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Fire Door Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10106

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 8

This Fire Door Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides clear guidelines for the safe installation of fire doors in residential and commercial buildings. It identifies potential hazards and outlines necessary controls for a safe working environment, especially in high-risk construction scenarios.

It covers 14 job steps, from training on silica dust, checking the weather and arriving on site to working on ladders, cutting materials, positioning, levelling and fixing the frame, door and hardware, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work around mobile plant, gas mains, electrical services and hazardous atmospheres, and for silica dust, manual tasks and hazardous substances.

It suits businesses and contractors installing fire doors in the construction industry.

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Fire Door Installation

SWMSVersion 8
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)

  • Mobile Plant
  • Gas MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • 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 and licences

  • 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 (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Breathing 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

13 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

14 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers to identify silica dust, prevent exposure, check controls and use RPE.
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather, reschedule in extreme conditions, and manage heat and cold.
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor, complete the induction and a JSA, and get hot work permits.
  4. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and barricade the drop zone.
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels and chemicals, waterways, vehicles and fauna.
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean, lit and clear of trip hazards.
  7. Manual tasksLift and move materials safely to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use tools safely, with tested leads and RCD protection.
  9. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse substances as the SDS directs, with PPE, ventilation and hygiene.
  10. Working on laddersSet up and use ladders safely.
  11. Cutting materialsCut materials with the saw guarded and secured, and protect eyes and hearing.
  12. Positioning, levelling & fixing frame, door & hardwareLift, hold, level and fix the frame, door and hardware, and control silica dust.
  13. On completionHave the door inspected and tagged, fit the fire door sign, clean up and sign out.
  14. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures, give first aid and report the incident.

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