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Synthetic Grass Laying

SWMS · SWMS-10378

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 7

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for preparing the subgrade and laying synthetic grass, from removing the existing turf and compacting the base to laying, trimming and seaming the grass.

It takes your crew through each job step, from training and planning, checking the weather and setting up the work area to materials delivery, tools, re-fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits landscapers and gardeners who install synthetic grass, and the construction managers who oversee landscaping projects.

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Synthetic Grass Laying

SWMSVersion 7
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 PlantMobile plant movement
  • Gas MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • 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

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Breathing Protection
  • Sun 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

    Provide training on the health effects associated with RCS

    • 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

16 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

17 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica and how to control exposure
  2. PlanningConfirm contractor SWMS are suitable and resolve any conflicts in controls
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare workers for hot or cold conditions
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and check site conditions on arrival
  5. Work area set-upBarricade the work area and keep unauthorised people out
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels and chemicals, and protect waterways and fauna
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean, lit and free of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksMove materials and equipment with mechanical aids and safe lifting
  9. Materials deliveryUnload deliveries safely around trucks, mobile plant and power lines
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and non-powered tools safely
  11. Remove existing turfRemove the existing turf safely with the turf cutter
  12. Subgrade preparation (Lay weed mat & spread sand/crushed stone mix)Lay weed mat and spread the subgrade mix, cutting safely
  13. Compact subgradeCompact the subgrade safely with the compactor
  14. Grass laying, trimming & seamingLay, trim and seam the grass, handling rolls and adhesives safely
  15. Re-fuelling small engine equipment on siteRe-fuel small engine equipment and handle fuel safely
  16. On completionClean up, adjust barricades and sign out on completion
  17. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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