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Bordertown Pumps and Refrigeration

22 Milne St
BORDERTOWN SA 5268
Phone 08 8752 1959
Fax 08 8752 1181
Email: btpumps@lm.net.au

Safe Work Method Statement

Job Task: installation and repair of fibre optic cable

RISK IDENTIFICATION & CONTROLS


 
SWMS Created: 25/10/2013 Date of Last Review: June 2015 
Authorised By : Daniel Staude Date for Next Review: June 2016 

Personal Protective Equipment (where applicable):

Procedural step(s)  Possible  Safety Control(s) 


Hazard(s) 
Entry to site  Unknown site   Site induction & familiarisation 
hazards and  of site conditions   
conditions 
Check location to drawing  Tripping and   Safety footwear 
and specification layout and  exposed nails 
mark out 
Confirm cable specifications  Hazardous   Caution in handling heavy coils 
and conditions  manual tasks   Regard any contact of fibre 
Glass fibre  optic cable as potential to have 
microscopic glass fibres on 
hands 
 Wash hands and remove 
protective clothing before 
eating or touching eyes 
 Clean any glass fibres with 
sticky tape – do not blow down 
or sweep 
 Wear eye protection and 
gloves 
Confirm cable supports on  Falls   Safe use of ladder(s) in 

1 Safe Work Procedure: 23


conduits have been installed  accordance with SWMS 
to specifications   Use scissor lift or EWP, where 
appropriate 
Install cable manually with  Hazardous   Implement manual handling 
rope or winch as appropriate  manual tasks  risk control procures   
to client’s specifications  Falling objects   Wear hard hat if workers 
Falls    operating above 
 Employ established safe work 
methods for working at heights 
Cut off excess cable and seal  Hand injuries   Use suitable gloves 
exposed ends to   Clean up any glass fibres 
manufacturer’s   Use tools in accordance with 
recommendations  manufacturer’s instructions 
Locate / dress cable and fix in  Falls   Use ladders in accordance with 
position to client’s  SWMS 
specification   Use fall protection as 
appropriate   
Testing  Eye injuries from   Identify and understand the 
high intensity  light source LED, IR, Laser 
light – infra red or  Calss1, 1M, 2, 2M, 3R, 3B, 4 
laser   Isolate light source prior to 
working on cable if possible 
 Wear safety glasses 
 Instruct workers not to look 
directly at end of optic fibre 
end 
 Take extreme care if using 
microscopes / binoculars to 
inspect light source 
Clean    Eye injuries and   Do not wipe surfaces down 
hand injuries  with bare hands‐ use back of 
from glass fibres  sticky tape to trap loose glass 
Environmental  fibres 
risks   Wear eye protection   
 Dispose of all waste insulation, 
sheathing and cable in a safe 
manner, in accordance with 
site waste disposal methods   
Handover  Compliance   Revise ‘as built’ drawings 
 Provide customer with any 
documentation and 
certification for work 
performed 
 Apply any warning signs 
(lasers) to light sources 

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Overall risk rating: Significant

RISK RATING GUIDE


Consequence

Death Major Moderate Minor


Catastrophic Extensive Injuries Medical treatment No injuries
Illness/Injury required

Almost certain
Occurred H H S S
before/expected
Likelihood

Likely
H S S S
Probably will occur
Moderate
H S L L
May occur at some time
Unlikely
S L L L
Unusual or rare situation
High (H) – cease exposure immediately until protection, approved at senior management level,
implemented.
Significant (S) – procedures alone may not be enough, senior management attention required.
Low (L) – may be managed by routine procedures, some risks in this category may be acceptable.

SPECIFIC TASK REQUIREMENTS


Qualifications or experience
 n/a
Training
 Installation and repair of fibre optic cable SWMS
Engineering details, certificates, WorkCover approvals
 n/a
Relevant codes of practice, legislation or standards
 Safe Work SA Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
 Safe Work SA Code of Practice: Managing The Risk Of Falls in the Workplace
 Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)
Plant/equipment
 n/a
Maintenance checks, site/workplace inspections
 n/a

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