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Timber Doors-Windows Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10648

  • 15 job steps
  • Version 3
  • Glazing
  • Reads on any phone

This Timber Doors-Windows Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls of handling, moving and installing timber windows and doors on site.

It covers 15 job steps, from training on respirable crystalline silica and checking the weather to work area set-up, materials delivery, tools, hazardous substances, working at height, cutting and joining timber, fixing frames, completion and emergency response.

It includes detailed controls for each hazard and an emergency response, and is written for the Australian construction industry.

It suits construction managers, site supervisors, installation teams and safety officers.

Preview of the Timber Doors-Windows Installation SWMS

Timber Doors-Windows Installation

SWMSVersion 3
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
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Job Site Address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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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
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Hazardous Atmosphere

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?

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

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

14 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

15 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 prepare for the conditions
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site on arrival and report to the supervisor
  4. Work area set-upSet up the work area with an exclusion zone
  5. EnvironmentProtect the environment from noise, dust, waste and spills
  6. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  7. Manual tasksUse safe manual handling methods
  8. Materials deliveryBarricade the delivery area and protect the public
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and hand tools safely
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle hazardous chemicals safely
  11. Working at height on ladders, trestles, mobile scaffold, fixed scaffold & openingsWork safely at height on ladders and scaffold
  12. Cutting & joining timberCut and join timber with guards and dust controls
  13. Positioning, levelling & fixing framesPosition, level and fix frames safely
  14. On completionDismantle scaffold and clean up safely
  15. Emergency responseRespond to an emergency

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