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WHAT HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK ACTIVITIES ARE BEING CARRIED OUT ON THIS SITE?

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SWMS General Instructions:

1. Write down in the (Job/Task column) a description of the job process or action that is being performed.

2. Identify and write down the potential hazards (Potential Hazards column) associated with the job process or action.

3. Use the Risk Matrix above to calculate the potential risk level for each hazard and enter the number (in the Risk Level column

4. Risk Control Applied - select the most appropriate method and control measure to control the risk.

5. Calculate and enter a post-risk level for each hazard, to make sure it is As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

6. Write down the person who is responsible for implementing the risk controls (in the Person Responsible column).

7. The Supervisor is to monitor the risk controls daily (or as required) and review SWMS weekly (or as required) in consultation with relevant workers, to make sure the risk control measures remain effective in eliminating hazards and risk, or minimising risk to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).

8. The Supervisor must hold a safety meeting (pre-start or toolbox) to induct workers into the revised sections of the SWMS.

 

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Hazard Identification Checklist (Silica Dust RCS hazards identified within the workplace) – tick yes or no			Risk Controls implemented to control Silica Dust (RCS) Health Risks (Tick ‘yes’ if the control has been implemented and/or workers inducted)
SILICA DUST (RCS) HAZARDS IDENTIFIED	YES	NO	SILICA DUST (RCS) RISK CONTROLS IMPLEMENTATION	YES
*Circle the task you are performing below. Sanding / Cutting / Drilling / Grinding materials containing RCS/Crystalline Silica - Risk of workers inhaling Silica Dust.			• Workers must wear a fitted half face respirator particulate mask/filter cartridge. • Wipe out the mask face/mouth piece with clean damp cloth before & after use. • Use an ‘On-tool’ extraction unit attached to tool and to the ‘H’ class Vacuum unit hose. • All workers must have a face mask fit test before wearing the RPE mask.
Are you working with materials that contain Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), or are you working in a work environment that contains RCS? Check the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Please Note: This relates to ‘RCS Silica Dust’ contaminating the work environment and placing workers both directly or indirectly at risk of a serious health hazard.			• Where no electrical hazards are created, use water to supress the dust and mop up with rags and place in a 200uM plastic bag and seal well with duct tape. • If you are using a product that is already wet, ensure that all spills and droppings are kept wet and bagged in a 200uM plastic bag and sealed well with duct tape. • Wipe outside of containers with a damp rag & dispose of in the same 200uM bag. • If workers are exposed to RCS - Silica Dust, they must wear a fitted half face respirator particulate mask with P2 replaceable cartridges suitable for protection against RCS Silica Dust. Workers must have a 'Fit Test' before using face masks. • Wipe out the mask face/mouth piece with clean damp cloth before & after use. • Use an On-tool extraction unit attached to the ‘H’ class Vacuum unit when working with RCS silica dust. Keep vac unit free of dust by wiping down after use.
Respirator masks/PPE are dirty and may contain silica dust - Risk of workers inhaling Silica Dust.			• Ensure that face piece is wiped out with clean damp cloth and the cartridges are clean and fit for purpose. Check cartridge date & replace cartridges as required.
Workers have not been instructed on the health risks when exposed to RCS/Silica Dust.			• Instruct all workers on the health risks involved in drilling or cutting materials that contains respirable crystalline silica (RCS) producing Silica Dust.
Other workers nearby may be exposed to Silica Dust from drilling and cutting work.			• Erect exclusion zones (as required) with warning signage to stop other workers from being exposed to the silica dust. Consult and alert workers nearby.
Cleaning up and Disposing of Silica Dust - Risk of workers inhaling Silica Dust.			• Use a HEPA ‘H’ class Vacuum unit – DO NOT BROOM SWEEP. • Dispose of RCS silica dust by sealing the vacuum bag with duct tape and place in a special bin where bags will not be punctured. • Wipe down all equipment and PPE/RPE with a clean damp cloth before storing.
Important Safety Notice: All respiratory masks are required to be ‘fit tested’ before use and must be tested again at least once every year after that. Fit checks must be performed by the user every time they use the respiratory mask. Cartridges must be replaced periodically as per the manufacturer’s instructions, or when damaged or unfit.

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STEP No.	JOB/TASK ELEMENT (What is the job process)	POTENTIAL HAZARD (What may cause injury/illness)	RISK Level (1,2,3)	RISK CONTROL (How to control the risk) 1. Eliminate (most effective) 2. Isolate / Substitute 3. Engineering 4. Administration 5. PPE (least effective)	Post Risk Level (ALARP)	RESPONSIBLE PERSON (who will implement and monitor the control measures)
1	Risk assess the work environment and the materials being used within the work area to identify Silica Dust hazards	Inhalation of Silica Dust Risk of causing serious respiratory illness	1	• Complete the risk assessment sheet on page 3 above to identify materials that contain Respirable Crystalline Silica(RCS) producing Silica Dust when drilled or cut • Select the most effective risk controls by circling them on the Risk Assessment on page 3	3	Supervisor:
2	Preparing work area and set up exclusion zones for working with materials containing RCS Silica Dust	Other workers or visitors entering work area and being exposed to Silica Dust (RCS) particle contaminates	1	• • Create an exclusion zone with warning signage to stop unauthorised workers and public from being contaminated with RCS silica dust • Erect warning signage in highly visible positions • Make sure that there is adequate lighting and ventilation prior to starting work • Do Not work with silica dust during windy conditions – ensure that the silica dust particles are contained in a compliant manner	3	Supervisor:
3	Induct workers into the safe work process of working with or near RCS Silica Dust	Workers unaware of correct procedures while working with or near Silica Dust (RCS) Risk of causing serious respiratory illness	1	• • Induct workers into this SWMS and the Risk Assessment (page 3) before starting any work with or near RCS/silica dust • Instruct all workers on the health risks involved in working with/near materials that contain respirable crystalline silica (RCS) producing Silica Dust • Instruct workers on the mandatory RPE that they must wear – as per the RPE requirements in this SWMS	3	Supervisor:
4	Check Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) and plant and equipment	Inhalation of Silica Dust (RCS) particles during work Risk of causing serious respiratory illness	1	•• Wipe out the respirator mask face/mouth piece with clean damp cloth before starting work • Ensure the RPE is in good condition and fit for purpose – not dirty or blocked • Replacement cartridges must be replaced as per the Manufacturer’s instructions • Fit respirator/dust masks in such a way that it does not restrict the effectiveness of the equipment (check facial hair) • Check all cordless electrical equipment and dust removal system – must be fit for purpose • FIT TESTS MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE USING RPE & 12 MONTHLY AFTER THAT	3	Supervisor:
5	Drilling / Cutting / Sanding / Grinding materials containing RCS Silica Dust or working within a work environment contaminated with RCS	Inhalation of Silica Dust (RCS) particles during work Risk of causing serious respiratory illness	1	•  Use suitable low speed equipment where possible • Battery or electricity powered tools should be fitted with an ‘On-tool’ dust extractor to extract the silica dust • Workers must Wear a minimum half face respirator mask with particulate filter cartridges for RCS silica dust exposure • RPE instruction - Wipe out the mask face/mouth piece with clean damp cloth before use • Replaceable Cartridge – ensure that it is replaced as per the manufacturer recommendations • CARRY OUT AN RPE MASK FIT CHECK before using your mask(check facial hair)	3	Supervisor:
6	Clean up work area	Inhalation of Silica Dust (RCS) particles during work Risk of causing serious respiratory illness	1	• Workers must Wear a minimum half face respirator mask with P2 particulate filter cartridges while cleaning up silica dust • Use damp rags to clean plant and equipment • Use a HEPA class ‘H’ Vacuum Cleaner unit to extract dust containing RCS in the work area • Place all contaminated rags, materials and debris in the designated 200UM waste bags	3	Supervisor:
7	Disposal of Silica Dust (RCS) waste	Environmental contamination	1	• Workers must Wear a minimum half face respirator mask with P2 particulate filter cartridges while disposing of silica dust • Use damp rags to wipe out equipment and areas of concern • Place all contaminated rags, materials and debris in the designated 200UM waste bags and seal well with duct tape • Place the bags in the designated skip bins as per the Principal Contactors requirements	3	Supervisor:
*PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Workers must be wearing all mandatory PPE before entering the site and wear correct PPE for tasks performed

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1. After completing a site-specific risk assessment ensure that all new hazards identified are recorded on the register below.
2. Make sure that you match up the new hazard with the relevant SWMS Step number and task that the hazard is associated with.
3. Write down the ‘Step number’ in the first column below so that workers can understand and follow the revised SWMS and new risk controls easily.
4. The supervisor must complete the SWMS review register at the bottom of the last page in the SWMS, then initial and date.

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The following workers have been inducted into this Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), and this SWMS has been developed through consultation with the following workers who have read, understood and signed this Safe Work Method Statement Register

WORKERS CONSULTED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SWMS

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Emergency Preparedness Notes

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