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Painting Asbestos Roofs

SWMS · SWMS-10695

  • 19 job steps
  • Version 1
  • Asbestos
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS covers the safe preparation and painting of asbestos-containing roofing materials (ACM). It sets out the procedures, hazard controls and legal requirements that protect workers, the public and the environment during all phases of the work.

It takes your crew through each step, from planning, site arrival and work area set-up to roof access, working at heights, wet cleaning, runoff containment, applying encapsulating paint by brush or roller only, waste disposal and emergency response.

It suits licensed asbestos removalists, roof painters, roofing contractors and maintenance teams, and the principal contractors, site supervisors, project managers and safety officers who run the work.

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

Preview of the Painting Asbestos Roofs SWMS

Painting Asbestos Roofs

SWMSVersion 1
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)

  • Asbestos
  • 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

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

  • Ensure site supervisor or competent person with asbestos awareness training oversees the work

  • 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
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun 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

    Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan

    • Hazard

      Personal injury from fall

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Trained first aid providers must be available

      • A reliable means to contact emergency services is available.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto ensure the plan is in place

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

18 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

19 job steps

  1. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue PlanHave first aid providers and a way to contact emergency services ready
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsCheck the site entry requirements, signage and the work site, and assess the risk of a fall
  3. Work area set-upPut height access, fall restraint or arrest systems and edge protection in place
  4. Neighbour and Public ProtectionNotify neighbours, restrict access and watch the exclusion zones
  5. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
  6. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksPlan the delivery of materials and lift safely
  8. Accessing the roof using mobile scaffolding or an extension ladderErect and inspect the mobile scaffold or ladders before climbing
  9. Accessing the roof via an access hatch (below roof entry)Use a sound hatch with handholds or a fixed ladder
  10. Working on the roof using a safety harnessFit, inspect and anchor the harness and plan the fall arrest system
  11. Working on the roofWear P2 respirators and coveralls, and check the roof surface and openings
  12. Cleaning the roofWet-clean the roof with a low-pressure hose, catching all runoff
  13. Runoff and water containmentCollect cleaning water in catchment containers and keep it out of drains
  14. Preparing surfaces for paintingPrepare surfaces by wet wiping or gentle scraping only
  15. Hazardous chemical use, e.g. silicone, cleaning solutionsFollow directions for use, the SDS and PPE for each chemical
  16. Applying paint to asbestos surfacesApply encapsulating paint by brush or roller, never by spray
  17. Responding to minor asbestos damageInspect minor damage and stop work if the sheet is broken or cracked
  18. On Completion - Clean-up and waste disposalInspect the site, bag and label waste, and decontaminate before leaving
  19. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and apply first aid

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