Safe Work Method Statement

LOWER ROOF WALKWAY

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 Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

Safe Work Method Statement

Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd Date Developed: 11/09/2018
ABN: 73 625 908 170
General Activity | Task: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Developed By: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd Monitoring | Review by: Shaun Kirton
Monitoring and Review:
• Visual monitoring of control measures will be undertaken and reviewed if circumstances change.
• The SW MS will be amended if there is a change in the activity.
Consultation:
• Relevant personnel have been consulted in the development of this SWMS.
Document Retention:
• A copy of this SWMS will be retained until the high risk construction work has been completed, or if a notifiable incident occurs, for at least 2 years after the incident.

Process to Complete this SWMS

Step 1 Task | Activity: In the correct sequence, identify the High Risk Construction Work for the construction activity to be undertaken

Step 2 Potential Hazards: For each of the High Risk Construction Works to be undertaken, list the things that have the potential to cause harm
to people

Step 3 Inherent Risk: Calculate the current risk (1 – 5) of the hazard prior the introduction of the control measures using the attached Risk
Rating Table

Step 4 Control Measures: Using the Hierarchy of Controls, list the control measures required to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury from the
identified hazard and the manner in which the control measures will be implemented, monitored and reviewed.

Step 5 Calculate the new risk (1 – 5) of the hazard after the introduction of the control measures using the attached Risk
Residual Risk:
Rating Table

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Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

Sub Pre Risk Control Monitor & Post Risk

Activity Hazard Work Method
Activity Score Measures Review Score
specific Ensure all workers will have a site-
injuries due to specific site induction prior to
Monitoring will be
inexperience, commencement on site. The following
carried out visually by
inadequate will be required to be understood and
General
Planning
Arriving on
site
consultation
or failure to 1 Induction understand
Site rules and SWMS
compliant:
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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provide PPE requirements, Temporary barriers,
circumstances change
appropriate Trip and Fall Hazard s and controls,
equipment Plant movement and warning onsite.
Avoid wet areas; always use pathways,
Monitoring will be
walkways, scaffold platform and stairs;
carried out visually by
Fall injury do not take shortcuts when walking on
Accessing
Site
Slips, Trips
and Falls 1 Competency the site or walk area; always use
handrails when accessing stairs;
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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always wear issued PPE; be observant
circumstances change
– watch out for protruding obstacles.

Ensure when working around or near Monitoring will be

power lines, that Power Lines must carried out visually by
Proximity of
Live Power power lines,
Electrocution 1 Adhere to AS/NZS
4576 Cl. 5.4
have a clearance of 4m from any metal
member; 1.5m from only non-
conductive materials such as dry timber
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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or plywood. circumstances change

Monitoring will be
carried out visually by
Wear appropriate When weather is Hot; drink water
Weather
Hot & cold
illnesses 3 clothing for climate
conditions
frequently. In cold climate wear
appropriate clothing
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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circumstances change

Monitoring will be
carried out visually by
Trees/shrubs: In conjunction with
Environment Environmental
damage 3 PC’s Environmental
Plan
We will ensure for shrubs/trees
protection we consult Site Supervisor
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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circumstances change

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Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

Sub Pre Risk Control Monitor & Post Risk

Activity Hazard Work Method
Activity Score Measures Review Score

Inform other trades people on site of Monitoring will be

works being performed at an elevated carried out visually by
People Hit by
General
Planning
accessing the
work area
falling
object 1 Exclusion zones,
competency
level and to keep clear.

Use assistant to spot and warn others if

the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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required when installing or dismantling circumstances change

Use correct manual handling

techniques.
Monitoring will be
Check walkway is clear of obstacles; carried out visually by
Manual
Handling
Back
injury 1 Manual Handling,
competency
Position yourself close to load; keep
back straight when lifting; Avoid
bending and twisting to lift; Don’t carry
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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more than you can comfortably carry; circumstances change
Rotate tasks regularly; Team lifting for
heavy components.

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Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

Sub Pre Risk Control Monitor & Post Risk

Activity Hazard Work Method
Activity Score Measures Review Score
Ensure footwear is clean before
accessing roof to minimize chance of Monitoring will be
slipping carried out visually by
Installation
Installing
brackets
Slipping on
roof surface 1 Competency
If roof is wet, consider the risks and
delay the installation until the roof
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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surface is safe to continue the circumstances change
installation
Install brackets standing on roof with
relevant fall restraint techniques in
place (Fall restraint systems cannot be
used for truss installations)

If no battens are fixed to rafters, ensure

Monitoring will be
Fall from that you stand on bottom cord of
carried out visually by
heights trusses to install brackets
Installation
Installing
brackets
Fall through 1 Competency
If brackets cannot be installed safely by
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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rafters standing on roof / truss chords then use
circumstances change
a secured ladder to install brackets

When walking on battened roofs only,

tread with your weight spread over
rafters / trusses to ensure battens don’t
snap creating a fall hazard
Inspect all components before installing
them. Use relevant procedures if
product is damaged / unsatisfactory for
installing Monitoring will be
carried out visually by
Installing
planks
Plant failure
1 Competency
Ensure brackets are spaced no more
than 3.0m apart
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
4
Ensure all planks have at least 200mm circumstances change
overlap onto each bracket

Tighten all plank tabs

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Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

