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Pit Construction

SWMS · SWMS-10595

  • 20 job steps
  • Version 5
  • Civil Works
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS outlines the precautions and control measures for safely constructing a concrete pit, with a focus on the high-risk construction work involved: mobile plant, energised electrical services, shafts and trenches, and hazardous atmospheres.

It takes your crew through each step, from silica training, planning, weather checks and site set-up to excavating foundations, setting steel reinforcement, formwork, bond breakers, pouring concrete, stripping formwork, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction managers, site supervisors and workers involved in pit construction projects.

Preview of the Pit Construction SWMS

Pit Construction

SWMSVersion 5
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 MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
  • Shafts & TrenchesWorking at depths greater than 1.5 metres, including tunnels or mines
  • 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 and licences

  • 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.

Monitoring and 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 site-specific notes)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing

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

19 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

20 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica.
  2. PlanningIdentify underground and overhead assets to prevent contact.
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather conditions and prepare for them.
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsArrive on site, park safely and assess site conditions.
  5. Work area set-upSet up barricades and signage to prevent unauthorised access.
  6. EnvironmentManage noise, air quality, waste, waterways and native vegetation.
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean to prevent slips, trips and falls.
  8. Manual tasksReduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries.
  9. Materials deliveryDeliver and handle materials safely.
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely.
  11. Excavating foundationsExcavate the foundations safely.
  12. Concrete baseEnter and work in the excavation safely.
  13. Setting steel reinforcement – concrete base & wallsPlace and tie steel reinforcement in the base and walls.
  14. Formwork – in-situ constructionCut and fix formwork using power saws and powder-actuated tools.
  15. Formwork - prefabricated placement by mobile plantLift and place prefabricated formwork with mobile plant.
  16. Applying bond breakersApply bond breakers, handling chemicals safely and avoiding slips.
  17. Pouring concrete – base & wallsPour the concrete for the base and walls safely.
  18. Stripping formworkStrip the formwork safely.
  19. On completionMake the site safe and sign out when work is complete.
  20. Emergency responseRespond to injuries, fatalities and environmental damage.

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  • Easy & efficient. Very specific.

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