Make Safe
- 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
- Structural AlterationsStructures or buildings involving structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse
- FallsInvolves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
- Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor
- Water & DrowningIn or near water or other liquid that involves the risk of drowning
Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres
The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:
- L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
- L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
- L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
- L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
- L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen
No level has been chosen yet.
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 (PPE)
- Foot Protection
- High Visibility
- Head Protection
- Eye Protection
- Hand Protection
- Protective Clothing
- Sun Protection
- Safety Harness
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
Planning & preparation
- Hazard
Emergency
Before controls4 AcuteControlsDevelop and implement a communication protocol:
Mobile phones to be kept on the worker at all times and switched on
Mobile phone (with service in work area, pre-programmed with emergency numbers)
Workers call supervisor upon arrival and departure, and regular call-ins made
Supervisor must have address details, expected arrival/departure
Supervisors have details of the worker’s vehicle (registration, colour make, model)
Workers to attend only the site-directed by Supervisor
Establish code words to indicate that a worker is in a threatening situation
Emergency procedures in place if call-ins not followed or communication lost with worker
Note: Call-in times must be agreed with worker & supervisor & based on the risk level expected at the site. Identify aggression/risk of violence where possible. Include:
Resident history and personal circumstance
Times and occasions when two workers are required on-site to assist personal safety
Provide adequate resources to allow workers to get to the residence at the agreed time
Do not undertake work at night if poor weather conditions prevail. Cease work in a safe manner if the weather deteriorates during the night
All workers must wear high visibility vests, ensure they are effectively visual at night
Do not continue with work if the lighting is inadequate. Stop and source more lighting before completing the job
Use suitable lighting; include portable floodlighting and operator headlamps as applicable.
No worker should work alone on the site at night.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto implement controls
- Hazard
Infection, Disease
Before controls4 AcuteControlsEnsure vaccinations (such as Hepatitis B, tetanus) offered to staff.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto implement controls
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
