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Work Method Statement
Activity / Task: Demolition - ManualDemolition - Manual
Dodgy Darryls CarpentryDodgy Darryls Carpentry 123 SMITH STREET
SMITHSVILLE, NSW 2100
1234 5678
jo@bowlhead.com.au
Company:Company: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Signed by: Darryl Dodgy Date: 28/07/2016
Principle Contractor:Principle Contractor: Cape Cod
Accepted by: Jo Moerman Date: 28/07/2016
StepsSteps Potential HazardsPotential Hazards Controls / Responsible Person(s)Controls / Responsible Person(s)
1. Access to site Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.
UV light / weather
exposure.
Site specific induction. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
All “workers” to register before entering the site; to read the General Construction Safety Plan
signage; and to read the Site Specific Risk Assessment form. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Tool box talk to highlight any WHS concerns relative to the site By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure that site and work place access is unobstructed. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure all weather access to work areas. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Wear appropriated PPE - hat, long sleeves, sun screen, sunglasses and fluids and reduce exposure
where possible. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Provision of designated waste areas. By: Principle ContractorBy: Principle Contractor
Storage of materials in designated areas By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Regular site clean ups. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
2. Unloading plant,
equipment and
tools
Manual task injuries
Slips, trips and falls.
Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.
Team lifting and carrying. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Training of “workers” in correct lifting and carrying methods. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Unload and move the equipment to designated area to keep footpath / work place access clear.
By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
3. Setting up
equipment
Manual task injuries
Slips, trips and falls.
Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.
Set up in a clear area and maintain a clear travel path. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Training of “workers” in setting up of electrical leads and power tools and pneumatic tools. By:By:
Dodgy Darryls CarpentryDodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure proper use of all safety guards provided. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure that all power tools and electrical leads have current tagging. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure that all power tools are attached to a residual current device [RCD]. By: Dodgy DarrylsBy: Dodgy Darryls
CarpentryCarpentry
4. Stripping of
external cladding
Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility
UV light / weather
exposure
Electrocution
Hazardous
materials
Exposure to dust
Exposure to noise
Manual task injuries
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.
Assess the site conditions and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment before commencing. By:By:
Principle ContractorPrinciple Contractor
Identify that the electrical service has been isolated and that ‘tiger tails’ are in place as protection
from overhead wires and points of attachment before commencing installation work. By: PrincipleBy: Principle
ContractorContractor
Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By:By:
Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a ‘spotter’ where necessary. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure that the scaffolding is safe and erected by a qualified Scaffolder before commencing. By:By:
Principle ContractorPrinciple Contractor
Ensure that the scaffolding and edge protection is in place before commencing. By: Dodgy DarrylsBy: Dodgy Darryls
CarpentryCarpentry
Correct use of ladder. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves and hard hats. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Training of “workers” in the safe use of hand tools and power tools By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Team lifting and carrying. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Regular site clean ups. By:By:
Ensure materials are not stored on roof surface or scaffold. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
5. Demolishing of
ground floor by
hand
Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.
UV light / weather
exposure.
Hazardous
materials.
Identification of
services.
Electrocution.
Gas explosions.
Falling objects.
Exposure to dust.
Exposure to noise.
Manual task injuries
Heavy lifting.
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.
Assess the site conditions and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment before commencing. By:By:
Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Identify services and make sure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated
or safely relocated before commencing. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relocate existing services. By:By:
Principle ContractorPrinciple Contractor
Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By:By:
Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a spotter where necessary. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Monitor air quality. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure that all exposed openings and voids in the floor are guard railed or covered. By: DodgyBy: Dodgy
Darryls CarpentryDarryls Carpentry
Use appropriate PPE – safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves, and hard hats. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Training of “workers” in the safe use of pneumatic and electrical power tools. By: Dodgy DarrylsBy: Dodgy Darryls
CarpentryCarpentry
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Team lifting and carrying. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Provide shade cloth around work area and wet down dust as required to prevent wind borne dust.
By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Regular site clean ups. By:By:
Ensure all exposed nails are removed. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
6. Demolishing
brickwork by
hand
Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.
Hazardous
materials.
Identification of
services.
Electrocution.
Gas explosions.
Falling objects.
Exposure to dust.
Exposure to noise.
Manual task injuries
Heavy lifting.
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
trades.
Assess the site conditions and conduct a Risk Assessment before commencing. By: Dodgy DarrylsBy: Dodgy Darryls
CarpentryCarpentry
Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By: Principle ContractorBy: Principle Contractor
Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a spotter where necessary. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By:By:
Identify services and ensure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated or
safely relocated before commencing. By:By:
Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relate existing services. By:By:
Principle ContractorPrinciple Contractor
Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves, and hard hats. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Training of “workers” in safe use of pneumatic and electrical power tools. By: Dodgy DarrylsBy: Dodgy Darryls
CarpentryCarpentry
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Team lifting and carrying By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
To upper floor areas provide a shute for materials into designated waste area as required. Provide
a spotter where necessary. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Monitor air quality. Provide shade cloth around work area and wet down dust as required to
prevent wind borne dust. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Regular site clean ups. By:By:
7. Stripping of
existing roof
frame and
covering
Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.
UV light / weather
exposure.
Fall from height.
Hazardous
materials.
Identification of
services.
Electrocution.
Gas explosions.
Falling objects.
Exposure to dust.
Exposure to noise.
Assess the site conditions including the weather and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment
before commencing. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos. By:By:
Identify services and ensure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated or
safely relocated before commencing. By:By:
Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relate existing services. By:By:
Principle ContractorPrinciple Contractor
Training of “workers” in safe working at heights. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By: Principle ContractorBy: Principle Contractor
Establish a “No access area” below overhead work areas by barricading to prevent access to the
area of work. Provide a ‘spotter’ where necessary. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure that the scaffolding and edge protection is in place before commencing. By: Dodgy DarrylsBy: Dodgy Darryls
CarpentryCarpentry
Correct use of ladder By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Manual task injuries
Heavy lifting.
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
trades
Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves and hard hats. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Training of “workers” in the safe use of hand tools and power tools. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Team lifting and carrying. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Provide a shute for materials into designated waste area as required. Provide a spotter where
necessary. By: Principle ContractorBy: Principle Contractor
Provide shade cloth / mesh around work area and wet down dust as required to prevent wind
borne dust. By:By:
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Regular site clean ups. By: Principle ContractorBy: Principle Contractor
Ensure all roof tarps are tied down and not weighted with tiles. By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Ensure materials are not stored on the roof or scaffold. By:By:
8. Site clean up on
completion of
work
Manual task injuries
Exposure to dust
Exposure to
hazardous
substances
Remove any temporary barricades if no longer required By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Place all rubbish / debris in designated waste storage area By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Leave site / work area in a clean and tidy condition By: Dodgy Darryls CarpentryBy: Dodgy Darryls Carpentry
Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS:Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS:
Person responsible for reviewing SWMS control measures:Person responsible for reviewing SWMS control measures:
Document Updated: 28/07/2016
