PRECISION FORMWORK AND CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Safe Work Method Statement

COMPANY DETAILS Precision Formwork & Constructions Pty Ltd 6/226 The Boulevarde Punchbowl NSW 2196 ABN: 18 120 614 057 Accepted: Yes Job: No ERECTION AND DISMANTLING OF FORMWORK Possible Hazards: Risk Score
Risk Potential *Class 1, 2 or 3

Project Name and Site Address: ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Signed off:

Name in Full: ______________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________

Date: ________________________

No: ___________________

Area: Safety Controls:

Procedure (in steps):

Break the job down into steps. Each step should accomplish some major task and be in a logical sequence.

Identify the hazards associated with each step. Examine each to find possibilities that could lead to an accident.

Specify what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury or damage. Include what measures will be taken to ensure that the safety control is maintained.

Responsible Person

1.

Planning & arranging materials

Inadequate access, poor selection of equipment, inadequate employee numbers lead to possible risk of manual handling injuries,

Work site assessment completed and Scope of works completed including listing of equipment requirements, staffing levels, site hazards and difficulties. Arrangements will be made for delivery schedule of materials.

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Delivery of materials and site set up

Transporting materials to areas of work lead to manual handling risks

Small materials will be palletized and delivered by truck with mounted crane by (less than 10 tonne) for unloading. Larger materials will be delivered by truck with slewing crane with certified operator and dogman for unloading.

truck driver

* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability

Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time

Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time

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Procedure (in steps) continued :
Break the job down into steps. Each step should accomplish some major task and be in a logical sequence.

Possible Hazards:
Identify the hazards associated with each step. Examine each to find possibilities that could lead to an accident.

Risk Score
Risk Potential *Class 1, 2 or 3

Safety Controls:
Specify what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury or damage. Include what measures will be taken to ensure that the safety control is maintained. Responsible Person

3.

Delivery of materials and site set up

Site unknown to workers lead to possible incidents involving other contractors, and site hazards

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Team to be provided with site induction on arrival by Principal Contractor. Site notices to be posted and barriers put in place as needed. PPE must be worn at all times (include hard hats, safety shoes, fluoro wear All materials and equipment will be transported to work area by crane. See SWMS for Crane Operation All timbers will be visually inspected at commencement of the job. Barbs, nails etc will be removed with pliers, tools. Structurally Defective timbers are removed from use. All timber and equipment will be inspected and serviced as required by manufacturer and recorded on the plant and equipment register Faulty plant and equipment will be tagged out of service and removed from site.

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Transport of materials from trucks to floors of building Inspection of Timbers & Equipment

Pedestrians and workers being hit by falling objects and manual handling risks Risk of splinters and cuts to workers. Possible risk of failure of timbers and equipment

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6.

Erection of formwork whilst other work (i.e. demolition or excavation etc.) is being carried out

Risk of being hit by plant such as excavators Risk of being hit by debris from other trades work like brick layers, demolition works, jip rockers and services trades etc.

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Use barrier via tap or other wise to seal off areas were work is being carried out away from any plant machinery operating. PPE must be worn at all times (include hard hats, safety shoes, fluoro wear

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* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability

Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time

Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time

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Procedure (in steps) continued :
Break the job down into steps. Each step should accomplish some major task and be in a logical sequence.

Possible Hazards:
Identify the hazards associated with each step. Examine each to find possibilities that could lead to an accident.

Risk Score
Risk Potential *Class 1, 2 or 3

Safety Controls:
Specify what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury or damage. Include what measures will be taken to ensure that the safety control is maintained. Responsible Person

7.

Erection of Formwork support & Structure

Defective formwork supports could lead to structural instability of works risk of being hit by falling object. Erection of supports and frames may lead to risk of being hit by attachments and support structures.

All formwork supports, structures and attachments are inspected for defects prior to operations. Defective equipment will not be used. Hardhats and Steel capped boots Engineer to complete hand-over certificate for structure Use structure as per manufacturers recommendations

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Risk of tripping and falling when attaching timbers to framing if no work platform available.

Temporary work platforms to be put in place when attaching framing. Platforms to meet scaffolding standards. Handrails need to be erected on leading edge and post to be screwed down with screws. Harnesses need to be worn and secured to a strong support if a person is to work beyond handrails If platform is in working progress and hand rails are not erected yet, personnel must stay away at least 2 meters from leading edge. PPE must be worn at all times (include hard hats, safety shoes, fluoro wear Workers are not to work in windy or slippery condition on the formwork deck. A platform made up of planks which is to be at least 450mm in total width is to be erected on top of the first set of frames to prevent a fall greater than 2 meters to a hard surface. The same will apply when striping high formwork.

