Generic SWMS 5 - Window Installation V2.3

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SWMS 5 – WINDOW INSTALLATION
SWMS Developed by Gary Stevens SWMS No: 5
Description of task / activity to be undertaken: removal and installation of acoustic windows
Initial Issue Name Signature Position Date
Prepared by Gary Stevens Managing Director 30/05/2014
Reviewed by Gregg Stevens Safety/Compliance 30/05/2014
Approved by Gary Stevens Managing Director 30/05/2014
Version Control
Version Change Reviewer Approved Date 1.0 Initial Issue Gregg Stevens Gary Stevens 30/05/2014
2.0 Change references to legislation Gregg Stevens Gary Stevens 11/07/2018
2.3 Updated controls for exclusion zones Gregg Stevens Gary Stevens 20/02/2020
2.3 Review – no changes Gregg Stevens Gary Stevens 21/01/2021
Control categories considered (tick all those considered) Substitution X Isolation X Use of PPE X Engineering X Administration
Applicable Legislation, Regulations, Code of Practice, etc:
Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 Code of Practice:
• Construction Work 2019
Safe Work Method Statement 5 Window Installation
Personnel Qualifications required for the task: No license required, however installers must demonstrate relevant competencies
Training Requirements: Site specific safety induction
SWMS induction
Manual handling training in safe lifting techniques
Training in correct use and operation of PPE i.e. Hearing & Eye Protection
MSDS training in correct use of / precautions to be observed re: substances described below
Inexperienced workers and apprentices to work under the supervision of an experienced tradesman
Plant and Equipment involved in the task: Type Activity Hand tools Cutting/fixing
Power tools Cutting/drilling/sanding
Inspection checks to be carried out:
Visual inspection of condition of all tools, plant and equipment prior to each use
Electrical equipment to be tested and tagged monthly by qualified personnel, RCD trips to be tested every three (3) months
Describe any other inspections required
Hazardous Materials involved in the task: Type Application Expanding foam filler Gap filling around doors and windows
Silicone Fixing external angles
Personnel Protective Equipment to be used for the task: Mandatory Optional (Where required)
Protective footwear Sun block SPF30+ outdoors
Eye protection – dust/welding Gloves
Mask / respiratory protection (During drilling and cutting
treated timber)
Safety helmet
SWMS 3 - Hand Tools
SWMS 4 - Ladder Safety
SWMS 6 - Glass Handling
SWMS 10 - Removal of Less Than 10m2 of Non Friable ACM
SWMS 12 - Working at Heights
SWMS 5 – WINDOW INSTALALTION
event)
D. Moderate (Medical treatment
(Common or repeating occurrence) High High High Significant Significant 2. Likely
(Known to occur, or “it has happened”) High High Significant Significant Medium 3. Possible (Could occur) High High Significant Medium Low 4. Unlikely
(Not likely to occur) Significant Significant Medium Low Low 5. Rare
(Practically impossible) Significant Medium Medium Low Low Consequence Type of Potential Event (Incidents) of event occurring: Injury/Harm Environmental Damage Property or Financial Loss A. Disastrous Fatality or significant permanent disability: Life
threatening event Major impact (immediate and/or serious long-term harm), potential EPA prosecution
Significant financial impact
B. Major Lost Time Injury (more than 1 month) Potential life- threatening event, potential OHS prosecution
Impact affecting neighbouring property/water, measurable environmental harm penalised by EPA
Significant financial impact
C. Serious Lost time injury (less than 1 month) Restricted duties
EPA reportable incident, contained within site boundary
Significant financial impact (>$5,000)
D. Moderate Medical Treatment Injury with no restricted duties, Technical breach of OHS regulation
Minor impact able to be immediately contained or controlled
Minor financial impact ($1,000 to $5,000)
E. Minor First aid treatable injury Negligible impact or inconvenience not reportable to EPA
Minimal financial impact (< $1,000)
Management Response
High Stop. Analyse work method and ensure substantial safe work controls are determined and documented. Final work methods to be authorised by responsible manager and monitored for compliance.
Significant Safe Work Method Statements developed and reviewed by manager/supervisor and confirms understanding and compliance of all persons involved in works.
Medium Safe Work Method Statements developed and reviewed by manager/supervisor and confirms understanding and compliance of all persons involved in works.
Low Supervisor to review work/tasks at pre-start meeting and determine whether SWMS are required.
Activity Steps (Break the job down into steps)
Potential Hazards (Identify the Hazards with each step)
Primary Risk
Score
Control Measures (Decide what controls are necessary to eliminate or minimize the hazards)
Residual Risk
Planning Personal Injury: • Hit by moving vehicle • Manual Handling • Crushing • Laceration • Exposure to hazardous
chemicals
3D Liaise with Principal Contractor. Ensure following is provided before work commences, as required:
• Site specific induction (including location of amenities, first aid facilities, emergency plans and evacuation points, incident reporting, communication, contact persons etc.)
