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1 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT 0006 (Scaffold Systems and Mobile Scaffold Towers) Part 1 (To be used in conjunction with SWMS 0001 General Site Activities) Contractor Company Details: BUILDSAFE Additional information (if required): Principal Contractor: ABN: Project: Project/Site Manager: Job Address: Job Description: Activity: Erect / Dismantle Scaffold Systems and Mobile Scaffold Towers This SWMS has been developed in consultation with Buildsafe installers and: Name: Grant Edwards Signature: Job Title: Director (Buildsafe QLD) Date: Feb 2018 SWMS documented by: Bo Ceprnja Page 1 of 12 Peter Horton Director (Buildsafe Australia) Feb 2018 Date: Feb 2018 Chris Maddick Field Operations Officer Feb 2018 Steven Gibbs Compliance Manager Feb 2018 Personnel responsible for monitoring and managing activity: Buildsafe s/assistants Name: Contact no: Overall Risk Rating Level After Controls: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 High Medium Low Page 1 Version 4.0

2 Personal Protective Equipment Safety Footwear and/or Non-Slip Footwear Hearing Protection (where req.) High Visibility Clothing Head Protection (Hard Hat/Sun Hat) Eye Protection (Safety/UV) Hand Protection Day Operations Normal Requirements: Safety footwear, hearing protection (where required), high visibility shirt or vest, head protection (hard hats), sun protection (wide brimmed hat and SPF 30+ sunscreen lotion), eye/face protection (goggles/safety glasses/sun glasses), hand protection (gloves) as required. Any other site specific PPE requirements (to be supplied by Principal Contractor) Safety Notes The SWMS covers general safety aspects associated with the installation and dismantling of Buildsafe Scaffold systems and towers. It does not contain detailed information in relation to plant and equipment (such as Truck mounted cranes, Forklifts, etc.) as these require a dedicated SWMS. Main hazards: Manual tasks, Gravity, Electricity, Machinery & Equipment, Extreme Temperatures, Noise Plant/Tools/Equipment required for this activity: Buildsafe Truck Cordless Impact Driver Cordless Drill Non powered hand tools Industrial rated ladder Maintenance Details for this activity: Prestart weekly checklist for Buildsafe vehicles 3 monthly testing and tagging of electrical tools and equipment Visual inspection of Scaffold components Industrial rated scaffold ladder Standards Screw Jacks Transoms Ledgers Platforms Tube and Couplers Boards Materials used for this activity Toe Boards Bracing Outriggers Mobile frames Mobile braces Castor wheels Sole boards Page 2 Version 4.0

3 Method of identifying, assessing and managing work health and safety risks For each potential hazard identified a risk level will be determined by referring to the Risk Matrix below. The Hierarchy of Control will be used to manage the risks identified. Step 1 Determine Likelihood What is the possibility that the effect will occur? Step 2 Determine Consequence - What will be the expected effect? Step 3 Determine the risk level Step 4 Hazard Elimination or Risk Control Risk Matrix Step 2: Consequences Fatality Permanent disability Lost time injury Medical treatment injury First aid injury Step 1: Likelihood Certain to occur Very Likely Possible Unlikely Rare 1 H 1 H 1 H 2 M 2 M 1 H 1 H 1 H 2 M 2 M 1 H 2 M 2 M 3 L 3 L 2 M 2 M 3 L 3 L 3 L 3 L 3 L 3 L 3 L 3 L Risk Rating: Likelihood / Consequence This Risk Level 1 hazard has the potential to: permanently disable or kill cause major damage to the structure have significant impact on the surrounding population and environment This Risk Level 2 hazard has the potential to: temporarily disable or seriously injure cause minor damage to the structure breach the site boundary and pollute local environment This Risk Level 3 hazard has the potential to: cause minor injury be contained within the site boundary Risk Level Level 1: High Risk Level 2: Medium Risk Level 3: Low Risk Page 3 Version 4.0

4 The risk levels are ranked from highest to lowest using the following control measures. Hazard Elimination and Risk Control Control measures should be considered and implemented in the following order with Level 1 the highest level of protection and level 3 the lowest: Risk Rating Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Preference of Control Hierarchy of Control Example of Control Measures to implement Highest level of protection Acceptable level of protection if Level 1 is not reasonably practicable Lowest level of protection and should only be used as a last resort or in conjunction with other levels of control Eliminate the hazard The most effective control involves elimination the hazard and associated risk. e.g. eliminating the risk of fall from height by working from the ground Substitute the hazard with Use a different, less dangerous piece of equipment or replace chemicals with safer a safer option materials. Isolate the hazard from Separate noisy equipment by soundproofing or install guard rails to exposed edges and people hole in floors Reduce the risk through Add machine guarding or use trolleys or hoists to move heavy loads engineering controls Reduce exposure to the hazard using administrative actions Use personal protective equipment Establish work methods or safe work procedures for tasks or erect signage to warn people of the hazard Limit the exposure to the hazard by implementing PPE such as; gloves, protective eyewear, UV protection and train people in their use. Page 4 Version 4.0