Working on windy or wet days

Working From heights more than 1 frame high can lead to falling in access of 2 meters

* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability

Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time

Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time

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Procedure (in steps) continued :
Break the job down into steps. Each step should accomplish some major task and be in a logical sequence.

Possible Hazards:
Identify the hazards associated with each step. Examine each to find possibilities that could lead to an accident.

Risk Score
Risk Potential *Class 1, 2 or 3

Safety Controls:
Specify what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury or damage. Include what measures will be taken to ensure that the safety control is maintained. Responsible Person

8.

Plying

Inadequate perimeter fencing could lead to risk of fall from height when laying ply when wet or windy conditions are present. Stepping on nail in plywood Woking too close to train line can lead to shock from train power lines or even collision and death with an on passing train . Possible Hazards - Cut to limbs - Electrocution - Many circular saws working in close proximity may cause hearing damage. May damage sight due to flying debris

Erection of fall protection when working at height Scaffolding will be used if in situ. Alternatively hand-rail guarding will be erected. Denial and always work in safe weather conditions Dont go any were near train lines and always keep a safe distance from them. For the purpose out works, there is no work to be carried out any weer near the train lines. Always obtain power from a known power source. Ensure all leads and power tools are tagged monthly. No more than one lead is to be used re joining of a 30m lead is prohibited. Safety glasses and ear plugs are to be worn at all times. Guard must be used when using power saws. A stable platform at waist height must be utilised with the power saw and the timber, lead also should also be well away from water preferably over the shoulder

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Woking next to train line

Power Tools 10.

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Delivery and set up of crane on road Stripping

Risk of pedestrian and motor vehicle accident if insufficient planning. Risk of being struck by falling building ceiling, floor if support frames are dropped from under the structure drop stripping. 1 Drop stripping is prohibited for all works. All support jacks will be lowered incrementally with appropriate supports left in situ to minimise risk being hit by falling object. Ply will be removed sheet-by-sheet from the concrete. All timbers will be de-nailed as stripping occurs and stored immediately. No nails will be left on work floor.

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Risk of puncture injury if nails are left in timbers when being stripped, all nails should be de-nailed as being stripped.

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Procedure (in steps) continued :
Break the job down into steps. Each step should accomplish some major task and be in a logical sequence.

Possible Hazards:
Identify the hazards associated with each step. Examine each to find possibilities that could lead to an accident.

Risk Score
Risk Potential *Class 1, 2 or 3

Safety Controls:
Specify what action or procedure will be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury or damage. Include what measures will be taken to ensure that the safety control is maintained. Responsible Person

Risk of being hit by falling object if access to area where stripping is undertaken is not secured.

The work area will be cordoned off by appropriate tape and barriers and signage erected indicating unauthorised access denied. Only 2 workers will be allowed to enter and work in the stripping area at one time. Workers will be appropriately trained. Supervision will be provided. All formwork equipment must be stacked and/or palletised and removed from site immediately after stripping and prior to removal of centralising equipment too ensure adequate access. Area to be cordoned off with tape and barriers to prevent access to non-authorised personnel. Signage to be erected Only 2 competent staff members to remove centralising equipment. Line of site supervision Back propping to be erected prior to dismantling centralising equipment t allow adequate curing time for cement.

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Removal of Centralising Equipment

Form work materials left in area could lead to risk of trip/fall risk and inadequate access

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Risk of being hit by falling object when removing centralising equipment

* Class 1: Death or Permanent Disability

Class 2: Serious Injury/Lost Time

Class 3: Minor Injury resulting in no lost time

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Safe Work Method Statement (Part 2)

Personnel: Site Supervisor Leading Hand Responsibilities: Supervise safe work procedure Safety Inspection Relevant Hand Over Certificate if applicable Follow safe work procedures Store gear in safe isolated area General good housekeeping Wear PPE Competency & Training: General OHS Industry Induction Relevant Competencies Site Specific Induction General OHS Industry Induction Relevant Competencies Site Specific Induction Relevant Tool Box Talk

