Name: Scraper SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKMKWVX7P19NWY1F5G3E59
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers floor scraping work, including planning, area setup, inspection, removal, cleaning and demobilisation. It supports planning for material, dust, electrical, plant, chemical and manual handling hazards throughout the work.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the work scope, floor substrate and planned methods
Inspect for hazardous materials and unknown adhesives
Set up and control the work area
Isolate electrical services before work begins
Inspect scrapers, blades and associated tools
Prepare removal methods and manage dust or chemical exposure
Remove flooring by hand where required
Operate a powered floor scraper
Handle, contain and remove waste materials
Clean, decontaminate and demobilise the work area

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out scraper work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review scope and plan work	Unplanned work methods Incompatible floor substrate Untrained workers Public access
Inspect for hazardous materials	Asbestos-containing flooring Respirable silica dust Lead-containing coatings Unknown adhesive chemicals
Set up work area	Unauthorised entry Slips and trips Exposure to dust and debris Collision with occupants
Isolate electrical services	Electric shock Damaged electrical leads Wet electrical equipment Unexpected energisation
Inspect scraper and tools	Plant malfunction Blade ejection Crush injury Noise and vibration
Prepare removal methods	Chemical splash Flammable vapours Dust release Manual handling strain
Remove flooring by hand	Cuts from blades Musculoskeletal strain Flying debris Knee strain
Operate powered floor scraper	Contact with moving blade Plant run-away Dust exposure Noise and vibration Slip on wet surface Struck-by debris
Manage removed materials	Manual handling strain Sharp waste Falling waste Chemical-contaminated debris
Clean work area	Airborne dust Chemical residue Slips and trips Exposure to contaminants
Decontaminate workers and tools	Transfer of contaminants Chemical skin contact Respiratory exposure Contaminated vehicles
Demobilise and sign off	Residual hazards Unauthorised re-entry Plant damage during loading Incomplete handover

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Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to identify hazards, consult workers, manage risks, provide safe plant, manage hazardous manual tasks, electrical risks, hazardous chemicals, asbestos and construction work where applicable.
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace.
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace.
Model Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics—Hearing protectors.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments.
AS/NZS 60335.2.69 Household and similar electrical appliances—Wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for industrial and commercial use.

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each job step
Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

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