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Site Establishment Shop Fit-out

SWMS · SWMS-10585

  • 10 job steps
  • Version 4

This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for site establishment in commercial premises in preparation for a shop fit-out.

It takes your crew through each step: implementing a site safety management plan, planning, arriving on site and assessing conditions, site establishment, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, working with powered and non-powered tools, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction managers, shopfitters, site supervisors, safety officers and any contractor responsible for setting up commercial premises.

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

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Preview of the Site Establishment Shop Fit-out SWMS

Site Establishment Shop Fit-out

SWMSVersion 4
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Phone #
—
Principal Contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
PC address
—
Signature
—
Date
—
PC phone #
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Contact phone #
—
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)

  • 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

  • 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
  • High Visibility

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

    Implement a Site Safety Management Plan

    • Hazard

      Personal injury

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Trained first aid providers must be available

      • A reliable means to contact emergency services is available.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

9 more job steps, from Planning to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

10 job steps

  1. Implement a Site Safety Management PlanEstablish a site safety management plan.
  2. PlanningCheck the structure and safely disconnect utilities before work begins.
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsArrive safely, position the vehicle and complete the site-specific induction.
  4. Site establishmentSet up a safe administrative area and induct new workers and visitors.
  5. EnvironmentReduce the environmental impact of noise, air quality and waste.
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear to prevent slips, trips and falls.
  7. Manual tasksHandle and lift safely to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
  8. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely to prevent electrocution, injury, fire and asphyxiation.
  9. On completionSecure the work area and safely disconnect and store tools and equipment.
  10. Emergency responseFollow the clear instructions for calling emergency services.

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