5 Procedure (in steps): Arrival on site / Parking Truck Site Planning / General Planning Possible Safety or Environmental Hazards RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA Responsible Officer NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented. Collisions with other equipment and or vehicles Untrained and Inexperienced workers on site No consultation and poor planning 1 H 1. Access site as per contractor s sign posted traffic management plan. 2. Use Hazard lights as per site requirements. 3. Ensure access around site is confined to designated road ways. 4. Utilise an assistant when reversing or when blind spots are evident on site. 5. Witches hats are recommended to be used if in high trafficable areas parked on roads. 1 H 1. Report to site office on arrival if applicable 2. s/assistants may need to complete site specific inductions before work commences if applicable or be trained in site rules provided to Buildsafe by the Builder / contractor. 3. s to provide General Construction Induction cards upon arrival if requested. 4. Any other high risk work licenses are to be provided if requested. 1 H 1. Ensure adequate consultation with relevant Buildsafe Supervisors/Sales Staff and with Principal Contractor / Builder is completed prior to commencing installation. Truck Driver Site Supervisor (PC) Truck Driver Sales staff Site Supervisor (PC) Page 5 Version 4.0

6 Procedure (in steps): Preparation of site Possible Safety or Environmental Hazards RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA Responsible Officer NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented. Electrocution through exposure to power lines I H 1. Conduct visual inspection for the presence of overhead power lines including domestic service and lead in power lines. 2. If the works, including unloading, erection or proposed purpose of use of completed system encroaches the NO GO / EXCLUSION ZONE DO NOT COMMENCE WORK. Advise your supervisor or the office who will contact the principal contractor. 3. The principal contractor must then put in place control measures and obtain relevant permit from power supplier prior to works commencing. 4. Permit and conditions for works must be sighted, read and familiarised by Buildsafe site personnel. Site Specific SWMS must be created once Permit is obtained in order for work to commence NO GO / EXCLUSION ZONES VICTORIA Domestic/low voltage power lines Less than 4.6m horizontally and 5m vertically Industrial/high voltage power lines Less than 8m all round Supervisor Truck Driver Site Supervisor (PC) QUEENSLAND Domestic/low voltage power Less than 3m all round Industrial/high voltage power lines Less than 6m all round NSW Any work within 4m of ALL power lines need referral to the network operator for any special conditions which need to be complied with. Scaffold System failure 1 H 1. If scaffold is to be built onto a structure ensure the structure is braced and propped sufficiently. 2. Ensure scaffold is not built within any designated no go zones for unsupported trenches, holes. Site Supervisor (PC) Page 6 Version 4.0

7 Procedure (in steps): Unloading truck transporting gear to install Set out and installation of basing components Possible Safety or Environmental Hazards RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA Responsible Officer NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented. Slips, trips and falls I H 1. Clear the work area and pathways of debris before lifting / transporting equipment. 2. Ensure access ways and paths are clear of unused equipment at all times. Manual Handling Injuries 1 H 1. Correct manual handling techniques are to be used (refer SSWMS 001 General Site Activities - Correct manual handling techniques). 2. Position truck as close to work area, to minimise manual handling. 3. Get assistance when unloading equipment off truck to avoid manual handling risks (Bending, Twisting) 4. Gloves may need to be worn when handling equipment, tools or material that may be of extreme temperatures or contain sharp or dangerous edges Falling objects, components falling and striking others, Scaffold system failure resulting in fall - Mobile Scaffold system failure resulting in fall - Quick stage 1 H 1. When setting out base components do not lean equipment up against structures where they could slip and fall striking others. 1 H 1. If ground is soft ensure sole boards capable of distributing load are placed under castor wheels. 2. Ensure soil/ground under castor sole boards is level and compacted. 3. Level mobile frames/braces before moving to next lift. 4. Ensure all mobile braces and hand rails are installed as per instructions before installing above lift and accessing next lift. 1 H 1. Ensure soil/ground under sole boards is level and compacted. 2. When building scaffold onto roof/balcony/structure use sole boards of a length sufficient to distribute load evenly across supports/rafters/joists/roof cladding. 3. Level ledgers/transoms bay by bay when basing out. 4. Ensure end and face braces are installed before installing next lift if applicable. Truck Driver Truck Driver Page 7 Version 4.0