• Health and Safety Rules for site • Supervisory arrangements • PPE requirements for site (eye & hearing protection,
safety boots etc.) • Types of hazard at site • Site plans – showing no-go zones for pedestrians • Traffic Management Plans • Relevant SWMS and JSA’s • Site security requirements
Ensure all persons working on site have a Construction Induction Card (or equivalent) Ensure tools and equipment are correct for job:
• Pre-measure glass panels/or pre-fab windows • Specialised lifting equipment/vacuum for glass panels (if
required) • Suitable racking system for transport and storage
o A-frame trolleys o A-frame on transport vehicle
• Sufficient persons for job • Laceration / puncture resistant grip gloves • Use the least hazardous sealants as possible • Use the lease hazardous insulating foams • Ensure windows meet Building Code requirements
4D Management Site Supervisor PCBUs Installers
Preparation Personal Injury: • Hit by moving vehicle • Manual Handling • Exposure to hazardous
chemicals • Exposure to hazardous
atmosphere
3D Ensure all PPE required for site is worn and in good working order. Note: if hearing protection is required, ensure the protection factor is not so high that a reversing alarm etc. cannot be heard. If applicable: Follow traffic management plan requirements upon arrival. Get update on no-go zones for pedestrians, any new or different hazards present.
4D All
• Laceration
Ensure: • Sufficient room for delivery of materials • Parking is available in safe, close-by location • Located away from traffic/vehicles/pedestrians (develop
appropriate traffic management plan if required – include physical barriers, caution signs etc.)
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for sealants and spray insulation (if used)
• Ensure SDS provided by manufacturer / supplier and within 5-year issue date
Ensure workers have access to:
• First aid kit/supplies (including eye wash) • Communication devices (check mobile phones will have
service in area) • Drinking water, clean-up and toilet facilities • Equipment for glass clean up if shattered
Pre-Operational Inspection Personal Injury: • Entanglement • Electric shock • Exposure to hazardous
chemicals • Falls
3D Ensure: • Tools are visually inspected for any damage • Free of oil, grease, debris. Vents: filters etc. clear and
free of dust/debris • Outside casing not damaged • Fans and cooling devices functional • Attachments secured and suitable for tool • Tools are not modified • No loose or missing screws, nuts, bolts • Guards prevent access to danger areas • Locking devices functional • Triggers do not stick or faulty • Wood dust collection bags in place • Battery charging areas well ventilated • Batteries fully charged • No air/fluid leaks • Locking pins, modifications, additions and attachments
are approved by the manufacturer PPE is correct for job (including as prescribed in SDS):
• Chemical resistant gloves (neoprene or rubber) for use with spray insulation
4D All
• Respirator with organic vapour and particulate filter if used in poorly ventilated areas
• Note: seek advice from qualified persons (such as Occupational Hygienist) as to type of breathing protection required based on expected concentration in breathing zone
Where respirators are required, ensure:
• Persons are deemed medically fit to wear • Complete facial seal (no facial hair) • Filter and respirator are compatible • All parts inspected before and after use. Ensure all parts
are clean and functional. Including filters, seals and valves
Where exclusion zones are required:
• Appropriate barriers are available to prevent access to exclusion zone, such as bollards, cones, safety bars, tape, fencing as appropriate
• If required, signage is available to delineate exclusion zone
Inspect ladders before use. Check:
• Timber stiles are not warped, split, cracked or missing • Metal stiles are not bent, kinked, crushed, damaged
welds, twisted or missing • Feet are not damaged • Rungs, steps, treads or top-plates are not missing, worn,
damaged or loose • Tie rods are not missing, broken or loose • Ropes, braces, brackets or locking devices are not
missing, broken or worn • Timber is not painted • SWL rating information is displayed and legible • Steps, rungs are not slippery • No loose nails, screws, bolts or other metal parts • No uneven footings damaged or worn non-slip bases • No lengthwise play (should be rigid) • General strength and rigidity • Extension ladders:
o No defective clutched, stops, guide irons or pulleys
o No deterioration of rope from wear, exposure to acid or other destructive agents
o Pulleys can move freely and be lubricated Platform ladders. Ensure:
• Trestle back undamaged • If unfolding type, chains, rivets etc are undamaged and
functional • Suitable height handrail (900mm) • Triangular flat plate bracing • Correct size for job (platform level) • Non-slip treads • Large feet with non-slip mouldings • Non-slip platform over 2m high have inward opening,
self-closing, lockable safety gate • Kick plate present • Special add-ons (such as end and side elevation) must
be approved/designed by competent person (such as an engineer) or manufacturer
Refer to SWMS 4 - Ladder Safety for more information. Ensure all electrical leads and equipment are:
• Undamaged (inspect entire lengths of lead and plug) • Test and tagged • Safety switches (RCD’s) used
If any equipment is damaged or unsuitable for the task do not use. Take out of service immediately and apply out of use tag.
