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Glass Lift Shaft Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10481

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 4
  • Glazing
  • Reads on any phone

This Glass Lift Shaft Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the safety steps and control measures for safely installing glass in lift shafts, with a focus on the high-risk construction work involved.

It takes your crew through 14 job steps: planning, arriving on site, work area set-up, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, hazardous substances, delivery and set-up of the EWP, scaffold work, installing fittings from the EWP, glazing, refuelling, completion and emergency response. It includes a risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls.

It suits construction managers, site supervisors, EWP operators and glass installers on construction projects.

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

Preview of the Glass Lift Shaft Installation SWMS

Glass Lift Shaft 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
—

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 Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Hazardous 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

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Hand 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

      Shaft collapse

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • DO NOT proceed until you receive all applicable safety and construction information

      • Review all plans, diagrams

      • Ensure contact details for all responsible people, e.g. site supervisors, security etc. are listed and kept on-site during operations.

      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 Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions 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. PlanningGet the safety and construction information and plans before work starts
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site for safety compliance and hazards
  3. Work area set-upSet up secure work zones and exclusion areas to keep unauthorised people out
  4. EnvironmentManage noise, waste, spills and other environmental impacts
  5. House keepingKeep the work area clean and tidy to prevent slips, trips and falls
  6. Manual tasksMove and handle materials safely to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
  7. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle and use hazardous substances and chemicals safely
  8. Delivery, set-up & removal of EWPDeliver, set up and remove the EWP safely, with precautions around electrical lines
  9. Positioning, drilling & tapping of hole centres – working on scaffoldingWork safely on the scaffold while positioning and drilling hole centres
  10. Install fittings - working in EWPUse the EWP safely and keep communication in place while installing fittings
  11. GlazingHandle and install the glass safely
  12. Fuelling the EWPRefuel the EWP safely to prevent fire
  13. On completionPark and secure the EWP, clear the work area and sign out
  14. Emergency responseRespond to injuries and emergencies on site

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