WORKING IN CEILING SPACES | SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS)

TASK OR ACTIVITY: WORKING IN CEILING SPACES

Business Name: ABN: SWMS#

Business Address:

Contact Person: Phone: Email:

Permits Will permits be required? ☐ Yes ☐ No (Refer to local site requirements on permit conditions) (Please tick relevant permits)

Permit to Work Group Isolation Confined Space High Voltage Isolation

Hot Work
Used for authorising Activities that require a Activities that require Activities that require
☐ activities that are ☐ Activities that generate ☐ group isolation for energy ☒ entry into a confined ☐ isolation of high voltage
an ignition source
non-routine sources space. power

Lift Plan
Work Box Excavation/Penetration Working at Heights Powerline Corridor
Activities that
Activities that require Activities that require Activities that require Activities within 10m
☐ require non- ☐ use of a work box with ☐ excavation or penetration ☒ working near an ☐ (30ft) powerline
standard or a crane into walls unprotected edge corridor
significant crane lifts
Fixed Floor & Guard
Land Disturbance
Rail Removal
Activities that require
☐ Activities that require ☐ the clearing of land or ☐ Other Permits:
removal of fixed floor,
vegetation
guardrail, and walls

Other Requirements (Please tick required resources)

Emergency Barricading
Fire Remote Work
☒ Equipment ☐ Shower & ☒ First Aid ☐ Spill Kit ☐ Equipment ☒ Signage ☒ &
Eye Wash Bollards

Safe Work Instructions (Please Specify) Other:

Safety Data
☒ Comms. ☒ Gas Monitor ☐ Sheets ☐ ?
Licenses & Competencies Will specific licenses or competencies be required? ☐ Yes ☐ No (Please tick relevant licenses and qualifications)
Other:
Dogman Elevated
Mobile Cranes &
☐ Trucks ☐ Equipment ☐ Hoists ☐ &
Rigger
☐ Work
Platform
☐ Scaffolding ☒ Trades ?

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Hazards (Please tick) Key: Health & Safety Hazard Environmental Impact
Impact
☒ Trip hazards ☒ Falling objects ☐ Compressed air ☐ Food spoilage ☐ Surface water
☒ Slip hazards ☐ Suspended loads ☐ Elastic energy ☐ Infection ☐ Groundwater
Pressurised
☒ Working at heights ☐ Unstable objects ☐ fluids ☐ Parasites
Lightning
☐ Rotating parts ☐ Power lines ☐ storms ☐ Working near water ☐ Native flora

☐ Sheer points ☐ Electrical equipment ☐ High winds ☐ Engulfment ☐ Native fauna

☐ Cut, crush & impact ☐ Water v Electricity ☐ Heavy rain ☐ Weeds/Pests
☐ Inhalation ☐ Explosive ☐ Heavy load ☐ Road conditions ☐ Soil contamination
Flammable/combustibl Awkward
☐ Contact with skin/eyes ☒ e ☐ posture ☐ Driving behaviour ☐ Soil loss/erosion

☐ Ingestion ☐ Vegetation ☐ Repetitive work ☒ Fitness for work ☐ Silting/deposition

☐ Ionizing radiation ☐ High temperatures ☐ SME v vehicles ☐ High noise levels ☐ Environmental dust
Whole body
☐ Non-ionizing radiation ☐ Hot gases/materials ☐ Pedestrians ☐ vibration ☐ Environmental noise

☐ Magnetic fields ☐ Hot surfaces ☐ Road conditions

☒ Dangerous animals ☒ Dust exposure ☐ Remote work ☐ Landholder impact ☐ Litter
Asbestos/mineral
☒ Venomous animals ☐ fibres ☐ Lone work ☐ Community impact ☐ Solid waste

☒ Bites/stings ☐ Silica dust ☐ Resource waste

Fatality Risk (Please tick any of the following activities that will be undertaken as part of the task. Refer to group procedures for specific requirements)
Surface Confined Light
Lifting Working at Plant
☐ ☐ Mobile ☐ Space ☐ Vehicle ☐ ☐ ☐ Aviation
Operations Heights Isolation
Equipment Entry Operation

Line of Fire (Mark areas of body exposed to ”line of fire”) Personal Protective Equipment (In addition to mandatory site PPE please tick required PPE)
Hearing
☒ Manadatory PPE ☒ Hard Hat ☐ Protection

Safety Welding Dust

☒ Goggles ☐ Faceshield ☐ Shield ☒ Mask ☒ Respirator

High Other:
Splash Buoyancy Fall
☐ Whole Body ☐ Suit ☐ Vest ☐ Voltage ☒ Arrest
Equipment

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 PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR DETAILS & SWMS APPROVAL

Client: Double click to add client or Principal Contractor. SCOPE OF WORKS

Project Name: Double click to add project name. This SWMS covers the general hazards associated with Working in Ceiling Spaces.
Project Address: Double click to add project address.

