Brick - block laying swms 10033-5 checklist

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• Business Name:adam west bricklaying
• Business Address:3 Galloway st Traralgon
• Business Contact:0417969482
• ABN:63352775917
• Phone No:0417969482
• SWMS APPROVED BY: (Employer/PCBU/Director/Owner)
• Date: Date
• Name and Signature of person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS:adam west
• Person/s Responsible for Reviewing the SWMS:
• SWMS amendments must be approved by
• Name and Signature:
• ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN TASK MUST HAVE THIS SWMS COMMUNICATED TO THEM PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING:- Dail
• SWMS APPROVAL
• Workers to be consulted:
• Job Title:
• The builder or the organisation you are working for.
• Principal Contractor Company Name:
• Project Name:
• Job Address:
• Project Manager Name and Signature:
• Date SWMS provided to Principal Contractor: Date
• This SWMS covers general hazards associated with laying bricks and blocks
• Document #: 10033-5
• This work activity involves the following "High Risk Construction Work"
• High Risk Construction Work
• Ensure all PPE meets relevant Australian Standards. Inspect and replace PPE as needed.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Lack of consultation with potential outcomes for personal injury, property damage &/or environmental
• Potential Hazard
• Liaise with Principal Contractor to establish the following on-site systems and procedures are in pla
• Person responsible to implement control measures:
• Lack of training or the assessment of capability may lead to personal injury, property damage &/or en
• ** Check workers are in fit condition to work i.e. no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs. *** If work
• Lack of a clear assessment may lead to personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident.
• · Ensure site-specific induction is undertaken (include location of amenities, first aid facilities,
• · Park working vehicle in driveway or allocated parking to avoid travelling across roads when deliver
• · Where possible materials should be unloaded using mechanical means. E.g. forklift· Movement of mate
• · Appropriate protective clothing· Wear hand protection· Wear non-slip footwear (slippery surfaces)·
• · Ensure that a handover for all scaffolds where a person could fall more than 4 metres has been unde
• · Ensure there is sufficient lighting· Use mechanical aids as much as possible· Area, including trave
• Barricade surrounding area:· Immediate zone surrounding work · Under and adjacent to scaffolding (ens
• · Ensure sufficient lighting· Wear closed in, nonslip footwear· The work area is not wet under foot·
• · Ensure equipment is not placed in areas where they may be run over, damaged or exposed to water (un
• · Ensure current (issue date with 5 years) Material/Safety Data Sheets (M/SDS) are obtained for cemen
• · Ensure PPE is worn as per SDS recommendations· Remove jewellery such as watches and rings as wet ce
• · Clear area of packaging and unnecessary tools· Clean up spills and water from work areas during the
• · All products will be heavy to lift – use caution· Ensure that you have a firm footing while loading
• Cement Mixers:· Ensure the ground surface and area where the mixer is located is - level firm, free f
• · Ensure breathing protection is worn· Wet down materials as soon as possible to reduce dust· Dust su
• · Remove all non-essential persons from area · Barricade area and place caution signs as needed.
• Access ladders:· Use only access provided, do not climb on railings or other scaffolding components·
• Holes or other openings through which a person can fall. Ensure:· All holes or openings are protected
• · Maintain awareness of other people on scaffold· Do not overload platform, be aware of load limits a
• · Remove waste / debris daily to industrial skip bin to prevent buildup on site· Tools are kept tidy
• · Inspect new wall regularly (each day) – if repairs are required, establish no go zone until repairs
• · Use the correct hand tool for each stage of the task· Take regular breaks· Do not overreach· Mainta
• ** Never add water to acid. **Always add acid slowly to water, never the other way around. Acid can r
• · Ensure leads are not damaged – along the entire length of the lead and extension lead· Ensure all e
• · Wear wet weather protection (apron)· Connect hose to brick saw and turn on tap· Make sure there is
• · DO NOT smoke during re-fuelling· Ensure re-fueling is undertaken in well-ventilated area, clear of
• · Avoid breathing vapours or contact with fuel· If clothing is splashed with fuel, change immediately
• · Ensure training in emergency response for chemical spill· Ensure to have spill kit available onsite
• Have you identified any further hazards on the job site?
• What job step does this hazard relate to?
• Risk-Rating (IR) before control measures have been put in place
• Control measures used to reduce risk
• Risk-Rating (RR) after control measures have been put in place.
• · Clean up tools and any waste ensuring the site is left in clean and tidy condition· Clean debris an
• · Disconnect power tool/extension leads from power point before winding up, so that you don’t get a s
• Ensure:· Dispose of empty containers / bags in approved waste containers· Do not wash out tools or co
• · If acceptable, remove barricades, contact supervisor and return as agreed
• Emergency Response - CALL 000 IMMEDIATELY.
• If work is to be conducted on a construction site (or a site controlled by another Employer / PCBU) f
• Ensure workers have access to:· First aid kit/supplies · First Aid trained personnel familiar with Re
• To ensure controls are implemented and monitored effectively:• Toolbox /pre-work meetings will be und
• Ensure all controls are reviewed as per the following:• If controls fail to reduce risk adequately• W
• Review Number
• Name & Initials
• Date Date
• Plant/Tools/Equipment Required For The Job
• Make & Model
• Photo of Equipment / Tools / Plant
• Select applicable legislation references to your state of operation for this SWMS
• Relevant Legislation:
• Codes of Practice
• State Specific Codes
• Overall Risk Rating after Controls
• This SWMS has been developed in consultation and cooperation with employee/workers and relevant Emplo
• Employee/Worker Name and Signature:
• Job Role/Position
• Employer/PCBU/Supervisor:
• Licences/Competencies/Qualifications
• Licence details
• Photo of relevant licences