Asbestos Exposure/ Contamination
Personal Injury: • Exposure to asbestos
3D Check for presence of Fibre Cement Sheeting (FCS) and possible sources of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). All FCS installed prior to the year 2000 is to be presumed to contain asbestos. If FCS or ACM is encountered, or if it cannot be confirmed that another material does not contain ACM, contact MBS management for further instruction.
4D Management Site Supervisor PCBUs Installers Labourers
FCS IS NOT TO BE CUT, DRILLED, OR DISTURBED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Where Friable Asbestos is encountered all work must cease, the area must be secured against access by any person, MBS management must be immediately notified and the Asbestos Management Plan is to be implemented. Refer to Asbestos Management Plan for more information.
Operation Personal Injury: • Manual Handling • Laceration • Slips, trips • Falls • Crushing • Electric shock • Exposure to hazardous
atmosphere • Hit by falling object • Hit by moving vehicle
3C Check location of utilities/pipes and cables before drilling/cutting into walls. Seek advice from qualified persons as required. Assess suitable travel pathway to enter and exit house with loads. Check for stairs, stored items, corners or other obstructions that cause tripping, crushing of fingers, damage to glass or awkward postures when carrying the load. To minimise risks when removing existing windows:
• Wear appropriate PPE (i.e. non-slip cut resistant gloves, safety shoes, eye and ear protection as required)
• Tape up fragile or cracked glass panels prior to removal • Set up exclusion zones beneath windows if working
above the ground floor • Remove operable sashes, and where possible, fixed
sashes separately to reduce weight • Check for utilities before cutting/removing window frame
fixings • Ensure frame is supported when cutting/removing
window frame fixings • When removing window frame in one piece, use
sufficient persons to carry the load • When required to collapse frame in on itself to remove,
collapse frame in following sequence: side - top - side - bottom
• Place all removed window components in safe or designated location and remove from site as soon as practical
Use lifting equipment to transport windows to installation site. If this is not possible, use a lift team. Team lifts must be coordinated and practiced. Ensure adequate communication and continue to check for obstacles during transport. Always carry vertically and avoid twisting panels.
4C All
Note: consider bars with suction cups parallel to each other for carrying. Ensure good suction before moving. Recheck suction after 20 mins (if still required). Wear non-slip cut resistant gloves when transporting panels. Take care to avoid knocking glass panels into obstacles, especially the corners of the panels as these can break more readily. Do not:
• Lay glass panels on a hard surface, use towels or other soft materials
• Lay glass panels horizontally on the floor/ground • Store glass panels in walkways or other areas where
they could be knocked over • Work above, directly above other persons
Check window panels for damage (cracks, chips etc) before installation. Install panels as instructed by manufacturer. Example:
• Measure rough opening, ensure sufficient clearance • Sill is level, sides are plumb and square • Exterior sheathing surface smooth and free of nail heads
or other protrusions that could interfere with nailing fin • For external windows, insert weather resistant barrier
(correct flashing tape with sufficient overhang and extension along sides of opening)
• Apply sill dam • If pre-fab window, undo packaging taking care not to cut
screen cloth • Leave sash in closed /position or remove and fit once
window frame has been installed • Construct jamb extensions as required • Construct additional framing as required for geometric or
custom shaped windows • Ensure all fixings nails/screws are not too long so that
operational components are interfered with • Apply sealant to back, top and side nailing fins in a
continuous bead. Do not apply to bottom of window • Place window into opening • For exterior place window into opening and then press
into place • Check that window is level, plumb and square
• From interior, shim under the low corner until level as needed. Do not shim from above
• Check that window is square by measuring diagonally • When level and square, temporarily fasten into place • Check for correct operation • Open/close with no binding • For tilt in – no excessive force required • Re-adjust and shim as required • When correct, fasten securely • Install drip caps etc • For exterior, apply insulation and backer rod. Do not
overfill as this can bow window frame • For expanding foam insulation – do not overfill. This can
bow window frame. Backer rods not required • Ensure adequate ventilation – consider use of
mechanical extraction if required • Follow manufacturer’s instructions for use. Do not use
for any other purpose • Apply exterior trim and masonry expansion joints as
required
atmosphere • Hit by falling object • Hit by moving vehicle
3C Set up ladders correctly. Ensure: • A set-up angle no greater than 4 in 1 • Flat ground (check manufacturers limits for side and
back slopes) • Solid stable base (free from oil, grease, mess. Leaf litter
or loose materials) • Top of ladder projects 1m or more from landing point • Secure /tie top and bottom (ties should be attached to
