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Temporary Structure Construction-Dismantle

SWMS · SWMS-10464

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 2

This Safe Work Method Statement covers hazards and controls associated with erecting and dismantling temporary structures such as marquees, big tops, event booths etc.

It works through 14 job steps: planning, checking weather conditions, arrival and unloading, work area set-up, mobile plant operation, the environment, locating and isolating existing services, erecting the structure, rigging and dogging, working near powered mobile plant, working at height, dismantling, completion and emergency response.

Each step lists its hazards, risk ratings, controls and who is responsible, with controls for forklifts and telehandlers, ladders, trestles and mobile scaffold, and lifting.

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Temporary Structure Construction-Dismantle

SWMSVersion 2
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Business contact phone
—
Part of a construction project
—

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
  • Demolition
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Falls
  • Telecom 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 (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Contact with utilities/services

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Venue or client to provide documentation detailing:

        • The planned site is free from overhead and underground service hazards, e.g. electrical or,

        • A plan/s providing detailed information on the location of any overhead or underground utility services

      • Confirm the presence of all underground, aboveground or overhead utilities or services at the site:

        • Dial Before You Dig (Telephone Service 1100)

        • Site surveys, drawings and plans.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Project manager

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 more job steps, from Check weather conditions & prepare to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

14 job steps

  1. PlanningGet the service documentation and confirm the utilities at the site
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and manage hot and cold conditions
  3. Arrival on-site, site assessment & unloading of materials/ equipmentArrive on site, keep clear of mobile plant and unload safely
  4. Work area set-upSet up the work area to keep unauthorised people and the public out
  5. Mobile plant operation, e.g. Forklift, TelehandlerOperate forklifts and telehandlers safely, with licences and pre-start checks
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, waste and vehicle movement
  7. Locate & isolate existing servicesIdentify and mark out existing services
  8. Erecting structureErect the structure and control its hazards
  9. Rigging and doggingRig and dog loads within the working load limit
  10. Working near powered mobile plant, e.g. forklifts, telehandlersKeep clear of powered mobile plant and stay in sight of operators
  11. Working at height on ladders, trestles & mobile scaffoldWork at height safely on ladders, trestles and mobile scaffold
  12. Dismantling - breakdown structureDismantle the structure in an orderly sequence
  13. On completionLeave the site secure and sign out
  14. Emergency responseRespond to injuries, fatalities and environmental damage

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