Safe Work Method Statement

Organisation Name:	tredRITE Height Safety Specialists	Contact Name:	Jon Mannah
ACN/ABN:	26 649 918 648	Project Co-ordinator:	Work Supervisor
Address:		Contact Number:	0424 353 584

Project Details
Project:		Area of Work:	Roof area and access areas to roof [through internal staircase and external access points]. All entry points for roof access and at height working areas where fall-arrest systems are located.
Date:		Area of Work:
Resources/Trades Involved:	Height Safety Officer	Activity:
Equipment/Materials Used:	Harness, rope, ladder, tie-down, drill, caulking gun, silicone, dyna-bolt
Relevant Codes:	WHS Regulations 2011, 1891.4.2009, 1891.1.2007, 1647.1.1992	Activity:

Sequence	Potential Hazards Identified	RB	Control Measures Implemented	RA	Responsible Officer
Note: RB = Risk Before Controls Implemented RA = Risk After Controls Implemented [see Risk Matrix attached]
Job steps. Step 1
Employee Requirements prior to beginning work on-site	The below identified potential hazards are a list of legislation breaches related to the work to be undertaken. These include:		The below implemented control measures are a list of legislative requirements related to the work to be undertaken. These include:
	Use of untrained operators Incorrect use of fall-arrest systems Unable to perform rescue procedures	1	Legislative requirements Safe work procedures Fitting of personal protective equipment	3	JM
	Unknown site hazards	2	Recognition and control of falling hazards Nature of hazards within the work area Correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting fall-arrest systems Correct fitting of the harness – incorrect fitting of the harness can cause serious injury in the event of a fall Rescue procedures in the event of a fall Correct procedure for handling equipment and materials whilst working at heights Manual handling techniques	3	JM
	Site induction not completed	2	Site induction completed Site personnel notified Relevant paperwork completed Client/ Client representative has sighted permits and signed General Work Permit	3	JM
	Affected third party unaware of works	2	Other trades working on site are aware of works All none-trade third parties aware of work	3	JM
	Operator does not yet have a high risk license	2	Personnel operating MEWP and building scaffolding over 4m have correct class and current high risk licenses	3	JM
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Sequence	Potential Hazards Identified	RB	Control Measures Implemented	RA	Responsible Officer
Note: RB = Risk Before Controls Implemented RA = Risk After Controls Implemented [see Risk Matrix attached]
Job steps. Step 2
Risk Assessment when on-site & prior to beginning works	Unstable working surface [cut-outs or voids exist due to construction/maintenance]	1	Area inspected prior to work and No voids are present in the work areas Voids are identified and structural barriers are erected around voids	3	JM
	Scaffolding and edge protection is not certified	1	Scaffolding has current certification plates Certification plates specify load and installer details Tags are current as per AS/NZS Standards Internal access installed for scaffolding	3	JM
	Weather conditions not suitable for work to continue	2	Weather conditions are suitable to perform work safely Changing weather conditions are monitored. Work may continue if work areas are deemed safe to proceed work on	3	JM
	Access and egress method is unsafe and/or unsecured	2	After close inspection, access does not expose personnel to fall zones and work may continue Access systems are checked and secured	3	JM
	Injuries or damages to property below the work area	2	Areas below are isolated from access for the duration of time the work is being performed above Signs and barriers installed to drop zones Relevant persons informed of the works to commence	3	JM
	Potential for eye injuries exist from drilling or grinding or dust	2	Safety goggles used as required Dust masks used as required	3	JM
	Potential for hearing damage to occur	2	Hearing protection used as required	3	JM
	Potential for hand injuries to occur [cuts and abrasions]	2	Appropriate gloves used as required	3	JM
	Excessive temperatures	2	Monitor temperatures above 35° celcius Hydrate regularly	3	JM
	Excessive sun exposure	2	Hard hat worn with wide brim inserted Wide brim hat worn Sunscreen SPF 45+ applied regularly	3	JM
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Sequence	Potential Hazards Identified	RB	Control Measures Implemented	RA	Responsible Officer
Note: RB = Risk Before Controls Implemented RA = Risk After Controls Implemented [see Risk Matrix attached]
Job steps. Step 3
Site Awareness whilst carrying out job tasks on-site	Unsafe working surfaces include: Roof pitch exceeding 25 degrees Slippery/wet surfaces Brittle roof sheeting Moss laden roof tiles	1	Surface condition is inspected and deemed safe to work on or around Where work is to be carried out and area may be slippery, the area is not within five metres of a fall-zone Work areas are flat and no work is to be carried out near any of the fall zones Recommendation for aluminium walkways made. When walkways are installed, work may then be carried out on brittle roof	3	JM
	Roof pitch over 15 degrees with no attachment points installed for fall prevention	1	Structural barriers are installed in place of anchor points Fall prevention systems are in place for attachment Fall prevention systems are suitable for fall-arrest forces	3	JM
	Structure is not complete and safe for access or work	1	Visual inspection completed with client representative and area is either made safe immediately or arrangements put in place for work area to be made safe for future work to be carried out Structure is made safe to commence works Client is advised structure is suitable for access	3	JM
	Overhead power lines in vicinity of work area	1	No power line dangers are present on site Power lines are identified and isolated prior to commencement of works	3	JM
	Cutting into site services is required [pipes, walls and/or structures]	2	No services require cutting and/or no structure requires cutting into for works to be completed Structures and services require cutting into are isolated and identified to the client Structures and services require cutting into must have a separate and specific 'hot-works' general work permit completed to perform tasks	3	JM
	240v equipment not inspected and tested	2	No 240v equipment required to perform works 240v equipment is tagged and tested within last 3 months	3	JM
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Sequence	Potential Hazards Identified	RB	Control Measures Implemented	RA	Responsible Officer
Note: RB = Risk Before Controls Implemented RA = Risk After Controls Implemented [see Risk Matrix attached]
Job steps. Step 4
Site Safety whilst carrying out job tasks on-site	Fall-through zone exists near the elevated work area and/or access area [skylights and/or brittle roof]	1	Aluminium walkways installed over brittle surfaces and/or skylights Operating skylights are secured and safe Brittle roofing is not present Safety mesh is installed under suspect roof areas Signage installed around suspect fall-through zones identifying hazard	3	JM
	Systems installed to sub-standard structures	1	Roof sheeting is high tensile Roof structure is installed to manufacturers specifications. The suspected danger area is inspected prior to working on or over and manufacturers specifications are referred to if in doubt	3	JM
	Friction and chemical anchors not tested	1	Load testing completed as per standards [at 50% of maximum load rating] Anchor points installed in shear loaded direction in the event of a fall whilst in use	3	JM
	Work is required in a confined space	1	No work to be conducted in a confined space Confined space permit in place for the work All personnel trained in confined space access	3	JM
	Hot works required for work [welding and/or grinding that produce sparks]	2	Area isolated and signed appropriately Hot works permit completed and signed by relevant parties	3	JM
	Ladders are not secured and in good working order	2	A commercially rated and tagged 150kg ladder is used No visual damage to the ladder is detected Ladder is inspected and tagged as per standards Ladder is secured to parent structure Ladder is extended 1m past step-off point	3	JM
	Exposure to asbestos contaminates materials	2	Cease work immediately and contact project supervisor/site manager Complete and submit a specific asbestos work plan and risk assessment Prior to commencing any further work, ensure asbestos is cleared off-site	3	JM
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