stiles, not rungs. If ladder is used on a pole, ensure strap or chain at top. Ensure 2nd person holds the ladder during tie-down process)
• If unable to tie, ensure 2nd person foots ladder • Do not set up within No Go Zones of powerlines • Close to work area to prevent overreach • No persons working underneath • Not in doorways, or other areas where it could be
knocked over (if necessary, secure doors in open position, and barricade/place signage)
• Not in close proximity to unprotected stairs, voids etc • A spreader board is used across top of stiles to
distribute load if ladder resting against weak, brittle or plastic surfaces
4C All
• Sufficient height to ensure person can reach working area whilst remaining 900mm from top, or 2nd tread or below from top plate of step ladder
• No make-shift foundations (such as drums, boxes, pallets, blocks etc) are used to gain height
• Step ladders and trestles are spread to fullest extent – if in place, ensure locking mechanisms engaged by 2 trestle ladders
• Ladder is not close to live electrical wiring or against operational piping (steam, sprinkler etc)
Never set-up ladder on raised platforms, such as a pallet on raised forklift tines, any buckets etc. Never attach a ladder to another ladder for extra height Only use special purpose trestle ladders for direct support of scaffold planks Ensure persons are medically fit and able to use a ladder or work at heights Ensure footwear is suitable. Snug-fitting shoes/boots with flat, non- slip soles. No loose soles, long laces, soles that are oily or caked in mud etc. Before climbing ladder, test it is secure by jumping on bottom rung If there is movement, set-up again and re-test until secure Face ladder when ascending/descending. Ensure 3 points of contact remain on ladder at all times Ensure only 1 person working from each ladder. Do not:
• Attempt to move or extend ladder when on it • Slide down stiles • Step up or down two or more rungs at a time • Use step ladders to support planks • Leave unattended when in position
Avoid working in awkward positions – do not overreach
Do not work in static positions for more than 30 minutes at a time or 2 hours over an entire shift. Ensure regular breaks taken. Consider stretching before and after work Monitor work position at all times. Ensure:
• No standing behind reversing vehicles • No work being conducted in established No-Go zones
for pedestrians • Alertness at all times. Listen for:
o Alarms On completion:
• Wash hands thoroughly • Ensure ladder and equipment is undamaged • Debris is cleared from area. Check for glass chips and
clean using materials provided (use laceration-resistant gloves and dust pan/brush or equipment as provided)
• Dispose of in suitable containers Left over spray insulation is disposed of according to advice from local authorities
Operation - Continued Personal Injury: • Slips, trips • Falls • Hit by falling object • Hit by moving vehicle
3C Where there is a possibility that persons could be injured by entering an area where work is being undertaken that is accessible to the public, i.e. where work is being undertaken on a first floor window and debris may fall to a footpath below:
• Set up an exclusion zone, appropriate to the situation, a safe distance from the work being undertaken – a minimum of 2m from the work taking place where possible
• Exclusion zones may be delineated using bollards, cones, tape, safety bars, temporary fencing as appropriate
• Use existing fencing/gates to restrict access to exclusion zones where practical
• Use signage to warn of work being undertaken as required
4C
chemicals • Laceration • Falls • Manual handling
3C Exposure to spray insulation: Inhalation:
• Remove person to a well-ventilated area • Remove any contaminated clothing
Skin contact: • Wash with large volume of water • If blistering, redness or irritation occurs – seek medical
attention Eye contact:
• Flush eye with water for at least 15 minutes • Seek medical attention
Ingestion: • Do not induce vomiting • Provide water and seek medical attention Check SDS for specific instructions and take SDS with the patient to the doctor
Minor laceration:
• Apply direct pressure to wound (using sterile gauze if available)
• Do not clean wound • Elevate lacerated site • Seek medical attention (call 000)
Develop and implement an emergency response plan for the site. Include:
• Assembly points • Communication • Responsible persons • Emergency contacts • First aid training and equipment
References Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017 AS/NZS 60745.1 – 2009 Hand Held Motor Generated Electric Tools. Safety – General Requirements AS 1288-2006: Selection and Installation of Glass in Buildings AS/NZS 1892.1 – 1996 Portable Ladders Part 1: Metal AS 1892.2 – 1992 Portable ladders Part 2: Timber AS/NZS 1892.3 – 1996 Portable ladders Part 3: Reinforced plastic AS/NZS 1892.5 – 2000 Portable ladders Part 5: Selection, safe use and care
Safe Work Method Statement – Window Installation – Declaration Sign Off
I/we the undersigned confirm that we have been provided with the SWMS as nominated above. I confirm that I have read and clearly understand the contents of the SWMS nominated above in it’s entirety. I/we also confirm that our required qualifications and insurances to undertake these activities are current. I/we also clearly understand that the controls in the SWMS nominated above must be applied as documented, otherwise work is to cease immediately.
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