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Handyman

SWMS · SWMS-10036

4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews
  • 18 job steps
  • Version 9
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

This Handyman SWMS sets out the control measures for general maintenance and repair work, from training and planning through to completion and emergency response. It covers 18 job steps, including client consultation, working at height on ladders and scaffolds, powered and hand tools, painting, working with cement and fuelling on-site.

It addresses the high-risk construction work of mobile plant movement and work in a contaminated or flammable atmosphere, with hazards, risk ratings, controls and the people responsible for each job step.

It suits handymen, construction workers, property maintenance teams and other professionals involved in building and property upkeep.

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Handyman

SWMSVersion 9
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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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
  • Hazardous 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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head 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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Exposure to asbestos

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure the worker is competent to identify if asbestos is present

      • If the presence of asbestos is identified ensure there is a separate, dedicated SWMS and that all workers have relevant training and licensing.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • 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

17 more job steps, from Planning to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

18 job steps

  1. TrainingTrain workers to identify asbestos and the hazards of silica dust
  2. PlanningPlan shifts, amenities, lone-worker check-ins and first aid
  3. Client consultation & code of conductConsult the client on hazards and protect their property
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  5. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and check the site for asbestos and services
  6. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and control ignition sources
  7. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuel and runoff
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  9. Manual tasksMove materials with mechanical aids and safe lifting
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and hand tools safely
  11. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse chemicals as their SDS directs
  12. Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsSet up and use ladders and scaffolds, and protect openings
  13. Cutting, drilling, sanding & fixingCut, drill and fix with guards, PPE and dust controls
  14. PaintingPaint with ventilation, the right PPE and the power off
  15. Working with cementProtect skin and keep clear of the mixer when working with cement
  16. Fuelling on-siteRefuel safely, with no smoking and the right extinguisher
  17. On completionDismantle scaffolds, clean up and sign out
  18. Emergency responseCall 000 and follow the site's emergency procedures

Hazards it covers

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews

  • Very professional documents and easy to edit.

    Joe MuirVerified purchase

  • Easy to use This has been such a time saver for me, so easy to understand!

    JimVerified purchase

  • The eastest product to work with We are so happy with these SWMS they are easy to convert into your own business. Very professionally done.

    Jims Building InspectionsVerified purchase

  • Early days I have not have a great deal of time to work on it as this time . However it appears to be OK. Once I do a full set of SWMS, I will be able to give you better ideal

    Paul SVerified purchase

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