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Shade Sail Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10418

  • 18 job steps
  • Version 8
  • Landscaping
  • Reads on any phone

This Shade Sail Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls associated with the installation of shade sails.

It covers 18 job steps, from training on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica, checking the weather and assessing the site to work area set-up, materials delivery, tools, chemicals, post hole digging, excavating, cutting and drilling concrete, setting posts, fixing anchor points and sails, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work involving mobile plant, gas mains, hazardous lines, energised electrical services and falls, and for environmental and health safety, including protecting workers from hazardous substances.

It suits construction companies, landscaping and outdoor design firms, occupational health and safety professionals and independent contractors specialising in shade sail installation.

Preview of the Shade Sail Installation SWMS

Shade Sail Installation

SWMSVersion 8
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
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
  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
  • Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
  • FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers

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 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

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment

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

17 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

18 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers in the health effects and control of RCS
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for heat and cold
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor and assess the site
  4. Work area set-upSet up the exclusion zone and barricades and inspect existing structures
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels and other environmental impacts
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksHandle materials and posts safely with team lifts and breaks
  8. Materials deliveryUnload materials on stable ground clear of trucks and power lines
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect tools and use them as the manufacturer intends
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse chemicals as the SDS directs
  11. Use of powered plant for post hole digging &/or lifting loadsOperate plant and augers clear of people and no-go zones
  12. Excavating post footingsLocate underground services, then dig the post holes
  13. Cutting & drilling concrete/ asphaltCut and drill concrete with dust extraction and RPE
  14. Setting postsSet posts and handle wet cement and silica dust safely
  15. Fixing anchor points & attaching sails (mounting points) to fascia/roof & post supportsFix anchor points and sails from scaffolds and ladders
  16. Fuelling on-siteRefuel with no smoking and the right extinguisher
  17. On completionSecure the site, dismantle scaffold, clean up and sign out
  18. Emergency responseCall 000 and follow site emergency procedures

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