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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) PART 1

ACTIVITY: Painting SWMS #:

BUSINESS NAME: BUSINESS #:

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

BUSINESS CONTACT: PHONE #:

SWMS APPROVED BY: EMPLOYER / PCBU / DIRECTOR / OWNER.

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NAME:

SIGNATURE: DATE:

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PERSON/S RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH SWMS:

PERSON/S RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE SWMS:

RELEVANT WORKERS CONSULTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT, ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE TASK MUST HAVE THIS SWMS
APPROVAL AND COMMUNICATION OF THIS SWMS. COMMUNICATED TO THEM BEFORE WORK COMMENCES.
Daily Tool Box Talks will be undertaken to identify, control and communicate additional site hazards.

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NAME SIGNATURE DATE
Work must cease immediately if incident or near miss occurs. SWMS must be amended in
consultation with relevant persons.
Amendments must be approved by ______________ and communicated to all affected workers
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before work resumes.
SWMS must be made available for inspection or review as required by WHS legislation.
Record of SWMS must be kept as required by WHS legislation (until job is complete or for 2 years if
involved in a notifiable incident).
PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR DETAILS (The builder or the organisation you are working for.)
PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR (PC): PROJECT NAME: DATE SWMS PROVIDED TO PC:

PROJECT ADDRESS:

PROJECT MANAGER (PM): PM SIGNATURE: CONTACT PH. #:

SWMS SCOPE: This SWMS covers general painting procedures using ladders, scaffolding, trestles, hand tools, power tools, spray gun and working near mobile plant.

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THIS WORK ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING “HIGH RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK”
☐ Confined Spaces þ Mobile Plant ☐ Demolition ☐ Asbestos

☐ Using explosives ☐ Diving work ☐ Artificial extremes of temperature ☐ Tilt up or pre-cast concrete

☐ Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services

☐ Structures or buildings involving structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse

þ Involves a risk of a person falling more than 2m, including work on telecommunications towers

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☐ Working at depths greater than 1.5 Metres, including tunnels or mines ☐ Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

☐ Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor ☐ In or near water or other liquid that involves risk of drowning

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MOST
LIKELIHOOD INSIGNIFICANT MINOR MODERATE MAJOR CATASTROPHIC HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS EFFECTIVE
SCORE ACTION
ALMOST 3 3 4 4 4
CERTAIN HIGH HIGH ACUTE ACUTE ACUTE ELIMINATION
2 3 3 4 4 4A DO NOT SUBSTITUTION

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LIKELY
MODERATE HIGH HIGH ACUTE ACUTE ACUTE PROCEED.
Review before ISOLATION
1 2 3 4 4 3H
POSSIBLE commencing ENGINEE
LOW MODERATE HIGH ACUTE ACUTE HIGH
work. RING
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1 1 2 3 4 2M Maintain control
UNLIKELY MIN
LOW LOW MODERATE HIGH ACUTE MODERATE measures.
P.
1 1 2 3 3 1L Record and P LEAST
RARE
LOW LOW MODERATE HIGH HIGH LOW monitor. E EFFECTIVE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): ENSURE ALL PPE MEETS RELEVANT AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS. INSPECT, AND REPLACE PPE AS NEEDED.
FOOT HEARING HIGH HEAD EYE FACE HAND PROTECTIVE BREATHING SUN FALL Rings, watches,
PROTECTION PROTECTION VISIBILITY PROTECTION PROTECTION PROTECTION PROTECTION CLOTHING PROTECTION PROTECTION ARREST jewellery that may
become entangled
in machines must
not be worn. Long
and loose hair must
be tied back.
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AS 1319-1994 SAFETY SIGNS FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENT REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION FROM SAI GLOBAL UNDER LICENCE 1210-C062. STANDARDS MAY BE PURCHASED AT HTTP://WWW.SAIGLOBAL.COM

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POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEP IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
Contact with 4A Ÿ Seek information from a competent person regarding the presence of lead and/or 2M
hazardous asbestos.
materials If there is a presence of lead and/or asbestos, for this task, ensure there are separate,
dedicated SWMS and that all workers/employees have relevant training and licensing.
Heritage breach 3H Ÿ Ensure permits associated with Heritage Listed buildings are available on site. 2M
2. Training and Lack of training or 3H Check workers are in fit condition to work i.e. no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs. 2M

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Capabilities the assessment of Ÿ Ensure all persons entering site have a General Construction Induction Card (white card)
capability may lead Ÿ Ensure all relevant workers have undertaken training and/or received instruction in the use
to personal injury, of control measures. Include:

property damage
&/or environmental
incident.
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o All workers are trained in this SWMS
o Correct use of equipment including
selecting, fitting, use, care of and
maintenance
o Use of supervision where required (e.g.
new starters or new equipment)
o Using hazardous
chemicals/atmospheres
o Material/Safety Data Sheets (M/SDS)
o Ensure supervisors, foremen etc. are
suitably experienced in the type work to
be conducted.

