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Vinyl Floor Laying

SWMS · SWMS-10288

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 7

This Vinyl Floor Laying Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls when laying vinyl flooring using rolls and/or vinyl tiles.

It works through 15 job steps, from out-of-hours work, working alone and arriving on site, through concrete and timber floor preparation, spreading adhesives, cutting, seaming and laying vinyl and vinyl welding, to completion and emergency response.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004. It is suitable for flooring contractors, site supervisors, safety officers, construction workers and project managers.

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Vinyl Floor Laying

SWMSVersion 7
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
—

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
  • 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

(insert site-specific notes)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • 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

    Out-of-hours / night work

    • Hazard

      Fatigue; unauthorised access

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Allow adequate meal breaks for workers; particularly if they have worked during part of the day, Allow time to rest & recover sufficiently to work safely into the evening/night

      • Do not schedule full double shifts for workers as worker fatigue increases the risk of incidents

      • 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

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

      • Additional security personnel on-site to ensure no unauthorised access by the general public while work is being performed

      • Ensure that adequate lighting is available

      • No worker should work alone on the site at night.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

14 more job steps, from Working alone to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

15 job steps

  1. Out-of-hours / night workManage fatigue, lighting and site security for night work
  2. Working aloneAvoid working alone and keep agreed call-ins
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and check the site on arrival
  4. Work area set-upSet up the exclusion zone, check for fire risks and unload safely
  5. Materials delivery by truckFollow the traffic plan and unload delivery trucks safely
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, chemicals and vehicle movement
  7. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean, lit and clear of trip hazards
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect tools and use them to the manufacturer's instructions
  9. Concrete floor preparationLevel the concrete floor and control chemical and silica dust
  10. Timber floor preparation including laying plywood underlayFill, sand and cut plywood underlay and use nail guns safely
  11. Spreading adhesivesVentilate, wear gloves and goggles, and contain adhesive spills
  12. Cutting, seaming & laying vinyl sheeting & tilesCut, seal and lay vinyl, controlling fumes and knee strain
  13. Vinyl weldingPrepare the area and run the vinyl welder safely
  14. On completionClean up silica dust, dispose of sealer containers and sign out
  15. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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