the high-risk construction work of gas mains, hazardous lines, energised electrical installations, work at height and work in a contaminated or flammable atmosphere.

It suits electrical contractors and electricians, fire safety technicians, construction project managers and safety officers.

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Fire Alarm System Installation

SWMSVersion 4
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]
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
  • 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.

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.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot 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

    Training

    • 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
    • Hazard

      Electrocution

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • All workers who work on or near electrical mains and apparatus must be trained and appropriately qualified with correct licence endorsements for the task

      • Only licensed electricians to install 240 V hard-wired systems

      • During the previous 12 months (where it is relevant to the work), all workers must have demonstrated competence in:

        • Approved procedures for release, rescue and resuscitation

        • Requirements of the Electrical Safety Rules.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

15 more job steps, from Arrival on-site to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

16 job steps

  1. TrainingTrain workers on respirable crystalline silica and electrical safety.
  2. Arrival on-siteAssess the site, position the vehicle safely and complete the site induction.
  3. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone to keep unauthorised people out of the work area.
  4. Locate & isolate existing servicesLocate, mark and isolate existing electrical, gas and water services.
  5. EnvironmentManage noise, waste, fuels and chemicals, vegetation and vehicle movement on site.
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear to prevent slips, trips and falls.
  7. Manual tasksUse safe lifting and handling to avoid musculoskeletal injuries.
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely, with electrical safety and fire prevention.
  9. Working at height on ladders, trestles &/or mobile scaffoldUse ladders, trestles and mobile scaffold safely to prevent falls and falling objects.
  10. Working in ceiling spaces and utility areasControl electrical, heat, fall, fire and dust hazards in ceiling spaces and utility areas.
  11. Running cables and installing alarmsRun cables and install alarms to the manufacturer's instructions, controlling electrical, fire and dust hazards.
  12. Mounting & installing components into positionMount and install components safely, with electrical safety and protection from falling objects.
  13. Test & commissionCheck, test and commission the installed equipment safely.
  14. Servicing/ maintenance/ testingTest and maintain fire alarms, including power, batteries and interconnection checks.
  15. On completionClean up, dismantle the scaffold and secure the area on completion.
  16. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and apply first aid.

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