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Roofing - Tiled

SWMS · SWMS-10223

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 8

This Roofing - Tiled Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the safety steps, hazards and controls for installing a tiled roof, including putting up and taking down roof edge protection.

It covers 15 job steps, from a falls emergency rescue plan, arriving on site and setting up the work area to fixing edge protection, setting up the tile elevator, installing tiles, using powered and non-powered tools, handling chemicals, dismantling edge protection and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work involving falls, asbestos and gas, hazardous or electrical lines, and for silica dust, cement burns, cuts, heat stress and suspension trauma.

It suits roofers, tilers and builders, and the supervisors who run roof work.

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Roofing - Tiled

SWMSVersion 8
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]
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)

  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Asbestos
  • Gas MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services

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
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Safety Harness

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan

    • Hazard

      Personal injury from fall

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Use a spotter:

        • 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

14 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

15 job steps

  1. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue PlanHave a falls rescue plan, a spotter, first aiders and a way to call emergency services
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in, check for asbestos and services, and complete a JSA
  3. Work area set-upSet up exclusion zones and edge protection, and protect people below from falling objects
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for heat and cold
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, chemicals, runoff and vehicle movement
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksKeep loads small and close and use team or mechanical lifts
  8. Fixing edge protection following manufacturers’ instructionsFix edge protection without working from the roof, using scaffolds and ladders safely
  9. Tile elevator set-up following manufacturers’ instructionsSet up the tile elevator with two people and barricade underneath it
  10. Install tiles following manufacturers’ instructionsInstall tiles with fall protection, and control silica dust, cement burns, cuts and heat stress
  11. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and non-powered tools safely
  12. Hazardous chemical use, e.g. silicone, cleaning solutionsFollow the SDS and use PPE when handling chemicals
  13. Dismantling edge protectionDismantle edge protection without working from the roof, lowering components in a controlled way
  14. On completionClean up silica dust, disconnect leads and sign out
  15. Emergency responseCall 000, follow emergency procedures and rescue a suspended worker quickly

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