Remote Areas Driving
- 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)
- Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
- 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
- Foot Protection
- Hearing Protection
- High Visibility
- Head Protection
- Eye Protection
- Hand Protection
- Protective Clothing
- 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
Implement Remote & isolated work plan
- Hazard
Emergency
Before controls4 AcuteControlsBefore undertaking 4WD activities in remote areas, careful planning and preparation must be undertaken:
Select the most appropriate vehicle for the conditions
A ‘Buddy’ system is utilised for high-risk tasks undertaken in remote or hostile locations
All safety equipment including first aid & vehicle breakdown/rescue/tool kits & fire extinguisher(s) are checked before departure, fit for purpose, and regularly maintained
Hazard reporting procedures.
Safety equipment including first aid
Sufficient supplies of water, food, fuel & supplies needed
All relevant workers are appraised for required competencies & for any pre-existing medical conditions if working in remote or isolated locations.
A procedure is developed for regular contact with people working remotely or in isolation, which outlines the frequency, nominated time, and method of contact appropriate for the work location and conditions
An immediate supervisor or manager is aware of travel itineraries, current locations & what tasks are being undertaken in the remote area(s)
Scheduled contact people and Injury reporting procedures are developed and in place
Mobile & satellite phones and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is fit for purpose, tested before departure & phones have spare, fully charged batteries and facilities for continuing charging
An emergency response procedure is developed & followed by the works depot or office if staff in remote areas fails to make scheduled contact at the nominated time.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
작업 단계 14개 더: Training부터 Emergency response까지
단계마다 위험 요소, 위험도 평가, 관리 조치가 있고, 작업자 서명란도 포함됩니다.
