The Safe Work Method Statement Template for Erection of Steel Structures is an exhaustive, pre-filled document designed to assist you in maintaining safety at your worksite. Crafted in Microsoft Word format, this template is fully editable and customisable to cater to your unique needs.
- Pre-filled and Comprehensive: Tick off your safety requirements without starting from scratch. The template comes filled with relevant details, yet remains adaptable enough to tailor according to your specifics. Get started quickly with our comprehensive template.
- Scope of the Project and Project Details: Each project is different; capture its individuality. Our template provides sections to detail the scope and other project details to ensure all team members are on the same page.
- High-risk Machinery Checklist: Keep track of the potential hazards. Record high-risk machinery on-site to ensure correct handling and procedural safety measures are in place and adhered to..
- Staff Training Records: Documenting staff training has never been easier. A dedicated space for recording any staff training helps keep tabs on who’s up-to-date on their training and who might need a refresher.
- Risk Ratings – Before and After: Evaluate and manage risks effectively. This template includes space to measure risk ratings before and after implementation of safety procedures, enabling continuous monitoring and adjustments as needed.
- Legislative References: Stay compliant and informed. The template contains resources for use of legislative references so that you understand what’s required under Australian health and safety laws.
- All Necessary PPE: It’s not just about knowing what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is needed, but also ensuring its use. The template lists all necessary PPE for the job, promoting awareness amongst the workforce.
- Risk Assessment and Matrix: Our template includes not only a risk assessment section but also a risk matrix to provide a clear, visual understanding of where the greatest risks lie and what needs immediate attention.
- Checklist for SWMS: A thorough checklist ensures nothing slips through the cracks when implementing the Safe Work Method Statement. Keep compliant and complete with this useful tool.
- Sign Off Page for All Workers: It’s crucial that all staff understand and agree to adhere to the safe work method statement. The sign-off page provides a record of this agreement from all workers and responsible persons.
- Easy to Use and Customise: You don’t need to be a tech wizard to use our templates. They are intuitive and simple; customisation is a breeze.
- Suitable for Large Contracts and Tenders: Whether you’re working on tier 1 contractual work or smaller projects, this template caters to both. Present a thorough safety plan with our inclusive template.
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Please remember, whilst we strive to give you a helpful tool to make safety procedures easier, there are no fool-proof guarantees in ensuring absolute workplace safety. We hope, however, the awareness and compliance encouraged by using this template brings a safer environment for everyone on site.
The Erection Of Steel Structures Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect usage of tools
- lack of safety gear
- 2. Site Assessment
- Falling objects
- tripping hazards
- 3. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- inadequate training
- 4. Lifting Procedure
- Unsafe lifting practice
- heavy load handling
- 5. Placement
- Misalignment
- crushed by steel structures
- 6. Bolting and Welding
- Fire hazards
- eye injury from welding arc
- 7. Inspection
- Poor visibility
- improper inspection methods
- 8. Stability Testing
- Unstable structure
- improper testing methods
- 9. Final Quality Checks
- Inadequate quality control
- use of substandard materials
- 10. Housekeeping
- Poor housekeeping
- poor waste management
- 11. Demobilisation
- Improper storing of tools
- faulty equipment
- 12. Incident Management
- Delays in response
- insufficient first aid measures
- 13. Documentation
- Misfiled or lost documents
- inadequate database security
- 14. Briefings
- Miscommunication
- overlooking key information
- 15. Follow-ups
- Lack of accountability
- neglecting further inspections
Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.
The Erection Of Steel Structures Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:
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