Shed Construction

SWMS · SWMS-10480

14 job steps
Version 5
Steel Construction
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This Shed Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) guides the safe delivery and assembly of steel sheds. It addresses the hazards and the controls needed for high-risk construction work such as mobile plant movement and the risk of falls from height.

It covers 14 job steps, from planning, weather checks, arrival on site, materials delivery and work area set-up to working at height, tool use, hazardous chemicals, shed erection, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for the environment, housekeeping and manual tasks, silica dust, and craning roof trusses.

It suits businesses and contractors who build steel sheds, and the site supervisors and safety officers who enforce compliance.

Shed Construction

SWMSVersion 5

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
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 (PPE)

Foot Protection
Head Protection
Eye 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
Planning & preparation
- Hazard
  Falls from heights > 2m.
  Before controls4 Acute
  Controls
  - Conduct a risk assessment for working at height
  - Based on the Risk Assessment, ensure the highest possible level of controls is adopted.
  - More than one measure can be used to reduce risk. For example, engineering controls like edge protection can be implemented with administrative controls such as training and use of this SWMS, while wearing PPE (non-slip shoes).
  - Ensure a dedicated SWMS is in place for height access, e.g., EWP, rope access, mesh or other systems.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisors

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Check weather conditions & prepare
Check the weather and manage hot and cold conditions
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Report to site, assess conditions and induct workers
Work activity
Materials delivery
Receive and unload deliveries safely
Work activity
Work area set-up
Barricade the work area and control access
Work activity
Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openings
Work at height on ladders, scaffolds and around openings
Work activity
Environment
Control noise, dust, waste, spills and animals on site
Work activity
House keeping
Keep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
Work activity
Manual tasks
Move and store materials to reduce manual handling injury
Work activity
Working with powered & non-powered tools
Use powered and non-powered tools safely
Work activity
Hazardous substance /chemical use
Use hazardous chemicals as the SDS directs
Work activity
Shed construction
Erect and brace the frame, fix sheeting and crane trusses
Work activity
On completion
Dismantle the scaffold, clean up and sign out of site
Work activity
Emergency response
Respond to emergencies

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

Likelihood	Criteria	Description

Level of Effect	Example of each level

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.

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

Planning & preparationAssess the risk of working at height and choose the controls
Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and manage hot and cold conditions
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsReport to site, assess conditions and induct workers
Materials deliveryReceive and unload deliveries safely
Work area set-upBarricade the work area and control access
Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsWork at height on ladders, scaffolds and around openings
EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, spills and animals on site
House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
Manual tasksMove and store materials to reduce manual handling injury
Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely
Hazardous substance /chemical useUse hazardous chemicals as the SDS directs
Shed constructionErect and brace the frame, fix sheeting and crane trusses
On completionDismantle the scaffold, clean up and sign out of site
Emergency responseRespond to emergencies

Shed Construction

Site management plan

High-risk construction work

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres