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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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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	Arrive on work site	Public injury Accessing a construction site with high-risk hazards	1	• Install a 1.8m ATF fence exclusion zone to stop unauthorised public access • Make sure fence is kept locked when unattended	3	Supervisor:
2	Induct workers to site and SWMS	Workers unaware of hazards and risks	1	• Induct all workers to site and sign off on induction sheet • Induct workers into this SWMS and all workers to sign off and date • Ensure correct PPE is worn. Remove jewellery or use silicone guard or glove and/or heavy tape to wrap round jewellery item before starting work around pool, plant, and equipment	3	Supervisor:
3	Unload plant and equipment for cleaning and filling pool	Manual handling Risk of causing shoulder and lower back injuries	2	Instruct workers in correct manual handling: • Use mechanical lifting aids or team lifting for heavier/awkward loads • Lift with legs and not your back, and keep your back reasonably straight • Keep load close to body • DO NOT twist or overreach when lowering or lifting loads	3	Supervisor:
4	Outdoor Construction Work All outdoor activity exposed to ultraviolet rays	Ultraviolet exposure – eye and skin damage, and	2	• Wear a ventilated wide brimmed hat, wear UV 30+ sunscreen • Wear appropriate clothing to protect against ultra violet rays	3	Supervisor:
		Heat Stress Causing serious illness or death	2	• Where possible use mechanical equipment to minimise manual handling and physical exertion • Allow for more rest breaks in a well shaded area • Avoid the hottest part of the day by rescheduling all physically demanding work to the cooler part of the day (if possible) • Provide cool water or electrolyte- replacement drink for workers during extreme heat conditions and encourage workers to drink regularly every 20 minutes at least • Wear light weight clothing and wide brimmed hats • Provide safety instruction on Heat Stress risk controls	3	Supervisor:
5	 After pebbling and/or surfacing/tiling is completed, clean pool floor and surfaces  Fill pool with water	Falling more than 2m into an empty pool Risk of serious injury	1	• Workers to enter pool by pool stairs to complete cleaning work • If permanent pool fence is not completed DO NOT remove 1.8m ATF fencing • When filling pool with water, DO NOT place hose in a position that may cause a trip and fall hazard • Supervisor must enforce risk controls	3	Supervisor:
		Chemical hazard Risk of illness or injury	2	• If chemicals are used to clean pool, ensure all workers are aware of health risks • Read and follow safety instructions on Safety Data Sheet (SDS)	3	Supervisor:
		Pool overfilled Risk of erosion	2	• Ensure the hose tap is turned off once the pool level has reached the required level ready for starting filtration system • Supervisor must make sure that the owner has been notified to monitor the pool water level and turn off as instructed	3	Supervisor:
		Working near water where there is a risk of drowning	1	• All workers must be competent swimmers • Keep pool surrounds clear of slip trip and fall hazards • Check that the hose is not causing a trip and fall hazard	3	Supervisor:
6	Check pool plant ready for commissioning  Check filtration system components are ready for commissioning as per the manufacturer instructions	Working near electrical energised parts – risk of electrocution, severe burns and/or death	1	• Ensure that pool plant electrical system has been checked by a qualified electrician and the electrician has provided a handover certificate to installers • DO NOT test plant and equipment without receiving the electrical safety handover certificate/statement	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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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)
7	Add pool chemicals in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and procedures	Chemical hazard Risk of illness or injury	2	• Ensure all workers are aware of health risks before adding chemicals • Read and follow the safety instructions on Safety Data Sheet (SDS) belonging to the pool chemical brand and type	3	Supervisor:
8	Startup/Commission pool filtration system as per the manufacturer’s instructions	Plant and equipment malfunction	2	• Check all components of the pool pump and filtration system is installed correctly and ready for commissioning as per the manufacturer’s instructions • DO NOT handover to owner until the pool filtration system is operating safely	3	Supervisor:
9	Handover Pool to Owners	Owners unaware of hazards related to the maintenance of pool filtration and hazardous chemical use and storage Risk of serious injury/illness	1	• Handover pool to the client and induct client into the pool care and safety instructions and checklist • Provide the client with the Pool plant and equipment handover booklet and other information and maintenance guides	3	Supervisor:
10	 Remove exclusion zone fencing (after permanent pool fence is installed)  Remove tools and equipment from site	Manual task causing shoulder and lower back injuries.	2	• Use mechanical lifting aids or team lifting for heavy/awkward loads • Lift with legs and not your back, and keep your back reasonably straight • Keep load close to body, and DO NOT twist or overreach when lowering or lifting loads	3	Supervisor:
		Slips and Trips	2	• Keep ground surface clear of obstacles and keep access and egress clear for workers	3	Supervisor:
11	Site Clean-up Remove all waste materials from site	Manual task causing shoulder and lower back injuries.	2	• Use mechanical lifting aids or team lifting for heavy/awkward loads • Lift with legs and not your back, and keep your back reasonably straight • Keep load close to body, and DO NOT twist or overreach when lowering or lifting loads	3	Supervisor:
		Slips and Trips From rubbish or equipment blocking access ways.	2	• Keep ground surface clear of obstacles and keep access and egress clear for workers	3	Supervisor:
12	Carry out a final check of site to ensure it is safe and handover site to owners	Public injury from unsafe site	2	• Ensure site is totally clean and safe for public access • Remove all slip trip and fall hazards • Ensure that pool fence and gate is safe for use	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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Site Specific Emergency Response Procedure

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