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Rubbish Removal

SWMS · SWMS-10227

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 7
  • Cleaning
  • Reads on any phone

This Rubbish Removal Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) guides businesses through the safe removal of waste, focusing on the hazards of mobile plant movement and work near traffic corridors.

It takes your crew through 12 job steps, from silica dust training, weather checks and planning to travelling to the site and waste station, assessing the site, protecting the environment, housekeeping, loading rubbish, unloading at the landfill, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It covers the identification and control of a wide range of hazards, emergency response, and minimising environmental impact during rubbish removal.

It suits businesses and contractors involved in rubbish removal, particularly those working in or around construction sites, near traffic corridors, or where hazardous materials are present.

Preview of the Rubbish Removal SWMS

Rubbish Removal

SWMSVersion 7

Document details

Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Phone #
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Contact phone #
—
Signature
—
Date
—
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 (HRCW)

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • 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

11 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

12 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on silica dust, its controls and respiratory protection
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
  3. PlanningOffer vaccinations and provide first aid for bites and stings
  4. Travel to site & waste stationDrive to the site and waste station with a secured load
  5. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site on arrival and check rubbish for hazardous materials
  6. EnvironmentProtect air, waterways, soil, vegetation and fauna
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  8. Loading rubbishLoad rubbish safely, using aids and team lifts
  9. Unloading at landfillUnload at the landfill, watching for mobile plant and other vehicles
  10. FuellingRefuel following the manufacturer's instructions and avoid contact with fuel
  11. On completionSecure the site, clean up and sign out
  12. Emergency responseRespond to injuries and emergencies and report incidents

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