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Garage Door Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10118

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 8

This SWMS outlines the precautions for installing garage doors safely, focusing on the hazards of high-risk construction work. It takes your crew through each step, from silica dust training, weather and site assessment to ladders, door tracks and panels, the door opener, completion and emergency response.

It covers work area set-up, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, powered and non-powered tools, hazardous substances and chemicals, and silica dust control, with the controls and responsible people for each hazard.

It suits businesses and contractors involved in garage door installation who need to meet their WHS obligations and give workers a safe place to work.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

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Garage Door Installation

SWMSVersion 8
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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Site management plan

Is the work associated with a Construction Project?

  • Yes

  • No

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)

  • Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical

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
  • 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

13 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

14 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica
  2. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and reschedule work in extreme conditions
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and assess the site
  4. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and keep unauthorised people out
  5. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, chemicals and vehicles on site
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksSet up the work station and lift safely
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse tools as the manufacturer specifies, with tested leads and RCD protection
  9. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse chemicals as the SDS directs
  10. Working on laddersSet up and use ladders safely
  11. Attaching, door tracks, hardware & door panelsAttach the door tracks, hardware and panels while controlling silica dust and hand injuries
  12. Install door openerInstall the door opener as the manufacturer instructs, with a licensed electrician for electrical work
  13. On completionRemove barricades, clean up, check leads and sign out
  14. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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