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Scott Bartley Plumbing

43 KELVIN PDE
PICNIC POINT, NSW 2213
0418 204 151
scott@scottbartleyplumbing.com.au

Safe Work Method Statement
Activity / Task:

Company:

Demolition - Manual

Scott Bartley Plumbing

Signed by: Tanya Bartley

Steps

1.

version 1.2

Access to site

Principal Contractor:

Date: 03/08/2017

Potential Hazards

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.
UV light / weather
exposure.

Project / Location: All Jobs

Modum Pty Ltd

Accepted by:

Date:

Controls / Responsible Person(s)

Site specific induction. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
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: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Tool box talk to highlight any WHS concerns relative to the site By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Ensure that site and work place access is unobstructed. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Ensure all weather access to work areas. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Wear appropriated PPE - hat, long sleeves, sun screen, sunglasses and fluids and reduce exposure
where possible. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Provision of designated waste areas. By: Principal Contractor
Storage of materials in designated areas By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Regular site clean ups. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

2.

Unloading plant,
equipment and
tools

Manual task injuries

Team lifting and carrying. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Slips, trips and falls.

Training of “workers” in correct lifting and carrying methods. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Proximity of other
“workers”.

Unload and move the equipment to designated area to keep footpath / work place access clear.
By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Public access.
3.

Setting up
equipment

Manual task injuries

Set up in a clear area and maintain a clear travel path. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Slips, trips and falls.

Training of “workers” in setting up of electrical leads and power tools and pneumatic tools. By:
Scott Bartley Plumbing

Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.

Ensure proper use of all safety guards provided. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Ensure that all power tools and electrical leads have current tagging. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Ensure that all power tools are attached to a residual current device [RCD]. By: Scott Bartley
Plumbing

4.

Stripping of
external cladding

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility

Assess the site conditions and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment before commencing. By:
Principal Contractor

UV light / weather
exposure

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: Principal
Contractor

Electrocution
Hazardous
materials

Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By:

Exposure to dust

Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a ‘spotter’ where necessary. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Exposure to noise

Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Manual task injuries

Ensure that the scaffolding is safe and erected by a qualified Scaffolder before commencing. By:
Principal Contractor

Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.

Ensure that the scaffolding and edge protection is in place before commencing. By: Scott Bartley
Plumbing
Correct use of ladder. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves and hard hats. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Training of “workers” in the safe use of hand tools and power tools By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Team lifting and carrying. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Regular site clean ups. By:
Ensure materials are not stored on roof surface or scaffold. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
5.

Demolishing of
ground floor by
hand

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.

Assess the site conditions and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment before commencing. By:

UV light / weather
exposure.

Identify services and make sure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated
or safely relocated before commencing. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Hazardous
materials.

Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relocate existing services. By:
Principal Contractor

Identification of
services.

Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By:

Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Electrocution.

Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a spotter where necessary. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Gas explosions.

Monitor air quality. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Falling objects.

Ensure that all exposed openings and voids in the floor are guard railed or covered. By: Scott
Bartley Plumbing

Exposure to dust.
Exposure to noise.
Manual task injuries
Heavy lifting.
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.

Use appropriate PPE – safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves, and hard hats. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Training of “workers” in the safe use of pneumatic and electrical power tools. By: Scott Bartley
Plumbing
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Team lifting and carrying. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Provide shade cloth around work area and wet down dust as required to prevent wind borne dust.
By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Regular site clean ups. By:
Ensure all exposed nails are removed. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

6.

Demolishing
brickwork by
hand

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.

Assess the site conditions and conduct a Risk Assessment before commencing. By: Scott Bartley
Plumbing

Hazardous
materials.

Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By: Principal Contractor

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.

Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a spotter where necessary. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By:
Identify services and ensure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated or
safely relocated before commencing. By:
Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relate existing services. By:
Principal Contractor
Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves, and hard hats. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Training of “workers” in safe use of pneumatic and electrical power tools. By: Scott Bartley
Plumbing
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Team lifting and carrying By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
To upper floor areas provide a shute for materials into designated waste area as required. Provide
a spotter where necessary. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Monitor air quality. Provide shade cloth around work area and wet down dust as required to
prevent wind borne dust. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Regular site clean ups. By:

7.

Stripping of
existing roof
frame and
covering

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.

Assess the site conditions including the weather and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment
before commencing. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

UV light / weather
exposure.

Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos. By:

Fall from height.

Identify services and ensure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated or
safely relocated before commencing. By:

Hazardous
materials.

Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relate existing services. By:
Principal Contractor

Identification of
services.

Training of “workers” in safe working at heights. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Electrocution.

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: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Gas explosions.
Falling objects.

Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By: Principal Contractor

Exposure to dust.

Ensure that the scaffolding and edge protection is in place before commencing. By: Scott Bartley
Plumbing

Exposure to noise.

Correct use of ladder By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Manual task injuries
Heavy lifting.

Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves and hard hats. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Cuts and abrasions.

Training of “workers” in the safe use of hand tools and power tools. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Proximity of other
trades

Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Team lifting and carrying. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Provide a shute for materials into designated waste area as required. Provide a spotter where
necessary. By: Principal Contractor
Provide shade cloth / mesh around work area and wet down dust as required to prevent wind
borne dust. By:
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Regular site clean ups. By: Principal Contractor
Ensure all roof tarps are tied down and not weighted with tiles. By: Scott Bartley Plumbing
Ensure materials are not stored on the roof or scaffold. By:

8.

Site clean up on
completion of
work

Manual task injuries

Remove any temporary barricades if no longer required By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Exposure to dust

Place all rubbish / debris in designated waste storage area By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Exposure to
hazardous
substances

Leave site / work area in a clean and tidy condition By: Scott Bartley Plumbing

Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS:
Person responsible for reviewing SWMS control measures:

SCOTT BARTLEY
SCOTT BARTLEY

Document Updated: 03/08/2017



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