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Graffiti Removal

SWMS · SWMS-10124

  • 13 job steps
  • Version 6
  • Cleaning
  • Reads on any phone

This Graffiti Removal Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the general work involved in graffiti removal. Graffiti removal can be hazardous due to the work situation (working at height, close to roads) and the equipment used (high-pressure water, chemicals).

It covers 13 job steps: planning, training, working alone, arrival at site, work area set-up, environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, working at height, graffiti removal, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work around mobile plant, energised electrical installations and lines, falls from 2 m or more, and work adjacent to roads and railways.

It suits contractors and businesses involved in graffiti removal or property maintenance, and safety officers and managers responsible for workplace safety in construction and maintenance projects.

Preview of the Graffiti Removal SWMS

Graffiti Removal

SWMSVersion 6
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Phone #
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Signature
—
Date
—
Contact phone #
—
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 PlantMobile plant movement
  • 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
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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.

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
  • 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Adjacent to roadway

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Obtain written consent from Coordinating Road Authority if applicable. Example:

        • Minor works with no traffic impact = no consent required

        • Where traffic is impacted, consent is required

        • Roads other than freeways, minor works = no consent.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Adjacent to railway

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure all works are planned and executed to minimise disruption to rail operations

      • Ensure documented system for liaising with Rail Network owner. Include:

        • Procedures for Track Occupancy Authorities (TOA) and Track Work Authorities (TWA)

        • Training for all relevant people in the use of TOA/TWA (including scope and limitations)

        • Communication procedures between contractor and Rail Safety Manager/RIM/Protection Officer (PO) and Rail Network owner (other relevant people)

        • Suitable signalling (auto-signals/hand signallers etc.)

      • Do not breach requirements of TWA, TOA or work plans/SWMS at any time

        • If changes must be made to work plans/areas – ensure these are formally undertaken and cleared with relevant authorities

      • Ensure formal handover for PO shift changeover. Hand-over Authority must be signed.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

12 more job steps, from Training 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

  1. PlanningGet road and rail authority consent and plan rail liaison
  2. TrainingConfirm asbestos and lead competency and traffic and rail training
  3. Working aloneSet up check-ins and a first aid kit when working alone
  4. Arrival at siteFollow the TMP, report to the site supervisor and check for asbestos and lead
  5. Work area set upSet up exclusion zones and check for plant, power lines and night hazards
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, spills and vehicle movement
  7. House keepingKeep the area clear of trip hazards, manage leads and hoses and keep visibility
  8. Manual tasksClear the unloading route and unload equipment by ramp, mechanical means or team-lift
  9. Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsSet up and use ladders and scaffolds safely and watch for overhead lines
  10. Graffiti removalRemove graffiti with chemical removers, pressure water, a heat gun, sander, scrapers or steam
  11. RefuellingRefuel with no smoking, keep fuel off skin and have the right extinguisher
  12. On completionShut down the cleaner, dismantle the scaffold and sign out
  13. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and report the incident

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