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Paving

SWMS · SWMS-10186

  • 19 job steps
  • Version 10

This Paving Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls for preparing and laying pavers, from setting out and preparing the subgrade to cutting and laying pavers, bedding, acid washing and clean-up.

It takes your crew through each job step, including training on respirable crystalline silica (RCS), materials delivery, working with tools, hazardous substances, re-fuelling and emergency response, and includes the high-risk construction work involved.

It suits construction companies on paving projects, landscaping professionals, and the safety officers, supervisors and workers who run the job.

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Paving

SWMSVersion 10

Document details

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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Is the work associated with 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
  • 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/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
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Breathing 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

    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

18 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

19 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and do not work in extreme conditions
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site on arrival and report to the site supervisor
  4. Work area set-upBarricade the work area and keep unauthorised people out
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels and other environmental impacts
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksUse mechanical aids, team lifts and good posture for manual tasks
  8. Materials deliveryUnload materials on stable ground, clear of power lines and the public
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use tools as the manufacturer instructs
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useObtain the SDS and follow it for each hazardous substance
  11. Setting out/profiling building linesSet out string lines and pegs without trip or strain hazards
  12. Preparing subgradeLocate underground services and keep clear of operating machinery
  13. Cutting & laying paversControl silica dust and saw hazards when cutting and laying pavers
  14. Filling gaps & bedding edge pavers with cement mixUse the cement mixer safely and avoid skin contact with wet cement
  15. Sand & bedding paversMove and empty bedding sand without overloading or twisting
  16. Acid washingMix and use hydrochloric acid safely, adding acid to water
  17. Re-fuelling small engine equipment on siteRefuel in a ventilated area away from ignition sources
  18. On completionSecure the site, clean up dust and sign out
  19. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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