Project Manager: Double click to add project manager.

Contact Phone: Double click to add contact phone.

Project Manager Signature (SWMS Approval):

Date SWMS supplied to Project Manager: 19/09/2023

ANY HIGH-RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK BEING CARRIED OUT

involves a risk of a person falling more than 2 meters. is carried out on or near pressurised gas mains or piping.

is carried out on a telecommunication tower. is carried out on or near chemical, fuel, or refrigerant lines.

involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load bearing. is carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services.

involves demolition of an element related to the physical integrity of a structure. is carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere.

involves, or is likely to involve, disturbing asbestos. involves tilt-up or precast concrete.

involves structural alteration or repair that requires temporary support to prevent collapse. is carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor.

is carried out in or near a confined space. is carried out in an area of a workplace where there is any movement of powered mobile plant.

is carried out in/near a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5m or tunnel involving use of explosives. is carried out in areas with artificial extremes of temperature.

is carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning. involves diving work.

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 POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
JOB STEPS IR CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE RISK RR
HAZARDS PERSON
1.Risk Assessment Untrained  Conduct a risk assessment before commencing work activities and Liaise with the Principal
workers contractor regarding the contractor’s Site Safety Plan and Emergency Procedures and/or your
subcontractors’ Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS). Communication arrangements,
hazard reporting procedures, and injury reporting procedures must be covered.
 Consider the task at hand and asses any risk factors which may lead to manual handling
Environmental injuries, account for the following factors –
damage o Actions and movements used.
o Pre-existing injuries.
o Layout/condition of the work environment.
o Duration and frequency of the activity.
Personal injury o Weight and position of the objects and their intended final location.
o Force that is to be applied.
o Weather factors.
o Age, skill, and experience of the worker.
o PPE required.

 Ensure workers are trained and have relevant qualifications and experience to complete the
tasks required.
 All workers are appraised for licences or certification of competency before work can
commence.
2.Site Personnel  Site safety induction to be completed for all construction personnel including check of
induction/arrival to unaware of site- qualifications, an evacuation plan, identification of site-specific hazards, trade activities and
site specific hazards amenities. If identified hazards or activities will affect planned works, they must be
and unfamiliar added to this document with relevant control measures at time of induction.
with work area  All personnel including subcontractors must have completed the General Construction
or unqualified Induction Training and hold a current card or certification.
 A site-specific induction must be conducted for ALL project workers. Workers must sign a
Site Induction Register that includes:
o Site specific hazards and work to be carried out.
o Location of amenities and first aid facilities.
o Safety controls and revised Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
o Correct use and maintenance of appropriate PPE.
o Emergency and evacuation procedures.
3.PPE (Personal Excessive noise  PPE must be suitable for the nature of the work or hazard and must be suitable size and fit for
Protective levels - damage the individual.
Equipment) to hearing  PPE must be maintained, repaired, or replaced and must be clean and in serviceable
condition.
 Ensure all workers are issued with and wear the recommended PPE as necessary for safety
Dust and fumes on the worksite and specific to the relevant task.

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HAZARDS PERSON
 Workers must be trained and informed on the correct use, maintenance, fit testing, and
Personal injury storage of all required PPE.
Inspect the condition of all required PPE before use.
 Personal hygiene while using PPE should be adhered to including:
o Washing face and hands with soapy water prior to and after wearing PPE.
o Wipe down reusable PPE such as eye protection and respirators with a damp
cloth/sanitiser cloth.
o Avoid storing PPE in extreme environments.

 Avoid using any PPE which is damaged, defective, or unclean. NEVER start work until
appropriate PPE has been obtained.
4.Working at heights Falls from  A minimum of two competent personnel is to be present when working at height.
heights  Provide edge protection to prevent objects falling off work surfaces.
 Make sure fall arrest systems are in place when working at heights.
Falling objects  Only competent persons must install all systems.
 To prevent access to areas where objects may fall, barricades may be used.
Unauthorised  On sites where falling objects may occur, wearing hardhats is recommended.
persons  Erect signage below the overhead work warning of potential Hit by Falling Objects.
entering site  Ensure all access ladders, steps and ramps are safe and secure.
 Always maintain a safe distance from electric catenary wires.
Personnel injury  Always wear appropriate footwear, hardhats when working below work at heights.
 Ensure personnel have appropriate training.
 Provide safe means of raising, lowering, and storing tools and materials.
 Refer to Working at heights SWMS.

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