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Timber Floor Laying

SWMS · SWMS-10182

13 job steps
Version 7

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for installing timber flooring, from out-of-hours work, working alone and arriving on site to laying plywood underlay and timber boards, using adhesives, completion and emergency response.

It takes your crew through each job step with its hazards and controls, including materials delivery by truck, power tool and nail gun use, silica and wood dust, and housekeeping.

It suits construction managers, site supervisors, installation teams and safety officers working in the construction industry.

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

Timber 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): —
PC Address: —
PC phone: —
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
Job 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 Plant

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

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Foot Protection
High Visibility
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

Work activity
Working alone
Use a buddy system and agreed call-ins when working alone
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Park safely, report in and assess the site on arrival
Work activity
Work area set-up
Set up an exclusion zone, protect the public and handle materials safely
Work activity
Materials delivery by truck
Follow the traffic plan and keep clear of reversing trucks when unloading
Work activity
Environment
Control noise, dust, waste, chemicals and vehicle movement
Work activity
House keeping
Keep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
Work activity
Working with powered & non-powered tools
Inspect and use tools safely on RCD-protected power
Work activity
Cutting & laying underlay
Cut underlay safely with sharp retractable knives
Work activity
Laying plywood underlay & timber boards
Lay ply and boards while controlling trips, dust, silica, saw cuts and nail gun use
Work activity
Using adhesives
Use adhesives as the SDS directs and contain spills
Work activity
On completion
Remove barricades, pack up leads, clean up silica and sign out
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

Permits

Plant and equipment

Hazardous substances

Supervisory arrangements

SWMS sign-off

This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions, and PPE described.

Worker’s name	Job role / positione.g. supervisor, worker, trainee	Licences, competencies & qualificationsType / descriptionClassNumber	Date	Signature
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

Step 1: Determine likelihood

Likelihood	Criteria	Description

Step 2: Determine consequence

Level of Effect	Example of each level

Step 3: Determine the risk score

Likelihood ↑	InsignificantNo effect, or so minor that the effect is acceptable	MinorMinor first aid treatment, minimal business disruption, minimal environmental effect	ModerateSerious injuries, medium business interruption, medium environmental impact	MajorExtensive injuries or fatality, significant business interruption, environmental harm, prosecution	CatastrophicMultiple permanent disabilities or fatalities, business failure, substantial environmental harm, prosecution or imprisonment
	Consequence →
Almost certainExpected in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
LikelyWill probably occur in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
PossibleCould possibly occur at some time	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
UnlikelyUnlikely but possible	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
RareHighly unlikely to occur	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High

1 LowRecord and monitor. Proceed with work, and review the risks regularly.
2 ModerateMaintain control measures. Be cautious when working, and monitor and review regularly.
3 HighReview before commencing work. Introduce new controls or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level, and monitor the controls frequently.
4 AcuteDo not proceed until the risk level is reduced. Immediately introduce high-level controls, and re-assess before proceeding.

Step 4: Record risk

12 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

13 job steps

Out-of-hours / night workManage fatigue and keep the site secure during out-of-hours work
Working aloneUse a buddy system and agreed call-ins when working alone
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and assess the site on arrival
Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone, protect the public and handle materials safely
Materials delivery by truckFollow the traffic plan and keep clear of reversing trucks when unloading
EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, chemicals and vehicle movement
House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use tools safely on RCD-protected power
Cutting & laying underlayCut underlay safely with sharp retractable knives
Laying plywood underlay & timber boardsLay ply and boards while controlling trips, dust, silica, saw cuts and nail gun use
Using adhesivesUse adhesives as the SDS directs and contain spills
On completionRemove barricades, pack up leads, clean up silica and sign out
Emergency responseCall 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

Timber Floor Laying

Site management plan

High-risk construction work