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Safe Work Method Statement Date: 05/05/08
2. Prepare site to prevent Inadequate access & Conduct brief site inspection
accidents egress Provide fencing, barricades, signals and danger flags as per regulations
Traffic – Vehicles, person Supply personal protective equipment
watching, communication, Fuels will be kept in a covered and bunded area in suitable containers
traffic and machinery No chemicals, fuels and/or waste will be stored or disposed in drainage lines or unsealed surfaces
noise Bund volume will be 150% of chemicals stored
Spills of fuels to the A spill kit will be kept on site
environment Sediment and Erosion control devices will be places around stormwater drains, upslope of site to detour runoff
Erosion of sediment around the site and down slope to prevent sediment-entering waterways.
3. Prepare site to avoid Excavation materials Bunding will be provided to stop materials washed down drainage.
environmental damage washed down in Liaise with Local authorities for specific environment issues where applicable (Local EPA, RTA and council etc)
stormwater drain Fuels will be kept in a covered and bunded area in suitable containers
Possible damage tree roots No chemicals, fuels and/or waste will be stored or disposed in drainage lines or unsealed surfaces
and subsequent damaging Bund volume will be 150% of chemicals stored
trees A spill kit will be kept on site
Spills of fuels to the Sediment and Erosion control devices will be placed around stormwater drains, upslope of site to detour runoff
environment around the site and downslope to prevent sediment entering waterways
Dust generated during Trees and vegetation will be barricaded/fenced to prevent damage
excavation and work Stockpiles and exposed areas on the site will be watered or coved to prevent dust generation
Emission from vehicles and Keep work site will be kept tidy
machinery Equipment will have a silencer installed to reduce noise
Increase in noise Noisy equipment will be used as specified work hours
Visual impacts on residents Waste will be disposed at the appropriate EPA approved facility and documentation kept
Waste
4. Prepare access and Collision with vehicle and A traffic management plan will be implemented
egress for machinery / or pedestrians Every care will be taken to avoid any property damage.
Damage to property Be advised if large Tree roots are unearthed and a Tree preservation order application lodged.
Damage to trees and Vegetated/sensitive areas will be fenced
vegetation All damaged property will be repaired by the end of the days work or as soon as possible
Signs advising of traffic changes/increased traffic will be displayed for both vehicles and pedestrians
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Safe Work Method Statement Date: 05/05/08
5. Excavation Personnel unclear to All personnel will be trained prior to the commencement of any excavation work; a work permit is required. Site
(Mechanical & Dig by directions and actions Safety Rules will be implemented.
hand) Trench wall collapse Trenches 1.5m or more must be shored.
Underground services Locate and mark underground services
Sloping/unstable ground Locate and keep clear of overhead service
Manual handling Appropriate plant chosen for sloping/unstable ground.
Disturbance and /or Use only dry wooden handled or insulated tools for all DIG BY HAND SHOVEL activities.
damage to existing Observe Manual handling / lifting awareness codes.
services NO mechanical excavation is permitted within 500mm in any direction of any underground electrical cables.
Possible fire hazards NO mechanical excavation within 500mm in any direction of a gas service.
Contaminated soil, dust, Have an appropriate fire extinguishing system available.
falling into excavation Soil will be stockpiled for reuse later or for appropriate disposal
Restricted access Soil believed to be contaminated, will be kept separate from other soil, will be tested and disposed appropriately
Damage to property Dust suppression techniques such as watering and covering will be used to reduce erosion and dust emissions
Every care will be taken to avoid any property damage
6. Handling, Storage and Physical strain, injury Manual Handling training will be provided.
preservation of from lifting Chemicals/fuels will be stored in a bunded area that complies with the Australian Standard
materials Unsecured filling materials Stockpiles will be covered to prevent dust emission and soil erosion
spread Sediment control devices will be placed around stockpiles
Kids trespass
Spillage of materials
Erosion of materials
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Safe Work Method Statement Date: 05/05/08
10. Vacate site Collision with vehicle and / Prepare traffic management plan. Supply observer to assist Machine Operator Warning Signs
or pedestrians
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Safe Work Method Statement Date: 05/05/08
Plant / Equipment : (Plant & equipment need to comply with WorkCover requirements) Maintenance Checks : (According to WorkCover & Manufacturers requirements)
Excavator, Trucks, Power Tools Machine maintenance log
Electrical Tools monthly inspection tests