Workers

Engineering Details/Certificates/WorkCover Approvals: HANDOVER CERTFICATE

Codes of Practice, Legislation: COP Overhead Protection Structures OHS Act 2000, Regulation 2001 COP Manual Handling Regulation 2001 COP Electrical practices for Construction Work Scaffolding: AS/NZS 4576: 1995 AS 1742 Part 3, Traffic Control First Aid Regulation 2001 Certification of Workers Regulation 2001 Work Safety Guide: Rigging Workplace Consultation Regulation 2001 OHS Induction Training Regulation 2001 COP for Formwork 1998 Cat No 009 Work Safety Guide: Moving Plant on Construction sites COP Amenities for Construction Work Regulation 2001 Maintenance Checks: Before use to plant & equipment Random in use to plant & equipment Monthly to electrical equipment On return to plant & equipment

Plant/Equipment/PPE Hard Hats, Steel Capped Shoes, Fluorescent Vests, hearing protection, eye protection U head jacks, Base jacks, Hand tools Frames, Timbers, Ply, Power saws

All workers have been instructed in the SWMS:

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SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION

TASK OPERATION:
USE OF MOBILE SCAFFOLD

SPECIAL COMMENTS: This procedure is to be used with any operating manuals or training relevant to the tasks.
Platforms or scaffolds should be used for heavy or lengthy work.

N0: SWI009 ACTIVITY STEPS IN ORDER OF PERFORMANCE

Preparation

HAZARDS APPLICABLE TO EACH STEP

Electrocution Falling Falling Tools Strains Abrasions Falling

HOW TO DO IT IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT, SAFETY QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Check for overhead Electrical Hazards Check for obvious hazards overhead Tree Branches etc. Scaffold only to be erected on level or near level site Ensure area under scaffold is clear and clean Only erect scaffold on a firm surface Minimum of 4 castors must be provided under the standards (uprights) Every standard not fitted with a castor must be strutted Working load on castors must not be exceeded The maximum height of the scaffold must not exceed 3 times the minimum width All planks must be secured to the scaffold Ensure toe boards are fitted No person shall remain on mobile scaffolding while it is being moved Only one working platform per scaffold When erecting scaffold ensure each joint is locked into place Only use scaffold in accordance with manufacturers instructions All wheel locks must be engaged before entering scaffold Never climb on the outside of the scaffold Two people should always be in attendance when scaffolds are in use Clear area must be maintained around the scaffold using cones, bunting mesh etc. Incomplete and/or unattended scaffold must have appropriate controls to protect against unauthorised access Never drop tools, equipment or materials from the scaffold Safety helmets must be worn when working around or ascending and descending scaffold Materials and tools should be raised and lowered by rope

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Hard Hats Safety shoes Safety glasses Ear muffs Fluoro shirts All as standard to be worn at all times.

Erection

Falling Tools Strains Abrasions

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SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION

TASK OPERATION:
USE OF LADDERS

SPECIAL COMMENTS: This procedure is to be used with any operating manuals or training relevant to the tasks.
Platforms or scaffolds should be used for heavy or lengthy work .

N0: SWI008
HOW TO DO IT ACTIVITY STEPS IN ORDER OF PERFORMANCE Safety Precautions HAZARDS APPLICABLE TO EACH STEP Electrocution Falling IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT, SAFETY QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Check for overhead Electrical Hazards Perform visual check for obvious faults and defects Ensure clean surface for placing ladder Ladders must be used on level Surfaces Do not place a ladder in front of a doorway unless locked or guarded Never use drums, boxes etc., to gain extra height Secure work area around the ladder Clean mud, grass etc, from boots to prevent slippage Use a tool pouch to carry tools Do not leave tools and equipment in ladder rungs Do not over-reach Only one person on a ladder at any one time Face the ladder at all times Ladders should only be used to gain access or for simple operations The top should be lashed into position (by side rails otherwise a person must remain at the bottom to secure the ladders slope of the ladder should not exceed four in one (one meter out for four meters up) The ladders should extend one meter above landing place The Ladders must be placed against a fixed and stable support Do not climb higher than the third rung from the top (WorkCover Safety Guide 4503) Ensure step ladder legs are fully spread Do not climb higher than third step from the top PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Falling Tools Strains

Extension Ladders

Falling Falling tools Strains

Step Ladders

Falling Falling Tools Strains

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Workers Commitment Forms

Issue: Revision: 1

CLIENT ID: Project: Date:

SWMS/JSA: WC

Company Name:

Precision Formwork & Construction Pty Ltd

I do make an undertaking that I am fully conversant with and comprehend the Job Safety Analysis Statement as submitted by my employer and will act in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis Statement with safe working practices and in a safe manner. JSA Employees Name Signature Date No.