Sub Pre Risk Control Monitor & Post Risk

Activity Hazard Work Method
Activity Score Measures Review Score
Truss installation:
Installers to stand on bottom cords of
truss when lifting or installing planks
Fall from Monitoring will be
heights carried out visually by
Do not access platforms on roof that
Installation
Installing
planks Fall
through
1 Competency does not have fall guard installed
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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Plank steps, corner clamps and posts
rafters circumstances change
to be installed whilst standing on roof
with fall restraint procedures in place or
standing on bottom cord of rafters
Ensure all posts on spigots are
tightened prior to installing rail

Ensure all rails (including where

platform steps up) are between 900mm
and 1100mm height from the platform Monitoring will be
carried out visually by
Installing rail
Plant
failure 1 Competency
Ensure rail overlap on internal corners
is between 50mm-90mm
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
4
Ensure all external overlap of corners is circumstances change
not more than 500mm

Ensure all rail is secured and

continuously tied throughout the
installation

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Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

Sub Pre Risk Control Monitor & Post Risk

Activity Hazard Work Method
Activity Score Measures Review Score
Refer to “People accessing work area”
on Page 4
Monitoring will be
carried out visually by
When leaning rails up against structure,
Installation Installing Rail
Falling
objects 1 Competency ensure they are secured and will not
slip / fall over
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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circumstances change
If rails cannot be secured, lie them
down and pass rail up one at a time

Fit all corner sections of rail to posts

while standing on roof with fall restraint
procedures in place or standing on
bottom cord of rafters

Secure top rail into place on closest

post’s allotment, then proceed to place
Monitoring will be
rail in remaining post allotments,
carried out visually by
securing them in place as proceeding.
Installing rail
Fall from
heights 1 Competency Continue in this fashion until rail is
complete
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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circumstances change
Always install rail to next bay remaining
behind previously secured rail

Any “stop ends” required to close off

end of platform runs must be installed
while standing on roof or standing on
bottom cord of rafters

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Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

Sub Pre Risk Control Monitor & Post Risk

Activity Hazard Work Method
Activity Score Measures Review Score
Position truck as close to working area
as possible to minimize manual
Monitoring will be
handling distances. Inform all trades
All carried out visually by
Dismantle of people on site of intention to work in
Dismantle Lower Roof
Walkway
hazards
included
above
1 Competency area. Dismantle system in reverse
order to installing using all control
the operator and
reviewed, discussed
and documented if
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measures above for all hazards. When
circumstances change
dismantling ensure equipment is
passed down not thrown.

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Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

I …………………………………… have read, understand and will comply with the requirements of this work method statement. I confirm that I
have the skills and training including relevant certification to conduct the tasks as described.

……………………..……… ……………………..………………..… ……………………..

Name: Signature Date

I …………………………………… have read, understand and will comply with the requirements of this work method statement. I confirm that I
have the skills and training including relevant certification to conduct the tasks as described.

……………………..……… ……………………..………………..… ……………………..

Name: Signature Date

I …………………………………… have read, understand and will comply with the requirements of this work method statement. I confirm that I
have the skills and training including relevant certification to conduct the tasks as described.

……………………..……… ……………………..………………..… ……………………..

Name: Signature Date

I …………………………………… have read, understand and will comply with the requirements of this work method statement. I confirm that I
have the skills and training including relevant certification to conduct the tasks as described.

……………………..……… ……………………..………………..… ……………………..

Name: Signature Date

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Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

I …………………………………… have read, understand and will comply with the requirements of this work method statement. I confirm that I
have the skills and training including relevant certification to conduct the tasks as described.

Name: Signature Date

I …………………………………… have read, understand and will comply with the requirements of this work method statement. I confirm that I
have the skills and training including relevant certification to conduct the tasks as described.

Name: Signature Date

I …………………………………… have read, understand and will comply with the requirements of this work method statement. I confirm that I
have the skills and training including relevant certification to conduct the tasks as described.

Name: Signature Date

I …………………………………… have read, understand and will comply with the requirements of this work method statement. I confirm that I
have the skills and training including relevant certification to conduct the tasks as described.

Name: Signature Date

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 Safe Work Method Statement Queensland
Activity: Construction of Lower Roof Walkway
Company: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd
Project Location: Queensland
The SWMS were made after risk assessments were undertaken and the hierarchy of control was used.

HOW TO USE THIS RISK RATING Risk

Likelihood Prioritisation
RISK TABLE CALCULATOR Rating
Very
Consequence Very likely Likely Unlikely
Unlikely
Step 1: Identify potential Could
Could
hazards. happen, Action to rectify
happen,
What injury/damage could it cause? Could happen anytime Could happen sometimes but 1 or 2 must be done
but only
probably immediately
rarely
never will
Step 2: Decide what the
possible Consequence Death or permanent disability 1 1 2 3
could be.
Step 3: Decide How Likely?
Long term illness or serious injury 1 2 3 4
it is to happen
Step 4: Line up your Consider
Medical attention & several days off control
choices in the table to get a 2 3 4 5 3, 4 or 5
work measure as
number
Step 5: Use the Priority table necessary
(far right side) to guide your First aid needed 3 4 5 5
next steps

Trade Contractor’s Name: RoofSafe Solutions Pty Ltd

Address & Contact Details: 36 Dulwich Street, Loganholme QLD 4129

ABN: 73 625 908 170

Period of Time Work Method Statement operates: Current from: 11/09/2018 Review date: 11/09/2019

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