8 Procedure (in steps): Installing additional lifts Possible Safety or Environmental Hazards RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA Responsible Officer NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented. Falling from structure 1 H 1. If scaffold is to be built onto a structure (roof/balcony etc), Install fall guard to any live edges if applicable before accessing structure/roof. 2. When erecting scaffold onto roof/structure ensure you remain behind previously installed fall guard. Falling objects 1 H 1. Inform other trades people of works being performed in area 2. Use an installation assistant to spot if necessary 3. Ensure any extra equipment is secured and isn t a risk of falling from additional lifts. Installing Outriggers, Tying and Bracing scaffold Falls from heights 1 H 1. Install what is going to be mid and top rail of lift above before installing platforms and accessing above lift. 2. NOTE: Existing platform must be fully railed prior to commencement of additional lifts. 3. Ensure any gaps present in handrails are closed off with tubes and couplers; these must be fitted standing behind previously secured ledger handrails. 4. Lap boards to be installed on corners and kept to a minimum on straight runs. Scaffold Failure resulting in fall 1 H 1. If hop up decks are being used, ensure that decks are secured from flipping over. 2. Ensure all lap boards are secured if applicable. Failure of unsupported scaffold due to lack of ties/outriggers 1 H 1. Outriggers/ ties must be installed where the working height exceeds three times the minimum base dimension. 2. Outriggers/ties are to be fitted to all 700mm wide scaffolds regardless of height. 3. Outriggers should be fitted to all open sides. 4. Ensure scaffold is tied to structurally sound member of the building every 2 nd lift and at no more than three bays apart. 5. Tie tubes must run off two standards and not ledgers. Truck Driver Page 8 Version 4.0

9 Procedure (in steps): Installing Ladder Access Leaving Incomplete Scaffold Possible Safety or Environmental Hazards RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA Responsible Officer NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented. Ladder falling over 1 H 1. Couplers or fixed ladder clamps are to be used at the top to secure ladder and prevent movement. 2. Ladders must extend 900 mm minimum past access platform 3. Ladders used for access, to be checked to ensure the ladder provided is: a) Rated industrial standard and in good condition; b) On a level and solid base; c) Secured at the top to prevent movement; d) Placed at a ratio of 4:1 from the supporting structure Fall from heights 1 H 1. Isolation is to be used for incomplete scaffold, fix Incomplete scaffold signs at all access point(s) and across the ladder. 2. Complete a System Incomplete Report capturing photos of incomplete section(s) Hand over Unauthorised persons altering Scaffold 1 H 1. Ensure hand over and scaffold plan is present at access point with correct duty outlined. 2. Capture photos of scaffold including outriggers and ties to building/structure. Dismantling Scaffold system All hazards included above 1 H 1. Position truck as close to working area as possible to minimise manual handling. 2. Inform all trades people on site of intention to work in area. 3. Dismantle system in reverse order to installation using the control measures above for all hazards 4. When dismantling ensure equipment is passed down not thrown or Bombed 5. Use assistant to spot if applicable. Page 9 Version 4.0

10 References: Code of Practice: How to manage Work Health and Safety Risks Safe Work Australia 2011 Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks Safe Work Australia 2011 Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Falls at Workplaces Safe Work Australia 2011 Code of Practice Scaffolding Workplace Health and Safety Qld Erecting, Altering and Dismantling Scaffold - WorkCover NSW Work Health and Safety Act (Qld) 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulation (Qld) 2011 Work Health and Safety Act (NSW) 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulation (NSW) 2011 Occupational Health and Safety Act (Vic) 2004 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Vic) 2017 Buildsafe Induction Buildsafe Site Safety Management Plan Buildsafe SWMS 0001 General Site Activities Relevant Australian Standards including: AS/NZS 4994 Temporary Roof Edge Protection for Housing and Residential Buildings AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding Page 10 Version 4.0

11 Procedure (in steps): Possible Safety or Environmental Hazards SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT Part 2 Additional Hazards Identified on this site RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA Responsible Officer NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented. Page 11 Version 4.0

12 Employee Sign-off Personal Qualifications, Training and Experience required for the job: SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT Part 3 General Construction Induction Card : Scaffolder Ticket Minimum Basic Scaffold, Completion of Buildsafe Induction. : Completion of Buildsafe Induction Truck Driver: Recognised state issued License for vehicle class. This SWMS has been developed through consultation with Employees. I have read the above SWMS and I understand its content. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS including safe work instructions and Personal Protective Equipment described. Name Qualifications Signature Date Review No Name Tony Lavin Grant Edwards Grant Edwards Anthony Young Bo Ceprnja Bo Ceprnja Bo Ceprnja Bo Ceprnja Sign Date Jul 31, 2012 Nov 11, 2012 Feb 28, 2013 Feb 05, 2014 Feb 04, 2015 Feb 04, 2016 Feb 04, 2017 Feb 01, 2018 Page 12 Version 4.0