Wood Fired Pizza Oven Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
- 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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- 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 the 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
- Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
- Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
- Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable 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 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
- 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
Preparation & planning
- Hazard
Legislation breach
Before controls3 HighControlsEnsure all operations comply with local council (and other Authorities as relevant) permits, restrictions etc.
Do not operate without a Total Fire Ban Exemption permit.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
- Workersto follow controls
- Hazard
Food safety breach
Before controls3 HighControlsEnsure all areas meet relevant food safety standards requirements:
Wash and storage facilities
Floor is a non-slip material that can be effectively cleaned
Adequate waste disposal
Sufficient ventilation as required.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
- Workersto follow controls
- Hazard
Emergency
Before controls4 AcuteControlsPlan set-up locations ahead of time. Ensure location within reasonable access to emergency facilities
A ‘Buddy’ system must be utilised at all times when working alone. Ensure:
GPS locator on relevant worker’s vehicles
Mobile phone (with service in work area, pre-programmed with emergency numbers)
Mobile & satellite phones and EPIRB are fit for purpose, tested before departure & phones have spare, fully charged batteries and facilities for continuous charging.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
- Workersto follow controls
- Hazard
Personal injury: Fire / explosion; Exposure to a hazardous atmosphere
Before controls4 AcuteControlsAll electrical installations are installed by a licensed auto electrician and meet requirements of relevant Australian Standards
Ensure the oven and appliances are:
Constructed following the manufacturers’ instructions, ensure the flue:
Specifications are appropriate for the make and model of the particular pizza oven
Is regularly cleaned, failure to do so may result in flue fires
Used only for the designed purpose
Sufficient fire protection equipment available, tested, functional, labelled with test date, is immediately accessible as required and access is not obstructed in any way.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
- Workersto follow controls
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
8 more job steps, from Environment to Emergency response
Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.
