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Structural Steel Construction

SWMS · SWMS-10372

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 8

This Structural Steel Construction Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) guides the safe erection of structural steel, covering a wide range of high-risk construction work scenarios. It sets out the hazards and the control measures for everyone involved, from supervisors to ground workers.

It covers 17 job steps, from training, planning and arriving on site to materials delivery, tools, working at height, crane work, erecting steel components, cutting, grinding and welding, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for powered mobile plant, overhead power lines, scaffolds and ladders, silica dust, hot work and structure collapse.

It suits construction managers, steel erectors, safety officers, construction workers and project supervisors.

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Structural Steel Construction

SWMSVersion 8
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 Plant
  • Structural AlterationsStructures or buildings involving structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse

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

    Training

    • Hazard

      Powered mobile plant movement

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure an effective system of communication between the crane operator and pedestrian ground workers established before work commences

      • Groundworkers are instructed:

        • Not to approach the machine until the operator has agreed to their request to approach

        • On set distances to maintain from the machine while in operation

        • With the blind spots of the machine.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • 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

16 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

17 job steps

  1. TrainingBrief ground workers on crane communication and blind spots, and train workers on silica dust
  2. PlanningCheck certified engineering drawings, the engineer-signed erection method and contractor SWMS
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and complete the site induction and JSA
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for hot and cold conditions
  5. Work area set-upBarricade the work area and set up exclusion zones
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, fuels and chemicals
  7. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksLift and move materials safely
  9. Materials deliveryUnload deliveries on stable ground, inside exclusion zones and clear of power lines
  10. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and hand tools safely
  11. Hazardous substance /chemical useUse hazardous substances as the SDS directs
  12. Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsSet up ladders, trestles and scaffolds safely and protect edges and openings
  13. Crane workUse licensed crane crews and keep people clear of lifts
  14. Erecting steel componentsRig, lift and land steel and keep the structure stable during erection
  15. Cutting, grinding & weldingWork under a hot work permit and protect against fire, burns, flash and heat
  16. On completionDismantle scaffolds, clean up and sign out
  17. Emergency responseCall 000 and follow site emergency procedures

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