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Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Infection Prevention & Control

This document outlines infection control procedures for work on fire safety systems. It lists three main tasks: [1] determining infection risk before starting work, [2] implementing infection controls if risk is low, and [3] contacting the customer and doing a risk assessment if risk is medium to high. Infection controls include hand hygiene, cough etiquette, PPE, and cleaning. Workers must sign off to acknowledge the procedures before starting work, and customers must also approve.

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Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Infection Prevention & Control

This document outlines infection control procedures for work on fire safety systems. It lists three main tasks: [1] determining infection risk before starting work, [2] implementing infection controls if risk is low, and [3] contacting the customer and doing a risk assessment if risk is medium to high. Infection controls include hand hygiene, cough etiquette, PPE, and cleaning. Workers must sign off to acknowledge the procedures before starting work, and customers must also approve.

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SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS) INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL

Before starting any activity, it is essential to review each task required to complete the scope of work, risks & hazards required to complete the task and elimination or control measures
necessary. NO WORK TO COMMENCE UNTIL THE CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE HAS SIGNED THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BELOW, AND DETAILED THE SWMS START & EXPIRY DATES.

Site Name: Task Title Infection Prevention & Control Permit No Date

Activity Hazards Risk Control Measures Who is Responsible?


List each task required to perform the activity Against each task, list the hazards (if any) that could List each control measure required to eliminate or List the name of the person responsible to
in the sequence that they are carried out cause injury when the task is performed minimise the risk of injury from the hazard implement the control measures identified
Attendance to site to undertake statutory An infected employee or agent of the service provider Daily, each worker determines the possibility of infection Each worker
work on the fire safety systems and is a carrier of a pathogen that could cause illness to from pathogens from exposure. Where the worker has any
equipment. occupants of the building including vulnerable people. potential exposure then they should follow the
requirements of the service provider Infection Prevention
& Control Policy.
● stay home when you’re unwell, especially if you have
a fever or diarrhea, or vomiting.
Implement infection prevention controls as follows; Each worker
● regular hand hygiene;
● respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette;
● the use of Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”);
● keep the workplace clean and hygienic;
A people or a building ​is not​ infected with a pathogen Implement infection prevention controls as follows; Each worker
that could cause illness to occupants of the building ● regular hand hygiene;
including vulnerable people. ● respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette;
● the use of Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”);
● keep the workplace clean and hygienic;
A people or a building ​MAY BE​ or ​IS​ infected with a Contact the customer by telephone and undertake a Job Each worker
pathogen that could cause illness to occupants of the Hazard Analysis for the risk from infection. This will require
building including vulnerable people. the application of the ​Exposure Risk Calculator​.
● Where the risk from infection is ​“Very Low”​ or ​“Low”
then the work may proceed after conducting a JHA
and identifying necessary PPE.
● Where the risk from infection is ​“Medium”​ or ​“High”
then the work cannot proceed without specialised
training and specialised PPE.
● Where the risk from infection is ​“Critical”​ then the
work cannot proceed without specialised training
and specialised PPE and direct supervision and other
controls as necessary.

EACH PERSON WORKING UNDER THIS SWMS IS TO SIGN THIS FORM - I/we believe this statement to be a true representation of the type of works involved with the task and have identified possible risks and safety controls to minimise any injury to myself and others
around me. Each NEW PERSON commencing work on the project, after this form is initially signed, MUST be familiarized with the requirements of this Safe Work method Statement and is also required to SIGN OFF PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY WORK.

______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ____/____/____ ____:____ ____/____/____ ____:____ ______________________________


Supervising Worker  Worker  Worker  Start Date​ ​Time  End Date ​ ​Time  Customer Approval & Acceptance 

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