SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT. WORK ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Excavate and pour footing

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1 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT Site: Aldi Wendouree SWMS No : WORK ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Excavate and pour footing All FORESEEABLE OHS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS & RISKS ASSOSSIATED WITH THE WORKS MUST BE ASSESSED & ALLOCATED CONTROLS IN THIS SWMS ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE WORKS MUST HAVE BEEN CONSULTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT &/OR MODIFICATION OR REVISION OF THIS SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT Project: Aldi Wendouree No. Date: 20/06/16 Date to be Reviewed: Pre start 24/06/16 Senior Employer Business Representative: Rohan Farmer Address: Factory 5, 7 9 Patrick Court Seaford 3198 ABN: Personnel Consulted on Once the works have commenced onsite & then if any To Be Reviewed By: Development of revisions to the works method are made (minimum SWMS: Damien monthly) Personnel Responsible for Monitoring this Activity: Damien Legislation, Aust Standards & Codes of Practice/ Consulted: Plant and Equipment Required for this Activity: Excavator, Battery Tools, Hand Tools, Concrete Vibrator Plant and Equipment Inspections Required: Daily / Weekly Inspections Materials Used: MSDS Required: Yes No Concrete: see attached Personnel Qualifications Required for this Activity:, High Risk, excavator licence Occupational Health and Safety ACT 2004 (VIC), National Code of Practice - Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders From Performing Manual Tasks at Work (2007), AS (2006) Mobile Elevating Platforms - Safe Use Specific Training Required for this Activity: Site Induction / SWMS Training Hierarchy of Control: Highest level of Control - Elimination Substitution Engineering Administration PPE - Lowest Level of Control NOTE: The above Hierarchy of Controls must be considered and applied as part of the risk assessment process. Where ELIMINATION cannot be reasonably applied then, SUBSTITUTION, ENGINEERING, ADMINISTRATION & PPE can be considered as preferred controls in descending order. ACCEPTANCE POSITION 1 SIGNATURE DATE Page 1 of 5 F 0971B [S] 04/08

2 We hereby accept the controls as detailed in this SWMS and confirm / controls will be implemented & complied with. 1 Foreman Name: Damien Accepted by Site Management 2 Site Foreman Name: 3 OHS Rep Name: 4 Engineer Name: Notes: All relevant signatures must be obtained prior to the commencement of work. Obtain signatures in the order indicated Review No. Name & Initials Date Page 2 of 5 F 0971B [S] 04/08

3 PROCEDURE (break the job down into steps) POTENTIAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS (what can go wrong) Initial Risk Rating Control Measures Residual Risk Rating P X C = T P X C = T PERSON RESPONSIBLE (to ensure management method is applied) Step 1 Project induction. Sign on to SWMS. Perform plant checks. Inspect job site. Step 2 Complete tool box talk Step 3 Barricade off work area from others. Persons Working Outside Of Approved Conditions Or SWMS Persons Not Understanding Job Procedures / Steps All persons must complete the site specific induction and hold an industry induction card and have signed onto SWMS. PPE to be worn-, high visibility vest/clothing, steel capped boots, hard hat and sun block as required Ensure all persons complete a tool box talk with the nominated Damien and understand all risks and safety control measures Manual Handling Use correct manual handling techniques as per Work Safe guidance Project safety advisor Damien Step 4 Set up excavator Unsafe, poorly maintained machine causing injury to site crew or the public The operator to present up to date maintenance records and a machine specific Risk Assessment Damien Step 5 Excavate pier footings Struck By Machine Use spotter to assist with positioning of machine, keep area barricaded off from others, licensed operator only to operate machine Crush Hazard Keep clear of swing area whilst in operation, licensed operator only to operate machine Damage to underground services An underground asset check to be completed prior to excavation. This process includes referencing as built and dial dig drawings Damien Damien Damien Page 3 of 5 F 0971B [S] 04/08

4 Step 6 Place structural steel Step 6 Pour concrete Crush Hazard Keep clear of swing area whilst in operation, licensed operator only to operate machine Back or muscle injury while handling steel Fellow workers or the general public injured while positioning the truck Use correct manual handling techniques as per Work Safe guidance and where possible use the excavator to lift and place the steel A spotter to guide the truck into position at all times. Barricading to be erected if in a public space Damien Damien Concrete product handling causing personal injury Work as per the attached MSDS Damien Step 8 Pack up area including barricades and general clean Manual Handling Use correct manual handling techniques as per Work Safe guidance Page 4 of 5 F 0971B [S] 04/08

5 We, the undersigned, confirm that we were consulted in the development of this Safe Work Method Statement nominated above and have been explained its contents. We also confirm that we are qualified to carry out the works identified above, a copy of to evidence our required qualifications have been to undertake this activity are current. We also clearly understand that the controls in this SWMS must be applied as documented; otherwise work is to cease immediately. NAME QUALIFICATION REQUIRED & ISSUED TO MASTERS FOR THIS ACTIVITY : : SIGNATURE DATE TIME EMPLOYER Any revision or modification to this SMWS is required to follow the same process as detailed above and be signed off by all participants. Page 5 of 5 F 0971B [S] 04/08