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Working around Lead Residue-Dust

SWMS · SWMS-10651

  • 17 job steps
  • Version 2
  • Miscellaneous
  • Reads on any phone

This Working around Lead Residue-Dust Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls associated with the possible disturbance of lead.

It covers 17 job steps, from planning and training, arrival on site, weather, checking for lead and setting up the work area to environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, dust suppression, lead fumes from heating, cleaning, abrasive blasting, scraping and sanding, powered tools, lead waste, completion and emergency response.

It suits construction companies, demolition contractors, environmental consultants, maintenance teams and any business involved in activities that may disturb lead materials.

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Working around Lead Residue-Dust

SWMSVersion 2
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 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)

  • 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
  • Disposable RespiratorDisposable half-face respirator
  • Hand ProtectionDisposable Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Exposure to lead

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • The training and information provided to workers on lead should include:

        • Hazards and potential risks associated with lead

        • The types, properties and uses of lead

        • Where lead is likely to be found

        • The health risks and toxic effects associated with exposure to lead

        • How lead can be ingested or inhaled

        • Activities which could release lead dust or fumes.

        • Regulations, including requirements for health monitoring

        • Control measures to avoid exposure.

        • Work practices, procedures and control measures

        • How to fit, use, maintain and clean personal protective equipment (PPE)

        • Emergency procedures, including any special decontamination procedures or PPE failures

        • First aid and incident reporting procedures

        • The purpose and results of air monitoring including the types of health tests that may be required

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • Waste collection and disposal

        • Ensure the worker is competent to identify if lead is present.

        • Workers under the age of 16 and pregnant women should not be employed in lead 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 Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions 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. PlanningTrain workers on lead and its health risks
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely and complete the site induction
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and adjust the work
  4. Assess for the presence of leadCheck whether lead is present
  5. Work area set-upSet up no-go zones and signage
  6. EnvironmentManage environmental impacts on site
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clear of lead dust
  8. Manual tasksLift and handle loads safely
  9. Dust suppression and ventilationControl lead dust with suppression and ventilation
  10. Lead fumes from heating (welding, torch or grinding)Control lead fumes from heating work
  11. Cleaning lead process areasClean lead process areas without dry methods
  12. Abrasive blastingContain lead during abrasive blasting
  13. Manual scraping and sanding of lead-based materialsAvoid hand-scraping and hand-sanding lead
  14. Working with powered tools on lead dust-producing materialsUse tools that limit lead dust
  15. Collection & disposing of lead wasteCollect and dispose of lead waste safely
  16. On completionDecontaminate after the work is completed
  17. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies and incidents

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