Security Guard - Construction

SWMS · SWMS-10236

11 job steps
Version 6
Miscellaneous
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This Security Guard - Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls associated with the activities security guards working at sites under construction would undertake.

It covers 11 job steps, from night work, working alone, equipment training and checking the weather, through working near powered mobile plant, travel, arrival on site, site patrol and CCTV observation, to completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for fatigue, working alone, unauthorised people and aggressive behaviour, driving, noise, sharps and body fluids, and static positions.

It suits security firms, construction site managers and safety officers, and the security guards assigned to construction sites.

Security Guard - Construction

SWMSVersion 6

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: —

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

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
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
Night work
- Hazard
  Fatigue; Inadequate amenities
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - Allow for adequate meal breaks for guards, especially if they have worked during part of the day, they will need time to rest and recover sufficiently to work safely into the evening/night
  - Do not schedule full double shifts for guards as worker fatigue increases the risk of incidents
  - Where guards work shifts are longer than 8 hours, the pace and duration of repetitive work or sustained effort should be reviewed and reduced where necessary
  - Ensure to schedule additional security personnel on-site to ensure no unauthorised access by the general public while work is being performed
  - Guards have access to:
    Suitable amenities (toilets/wash facilities/drinking water)
    Sufficient lighting (including parking areas)
    Air conditioning and heating
    Mechanical ventilation if required
    Emergency exits lit and unblocked
    Safe area for parking-protected from the rain.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Working alone
Use a buddy system and a call-in protocol when working alone
Work activity
Training in the use of equipment
Maintain, inspect and use equipment to the manufacturer's instructions
Work activity
Check weather conditions & prepare
Check the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
Work activity
Working near powered mobile plant
Follow the traffic management plan and keep clear of mobile plant
Work activity
Travel to & between sites
Drive safely, check the vehicle and manage driver fatigue
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Park safely, report to the site supervisor and assess the site
Work activity
Construction site patrol
Observe and report, and deal safely with unauthorised people
Work activity
Observation by CCTV
Set up the seat and workstation for CCTV monitoring
Work activity
On completion
Follow communication protocols, sign out and report incidents
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

Permits

Plant and equipment

Hazardous substances

Supervisory arrangements

SWMS Sign-off

This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions, and PPE described.

Worker’s name	Job role / positione.g. supervisor, worker, trainee	Licences, competencies & qualificationsType / descriptionClassNumber	Date	Signature
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

Step 1: Determine likelihood

Step 2: Determine consequence

Step 3: Determine the risk score

Likelihood ↑	InsignificantNo effect, or so minor that the effect is acceptable	MinorMinor first aid treatment, minimal business disruption, minimal environmental effect	ModerateSerious injuries, medium business interruption, medium environmental impact	MajorExtensive injuries or fatality, significant business interruption, environmental harm, prosecution	CatastrophicMultiple permanent disabilities or fatalities, business failure, substantial environmental harm, prosecution or imprisonment
	Consequence →
Almost certainExpected in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
LikelyWill probably occur in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
PossibleCould possibly occur at some time	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
UnlikelyUnlikely but possible	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
RareHighly unlikely to occur	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High

1 LowRecord and monitor. Proceed with work, and review the risks regularly.
2 ModerateMaintain control measures. Be cautious when working, and monitor and review regularly.
3 HighReview before commencing work. Introduce new controls or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level, and monitor the controls frequently.
4 AcuteDo not proceed until the risk level is reduced. Immediately introduce high-level controls, and re-assess before proceeding.

Step 4: Record risk

10 more job steps, from Working alone to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

11 job steps

Night workManage fatigue and give guards adequate breaks and amenities at night
Working aloneUse a buddy system and a call-in protocol when working alone
Training in the use of equipmentMaintain, inspect and use equipment to the manufacturer's instructions
Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot or cold conditions
Working near powered mobile plantFollow the traffic management plan and keep clear of mobile plant
Travel to & between sitesDrive safely, check the vehicle and manage driver fatigue
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and assess the site
Construction site patrolObserve and report, and deal safely with unauthorised people
Observation by CCTVSet up the seat and workstation for CCTV monitoring
On completionFollow communication protocols, sign out and report incidents
Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

Security Guard - Construction

Site management plan

High-risk construction work