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3. Transporting Environmental 3H Ÿ Ensure all chemicals container lids are securely fitted 2M
paints & incident / spills Ÿ Secure so paints cannot move / become damaged / spill during transit.
equipment
Struck by moving 3H Ÿ Ensure to isolate main vehicle cabin from carrier area with a fixed barrier or transport paint 2M
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objects and equipment on a trailer / tray back
Ÿ Secure so paints / equipment cannot move during transit.
Injury to public / 3H Ÿ Ensure ladders/planks/scaffolding components are well secured to the transport vehicle:
property damage o The overhang of horizontally stored ladders / planks beyond the support points of the
rack should be minimised
o The support points should be constructed of material such as wood or rubber-covered
pipe to minimise the effects of vibration, chafing and road shock
o Securing the ladder / planks to each support point will greatly reduce the damaging
effects of road shock
o Ensure the vehicle is suitable for the type and size of the ladder / planks
o The ladder / planks must be restrained to prevent unacceptable movement during all
expected conditions while in transit:
§ The load restraint system must meet the Regulation Performance Standards (see
relevant authority)
§ Check with the relevant authority on the rules and regulations on attaching
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POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEP IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
and signed off as completed, by a competent person, at the following times:
o After construction
o After any repairs to the scaffold
o After any incident that may have affected the stability of the scaffold
o At least every 30 days regardless of the previous conditions
Ÿ Planning access to the height location:
o Wherever possible, use mechanical methods to deliver materials to the working at

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height location e.g. crane.
o Ensure all crane operators, riggers and doggers are licenced, competent and trained in
the activity

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o If delivering material/tools onto a raised platform, liaise with Principal to determine
where on the platform the materials are safe to be dropped to:
§ Be able to bear the load § Not cause hazards to other trade.
Falling objects 4A Ÿ Barricade surrounding area: 2M
o Immediate zone surrounding work
o Under and adjacent to scaffolding (ensure catch platforms in place)

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o Travel path of lifting equipment/cranes
o Right angles to the wall on both sides, from at least the distance of the height of the
wall plus 1.2 m.
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Ÿ Mechanical lifting equipment: (hoists, lifting aids, pulleys, etc.)
o Lifting equipment must be in good working condition, no sign of damage, rusting
o Instruction manuals for equipment use attached
o All slings, ropes or chains are rated to Australian Standards, in good condition & tested
o Undergone regular servicing / maintenance
o Ropes used to be free of cuts or signs of external wear. Hand-lines to be minimum
12mm
o Rope used for gin wheels to be minimum 16mm.
Slips, trips & falls 3H Ÿ Work area is clean and uncluttered 2M
on the same level Ÿ Equipment Location:
o Where it will not become a tripping hazard
o All air hoses are located so they are not across walkways, roadways, thoroughfares
o Electric leads should be as short as possible.
Noise 3H Ÿ Locate equipment (compressor) where it will be the least noise hazard to others. 2M

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POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEP IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARD/S PERSON
INHERENT RISK-RATING (IR) RESIDUAL RISK-RATING (RR)
Working with hand 3H Ÿ Ensure leads are not damaged – along the entire length of the lead and extension lead 2M
& power tools Ÿ Ensure all equipment and leads are tested and tagged as required for use
Ÿ Do not use electrical equipment in wet or damp areas
Ÿ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres (i.e. presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust)
Ÿ Ensure operations manual is available, read and understood
Ÿ Pre-inspect and operate power tools as per manufacturer’s instructions

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Ÿ PPE worn as manufacturers recommendations
Ÿ Ensure equipment rated for atmospheric requirements (water, or explosion-proof for
flammable zones)

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Ÿ Ensure tool suitable for task:
o Suited to the material. E.g.: steel, wood, MDF, masonry
o Not too powerful for task. E.g.: don’t use larger tool than needed
o Sufficient power for task – excessive force not required
Ÿ Safety Devices:
o Low impact tools where possible

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o Single operation when trigger pressed
o Guards in place, undamaged, retracts and cover danger areas
o E-stops and other devices functional and tested
Ÿ Ensure tools are not carried in pockets or clothing (use sheaths, tool belts, etc.)
Ÿ Tool handles:
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o Non-slip, good grip o Guards or stoppers
o No sharp edges o Clean, grease-free grips/handles.
Public and other 3H Ÿ Remove all non-essential persons from area 2M
worker safety Ÿ Barricade area and place caution signs as needed.
7. Surface Falls 4A Ÿ Access ladders: 2M
preparation & o Use only access provided, do not climb on railings or other scaffolding components
painting o Use only ladders provided for access to scaffolds
(including o When on a ladder, do not over-reach. Descend ladder & re-position as required
sanding, o Do not carry materials when ascending / descending a ladder
caulking & o Always face ladder when using
patching) o Do not use step ladders to gain extra height
o Remove ground level ladder when unattended to prevent unauthorised access
o Only competent scaffolder to make changes to scaffold:
§ Do not remove any scaffold component e.g. handrails or boards
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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) PART 2

This SWMS has been developed in consultation and cooperation with employee/workers and relevant Employer/Persons Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU). I have read the
above SWMS and I understand its contents. 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 risk control measures, safe work instructions and PPE described.
OVERALL RISK RATING AFTER CONTROLS o 1 LOW þ 2 MODERATE o 3 HIGH o 4 ACUTE
LICENCES, COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS (add as applicable)
WORKERS’ NAME JOB ROLE / POSITION DATE SIGNATURE
TYPE / DESCRIPTION CLASS NUMBER
Construction Card

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Construction Card

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Construction Card

Construction Card

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Construction Card
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Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

Construction Card

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