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Private Residences - Working in

SWMS · SWMS-10308

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 8

This Private Residences - Working in Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the job steps, hazards and controls associated with workers undertaking work at a private residence, such as locksmiths and maintenance workers. It is intended as a guide when dealing with members of the public.

It covers 15 job steps, from training, planning and arriving on site to setting up the work area, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, working at the residence, tools, hazardous substances, working at height, working in a ceiling space, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work such as working at height and in a ceiling space, and for electricity, asbestos, silica dust, heat stress, aggression and violence, and working alone.

It suits maintenance workers, locksmiths, contractors, electricians and plumbers working in private residences.

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Private Residences - Working in

SWMSVersion 8
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
—
PC Address
—
PC phone
—
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job Site Address
—
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 (HRCW)

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
  • Work in a ceiling space (W.A. Only)

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

Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice References

None listed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Foot 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

      Lack of training or the assessment of capability may lead to personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • All workers are trained in communication protocol:

        • Mobile phones are to be kept on the worker at all times

        • Mobile phones are to be kept switched on

        • Workers will call the supervisor upon arrival and departure, and regular call-ins are made

        • Call-in times must be agreed with relevant worker and supervisor and based on the risk level expected at the site

        • Supervisor must have address details, expected arrival/departure & visit duration times

        • Supervisors have details of the worker’s vehicle (registration, colour make, model)

        • Workers will only attend the site directed by supervisor

        • Code words should be established to indicate if the worker is in a threatening situation

        • Emergency procedures in place if call-ins are not followed, or communication lost with the worker.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

14 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

15 job steps

  1. TrainingTrain workers in the communication protocol
  2. PlanningConsult on hazards and risks, and document the consultation
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site for safety on arrival
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and take precautions for outdoor work
  5. Work area set-upSet up a safe work area with exclusion zones
  6. EnvironmentManage the environmental impacts of the work
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and tidy to prevent accidents
  8. Manual tasksHandle loads safely to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
  9. Working at the residenceWork safely within the residence
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely
  11. Hazardous substance / chemical useHandle and use chemicals safely
  12. Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsWork at height safely on ladders, trestles, scaffolds and openings
  13. Working in a ceiling spaceControl electrical, fall, asbestos, heat and fire hazards in a ceiling space
  14. On completionComplete the work safely and leave the site
  15. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and report incidents

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