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Meth Lab Screening

SWMS · SWMS-10434

  • 6 job steps
  • Version 3
  • Cleaning
  • Reads on any phone

This Meth Lab Screening Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a guide for safely screening premises for a possible clandestine drug laboratory. It has control measures for working at height, slips, trips and falls, hazardous substances, manual tasks and the environment.

It covers 6 job steps: training, planning, assessing the site on arrival, screening, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses and contractors in property maintenance, safety inspections and environmental assessments, especially those who identify and manage the risks of clandestine drug laboratories.

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Meth Lab Screening

SWMSVersion 3
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)

  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers

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

  • Foot Protection
  • Hand 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

      Personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • All relevant workers are trained specifically in the assessment of methamphetamine contaminated properties.

      • Workers are trained in “Standard Precaution” procedures for working in a clandestine drug lab:

        • Hand washing and antisepsis (hand hygiene)

        • Prevention of needle stick / sharp injuries

        • Standard Precautions for biological contaminants

        • The appropriate handling methods for waste and chemicals.

        • Nature of hazards/symptoms

        • Spill containment procedures

        • Environmental cleaning and spills management.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

5 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

6 job steps

  1. TrainingWorkers are specifically trained in assessing methamphetamine-contaminated properties and familiar with standard precautions.
  2. PlanningInvolves obtaining confirmation for site screening, consulting with stakeholders, and planning for safety.
  3. Assess the site on arrivalWorkers assess the site for safety upon arrival, considering mobile phone reception, access, and potential hazards.
  4. ScreeningCorrect sampling methods and precautions against chemical exposure, cuts, needle stick injuries, slips, trips, falls, and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries.
  5. On completionHygiene practices required upon job completion to prevent infection or disease.
  6. Emergency responseSpecifies the emergency response actions for injuries, fatalities, or environmental damage.

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